The Brine-Infused Rod is one of the two new rods added alongside the Hunt and Luck rework, and it’s very easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. There’s no quest, no RNG, and no hunt requirement involved, but the path to reach it isn’t obvious, especially for newer players.
How to Obtain the Brine-Infused Rod in Fisch (Location)
This guide walks through the exact route, purchase requirements, and explains why this rod is more interesting than it first appears.
Step-by-Step Location Path (From Moosewood)
Start by spawning at Moosewood and summoning your boat. From here, head straight out toward the ocean and follow the general route away from the main island. As you travel, you’ll eventually notice a small floating structure or platform in the distance. This is your visual landmark.
Once you reach it, carefully drop down into the water below. Slow down if you’re using a fast boat so you don’t crash or overshoot. After entering the water, move left and you’ll be guided naturally into a small, enclosed pool area known as the Brine Pool.
From here, you need to move upward. If you have mobility equipment, this part is quick. If not, you can still climb manually using the surrounding terrain. Make your way toward the cave entrance tucked into the side of the pool.
Enter the cave, take a right, and climb up the interior path. At the top, you’ll find the purchase point for the Brine-Infused Rod.
Cost and Requirements
The Brine-Infused Rod costs 15,000 cash. There are no level requirements, no hunt clears, and no progression locks. If you have the money and can reach the location, you can buy it immediately.
This makes it one of the most accessible new rods added in the update.
Brine-Infused Rod Stats Explained
Once purchased, the Brine-Infused Rod comes with the following stats:
It has 40% lure speed, which makes reeling feel noticeably faster than most early-game rods. The luck sits at 50%, which is modest but stable under the new luck rework. Control is set to zero, meaning this rod isn’t designed for precision fishing. Where it shines is resilience, sitting at a very high 350%, allowing it to handle tough catches without breaking pressure.
The maximum weight capacity is 650,000 KG, making it viable for heavy fish far beyond early progression. It also includes Disturbance +1, contributing slightly to hunt activation in eligible areas.
The rod also has a Hunt Focus tied to Brinetorm-related content, giving it a niche role rather than being a general-purpose hunt rod.
Brined Mutation and Special Effect
The Brine-Infused Rod has a unique passive effect. Every cast has a 50% chance to apply the Brined mutation to the fish you catch. This mutation is visually distinct, often described as having a smoky or murky look, similar to what players associate with older high-tier rods.
The mutation procs frequently enough that you’ll notice it almost immediately, which makes this rod feel more active and rewarding even outside of hunts.
This rod isn’t meant to replace top-tier hunt rods or specialized late-game setups. Instead, it fills a very clean mid-game role. It’s reliable, easy to obtain, and introduces players to new systems like Disturbance and mutations without demanding heavy investment.
If you’re transitioning out of early rods and want something that feels stronger, faster, and more interesting without committing to endgame grinds, the Brine-Infused Rod is absolutely worth buying. It’s simple to get once you know the path, and the value it offers for 15k makes it hard to skip.