One of many new objects added into Stardew Valley with the 1.6 replace is one thing to actually assist with Fishing, particularly in case you’re trying to find a particular Fish — the Sonar Bobber. This Bobber not solely seems cool, however comes with an enormous perk. Right here’s how one can get one and the way it works. 

The Sonar Bobber is a kind of Deal with that may be positioned onto an Iridium or Superior Iridium Rod (gained by the Fishing Mastery). It lets you see precisely what you’re catching earlier than you reel it in, supplying you with the possibility to let the fish drop if it’s not one you need, saving you time and power.

Easy methods to get a Sonar Bobber

When you attain Fishing degree 6, you routinely unlock the crafting recipe for a Sonar Bobber:

• 1 Iron Bar
• 2 Refined Quartz

Aside from this, there are a few methods to get your fingers on a number of Sonar Bobbers. In the event you’re in a rush or lack sources, you’ll be able to go to Willy’s Fish Store and choose up Sonar Bobbers for 500 Gold every. It might additionally seem randomly within the Touring Cart, although the fee is greater and could be wherever between 750 Gold and 1,250 Gold. 

Outdoors of buying a Sonar Bobber, you can too generally discover them in Fishing Treasure Chests. 

Easy methods to use a Sonar Bobber

The Sonar Bobber can solely be outfitted on both an Iridium Rod or an Superior Iridium Rod. Whereas the Iridium Rod can connect one deal with merchandise at a time, the Superior model could be outfitted with two. Having stated that, there’s not a lot level equipping two Sonar Bobbers to at least one rod, as a result of it doesn’t make any distinction to the Fishing expertise. 

To equip a Bobber of any kind, open up your stock and left-click on it, earlier than right-clicking in your chosen Rod. If you go Fishing with the Sonar Bobber connected, you’ll see a small field on the high proper of the minigame interface. Inside this field, you’ll be capable to see precisely what’s taken the bait, permitting you to decide on between reeling it in and letting it go. In the event you’re catching trash, or Jellies for that matter, you gained’t get somewhat preview window.

Sonar Bobbers have restricted use, so that you would possibly wish to have backups with you if you wish to have an extended Fishing session. Keep in mind that Tackles don’t stack inside your stock, so that you’ll have to stability your house correctly.