The Intermediate Fishing Rod (Croajiro) is a Rare fishing rod in Palworld and one of the schematic-only variants tied to fishing. It is a slight step up from the Intermediate Fishing Rod (Cattiva), giving a wider catch bar during the fishing minigame so Pals are easier to reel in.
Quick answer: Get the Croajiro schematic by fishing at fishing spots around Sakurajima, then craft the rod at a Production Assembly Line or better using 60 Fiber, 10 High Quality Pal Oil, 60 Paldium Fragment, 20 Cement, and 10 Coralum Ore.
Croajiro rod stats and rarity
The Croajiro is functionally identical in role to the standard intermediate rod but sturdier, with higher durability and a larger catch bar. Its description notes it is designed for catching Pals and offers slightly better performance than the Cattiva version.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Fishing Rod |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Damage | 25 |
| Durability | 360 |
| Weight | 5 |
| Catch bar size | 1.4x |
The 1.4x bar makes the minigame more forgiving than the Cattiva’s 1.3x, and progress toward a catch drains more slowly when the fish leaves the bar. It sits below the Advanced Fishing Rod tier, so treat it as a solid mid-game option rather than an endgame tool.
Find the Croajiro schematic by fishing at Sakurajima
Unlike the standard rods on the Technology tree, the Croajiro is not unlocked by leveling alone. You need its schematic first, and that schematic drops from fishing spots around Sakurajima. These are the sparkling silhouettes and salvage points you cast into while riding a swimming Pal.
Note: The schematic drop is not guaranteed on any single catch, so expect several rounds before it appears.
Crafting materials and workbenches
After the schematic unlocks the recipe, gather the materials below and craft at one of the supported workbenches. Coralum Ore is the toughest ingredient to source, since it comes almost entirely from ocean salvage and high-tier fishing spots.
| Weapon | Materials |
|---|---|
 Intermediate Fishing Rod (Croajiro) | Fiber x60 High Quality Pal Oil x10 Paldium Fragment x60 Cement x20 Coralum Ore x10 |
You can craft the rod at any of these stations:
- Production Assembly Line
- Production Assembly Line II
- Advanced Workshop
- Ancient Workbench
You will know it worked when the completed Croajiro rod appears in your inventory. Equip it into one of your four equipment slots, swap to it, and cast with bait near visible fishing spots to start catching Pals.
How the Croajiro compares to other rods
Palworld has six fishing rods split between tech-tree unlocks and schematic-only variants. The Croajiro is the schematic counterpart to the Cattiva, with a wider bar. If you want a bigger jump in catch reliability, the Advanced rods are the next targets.
| Rod | How to get | Catch bar size |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Fishing Rod (Chillet) | Tech tree, Level 15 | 1x |
| Beginner Fishing Rod (Gumoss) | Schematic | 1.1x |
| Intermediate Fishing Rod (Cattiva) | Tech tree, Level 29 | 1.3x |
| Intermediate Fishing Rod (Croajiro) | Schematic (Sakurajima fishing) | 1.4x |
| Advanced Fishing Rod (Pengullet) | Tech tree, Level 45 | 1.8x |
| Advanced Fishing Rod (Depresso) | Schematic | 1.9x |
Tip: Whatever rod you use, the quality of your bait matters just as much. Deluxe Bait and Alluring Bait both widen the bar further, so pairing the Croajiro with better bait makes the toughest Pals far easier to land while you work toward an Advanced rod.
