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/equip [nomod,noworn:Fishing Pole] Seth's Graphite Fishing Pole
/cast [nomod:ctrl,worn:Fishing Pole] Fishing
/use [mod:ctrl,worn:Fishing Pole] Sharpened Fish Hook
/use [mod:ctrl,worn:Fishing Pole] 16
The above macro will:
- Equip [Seth's Graphite Fishing Pole] if it isn't already equipped
- Try to fish if you have your fishing pole equipped and you aren't pressing down CTRL
- Apply a [Sharpened Fish Hook] to your fishing pole if you have one equipped and hold down CTRL
I created this macro tonight and thought I would share. Does anyone else have a favorite fishing (or other tradeskill) macro?



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