Stardew Valley: How To Get The Lucky Purple Shorts Bobber

Ever wondered what it's like to fish with the Mayor's Purple Shorts in Stardew Valley? Well, wonder no more! We're diving into how you can turn those infamous shorts into a one-of-a-kind fishing bobber. Yes, you heard that right – the Mayor's shorts aren't just a scandalous piece of town gossip; they can actually help you reel in the big ones.

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So, let’s dive into the details of how to transform the Mayor’s sartorial mishap into your new secret weapon. Get ready to impress your fellow villagers and maybe even raise a few eyebrows. Let's get started and fish in style with the Mayor's Purple Shorts bobber.

How To Get The Lucky Purple Shorts Bobber

First things first, you’ll need to get your hands on the Mayor’s Purple Shorts. If you’re not sure how to find them, check out our full guide on that – it has all the details you need.

Once you’ve got the Mayor’s Purple Shorts, head to your fishing rod in your inventory. By placing the Lucky Purple Shorts in the tackle slot of your rod, you'll transform your bobber into the distinctive Lucky Purple Shorts bobber.

Despite the name, this bobber style does not give you any additional luck.

What Does The Lucky Purple Shorts Bobber Do?

If you place the shorts in the first slot of an Advanced Iridium Rod (obtained after claiming Fishing Mastery), they will actually prevent the tackle in the second slot from losing durability. This makes your fishing gear last longer and gives you an edge in your fishing endeavors.

This is great if you use rarer tackle like the Curiosity Lure.

We highly recommend using this bobber style if you’ve got an Advanced Iridium Rod handy. However, if you're using just a plain Iridium Rod, we don’t advise it. You'll be taking up a valuable tackle slot without gaining any extra benefit, other than the novelty of having a bobber that looks like the Mayor's shorts.

Keep in mind, this trick won’t work with the Trimmed Lucky Purple Shorts. You need the original pair for this special feature.

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