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Level: 12
Requires level: 10
Side: Alliance
Start: Wizbang Cranktoggle
End: Wizbang Cranktoggle
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1.	Gaffer Jacks
2.	Electropellers

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Gaffer Jacks

Bring 8 Gaffer Jacks to Wizbang Cranktoggle in Auberdine.

8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8	Gaffer Jack (8)

Description

I came to Auberdine because of the quiet. I want to invent my inventions where it's quiet, because after a night of drinking I don't like all the noise of Ironforge!

So I took a ship to Auberdine and had a little too much to drink on the way. I dropped my box of gaffer jacks overboard! I need my gaffer jacks!

I don't know exactly where I dropped them, but if you fish for them in the ocean you might get lucky...

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You will also receive: 2 50

Gains

Upon completion of this quest you will gain:

460 experience ( 2 76 at max. level)
50 Reputation with Gnomeregan Exiles

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Rating: +23 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2006 (Patch 1.9.2)

its probably just a coincidence, but the only time I was ever able to catch these damn things was while I was fishing off a rock near the northern exit to the auberdine inn. Tried other places nothing, kept coming back here and every other catch was a gaffer. Anybody else try this spot?

Rating: +18 [-] [+]

By Bengal on 04/26/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)

THIS QUEST REQUIRES FISHING LEVEL 30! Please make a note of this in the quest entry.

Rating: +17 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 06/19/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)

Took the advice here and fished from the rock just outside the northern door of the inn. I caught:

7 Mackerel
4 Rainbow fin albacore
3 Oily blackmouth
4 Darkshore groupers

and

8 Gaffer Jacks

that makes a drop ratio of about two to one.

BTW. I was at lvl 75 by the time I started fishing

Rating: +9 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 10/06/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)

I leveled my fishing starting at 20 and running back to this guy every 5 points or so.

He was offering the quest somewhere between fishing skill 35 and 41.

Rating: +8 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 10/06/2006 (Patch 1.12.1)

I fished off the dock in Auberdine where the boat comes in from Menethil.&nbsp Drop rate was terrible for first two Jacks, then changed to 1 drop about every 4-5 casts. Takes a bit, experience ok/hour...

Rating: +8 [-] [+]

By jdblue on 01/12/2008 (Patch 2.3.2)

I caught all 8 Gaffer Jacks in 43 casts, from the dock, right at coordinates 34.42. It took me just over 15 minutes to catch enough Gaffer Jacks.

I started with fishing @ 87 and ended @ 110

In the first 11 casts I caught:

1 Stranglekelp
1 Stranglekelp x 3
4 Darkshore Grouper
1 Raw Rainbow Fin Albacore
2 Rumsey Rum Light
2 Raw Slitherskin Mackerel

The first 11 casts were adjacent to a floating debris, which disappeared after I caught the second Rumsey Rum. I caught my first Gaffer Jack immediately after the debris disappeared/was exhausted. I would guess this indicates that objects like Oilymouth schools and Debris interfere with the Gaffer Jack spawn rate, so you should avoid these things when fishing for your Jacks.

In the next 23 casts, I caught:

10 Rainbow Fin Albacore
8 Slitherskin Mackerel
5 Darkshore Grouper
&
7 Gaffer Jacks

It took me 9 more casts to catch the eighth and final Gaffer Jack. I also caught:

2 Slitherskin Mackerel
4 Rainbow Fin Albacore
3 Darkshore Grouper

Rating: +7 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 04/19/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

You got to have 30 in fishing skill to get the quest, but you need luck to get all Gaffer Jacks quickly.

I read about a dranei how had to train for skill 150 to get it. That could be a rest of early problems for dranei to get various quest.

A good place to fish is outside the inn. If you stand on the right place you are even restig! :-)

Tips]
Rise your skill in cooking with all the extra fish. You can buy recipie for Slitherskin Mackerel close to Teldrassils FP and for Rainbow Fin Albacore by the fisher man who stands above the beach a short walk south of Auberdine

Rating: +7 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 05/07/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

Go to the tiny island just south of the Auberdine dock. You'll know you're on the right island when you see a campfire and a broken down house.

I fished on the western side of this island and retrieved all 8 gaffer jacks in less than 15 minutes.

Good luck! ^_^

Rating: +7 [-] [+]

By ghermann4 on 07/05/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)

You can fish for these and get well-rested at the same time if you fish where the dock connects to the inn in Auberdine. Under the pier works well--you don't necessarily have to fish off the balcony of the inn.

It took me quite a few casts before I caught them all, so you may as well get a little bonus while you fish.

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2006 (Patch 1.9.2)

For all those who are saying "It doesn't drop", it does.

