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Drift Net Fishing

Drift net fishing is an efficient method for training fishingFishing and hunterHunter simultaneously.
XP rates vary based on level:

  • ~100k hunterHunter XP/hr and 75k fishingFishing XP/hr at lower levels
  • Up to 135k hunterHunter XP/hr and 100k fishingFishing XP/hr at higher levels
  • ±10–15k XP/hr variation is normal

Start a trip with:
/activities driftnet_fishing minutes:X
Replace X with the number of minutes. Less time = fewer nets required.

Requirements

  • hunter:4444
  • fishing:4747
  • Graceful top, legs, and gloves (equipped in any setup)
  • Merfolk trident or Uncharged trident (equipped in any setup)
  • 30+ Drift nets (requires crafting:2626)
    • Created with jute fibres: /craft name:Drift net

Boosts

  • +6%: Ring of endurance (either version; works from bank)
  • +30%: Stamina potion(4) — must be 4-dose
    • Skip staminas with: no_stams:true (you lose the 30% boost)
  • -50%: Not wearing Flippers (equip in any setup)

Rewards

  • Raw fish (tier based on fishingFishing level):

    • fishing:5050 — Raw lobster
    • fishing:6060 — Raw swordfish
    • fishing:7070 — Raw shark
    • fishing:8080 — Raw sea turtle
    • fishing:9090 — Raw manta ray

  • Medium clue scrolls

  • Unidentified fossils (any tier)

  • Note: Fishing pet cannot be obtained from this activity