Nostalgic Fishing Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to do anything to enable the mod or does it work automatically?
The mod works automatically once installed—fishing will immediately start using the old loot table without any configuration needed. If you want to customize which items appear in the loot pool, you can edit the mod's config files, but this is optional.
What's the difference between fishing in this mod and vanilla fishing?
This mod restores the ability to catch enchanted items while fishing, which vanilla removed in newer versions. You'll also have a chance at treasure items that are no longer available through normal fishing in current Minecraft.
Can I still catch regular fish and junk items?
Yes, the mod keeps the full loot table intact—you'll still catch regular fish, junk, and treasure alongside enchanted items. The enchanted items are added back in, not replacing everything else.
Do I need a special fishing rod to get enchanted items?
No, any fishing rod works, including unenchanted ones. However, enchanting your fishing rod with Lure or Luck of the Sea will still improve your chances of better catches, just like in vanilla.
Will my AFK fishing farm still work with this mod?
Yes, AFK fishing farms work the same way as before. The mod only changes what you catch, not how fishing mechanics function, so your farm will continue to work and now reward you with enchanted items.
Does this mod work with other fishing mods?
Compatibility depends on how the other mod modifies fishing—if another mod also changes the loot table, they may conflict. Check the mod's documentation or test in a world to see if they work together.
Can I get specific enchanted items or is it completely random?
The loot table determines what enchanted items can appear and their odds, similar to how the old fishing system worked. You cannot target specific items, but the pool is weighted so certain enchantments are more common than others.
Does this mod affect multiplayer servers?
The mod must be installed on the server for all players to experience the changed fishing loot table. If only clients have it installed, it won't work properly.
Will this mod cause lag or performance issues?
The mod has minimal performance impact since it only changes the loot table that's already being used by the fishing system. Running an AFK farm will cause lag the same way it would in vanilla, not because of the mod itself.
What if I want to turn off the mod's changes for certain worlds?
You can disable the mod by removing it from your mods folder, or you can edit the config files to customize which items appear in the loot table if you want a middle ground between vanilla and full nostalgic fishing.