I've never quite understood what role fishing plays in FFXIV. Like, I am about to obtain my CUL Lucis & there are only a handful of recipes that require fish & among those only 1-2 that are highly desirable.

I've heard some players suggest they have had minor success desynth fish for swim suits & what have you, but profits to be made from that pale in comparison to that of blacksmith/goldsmith.

So where is the incentive? I've heard fishers claim certain end-game fish net large profits, but who is buying them & for what? Do alchemists use fish for certain remedies?

I'd very much like to pick up this class as I think it would be fun, but I'm just not seeing the payoff compared to the other gathering professions such as botany/mining. I'd love to hear from some fishermen/women as to what keeps their bobbers in the water.

Thanks for your time!