Fishing rods are the tools you use to catch fish in Grand Piece Online (GPO), the Roblox game inspired by One Piece. Each rod changes how smoothly you land a catch and how quickly fish come to your line, so the rod in your hand matters as much as where you cast. You can get rods from fishermen, the Blacksmith, a traveling merchant, and blueprint drops, so you can keep upgrading as you fish more.
Rarity
Common
Common Fishing Rod
- Rarity
- Common
- Price
- 50 Peli
- How to Get It
- Buy from the Fisherman at the docks.
- Effects
- None.
Rarity
Rare
Rare Fishing Rod
- Rarity
- Rare
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen.
- Crafting Recipe
- 1 Common Fishing Rod and Rare Fish.
- Effects
- Better handling than the Common Fishing Rod.
Rarity
Epic
Epic Fishing Rod
- Rarity
- Epic
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen.
- Crafting Recipe
- 1 Rare Fishing Rod and 15 any Legendary Fish.
- Effects
- Better handling than the Rare Fishing Rod.
Rarity
Legendary
Merchants Banana Rod
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Price
- 110,000+ Peli
- How to Get It
- Buy from the Traveling Merchant.
- Crafting Recipe
- -
- Blueprint Source
- -
- Effects
- Better handling than the Rare Fishing Rod; lures fish faster.
Angler Rod
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Price
- -
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen with the Angler Rod Blueprint.
- Crafting Recipe
- 25 Anglerfish and 1 Angler Rod Blueprint.
- Blueprint Source
- Fishing; the drop rate is not listed.
- Effects
- 7% better handling than the Epic Fishing Rod; 15% higher chance to fish up Sunken Gear.
Jack-O'Rod
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Price
- -
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen with the Jack-O'Rod Blueprint.
- Crafting Recipe
- 6 Jack-O'-Bite, 6 Dark Skeletal Shark, 6 Skeletal Shark, 6 Candy Corn Squid, and 1 Jack-O'Rod Blueprint.
- Blueprint Source
- Fishing during Halloween content; the drop rate is not listed.
- Effects
- 16% better handling than the Epic Fishing Rod; 10% higher chance to lure Halloween fish.
Lovestruck Rod
- Rarity
- Legendary
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen with the Lovestruck Rod Blueprint.
- Crafting Recipe
- 1 Mero Mero no Mi, 1 Merchants Banana Rod, and 1 Lovestruck Rod Blueprint.
- Blueprint Source
- Fishing during Cupid event content; the drop rate is not listed.
- Effects
- Lures fish 20% faster than the Merchants Banana Rod.
Rarity
Mythical
Devil Fruit Rod
- Rarity
- Mythical
- How to Get It
- Craft at Blacksmith Sen with the Devil Fruit Rod Blueprint.
- Crafting Recipe
- 1 each of Suke, Spin, Kira, Goro, Magu, Pika, Ito, Zushi, Goru, Hie, Mochi, Venom, Pteranodon, and Tori, plus 1 Devil Fruit Rod Blueprint.
- Effects
- 25% better handling than the Epic Fishing Rod. If a catch is Legendary, there is a 35% chance to fish up a Devil Fruit; fished Devil Fruits count toward Legendary pity.
ODM Rod
- Rarity
- Mythical
- How to Get It
- Dropped by defeating the Rumbling.
- Crafting Recipe
- -
- Effects
- 15% better handling than the Epic Fishing Rod; 2% chance to raise a catch by one rarity tier. This cannot upgrade a fished Devil Fruit.
How Fishing Works in Grand Piece Online
To fish, equip a rod and bait, cast your line, and wait for a bite. When a fish bites, a short mini-game starts with two blue bars on the screen. Hold the action key to lift the catch and let go to lower it, keeping the fish between the bars until the progress bar fills and you land it.
Handling and Lure Speed Explained
Two stats shape how a rod plays: handling and lure speed. Handling is how steady a fish stays while you reel it in. Higher handling makes catches easier to keep inside the bars, so sessions go faster. Lure speed affects how quickly fish come to your bait, so you spend less time waiting between bites.
The Merchants Banana Rod and the Lovestruck Rod are the ones known for lure speed, and the Lovestruck Rod brings fish in faster than the Banana Rod. Upgrading from a Common rod to a Rare rod improves handling, so it's one of the first upgrades you'll notice.
How to Get Fishing Rods in Grand Piece Online
The starter rod is the one you begin with. Fishermen at the docks in Shell's Town, Desert Kingdom, and Logue Town sell it along with bait. Better rods are crafted rather than bought, so you'll need to catch fish first. The Rare rod is made by Blacksmith Sen, who stands near the Shell's Town fisherman, from your starter rod and a set of Rare fish. The Epic rod takes a Rare rod and a set of Legendary fish.
This is a loop. You fish to gather materials, craft a better rod, then fish with that rod to gather the next round of materials. Crafting turns your catches into gear, so fishing and crafting feed each other.
Some rods need a blueprint on top of their materials. The Angler Rod's blueprint comes as a random drop while you fish, and the Jack-O'Rod's blueprint only turns up during Halloween. The Devil Fruit Rod also needs its blueprint, along with a set of Devil Fruits running from common to mythical. The ODM Rod drops from Rumbling, and the Merchants Banana Rod is bought from the traveling merchant rather than crafted.
Why Bait Matters as Much as Your Rod
Bait decides which fish you're likely to catch, so it matters nearly as much as the rod. Common bait is sold by fishermen alongside the starter rod, and you can also craft it from Common fish. Rare and Legendary bait are crafted at the Blacksmith from fish of the matching rarity. It's worth buying as much Common bait as you can carry at one time, so you don't have to keep running back to the dock.
Each bait tier gives you better odds at rarer fish. Legendary bait significantly increases your odds of landing a Legendary fish, which makes it the bait to use when that's your goal. Your rod and bait work together, so it helps to think about both before you head out.
Which Fishing Rods Matter Most in Grand Piece Online
No single rod is best for every goal, so start with what you want to catch. The Epic rod serves as the baseline for the specialty rods, since their handling bonuses are measured against it. That makes it a stepping stone rather than the finish line. If waiting between bites is what slows you down, look at the lure-speed rods first.
For Halloween fish, the Jack-O'Rod is the rod to chase. It raises your chance of catching fish from the event and gives a strong handling boost along the way. For Devil Fruits, the Devil Fruit Rod is a long-term goal rather than an early upgrade. It can fish up a Devil Fruit straight out of the water when you land a Legendary-tier catch.
The ODM Rod is the pick if you want rarer fish, since it raises how rare the fish you catch can be. Its catch upgrade cannot increase Devil Fruit rarity.
Sunken Gear in Grand Piece Online: Where to Find It
Sunken gear is a set of items that comes up from fishing. It includes the Sunken Armor set, made of the armor and its helmet, along with the Sunken Anchor, which is a weapon. Rough Waters improves your odds for these pieces, so it's the place to fish if this is your goal.
Rough Waters isn't the only place to find sunken gear, so fishing elsewhere still gives you a chance. The Angler Rod is the one to pick for this hunt, since it raises your chance at sunken gear. Combine it with a trip to Rough Waters and you'll be improving your chances at the set.
FAQ
Can you sell fish in Grand Piece Online?
Yes, extra fish can be sold for in-game money. Keep the fish you need for crafting, though, since rods and bait are both made from fish.
What bait should I use for sunken gear?
Use the highest tier of bait you have on hand. Higher-tier bait improves your odds for sunken armor pieces, and those show up more often in Rough Waters when you use it.
