Each rod has the same basic stats, but their values are higher at higher levels. The only way to increase the basic stats is by upgrading the rod.

There are two basic stats.
• Chance of instant catch: the percentage chance of adding one instant catch counter when you cast the line.
• Combo points bonus: this stat increases the maximum combo bonus points awarded to your combo when catching fish.

Bonuses to rods will have the following structure (from 08.01.2020):
• Level 1 – a bigger weight for fish with the described rod rarity
• Level 2 – a better Sonar value or better Luck for fish with the described rod rarity
• Level 3 – a better weight for specific fish with the described rod rarity
• Level 4 – a better Sonar value or better Luck for fish with the described rod rarity
• Level 5 – a better weight for all caught fish
• Level 6 – a better chance of catching bigger fish, for fish with the described rod rarity
• Level 7 – a better Weight bonus for fish with the described rod rarity.