Old Rod is an item in the “Gameplay” category (Key Items).
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Use by any body of water to fish for wild POKéMON. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild POKéMON. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it by any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
| X / Y · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | An old and beat-up fishing rod. Use it at any body of water to fish for wild aquatic Pokémon. |
Where to find it
Not placed on the atlas maps (so far: Red/Blue and Generation 3).
Sources : PokeAPI (items, item_flavor_text, machines) · atlas · pokeemerald species_info.h