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The '''Fishing Brothers''', or more commonly called the  '''Fishing Gurus''' in the Pokémon fandom, are characters in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}} who give out different types of [[Fishing|Rods]]. They are all related to each other as brothers, and are spread out through [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Other characters who give out Fishing Rods appear in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].
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The '''Fishing Brothers''' (Japanese: '''つりずききょうだい''' ''Fishing Brothers''), or more commonly called the  '''Fishing Gurus''' (Japanese: '''つりめいじん''' ''Fishing Masters''), are characters in [[Generation]]s {{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, and {{Gen|IV}} who give out different types of [[Fishing|Rods]]. They are all related to each other as brothers, and are spread out through [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]. Other characters who give out Fishing Rods appear in [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]].


==The Fishing Brothers==
==The Fishing Brothers==
===Vermilion Fishing Guru===
===Vermilion Fishing Guru===
In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], a man known as the "Fishing Guru" can be found in [[Vermilion City]], of [[Kanto]], who gives away an [[Old Rod]] to the player. Later, in [[Generation II]], he is known as the Fishing Dude and claims to be the eldest of the Fishing Brothers.
In the Generation I and III games, a man known as the Fishing Guru lives in [[Vermilion City]] in the [[Kanto]] region. He gives away an [[Old Rod]]. In [[Generation II]], he is known as the Fishing Dude and claims to be the eldest of the Fishing Brothers.


===Lake of Rage Fishing Guru===
===Lake of Rage Fishing Guru===
In the [[Generation II]] games, a man known as the Fishing Guru lives at [[Lake of Rage]], in [[Johto]]. His greatest dream is to see the world's largest {{p|Magikarp}}, and he regularly measures those brought to him in order to realize it.
In the Generation II and IV games, a man known as the Fishing Guru lives at the [[Lake of Rage]] in the [[Johto]] region. His greatest dream is to see the world's largest {{p|Magikarp}}, and he regularly measures those brought to him in order to realize it. If the player brings him a large enough Magikarp, he will give the player an [[Ether]] as a prize.


===Silence Bridge Fishing Guru===
===Silence Bridge Fishing Guru===
In [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]], and [[Generation III]], a brother of the Fishing Guru lives on [[Silence Bridge]]. He gives [[Super Rod]]s to those in whom he detects a love of fishing. In [[Generation II]], he claims to be a younger brother of the Fishing Guru of Lake of Rage. In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions]], he is one of the few sources of balls introduced in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby & Sapphire]], rewarding players with [[Poké Ball#Net Ball|Net Balls]] for showing him record-breaking [[Magikarp (Pokémon)|Magikarps]].
In the Generation I, II, III, and IV games, a brother of the Fishing Guru lives on {{DL|Kanto Route 12|Silence Bridge}} in the [[Kanto]] region. He gives away a [[Super Rod]]. In Generation II, he claims to be a younger brother of the Fishing Guru of Lake of Rage. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the player shows him a {{p|Magikarp}} larger than any he has seen before, he gives the player a {{ball|Net}}.


===Fuchsia City Fishing Guru===
===Fuchsia City Fishing Guru===
In [[Generation I]] and [[Generation III]], the Fuchsia City Fishing Guru lives in [[Fuchsia City]], in [[Kanto]] and gives away a [[Good Rod]]. He says he is the older brother of the Vermilion Fishing Guru. There is also a small pond at the back of his house, where people can fish.
In Generation I and III, this Fishing Guru lives in [[Fuchsia City]] in the [[Kanto]] region. He gives away a [[Good Rod]]. He says he is the older brother of the Vermilion Fishing Guru. There is also a small pond at the back of his house, where people can fish.


