The name sounds impressive, but in fact it is one of the most common fish in Bahari Bay. Local fishermen are aware: if you need to earn money in peace or find a gift for a villager, take a fishing rod in your hand and go ahead. Fishing here is generally considered to be almost the most meditative way of farming.
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The best minnow fishing spots in Bahari Bay
Don’t believe the name — the fish is small, it’s easy to overlook. But it’s easy to catch. There are dozens of species in Palia, but this minnow is from the category of “even a beginner can handle it.” However, there is only one way: just for the bait. Before going fishing, check the inventory — there should be a place. Or better yet, upgrade your backpack right away so you don’t have to let go of your loot.
Tackle: fishing rod and bait made of glowing worms. The time of day is not important, the main thing is the rivers of Bahari Bay. Specific points: Thorny thickets, a Garden of statues, the interior of a Flooded fortress and the Pass of the Proud Horn. Do you see the bubbles on the water? This is a chance to catch a star-quality specimen. Another life hack: don’t pull the line right away. Wait for a few sharp jerks — then the cutting will be almost one hundred percent.
There are three achievements tied to the minnow: “Forest Fisherman”, “Master Forest Fisherman” and “Infected Fisherman”. The normal and infected versions of the fish are both considered to be in progress. So if you want to close these assignments, throw a fishing rod into Bahari.
How to profitably use minnow gifts and crafting?
We caught the fish, now we can’t just drag it home. There are a lot of options, and all are useful.
Sell to any merchant? Easy. Give it to the villagers? Also an option. Einar, Hassian, Tau and Zeki — these four will definitely appreciate it. The price for one piece is not great, but if you catch a couple dozen, you get a steady income. Star—quality copies are more expensive, plus friendship with the characters.
Minnow price and profit calculation in 30 minutes of pharma
Making millions on one fish won’t work. However, the Fat-headed minnow is considered a reinforced concrete classic for grinding due to its frenzied biting rate and zero requirements for advanced gear. In a standard 30-minute session in the Thorny Thicket location, you can safely pull from 40 to 60 tails. If you get lucky with RNG on active holes, the net profit will be 1,200-2,700 gold. Yes, rare species promise bigger prizes, but while you’re turning circles around the map waiting for the right profit, a solid cash register is already gathering here.
For clarity, the price list looks like this:
A guide to increasing gold in Thorny Thickets
The main mistake of beginners is to immediately drain the entire catch to the trader. First, be sure to check the bulletin board, because the daily quest for this fish will throw not only coins on top, but also important friendship points. Were you planning to craft fish tacos or cook stews? Immediately drop the required volume into a separate slot. It is frankly unprofitable to distill a carcass into a fillet for the sake of sale (the cost of a piece is significantly lower than the whole fish).
Now to the mechanics. Ignore calm water if there are bubbles nearby, as star specimens are pulled out exclusively from such areas. Be sure to boost trading: the “Seller” perk gives +20% to the price at rank 3, which perfectly scales the total revenue. And for God’s sake, strictly control the space in the bag. If the slots are treacherously melting, upgrade your backpack immediately or stick a storage box right on the fishing spot. Losing a valuable drop due to a banal advantage is the stupidest financial drain that can be allowed.
When selling your catch, do not forget to check the bulletin board in the village of Kilima. The simplest daily “Fathead” periodically slips through there: they caught the right fish, handed it over, and made a profit. Nothing supernatural. If you are focused on cooking, the minnow will perfectly go to fried fish, hearty fish tacos or fish stew. You throw the carcass on the cutting table and you get a fish fillet. Yes, it’s a secondary resource, but it definitely won’t go stale in food crafting. And finally: if the hand does not rise to let the loot go under the knife or for sale, turn it into an interior item. Place the trophy on a shelf, table, or special stand — it looks at least funny in home decor.
