Early Game Fishing 1.0
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #144 of 208 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
The Fishing Rod is no longer story progression locked!
This mod Activates fully automatically, simply load a save that doesn't have the fishing rod and one will appear in your inventory.
-Automatically receive a fishing rod upon loading a save game
-Only runs once in awhile; meaning the mod won't have any impact on performance after its done its job
-Automatically disables itself if you already have a fishing rod
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Early Game Fishing 1.0 is a small gameplay mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that unlocks the fishing feature from the start, removing the arbitrary story-based unlock for players who want to fish early on repeat playthroughs. It has 437 endorsements and was last updated in December 2020.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 437 endorsements and over 10k downloads.
- Solves a real annoyance for veterans replaying the story.
- Lightweight and focused—does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- No updates since December 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only affects fishing—if you want other early unlocks, this won't help.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter story progression or fishing mechanics.
For Red Dead Redemption 2 players who've beaten the game and want to fish from the start on new playthroughs without waiting for the story to unlock it. Skip if you're a first-time player or prefer the original pacing.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your game files before installing any mod, especially if you're new to modding.
- Check if the mod requires a mod loader like Script Hook RDR2—if so, install that first.
- If the mod doesn't work after a game update, look for a compatibility patch or updated version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Juliet G
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 10,689
- Endorsements
- 437
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/2/2020
- Updated
- 12/2/2020
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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