Fishing is one of the most profitable side activities in Grand Piece Online, and Update 9 adds new specialty rods that can change how efficient your fishing sessions are. Whether you’re hunting Sunken Gear, Halloween-exclusive creatures, or just catching fish faster, choosing the right rod matters.
This guide breaks down every rod currently available and which one you should aim for.
GPO Fishing Rod Guide 2025 October – Best Rods Guide
| Rod | How to Get It | Main Bonus | When to Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Fishing Rod | Crafted with 25 Legendary Fish | None (baseline stats) | Early–mid progression |
| Banana Rod | Merchant-exclusive purchase | No stat bonus listed | Cosmetic choice only |
| Angler Rod | Random blueprint drop while fishing | +7% Handling, +15% Sunken Gear chance | Best for farming Sunken Gear |
| Jacko Rod | Halloween blueprint drop while fishing | +16% Handling, +10% Halloween Fish chance | Best overall fishing performance |
Handling = Stability of the fish when reeling → easier catches and faster sessions.
Which Rod Is the Best?
Overall Best Rod: Jacko Rod
Highest handling boost in the game (+16%)
Great comfort factor, especially against tougher fish
Exclusive benefit during Halloween events
If you want the smoothest fishing experience with the least ankle-breaking, Jacko Rod wins.
Best Sunken Gear Rod: Angler Rod
If your priority is:
Sunken sword drops
Sunken knight sets
Premium loot trading value
→ The Angler Rod is unmatched
(+15% Sunken Gear rate is a big deal long-term)
Worst Value: Banana Rod
The fun novelty option — but:
No fishing bonuses
Performs like an Epic Rod reskin
Buy only if you want the look.
When to Use Each Rod (Simple Recommendation)
| Goal | Best Rod |
|---|---|
| Easy/fast catches | Jacko Rod |
| Farming Sunken Gear | Angler Rod |
| Just starting out | Epic Fishing Rod |
| Want memes | Banana Rod |
Switch based on what you are fishing for — both the Angler and Jacko rods are worth owning.
Bonus Efficiency Tip
Equip the Fisherman Title (if unlocked):
Faster bite times
Less waiting in between drops
Works with every rod
If you’re grinding for blueprints or legendary fish, this speeds things up more than any rod alone.
Recommendation for Most Players:
- Use Epic early
- Rush blueprint for Jacko Rod
- Swap to Angler Rod only when you’re specifically chasing Sunken Gear
That will give you the best return on your time spent fishing — and keep you stable during fights against those Skeleton Sharks.