==Other "Fishing Gurus"==
==In the anime==
Many other characters give fishing rods to players. In the Pokémon fandom, these have all become unofficially known as fishing gurus, even though they are not referred to as such in-game.
[[File:Fishing Guru PO.png|200px|left|thumb|The Vermilion Fishing Guru in Pokémon Origins]]
 
[[File:Silence Bridge Fishing Guru PO.png|thumb|200px|The Silence Bridge Fishing Guru in Pokémon Origins]]
* In Generation II, a man in the {{rt|32|Johto}} Pokémon Center gives the player an Old Rod.
===In Pokémon Origins===
* In Generation II, a man who has fished in Olivine City for 30 years gives the player a Good Rod in the Olivine Cafe.
Two of the three Fishing Brothers appeared briefly in [[Pokémon Origins]]. The Vermilion Fishing Guru appeared in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', where he gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} an Old Rod. In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', Red was seen obtaining a Super Rod from the Silence Bridge Fishing Guru.
* In Generation III, a man near the [[Dewford Gym|Gym]] in [[Dewford Town]] gives the player an Old Rod.
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* In the Generation III games, a man is on {{rt|118|Hoenn}} gives the player a Good Rod.
* In the Generation III games, a man who is in a house by the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] gives the player a Super Rod.
* In [[Generation IV]], a man on {{rt|209|Sinnoh}} gives the player a Good Rod.
* In the [[Generation IV]] games, a man who is in the [[lookout station]] connected to [[Jubilife City]] and {{rt|218|Sinnoh}} gives the player an Old Rod.
* In [[Generation IV]], a man who is found only after the player receives the [[National Pokédex]] in the [[Fight Area]] gives the player a Super Rod.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Although in Generation I the Fuchsia Guru claims to be older than the Vermilion Guru, in Generation II the Guru in Vermilion claims to be the eldest of the brothers. This could perhaps be explained by the brothers moving around—in fact, it could be that there is only one Fishing Guru (from Vermilion in Generations I and III and from Lake of Rage in Generation II).
* In Generation I, the Fuchsia Guru claims to be older than the Vermilion Guru. However, in Generation II, the Vermilion Guru claims to be the eldest of the brothers.


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The Fishing Brothers (Japanese: つりずききょうだい Fishing Brothers), or more commonly called the Fishing Gurus (Japanese: つりめいじん Fishing Masters), are characters in Generations I, II, III, and IV who give out different types of Rods. They are all related to each other as brothers, and are spread out through Kanto and Johto. Other characters who give out Fishing Rods appear in Hoenn and Sinnoh.

The Fishing Brothers

Vermilion Fishing Guru

In the Generation I and III games, a man known as the Fishing Guru lives in Vermilion City in the Kanto region. He gives away an Old Rod. In Generation II, he is known as the Fishing Dude and claims to be the eldest of the Fishing Brothers.

Lake of Rage Fishing Guru

In the Generation II and IV games, a man known as the Fishing Guru lives at the Lake of Rage in the Johto region. His greatest dream is to see the world's largest Magikarp, and he regularly measures those brought to him in order to realize it. If the player brings him a large enough Magikarp, he will give the player an Ether as a prize.

Silence Bridge Fishing Guru

In the Generation I, II, III, and IV games, a brother of the Fishing Guru lives on Silence Bridge in the Kanto region. He gives away a Super Rod. In Generation II, he claims to be a younger brother of the Fishing Guru of Lake of Rage. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, if the player shows him a Magikarp larger than any he has seen before, he gives the player a Net Ball.

Fuchsia City Fishing Guru

In Generation I and III, this Fishing Guru lives in Fuchsia City in the Kanto region. He gives away a Good Rod. He says he is the older brother of the Vermilion Fishing Guru. There is also a small pond at the back of his house, where people can fish.

In the anime

The Vermilion Fishing Guru in Pokémon Origins
The Silence Bridge Fishing Guru in Pokémon Origins

In Pokémon Origins

Two of the three Fishing Brothers appeared briefly in Pokémon Origins. The Vermilion Fishing Guru appeared in File 2: Cubone, where he gave Red an Old Rod. In File 3: Giovanni, Red was seen obtaining a Super Rod from the Silence Bridge Fishing Guru.

Trivia

  • In Generation I, the Fuchsia Guru claims to be older than the Vermilion Guru. However, in Generation II, the Vermilion Guru claims to be the eldest of the brothers.


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