mrkylepenguin Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I've heard both ways. Which are better MONEY-WISE, monkfish or sharks? (I have 92 fishing if that helps at all.) Also, do you actually have to FINISH Swan Song? I'm at the part where you have to catch and cook the monkfish, and I was thinking, well couldn't you just stop doing the quest and keep fishing monkfish as long as you want? Check out my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loffelicious Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I guess this would depend on your fishing level? Skeletal wyvern guide: 100-150 crimsons per hour and PROFIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone_ian Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Expwise: Monkfish Moneywise: Sharks And I'm not sure if you have to finish Swan song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkylepenguin Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Crap! So I just did all these requirements and quests for Swan Song for nothing? wow, lol... Check out my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone_ian Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Lol, you get Quest points at least ;p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkylepenguin Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 =\ well, that was a waste of 1.5 days lol. Back to fishing guild :) least I found out before finishing the quest and fishing a few hundred monkfish... Check out my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnknownRemoval Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You have to finish Swan Song as during it you can only fish 'fresh monkfish' which give no experience (I think?) and are not able to be traded. Monkfish are better experience and due to current prices, around the same money as Sharks. Also they are closer to bank. Retired Crew Member | Retired RuneScape Player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimatballr Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I prefer monks personally. I don't think they are that much slower in the gp/hour category either. But I do know that they will give more exp over the same amount of time. I think the drop in gp/hour is made up for with the gain in exp. Maybe that's irrelevant to the question you are asking though. I don't know, just throwing that out there though. Apparently, my signature was to big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysafehome01 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 If you have the patience of a saint do sharks at fishing guild, if not just complete swan song and do monkfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troacctid Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 If you don't care about experience, why fish for money? There's nothing in the skill that gives anything better than mediocre profit. Sharks, trawler, and monkfish are all no better than mining pure essence for Guthix's sake. -.- Read my blog | Follow me on Twitter | Track my XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrkylepenguin Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 In reply to the post above, because fishing requires hardly any attention. I can fish while browsing forums, doing homework, watching tv (if I had a tv in the office haha), and a lot of other things if I need to. It is also not a competitive skill, like mining, where multiple people have to share the same rock. I also find w42 fishing guild relaxing, it's fun talking there. Check out my blog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inuashakent Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 In reply to the post above, because fishing requires hardly any attention. I can fish while browsing forums, doing homework, watching tv (if I had a tv in the office haha), and a lot of other things if I need to. It is also not a competitive skill, like mining, where multiple people have to share the same rock. I also find w42 fishing guild relaxing, it's fun talking there. There are plenty of non-afk money making methods. In fact, fishing isn't that little AFK. Just do Monkfish for less later regret. [Summoning guide (AOW)] [Slayer guide] [Melee & Brawl player] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purewcnub Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Monkfish. It balances out, but monkfish are good exp and money, because you catch them much faster than sharks. Shark=Monkfish I prefer monkfish though. Goals: 94 magic94 ranged55 slayerAddy gloves-done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erichermit Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 The monetary difference between monkfish and shark is very low while the exp difference high. You'd be making almost the same amount of money per hour, and the exp is valuable, whether or not you think so at this point in time. Do you hate Wyverns or Warped Terrorbirds? Think again! Misunderstood Monsters!Want to become a Champion of Champions like I once was? Champion Scroll Guide!Feeling Bored? List of Sidequests Rare Drops: Dragon Sq Half : 1, Dragon Med : 2, Dragon Claws : 2, Dragon Legs : 1, Dragon Boots : 60+, Granite Legs: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low C Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Im doing monks atm and can say its really good money and decently fast. I tried sharks and they were way to slow for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Until like 90 fishing Monks are better money Due To Speed Of Catch. So you're off good EDIT: Lol @ Troa I know too many methods to make over 700k per hour which doesnt include farming herbs or merching whilst doing it And dont be a slayer nerd and think its combat. I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low C Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ray your 76 fishing, what do you base sharks being faster after 90 off of? My experience shows that monks are still much better after 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayOxide Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yeah i thought you were a decent person until you went all OMFG U DONT HAV LV SO U DONT KNOW [cabbage] [bleep] off. Based on hearsay from 99 fishers, people I know fish sharks 96+ and find it pretty decent. I'm saying what I hear, and validated With rough timing on an inventory Sharks are equal to or better than monks ~95+ I dont need a siggy no moar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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