Fishing in World of Warcraft is inextricably linked to Nat Pagle. With Warlords of Draenor, the dream comes true: Finally, you will be able to command Pagle around instead of hauling fish to him as if he were a gluttonous orca. Pagle will be one of the followers hanging around in the garrison, and he will be a very special one.
World of Warcraft and Fishing – A Love-Hate Relationship
Nat Pagle – how many hours have been spent in World of Warcraft securing his favor? From expansion to expansion, Pagle wants us to do the only thing a hero in Pagle’s eyes must do: fish, fish, fish.
Many players associate fishing in World of Warcraft with a love-hate relationship. For hardcore PvPers or endgame raiders craving action, there’s hardly a sillier activity than sitting motionless by a pond for hours, waiting for something to bite.
Of course, it’s not that bad. Blizzard has continually paid attention to fishing: Every expansion introduces new achievements, and for good buff food, one often needs seafood. Additionally, there are rare items that can only be fished up, most notably the sea turtle. Nowadays, Blizzard is making an effort, and a real cult has formed around fishing. Although some achievements – like the giant rat in the sewers under Dalaran – do reignite the love-hate relationship.
Nat Pagle at Your Service
With the next expansion Warlords of Draenor, players will be able to recruit Nat Pagle for the garrison. To do this, the player must have built a fishing shack in their garrison, be a seasoned angler (700 points), and convince the good Pagle through a questline that they really have what it takes.
As a reward, there’s Pagle, a level 100 follower of rare quality. He will then likely be sent on missions alongside other followers. But Pagle also has a passive effect. Those who have him in their service can fish for “Lunkers”, rare fish, in the new world without bait. It is still unclear what these “Lunkers” are useful for, but it is assumed that they will be important for a series of recipes. After all, they are “rare”, thus “blue”.
