The only rod in the game is given to you after you defeat the elite four. You will get it once you're taken home.
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You go fishing or surfing.
In Pokémon Quartz, there are a total of 16 rods available for players to collect. These rods are used for fishing in various bodies of water throughout the game. Each rod allows players to encounter different types of Pokémon, contributing to the game's exploration and collection aspects.
You will receive it after beating the elite four and defeating Team Plasma.
use rods or surf.
you get the fishing rods from fishermen.
Around kanto certain fisherman give you fishing rods.
Talk to the Fishing Guru.
Fishing pole? You use a Super Rod to catch it. There is no fishing poles Pokemon,only Old Rods,Good rods, and of course Super Rods.
Maybe its the environment or its because your rods is weak
Most water types can be found in the water or by using fishing rods. But you can only get a rod after you get the natoinal dex.
You have to surf with one of your Pokemon or go fishing with one of the three rods.
in lots of places. lol
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You can craft with it. Bows, fishing rods, and wool can all be made using it.
I know that you get the super rod in Route 12.
After you defeat the E4 and finish the main story when you end up back in your house you will get the Super Rod. There are no other rods, apparently.