Today's guide looks at one of the hardest but most rewarding wow sod gold farms in Season of Discovery; Big Iron Fishing Pole farm. This pole, which provides a +20 fishing skill boost, is the best fishing rod for phase one. However, it won't be easily obtained.

• The Challenge Of Big Iron Fishing Pole Farm
• Navigating Hostile Waters
• Strategies for Survival and Efficiency
• Your Reward: The Big Iron Fishing Pole
• Final Thoughts

↖ The Challenge Of Big Iron Fishing Pole Farm

In Desolace, these traps are dropped by 1% only by shellfish trap under Shellprey Village. For Horde Players it is easier, while even Alliance can get there by flying to Feathermoon Stronghold and swimming north. However, this is not the real challenge; rather it lies within a hostile underwater environment.

↖ Navigating Hostile Waters

This zone has got a lot of level 35 mobs in it. It is difficult to get away from any Murloc Frost Shock while farming underwater. In addition to that, opening a shellfish trap has 50% chance to spawn an aggressive crab. These factors make the Big Iron Fishing Pole Farm a hard place for many players who die often when farming here.

↖ Strategies for Survival and Efficiency

Druids Excel: Use your druid alt if you have one. Aquatic Form makes moving between traps easier and escaping from aggressive NPCs possible due to its great speed bonus. Nature's Grasp spell helps self-heals as well.

Water Breathing Buffs: Non-druid classes must possess it! Warlocks and Shamans perform this function via their spells while Elixir of Water Breathing may be needed by others.

Pet Classes Tactics: Hunters and Warlocks can use pets as distractions; they won't always work but often provide enough time to swim off.

Swim Speed Potions: Very expensive, but can be a lifesaver in a pinch.

Farming Spots: Traps beneath the docks of Shadowpry village are relatively safer, particularly for Horde players. Mobs can sometimes be pulled to guards near town quickly.

↖ Your Reward: The Big Iron Fishing Pole

Once you get this sought-after item, you have two choices: sell it and make a cool profit or put it to use in high end zones where fishing skills are needed and earn even more gold.

↖ Final Thoughts

This guide will give you the tools to conquer one of the most difficult gold farms in WoW's Season of Discovery. Remember that persistence and patience are key elements towards the success of such tasks.