written 9/16/23, updated 4/15/24

What

“Merge items to create rods. Catch Fish! Find and Discover Rewards!”

Notes

Yellow Energy is only used in the main game, while Purple Energy is used only for the event
Yellow Energy may be used to buy Purple Energy in the Event Store
1 Purple Energy is restored every 20 minutes (up to 50 total)
Purple Energy can also be recovered through chain merges in the main game (denoted by icon on random items)
Fishing Rod and Fishing Tools are reminiscent of Fishing Rod and Tackle Box from the Joys of the Sea Collection Event earlier this year
The higher the level of fishing rod (Normal, Professional, Legendary) the higher chance of catching rarer fish
Odds are terrible for catching higher rarity fish
I don’t know how it’s expected to get 5ish Marlins when I couldn’t even get enough Yellowfin Tuna to get a gold frame and therefore medal! I guess with lots of money sunk into?
Fish varieties change by season

Quick Jump

Main Game Merge Mansion Item Guide (click me!)

Merging Chains (A-Z)

Digital Camera

From: Event Start

Items Obtained: Wooden Frame

Note: Feed a Fish to a camera

Text: “Take a snapshot of your fish!“

Feather Lures

From: Wooden Frame

Items Obtained: Legendary Rod

Chain: Feather Lure > Two Feather Lures > Feather Jig > Two Feather Jigs > Feather Hat > Feather Cabinet (max)

Text: “There is an art to making these; Their colors compliment [sic] each other; A fancy looking jig; If fishing by reeds, it’s good to have a spare lure; Obviously, you need a different hat when fishing with feathers and jogs; Don’t just stow your equipment. Display it“

Fishing Clothes

From: Rod (rare drop)

Items Obtained: Ultimate Fishing Rod x2

Chain: Fishing Boots > Fishing Hat > Fishing Coat > Fishing Clothes (max)

Text: “Trusty old boot; Keep that sun out of your eye; Don’t let rain stop your fishing trip; Stow it all away when you’re done“

Fishing Rod

From: Fishing Tools lvl 6+

Items Obtained: Splash of Water, Fish (Snapper, Roosterfish, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin), Fishing Boot

Chain: Fishing Line > Plenty of Fishing Line > Fishing Net > Landing Net > Rod, Hook and Line (max)

Tip: Totally random what you will get, so chain as many as you can! I found that there’s a better chance of getting a Marlin with this regular rod than higher level rods

Text: “You won’t be catching anything without this; Probably a good idea to have some spares; Some would consider this cheating; Land that fish in style; It’s all you need, really…“

Fishing Tool Cabinet

From: Event Start

Items Obtained: Fishing Tools items

Text: “Keep your fishing clothes in order“

Fishing Tools

From: Fishing Tools Cabinet

Items Obtained: Fishing Rod items

Chain: Fishing Float > Box of Fishing Line > Basic Lure > Minnow Lure > Plug Lure > Travel Tackle Box > Basic Tackle Box > Assorted Tackle Boxes > Deluxe Tackle Box > Large Tackle Box (max)

Note: Higher levels deliver higher level items

Taps: 30 taps before reverting to lower level

Text: “When it bobs… Pull! It is always handy to keep some spare line with you; A tasty lure to catch fish; This minnow dances in the water; Irresistable [sic] to any large fish; You never know when you’ve got to fish; A good container for an assortment of fishing equipment; Each type of lure in its own box; For those you organize everything; And for those who just take EVERYTHING along“

Fishing Trophy

From: Frames

Chain: Stone Fishing Trophy > Bronze Fishing trophy > Silver Fishing Trophy > Gold Fishing Trophy (max)

Note: Double-tap Gold Fishing Trophy for 1 event point

Text: “Well done! You got a prize; Oh, that wasn’t enough for you, was it? This one is pretty heavy with exceptional craftsmanship“

Professional Fishing Rod

From: Boat Wreckage (Water)

Items Obtained: Splash of Water, Fish

Text: “If you want to compete, you need officially sanctioned gear!“

Purple Energy

From: Picture Frames

Items Obtained: Event Energy

Chain: Purple Energy levels 1 – 4

Energy: 2 > 6 > 16 > 40

Trophy Case

From: Cobweb Box

Items Obtained: ??

