Implement a TACKLEBOX for Fishers

This has irked me for quite a long time. As a mainjob fisher my inventory is all but crippled by the lures, rigs, baits and flies I need to carry. No other job (not even archer) has to carry as many items as a fisher to play their job to the fullest.

I think it is about time we get a tacklebox implemented in this game. Add a new tab to the inventory system called [Tacklebox], copy the crystal storing tab but allow this tab to only work with bait, lures, rigs, flies.

Change the stack sizes on these items to 999. If arrows can stack to 999 to help out archers I don't see why we fishers can't get our baits to stack like that as well, especially considering overall our items would take up less space based on sized, not to mention the large amount of lures we need to actually catch targeted fish properly to keep our customers happy.

I agree. Other games, *cough* Rift, had pouches implemented even in the beta. You bought a pouch and could fill it with a certain number of items. The pouch has a seperate inventory than the regular inventory list.

It takes me a little while to go through just one stack, I don't see why you would need /that/ many! 5 stacks of freshwater bait and 5 stacks of saltwater usually keep me going for a while.

At R22 I started fishing again after a long break, and when I took it back up, I purchased 99 Choco Flys, and 99 Flaoting Minnows. These were my only lures upto R40, and I still have `70 of each left.

IMO there is little use/need for more then one saltwater, and one freshwater type of bait/lure.

Baskets are now coming into play, but still that is only max, 4 types of items needed, to do any fishing leve and grind SP, at a whim.

If you choose to rape your inventory with more, then that would seem your personal choice.

I like to have a lot of different baits and lures on me when i fish, so i like this idea.

Why do I carry alot of bait and lures? Because different fish bite better on different things. I am not playing a fisher to rank up, I am playing fisher to supply my customers. To do so I need to carry many bait types to efficiently pull up the fish they want.

Congratulations to those of you who are fine with carrying 4 types of bait or just using the basic stuff you can get off NPCs. Me, I have put a lot of time in effort gathering the materials to make or get made full stacks of every lure and bait (Except snurble flies). I like variety and adding in a tacklebox makes sense, not just from an inventory mangement/relief but for the job as well.

How many dedicated fishers out there in the real world go out without a tacklebox. Hell even part time fishers have tackleboxes as its always been a big part of fishing. Fishers should get a tacklebox and archers should get quivers.

While it would be nice to have a tacklebox, it does seem a bit excessive. For skilling up, as established, don't need a large variety, but even if you're targetting specific fish for whatever your needs are, that's still just one kind of bait. I typically just bring a saltwater and freshwater lure (about a dozen of each) and a stack or two of a specific bait if there's something I'm going for. If I'm trying to test what baits are popular with which fish I'll bring more, but that's a really limited use, and by the time they'd implement a tacklebox all that info will be fully documented.

WOW YES! I Would love to see either stak size adjusted or a seperate "tackle box"

No matter what job I am playing I carry my fishing gear with me , I love to target fish as well.
I do fishing because I enjoy the downtime. and filling up my inventory with bait and lures doesnt leave much room for the Catches.

I understand those who just use freshwater lures and saltwater lures and that is it. However you are correct when you say that carrying and using different bait helps to get different fish to bite more. I lvl up my fisherman in order to get fish I need for my alchemist and my culinarian. If I use lures I end up with a radom assortment of fish that is mostly too low lvled for my crafting classes. Using bait changes this. If sp is all you need lures is your answer, however gathering classes should be about more then just sp. This idea of a tacklebox is a great idea. However there should be some challenge in order to get it such as reaching lvl 25 fisherman or something. Maybe the fisherman's guild can give it to you in the storyline. I think it should be an item that is unique the the fisherman and therefore should not be given to everyone.

I think the tacklebox idea is great.

I love the idea. Also, where is the dev tag for fishing???

DoL don't get tags, which kinda proves how low on the totem pole for changes we are.

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Originally Posted by Skidkidd

I love the idea. Also, where is the dev tag for fishing???

