Fishing Contest

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1. 1 Austri
2. 2 Vestri

To start this quest, head to either the dwarf Austri east of White Wolf Mountain or the dwarf Vestri west of the mountain, at the points shown on the map.

Tip: The western quest start point is closer to the next part of the quest, so it is recommended if not planning to use fast travel.

Talk with either dwarf, and use the following dialogue options. (Chat 1•2•3•1•1)…

Ask what is down the stairs, and he will say you can't use them. Ask why not, and he will ask you how you would like it if he took a shortcut through your home. Tell him if he was your friend you wouldn't mind, and he will say he doesn't know you. Ask to be friends; he wants you to earn his trust first. Ask how you are meant to do that, and he will mention that the dwarves are after a gold artefact, the first prize at the Hemenster fishing contest. He will give you a fishing pass to enter in the competition. You must win the competition before the dwarves will allow you to use the shortcut.

If you were to head to the contest, Grandpa Jack the previous champion would give you advice on how to win; you can skip this however, and gather the required items without needing to speak to him.

If you don't already have garlic, pick up a piece off the table in the house south-west of the bank in Seers' Village.

With your spade, head to McGrubor's Wood west of Seers' Village, also accessible by the Fairy ring ALS inside (using the ring will also complete a medium Kandarin Diary task). If entering from outside, the southern gate is locked and you must squeeze through the railing on the northern side. Beware of aggressive level 44 guard dogs.

Just west of the fairy ring, you will find a red vine. Check the red vine and collect at least 2 red vine worms.

Head to Hemenster, located by the Ranging Guild. If you didn't bring a fishing rod, buy one for 5 coins from Grandpa Jack in the house slightly north-east of the town.

Find Morris at the gate to Hemenster and show him your fishing pass and he will let you in.

Put the garlic into the third pipe from the gate on the south wall of the north Hemenster building.

Pay Bonzo the contest fee to start the contest (5 coins). The Sinister Stranger will complain about a horrible smell and you will change places with him.

Fish at the spot by the pipes using the red vine worms. You will catch a giant carp, a unique type of fish that you can't catch normally, and that will be the prize winning fish.

Speak to Bonzo again and hand over the giant carp. You will be announced the winner of the Fishing Competition.

After winning the contest and obtaining your trophy, head back to the quest starting point on either side of the mountain and give the dwarf your trophy.

Congratulations, quest complete!