I am using the FishingBuddy mod from ui.worldofwar.net and it keeps track of % drop rates of fish.

For the Gaffer Jack, it showed an overall drop rate of 11.3%, and I was fishing off the pier where the boat to/from Menethil comes in, and I started fishing there with a skill of 75, though most likely it could be lower as it didn't appear on it's own, but with other fish.

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 05/13/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)

13 druid, 35 fishing skill, strong pole (+5), bauble (+25).&nbsp By end: 60 skill, and a drop rate of 32% (8/25).&nbsp Fished from southern end of pier near Menethil arrival area.

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2007 (Patch 2.0.6)

When in the inn, head north (Follow the arroow on the mini map) to you reach the water, ca. 10 meter. The drop rate for me was every 5 time at skill lvl 140. Happy fishing :)

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2007 (Patch 2.0.6)

Had skill of 36 and decided to take some advice from past posts, first idea was to travel to Darnassus. Had to set up a few auctions so yer. I got back and bugger me dead. The quest was available.

I read a post and decided to go to the far dock straight out from land, caught to fish that weren't right so tried Wetlands dock. I got three there. I thought they could be caught with any type of fish but I caught them with Raw Rainbow Fin Albacore, Raw Slitherskin Maceral and a Darkshore Grouper. I got three with Darkshore Grouper.

I started at 10 skill, got to 36 to get quest & I'm now 75.

I've tried a new character. Lvl 14 NE Hunter with lvl 13 pet. Started fishing with skill at 1, got this quest at skill 35.

Took over an hour but got them all at Eastern dock. Fishing skill increased well.

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2007 (Patch 2.0.6)

After severall level raising fishing points
I reallized the quest is given out after you reach level 50 (base level, no baubles or lures) of fishing skill,

My 28 Druid raised from 13 - 40 and no quest then all the way to 51 and Yes he talks to me :)

Drunken gnome!

Thanks for Inputs!

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 04/16/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

Level 44 dwarf hunter with fishing temporarily maxed at 225. I got all 8 Gaffer Jacks in less than half an hour standing on the bigger of the two rocks just outside of the inn at the north end. I think that is a very good spot. Got a lot of nice, juicy groupers too!

Rating: +5 [-] [+]

By johand on 04/27/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

The Gaffer jacks can be fished at 35.44 next to the quest giver Gubber plump where u get next quest to fish Darkshore groupers so 2 in 1 good luck

Rating: +5 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 08/31/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)

Since some people were saying you can only get this quest between certain fishing levels...I decided to see if I could get it. I am level 20 ne with a skill level of 75 for fishing. I went to this guy to get the quest, and I could get it. Since I'm a little high lvl for the quest though, there was NOT a yellow quest marker above his head, but once I talked to him I was able to get the quest if I wanted. Cheers!

Rating: +5 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 10/06/2006 (Patch 1.12.1)

This quest is almost not worth the effort. The only real good that came from doing it was that I fished my way from 30 something fishing skill to 80+. I tried several locations mentioned in previous comments, but I go all of my gaffer Jacks under the pier.

Rating: +5 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 12/03/2004 (Patch 1.1.0)

Much hate for fishing quests.

To get the gaffer jacks, fish off the coast of Auberdine (I did my fishing off the docks, near the boat to Menethil). The gaffer jack will be fished up along with your regular catch. Be prepared to spend quite a bit of time getting the gaffer jacks... and note that completing this quest leads to ANOTHER fishing quest...

*groan*

Rating: +5 [-] [+]

By Brighid on 08/30/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

For some reason, even with 50 fishing skill (I've read elsewhere you need 30 to get this), I was simply unable to speak to Wizbang (I already did the Buzzbox series).

I found this tip on another site, and as strange as it seems, it actually worked. I ran south of the town, along the coast, until I zoned into "The Long Wash," (the words appear on the screen). Then, I ran east until zoning into "Darkshore," and proceeded to head back to town. Upon arriving, I was able to speak to Wizbang to get this quest.

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 10/06/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)

I got them once every 4 catch on the south side at the far end of the harbor. It's an easy quick quest.

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 10/06/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)

so pretty much just fish like hell

Rating: +4 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 01/24/2006 (Patch 1.9.2)

Well, it works - getting fishing skill over 45 and logging out near quester.

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 08/31/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)

I got this quest on my lvl 14 hunter. My fishing lvl was 30 and didn't need to log/relog to get the quest. I just went to Wizbang&nbsp and saw a yellow ! over his head. I also only completed the first quest from both Gubber Blump and Wizbang, so I only had the Blump Family Fishing Pole with +3 fishing. Anyways, with the just the fishing pole it took me about a good half hour to complete the whole quest.