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Yeah I guess your right.

Yeah tackle box would be tres win

I think the tacklebox is a great idea. An item that takes up one space of inventory that opens up to reveal more inside, obviously with a limit of say 4 stacks of bait or something like that?

tacklebox will be a wonderful addition :)

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Originally Posted by DavidLocksley

This idea of a tacklebox is a great idea. However there should be some challenge in order to get it such as reaching lvl 25 fisherman or something. Maybe the fisherman's guild can give it to you in the storyline. I think it should be an item that is unique the the fisherman and therefore should not be given to everyone.

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Couldn't have said it better myself.

If the tackle box was an Inventory item that while in your inventory added and extra tab to your menu (Like crystals) for storage of Lures and Bait.
As you rank up fisher you get better tackle boxes with more storage, first box 10 slots, second box awarded at rank 47-ish with 16/18 slots.
You could even have the fisher quest story line explain how you get awarded the newer bigger box as reward for completing a quest.
(EG: Giant Squid you hooked smashes your tackle box {items stored in box are not lost, as it's an upgrade of existing box} in it's escape)

Oh I am all for working for your tackle box. I mean I have already worked my way to 50, any excuse for more quests/exploration/adventuring is great by me. Also being able to upgrade overtime is also fine. I just want a tacklebox period lol.

I agree as well, This is a great idea! I love getting the "Fish are really biting on <fish> Something big hits your line". Being able to have all the baits and lures on me would be Choice^^ I also think a separate tab for all your tools and weapons would be nice too..... but that is just wishful thinking. Not everyone is trying to do every job at once .... Would be nice to avoid retainer runs when in the field. Or better yet retainer stands at All the camps ... hmmmmmmmm lol :P

I have been a long time fisherman, and have always loved being in control of the knowledge base needed to catch certain fish, always have the right bait, etc. Maybe for some of you fishing enthusiasts, these issues are very unimportant; but I know some of you take this trade very seriously.

Fishing is a state of being for some of us. I for one always carry multiple baits, because I enjoy being stacked for anything. Is it a matter choice? Of course it is. But the enjoyment comes from a trade that requires (quote, unquote) 'skill' in knowing where the best fish are, how to catch them and how to use them.

I love the tackle box idea as well. Of course for the inventory space, but more importantly to bring relevance to a craft that takes great pride in their skill and precision to catch what people need or want. I like the way SE has put a nice spin on crafting fish into shards, it's a nice addition. Would I do it even if that wasn't the reward? Damn right I would!

I've always loved fishing in FF11 and now in FF14. Ones that make it a trade for life know, there's nothing like being able to pop over to a pond after a leve or a grind to relax. Or to get some solo time away from all the fanboys telling you everything that is wrong with your class.

The quest idea is excellent. I would like to add one other thing:

I would like to be able to access your tackle box or even without in between casts so that I don't have to end the animation, go to my macro or inventory if the fish isn't biting on the bait I have equipped and change it. On the fly change of bait would rock. Thank you^^

I used to think fishing was a hobby, its a lifestyle (Peacock bass FTW)

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Originally Posted by Skidkidd

I used to think fishing was a hobby, its a lifestyle (Peacock bass FTW)

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Indeed.

I broke down and created by own Tackle Box... a little Lalafell mule named. Tackle Box who I drag around when I go fishing and he holds all my baits, lures and such lol...

I like this idea but why not take it a step further?

Instead of calling the tab "tacklebox" why not call it "ammo" and have it hold ammunition across all jobs?

I think this would be wonderful.

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Originally Posted by JDR388

I like this idea but why not take it a step further?

Instead of calling the tab "tacklebox" why not call it "ammo" and have it hold ammunition across all jobs?

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I like this idea. With the amount of gear that we have to carry now including AF, ifrit and moogle weapons, and with GC and garuda weapons coming, and AF weapons too..... Anything that gives a bit more storage options would be great!

tacklebox would be great

I need a tacklebox !!