Ascending Fishers Core 0.4.8

This update expands the late-game Angler’s Workbench automation system with a new way to automate pole tier progression.

New: Ascension Matrix String

Added the Ascension Matrix String, a new late-game automation item designed to compress the full Angler Pole ascension path into a single reusable progression material type.

Crafting

Each Ascension Matrix String is crafted using:

• 1 Flint String
• 1 Iron String
• 1 Diamond String
• 1 Netherite String

This means three Ascension Matrix Strings contain exactly the same materials normally required to ascend a pole through every tier.

Full Pole Ascension

Using 3 Ascension Matrix Strings in a Netherite Angler’s Workbench can upgrade a lower-tier Angler Pole directly to:

Netherite Angler Pole

The system preserves existing pole data including:

• Quantity
• Luck
• Speed
• Installed Bobber
• Installed Lure
• Enchantments
• Custom item name
• Other stored Angler Pole data

The Matrix Strings only handle pole tier ascension and do not provide free stat upgrades.

Automation Support

Ascension Matrix Strings fully support the existing automated Angler’s Workbench system.

Automation systems can feed Matrix Strings directly into the Workbench and automatically ascend compatible Angler Poles.

When combined with the existing Angler’s Upgrade Matrix system, a fully supplied automated Workbench can take a lower-tier pole through both:

Tier Progression → Netherite

and

Stat Progression → 25 Quantity / 25 Luck / 25 Speed

This allows large-scale Auto Angler setups to automate complete fishing pole production without manually ascending every individual pole.

Stack Size

• Ascension Matrix Strings can stack up to 99
• This matches the existing Angler’s Upgrade Matrix stack limit and makes large automation setups easier to manage

Additional Changes

• Added Ascension Matrix String item model and texture
• Added crafting recipe
• Added item tooltip information
• Added JEI integration and guidance
• Added Creative Mode tab entry
• Added Angler’s Workbench automation support
• Added Auto I/O compatibility
• Updated internal mod version to 0.4.8

This update is focused on making large late-game fishing factories easier to build and maintain while keeping the original material costs of pole progression intact.