OSRS Fishing Trawler Guide: Getting the Angler's Outfit

Ahoy, anglers! If you're serious about training your Fishing skill, there's one piece of gear you absolutely need: the Angler's Outfit. This XP-boosting set is exclusively available from the Fishing Trawler, a group-based minigame that tests your ability to survive the high seas.

This guide will show you how to contribute effectively, maximize your rewards, and get your hands on that essential skilling outfit.

Getting Started

  • Location: The minigame is located at the docks of Port Khazard.
  • Skill Requirement: 15 Fishing.
  • Official World: World 370 is the designated world for the Fishing Trawler, making it easy to find a team.
  • Items:
    • Swamp Paste: The most important item. Used to patch leaks in the boat. Bring at least 50.
    • Hammer: For general repairs.
    • Rope: To repair the net.
    • Bailing Bucket: To remove water from the boat.

The Gameplay: A Sinking Ship

The Fishing Trawler is a 10-minute trip where everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Your goal as a team is to prevent the boat from sinking.

  • The Net: The giant fishing net at the back of the boat will break. It must be repaired with rope.
  • Leaks: The boat will spring leaks. These must be plugged with swamp paste. This is the highest priority task.
  • Water: As the boat takes on water, it must be bailed out with bailing buckets.

The Contribution Meter

Your personal success is tracked by a contribution meter. To be eligible for the rewards, you must have at least 50 contribution points.

  • You gain contribution by performing any of the repair tasks: patching leaks, fixing the net, or bailing water.
  • Best Strategy: The fastest way to gain contribution is to continuously patch the leaks that appear on the side of the boat. This is the most critical job and rewards the most points. Simply find a leak, patch it, and wait for the next one.

The Rewards: The Angler's Outfit

At the end of the 10-minute trip, you can collect your rewards from the net. The amount of fish you get depends on how well the team did, but the real prize is the outfit.

  • Angler's Outfit: This is the reason you're here. It's a four-piece set consisting of the Angler hat, Angler top, Angler waders, and Angler boots.
    • The Bonus: The full set provides a 2.5% bonus to all Fishing XP you gain.
    • Drop Rate: You have a 1 in 12 chance of receiving a random, unique piece of the set per trip (provided you have 50+ contribution).
    • You will not receive duplicate pieces until you have completed the full set. On average, it takes about 48 successful trips, or roughly 4-5 hours, to get the full outfit.

You also have a very rare chance to get the Heron pet from this minigame.

Ironman Strategy

For Ironmen, getting the Angler's Outfit is a high priority, as the 2.5% XP boost is a massive advantage over the long Fishing grind.

  • Gathering Swamp Paste: This is the main challenge. You can either make it yourself with flour and swamp tar, or buy it from the charter crew shops.
  • The Grind: The strategy is the same. Head to World 370, stock up on swamp paste, and focus on plugging leaks until you have the full set. The fish you get at the end are also a great source of early-game food.

Conclusion

The Fishing Trawler is a classic OSRS minigame with a clear and valuable goal. The gameplay is simple, and the community on the official world is usually efficient enough to ensure success. Put in a few hours of patching leaks, and you'll walk away with the single most important piece of gear for any aspiring angler.

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