If you are traveling towards the Wilderness Lava Field while hunting for a lava eel, then there is a chance you could run into a player killer and be forced into some PVP combat. You shouldn’t be caught totally unawares by this, because the area is well known for PVP hunting and combat, so be ready for a fight. However, if you do end up getting overpowered and slain, most of your items will be gone. This includes the oily fishing rod, so you will need to return to Gerrent at the Port Sarim Fishing Shop and get the ingredients to make a new one. Additionally, you will need to do this while recovering or replacing the rest of your items too. It’s much safer to go the other route unless you are prepared.