Note: Feed 7 Fishing Medallions

Text: “All it needs is a trophy“

Ultimate Fishing Medallion

From: Gold Frame

Note: Feed to Trophy Case; 7 total in game, one for each fish variety

Text: “You did it! You are the ultimate fisher!“

Ultimate Fishing Rod

From: Feather Cabinet (Feather Lures)

Items Obtained: Splash of Water, Fish (Tarpon, Wahoo, Marlin)

Text: “When you want to catch every fish in the sea… Accept no substitute“

Water

From: Fishing Rods

Items Obtained: Professional Fishing Rod

Chain: Splash of Water> Drop of Water > Spilled Water > Puddle of Water > Pond of Water > Sunken Boat > Half Sunken Boat > Boat Wreckage (max)

Text: “When fishing, you can’t avoid it; Almost like a little lens! Best to mop it up before someone slips on it; Kids love jumping into these; Great in Gardens; This boat has seen better days; There might be a hole in it; Yep… There’s a hole in it“

Frames

From: Digital Camera

Items Obtained: Fishing Trophy, Purple Energy, Fishing Tools, Feather Lure items, Ultimate Fishing Medal, Gems

Note: Feed requested number of fish to frames to receive items and upgrade the frame material; once gold is reached, only 1 fish needed to fulfill frame for feather lures

Taps: Wood (7), Silver (12-17), Gold (12-18)

Fish

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Spring

written 7/15/23, updated 7/22/23

Quick Jump

Merging Chains (A-Z)

Main Game Merge Mansion Item Guide (click me!)

Merging Chains (A-Z)

Aquarium

From: Event Start, Fish Spawning Kit (Spawning Kit)

Items Obtained: Pupfish, Moorish Idol (Sea Life), Fishing Spot Map (Corals)

Chain: Fish Food > Small Fish Net > Aquarium Chest > Aquarium Ship > Aquarium Gazebo > Fishbowl > Aquarium > Deluxe Aquarium (max)

Note: 5 taps total

Item Text: “Flaky and delicious… To fish; When you need to catch your little friends; A cool little decorations [sic] that blows bubble [sic] as it opens; A small Shipwreck [sic] and potential home for fish.; A whimsical and playful decoration for fish; A playful little aquarium for toy fish; A well taken care of aquarium is always pleaseing [sic] to the eye; The pinnacle of aquariums with a pleasing design.”

Corals

From: Deluxe Aquarium (Aquarium)

Items Obtained:

Chain: Fishing Spot Map > Coral > Soft Coral > Coral Patch > ?? > ?? (max)

Note:

Item Text: “You can’t catch fish, if you don’t know where they are! A piece of coral; A variety of living coral; A small area of coral growth“

Diving Suit

From: Diving Trunk

Items Obtained: Pupfish, Moorish Idol, Catfish

Chain: Weighted Diving Boots > Diving Gloves > Boots and Gloves > Diving Lamp > Diving Suit > Diving Helmet > Complete Diving Suit (max)

Note: 6 + 6 taps, 30-minute wait

Item Text: “Surprisingly heavy; Keeping your hands warm on the seafloor; You’ll need more than this to go diving; Shining light into the darkness; It’ll keep you warm, safe, and pressurized in the murky depths; It may be old, but it gets the job done! Now you are ready to explore the depths of the sea!“

Diving Trunk

From: Grandma’s Boathouse (Pontoon)

Items Obtained: ??

Chain: Sea Shell Case > Starfish Case > Box O’ Seaweed > Box of Diving Equipment > Snorkeling Trunk > Diving Gear Trunk > Locked Trunk (max)

Note: Requires Key to open, 14 + 14 taps, 1 hour wait

Item Text: “A case to keep your sea shell collection safe. One for your starfish, too! I mean… You never know, right? All the handy things you need to go diving. Keep your snorkeling in check. Keep your trusty diving gear safe. Just don’t lose the key…“

Fishing Attire

From: Event Store, Fishing Cabinet (Tackle Box)

Items Obtained: Pupfish, Moorish Idol, Catfish

Chain: Rubber Boot > Pair of Rubber Boots > Yellow Raincoat > Fishing Hat > Tackle Bag > Fishing Vest > Fishing Waders > Full Fishing Outfit (max)

Note: 9 + 9 taps, 30-minute wait

Item Text: “A single rubber boot; A pair of trusty rubber boots; It’s waterproof and trendy; A nice wide brim to keep the sun away; An adjustable waist bag for your fishing needs; Be prepared for all types of fish and conditions; These’ll keep you dry; A fully kitted out fisher!“

