Bait Maker

The Bait Maker is a piece of Refining Equipment used to create Targeted Bait from fish. It becomes craftable after reaching Fishing Level 6, and it is used by placing a fish into the machine. The machine then produces 5–10 bait items named after that fish, which increase the chance of catching that specific fish when attached.

Any fish can be used in the Bait Maker, including Legendary Fish, even though those can only be caught once per save file, and Crab Pot fish. It cannot accept catchable items such as Seaweed, Algae, or Jelly. Because it turns fish into specialized bait, it is most useful when a player wants to focus on a particular catch rather than using generic bait.

A few practical notes make it especially valuable:

• It is a good way to turn extra or low-value fish into a fishing boost instead of selling them outright.
• Targeted Bait is strongest when used for fish that are difficult to catch or important for bundles, quests, or profit.
• Since it can process Crab Pot fish and Legendary Fish, it has uses beyond ordinary pond or river catches.
• Items that are not actual fish but can be caught while fishing cannot be inserted, so it does not work with Seaweed, Algae, or Jelly.

The Bait Maker is part of the broader refining equipment system, so it fits alongside other machines that transform raw materials into more specialized products. In practice, it serves players who are building out fishing-focused farms and want more control over what they catch next.