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  • How To Catch Fish in Windrose: Completing and Solving Techniques

    Catching food is essential when stranded on an island, but a Windrose pirate can’t survive on coconuts and dodo eggs alone. Luckily, the ocean is full of tasty seafood that you can catch and eat.

    Fishing is a crucial part of survival because it provides meals that boost your stats and health. Here’s what you need to know about how to build a fishing rod, start fishing, and the different types of fish you can catch in Windrose.

    How to Unlock Fishing

    You can unlock fishing by making a Simple Fishing Rod. This becomes available after you find the Foothills biome, where new resources like Hardwood and Iron are found. To craft the rod, you’ll need 5 Hardwood, 3 Rope, and 2 Iron Ingots at a level 2 workbench. Once you build the rod, head to a body of water, cast your line, and start fishing.

    Fishing in Windrose is straightforward—there’s no mini-game. Simply click to cast your line, then click again when you hear the splash to reel in a fish.

    When you catch a fish, right-click it in your inventory to turn it into a fillet. This fish fillet can be cooked over a fire to make meals that improve your stats and health.

    All Fish in Windrose

    Catching fish can also earn you the Fisherman Ring. After catching one fish or finding ten in chests, you unlock this ring. Wearing it gives you a fishing bonus, increasing your chance to catch more fish by 15%. Upgrading the ring boosts this bonus to 30%.

    There are currently 10 fish available in Windrose, though more may be added later.

    Here’s a quick tip: keep enough space in your inventory. Large or epic fish take up a whole slot, while common ones can stack up to 10.

    You can find these fish in shallow or deep waters:

    Fish Area Rarity Number of Fillets
    Blue Tang Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Moon Angelfish Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Queen Angelfish Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Reef Snapper Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Pink Wrasse Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Sapphire Wrasse Shallows Uncommon 2-4
    Red Snapper Deep Ocean Rare 8-12
    Emerald Bluefish Deep Ocean Rare 8-12
    Giant Mackerel Deep Ocean Epic 18-24
    Large Barracuda Deep Ocean Epic 18-24

    There is also a special non-edible fish called the Smasher, which can be caught randomly. This fish can be turned into a melee weapon, and its recipe will be added to your inventory once caught.

  • Juiced Bikes Auctioned Off for $1.2 Million Report Claims

    Juiced Bikes Auctioned Off for $1.2 Million Report Claims

    Juiced Bikes, a San Diego-based manufacturer of electric bicycles, has been acquired for $1,225,000 through an online auction platform, as reported by Electrek.

    Digital Trends previously highlighted that the company seemed to be on the verge of bankruptcy, with executives remaining silent amid growing customer concerns. Inquiries from customers went unanswered, and the company’s website indicated that all products were out of stock. Additionally, there were many reports of employee layoffs.

    One significant indicator of trouble was the listing of the company’s assets on an auction site commonly utilized by businesses facing closure. According to the latest information, Juiced Bikes’ holdings, which include over a dozen patents, several domain names, and inventory located in both the U.S. and China, have been sold.

    The identity of the buyer is currently unknown, but they may look to capitalize on the brand’s legacy and the inherent value of the 15-year-old company. Founded in 2009 by Tora Harris, a U.S. Olympic high-jumper, Juiced Bikes was among the first direct-to-consumer e-bike brands to hit the U.S. market.

    The company earned a strong reputation for the adaptability of its e-bikes and the robustness of their batteries. Popular models like the CrossCurrent, HyperScrambler, and RipCurrent helped enhance its brand recognition over the years. In fact, last year, Digital Trends named Juiced Bikes’ Scorpion X2 the top moped-style electric bike for 2023, praising its versatility, extensive features, and performance.

    The swift sale of Juiced Bikes may suggest a broader recovery within the North American e-bike market, according to a study by consulting firm Houlihan Lokey. The industry has faced significant challenges during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with an unprecedented surge in e-bike demand coinciding with disrupted supply chains, leading to a historic imbalance between supply and demand.