Fishing Boat

From: Grandma’s Boathouse (Pontoon)

Items Obtained: Pupfish, Moorish Idol, Catfish (Sea Life)

Chain: Rope > Rubber Fender > Paddle > Anchor > Life Preserver > Life Vest > Inflatable Raft > Rowboat > Motorboat > Fishing Boat (max)

Note: 10 total taps

Item Text: “A length of rope. Keeping your boat safe from the dock; For those moments when the motor is broken; Anchors aweigh! Keeping you afloat; Always wear one at sea; Incredibliy versatile and cost-effective; No… We’re not singing it; Get to those fishing spots, FAST! A state of the art boat for ethical fishing!“

Fishing Rod

From: Tackle Shop

Chain: Fishing Line > Selection of Fishing Lines > Sustainable Fishing Net > Landing Net > Fishing Pole > Fishing Reel > Fishing Rod > Casting Rod (max)

Note: Feed Big Fish Minnow (Lures), 3 taps total

Item Text: “Heavy duty fishing line; A selection of different strength fishing lines; Great for sustainability and it’s biodegradable; Land those fish safely; A simple and elegant solution to catching fish; Spooled with fishing line; A simple fishing rod with a reel; A high performance casting rod, getting that lure to those hard to reach places.“

Key

From: Casting Rod

Note: Feed to Diving Chest

Item Text: “You found it!“

Lures

From: Tackle Shop, Grandma’s Boat House (Pontoon), Fish Spawning Kit, 1 free fishing bobber every few hours in event store

Chain: Fishing Bobber > Professional Fishing Float > Squid Lure > Striped Minnow > Big Fish Minnow (max)

Note: Feed to Casting Rod. Rare spawn.

Item Text: “Keep an eye out for a nibble! A more precise bobber; An irresistible looking lure; A great lure for freshwater fishing; For catching the bigger fish in the sea.“

Pontoon

From: Event Start

Items Obtained: Rope, Rubber Fender, Paddle, Sea Shell Case, Starfish Case, Box O’ Seaweed

Chain: Small Pontoon > Bathing Pontoon > Pontoon Expansion > Grandma’s Boathouse (max)

Item Text: “A happy little pontoon, fit for swimming; Why not take in a bit of sun? No need to worry about the rain now; The luxury of home, out at sea.”

Sea Life

From: Deluxe Aquarium, Fishing Boat, Fish Spawning Kit, Full Fishing Attire, Casting Rod, Full Diving Suit, Diving Chest

Items Obtained: Points for Event Rewards

Chain: Pupfish (2) > Moorish Idol (4) > Catfish (8) > Puffer Fish (15) > Lion Fish (30) > Sunfish (60) > Swordfish (120) > Dolphin (250) > Great White Shark (500) > Orca (1000) > ?? (max)

Note: Must form chain and redeem when green arrow appears before being able to form the next chain

Seaweed

From: Diving Chest

Items Obtained: Pupfish, Moorish Idol, Catfish

Chain: Kelp Leaf > Kelp Leaves > Kelp Bush > Kelp Forest (max)

Note: 19 + 19 taps, 30-minute wait

Item Text: “Your usual seaweed; A couple of seaweed leaves; A small bush of seaweed; A vibrant underwtaer ecosystem.“

Spawning Kit

From: Tackle Shop

Items Obtained: Fish, Tackle Box

Chain: Fish Bag > Fishes in a Bag > Spawning Box > Fish Transportation Box > Fish Spawning Kit (max)

Note: 54 taps total

Item Text: “A small fish in a bag; A couple of fish in a bag; A great box to allow fish to grow safely; Handy when moving or cleaning your aquarium; Everything you need to keep your fish happy.“

Tackle Box

From: Fish Spawning Kit

Items Obtained:

Chain: Lure Container > Collection of Lure Containers > Small Tackle Box > Large Tackle Box > Fishing Cabinet (max)

Note: 60 taps then 1 hour to regen, breaks after exhausting taps

Item Text: “A small container for a few lures; When you need to keep your lures organized; On the go lure collection; When you just can’t decide which lure to bring along, Keep your fishing gear organized and stowed away.”

Tackle Shop

From: Event Start (uncover)

Items Obtained: Fishing Line, Selection of Fishing Lines, Fishes in a Bag, Fishing Bobber

Note: 2-hour refresh

Item Text: “All the supplies you need in one place“