Upgrading your gear is key to becoming a master angler in Cast n Chill. Whether you’re aiming for rare fish or legendary catches, you’ll need the best rods, the right lures, and a boat that suits your style. This guide covers every upgrade available in Cast n Chill – where to get them, how much they cost and everything else you need to know about them.
Note: This article has been updated since its previous update in September 2025 to include Cast n Chill‘s Lake Hunkerdown Winter update.
Fishing Rod Upgrades
As you progress in Cast n Chill, you’ll encounter bigger and rarer fish to catch. But to reel them in, you’ll need to upgrade your rod’s strength and depth. Do so by buying new Rods at Rusty’s Tackle and Bait Shop at the docks. Each rod will upgrade your fishing line’s strength and depth.
- Line Strength – Lets you reel in heavier fish without breaking.
- Line Depth – Allows you to cast deeper for hard-to-reach species.
Unlock new rods by progressing to further locations and giving Rusty tips at the Tackle Shop
| Rod | Sizes | Weight | Depth | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lil’ Guppy | S, M | 4 lbs+ | 30’ + | Free |
| Maple Scout | M, L | 8 lbs+ | 48’ + | 100g |
| Timberjack | L, XL | 24 lbs+ | 54’ + | 400g |
| Phantom Line | S, M, L | 10 lbs+ | 44’ + | 400g |
| Grizzly Pole | XL, XXL | 34 lbs+ | 40’ + | 800g |
| Horizon Caster | XL, XXL | 28 lbs+ | 60’ + | 1,400g |
| Copperleaf 86 | L, XL, XXL | 24 lbs+ | 46’ + | 1,300g |
| The Frost Stick | S, M, L | 12 lbs+ | 48’ + | Free with the purchase of the Snow Wolf XT1 |
| Hardwater Howler | XL, XXL | 32 lbs+ | 48’ + | 1,000g |
All Hooks and Lures
Every fish species prefers a different lure, so you’ll need to collect and upgrade them as you progress. Purchase new hooks and lures from Rusty’s Tackle and Bait Shop, and make sure to equip the right bait before casting to lure the fish that you want. Make sure to check out our complete Cast n Chill: Fish guide for the lure preferences for each fish.
You’ll unlock new lure types as you discover species that require them.
| Lure | Fish | Sizes | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Bobber | American Shad, Bluegill Sunfish, Capelin, Eulachon, Peamouth, Threadfin Shad | S, M | Free |
| Crankbait | Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Tiger Muskie, White Bass | S, M, L | 15g |
| Big Crankbait | Atlantic Salmon, Brown Trout, Striped Bass, Tiger Muskie | L, XL | 50g |
| Spinnerbait | Creek Chub, Dolly Varden, Humpback Whitefish, Lake Trout, Tiger Trout | S, M, L | 15g |
| Big Spinnerbait | Dolly Varden, Humpback Whitefish, Lake Trout, Steelhead | L, XL | 60g |
| Small Spoonbait | Crappie, Sockeye Salmon, Walleye | S, M, L | 25g |
| Heavy Spoonbait | Walleye | L, XL | 60g |
| Dropshot | Bullhead Catfish, Channel Catfish, Largescale Sucker, Longnose Sucker, White Sucker | S, M, L | 50g |
| Jighead | Coho Salmon, Chum Salmon, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass | M, L, XL | 50g |
| Wacky Worm | Yellow Perch, Lake Whitefish | S, M, L | 30g |
| Medium Bladebait | Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char | M, L | 30g |
| Large Bladebait | Rainbow Trout | L, XL | 60g |
| Heavy Bladebait | Greenland Halibut, Northern Pike, Pacific Halibut | XL, XXL | 150g |
| Deep Crankbait | Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Striped Bass | XL, XXL | 150g |
| Huge Spoonbait | Muskie | XL, XXL | 150g |
| Topwater | Brook Trout | S, M, L | 60g |
| Deep Bobber | American Shad | S, M, L | 30g |
| Deep Jighead | Lingcod | XL, XXL | 100g |
| Deep Glidebait | King Salmon | XL, XXL | 200g |
| Glidebait | Pink Salmon | M, L | 100g |
| Minnow Swimbait | Northern Pikeminnow, White Sturgeon | S, M, L | 60g |
| Bluegill Swimbait | White Sturgeon | XL, XXL | 150g |
Boat Upgrades
Boats in Cast n Chill won’t affect what type of fish you can catch. But upgrading your boat will give you a larger amount of storage, meaning you can be out on the water longer. Plus, it looks cool.
Once again, you can buy all your boat upgrades from Rusty’s Tackle and Bait Shop.
| Boat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pond Paddler | Free |
| The Leaky Bucket | 200g |
| Loonchaser | 1,000g |
| Coastal Rambler | 5,000g |
| Snow Wolf XT1 | 2,000g |
Cast n Chill Guides
- Cast n Chill – How To Catch All Legendary Fish
- Cast n Chill: The Complete Fish Locations Guide
- Cast n Chill: All Upgrades for Your Rod, Lures, and Boat
- Cast n Chill – How To Unlock All Fishing Locations