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 12/18/2006 (Patch 2.0.1)

Level 19 and 20 Fishing -> No Quest
Tried logging out as per above poster, still no quest.

Checked every 5 fishing points until 45 fishing, no quest.

Logged out, logged back in, quest is there.

Something wierd about the logging in and out to be able to get the quest, but that definitely did it for me.

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 05/04/2007 (Patch 2.0.12)

if you up your fishing skill somewhere easy (darnassus or the lake near dolanaar) you can have 30/35 (whichever gets the quest) by the time you get to auberdine.

buy a couple shiny baubles (or higher bait if you can) and try to get the +5 fishing pole from Nessa Shadowsong (near the path to darn. from the FP) and you'll have an even easier time.

it's a good quest to do at the same time as Gubber Blump's "The Family and the Fishing Pole." just stand near the inn and find the right place to be 'rested' and fishing and you're set.

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By Ssateneth on 08/29/2019 (Patch 1.13)

Drop rate is abysmally low. 71 fish caught to get 8 gaffer jacks. 11% drop rate. 1.13.2

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By Anonymous on 10/06/2005 (Patch 1.7.1)

I started my lvl 15 mage with this quest at 100. Getting bait is my recommendation, for at least +50 fishing. I started out to the left of Glubber Blump.. farther down on the shore. Can be really found anywhere. For the next part, I went to Wellspring Lake close to Ashenvale(i believe this is the name) for Electropellors. At 115 or so, they come every 4th or so cast. It took me about 10 minutes to get a steady pattern of the drops, but dont worry.. it comes easier :).

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 03/01/2006 (Patch 1.9.4)

I got all 8 with in 12 min right under the peir.I started with my fishing around 40 something and add'd the lure bait = +25 and cought them pretty quick.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 05/13/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)

I wasn't able do do this til I did the Gubber Blump quest, maybe its a prerequisite?&nbsp Had fishing level 38

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 05/22/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)

With a 300 (+97) fishing skill this quest took 15 minutes to complete. The last Gaffer took the longest to get- about 5 minutes. I fished off the docks right there near the quest giver.

Brimlin 60 Dwarf Priest, Lightbringer

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 07/25/2006 (Patch 1.12.0)

Every time I try fisshing near Auberdine I got the message "Your Fish Got Away".
I have Fisshing Skill of 30, Strong Fishing Pole (+5) and Fishing Lure (+25).
So Fishing Skill of 60 in total.
I tried to change location but the same message every time.
Does anyone know whats the problem?
I play on an EMU server.

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Anonymous on 03/14/2006 (Patch 1.9.4)

My level 15 druid had did The Family and the Fishing Pole, and I got her up to a 66 in fishing and he wouldn't give the quest to me. So I did what was suggested by others and ran to the end of the pier..when I came back he had it.

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By Anonymous on 06/15/2006 (Patch 1.10.2)

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By Anonymous on 01/16/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)

actually if you fish on the shore right near the docks it goes pretty fast. about every 10 or so fish has the gaffer. fun way to get your fishing skills raised up.

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By Anonymous on 07/02/2006 (Patch 1.11.1)

Druid Level 21 - fishing was at 17 when i started trying to find if i could get this quest. I would fish on the docks just after the name changed to the long wash. I went to see if i could get the quest at 20 fishing... nope, 25 nope, 30 nope... oh wait yes at 30 i could get it, it just doesnt have an ! above his head.

so fishing 30 and try talking to him even if he doesnt have an ! if you really want this quest, if it doest work then go out half way down the docks till it changes location name to the long wash and go talk to him again. I have the family fishing pole so it may be a requirement.

-hope that helps

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By Anonymous on 01/23/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)

Was attempting this on new character and discovered the quest is not available until I had reach 30 actual fishing skill.

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By Anonymous on 08/25/2005 (Patch 1.6.1)

This is going to sound ridiculous, but after fishing for the better part of an hour, I got my fishing to 75 and he still didn't have the quest. Then, the person I was fishing with ran out along the pier halfway to the boats and came back and he suddenly had the quest. Still didn't for me, so I did the same thing and sure enough, there it was... Might be worth a shot if you're having trouble getting the quest.

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By Anonymous on 02/04/2005 (Patch 1.2.0)

My night elf druid has 31 fishing and he won't offer me the quest either.

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By Anonymous on 12/20/2005 (Patch 1.8.4)

In order to get this quest you must have completed The Family and the Fishing Pole. I had 61 Fishing and couldn't get the quest. Then I turned in 6 Groupers to Blump and Wizbang had the quest.

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