Nat Pagle Nat Pagle is a famous fisherman who was previously located in Dustwallow Marsh , but is now located in Pandaria as a daily quest giver with his own Friend faction , Nat Pagle ( faction ) . He can now be found at Anglers Wharf in Krasarang Wilds . Prior to Mists of Pandaria . He was a level 45 fishing trainer located at Nat ' s Landing in Tidefury Cove . The island is southwest of the Alliance port city Theramore in the contested territory of Dustwallow Marsh . He was ( and still is ) the most famous and well - known fisherman ( or ) in " World of Warcraft " . Apparently , he used his fame ( or got famous ) by launching or licensing his own line of fishing equipment . He states he has no particular interest in fishing , but has been fishing for 20 - 30 years . He also says that fishing is " a great excuse to drink . . . heavily " , and therefore he is assumed to be an alcoholic . This assumption is also supported by the fact that there are many booze bottles found at Pagle ' s Pointe in the Zul ' Gurub instance , which is presumably a former fishing spot of his . Nat Pagle ' s location was at in Dustwallow Marsh . He started the following quests : A fishing skill of 225 and a minimum level of 35 were required to start the quests . After Patch 3 . 1 , this quest was no longer required to attain the Artisan fishing level . The quest offered a special superior - quality fishing pole instead . If you already completed the quest , you could visit Nat Pagle to receive this fishing pole . Players could obtain the quest when opening a Battered Tackle Box containing the tape , found at Pagle ' s Pointe in Zul ' Gurub . This quest involved returning the tape to Nat . When completing this quest , he said it is his favorite measuring tape and shares information about the hydra Gahz ' ranka . In another repeatable quest given by Nat , after completing " Nat ' s Measuring Tape " and having a fishing skill of 300 or higher , he gave instructions for summoning Gahz ' ranka at Pagle ' s Pointe . He also sold the lures needed for summoning Gahz ' ranka . These Mudskunk Lure s had to each be filled with 5 Zulian Mudskunk in order to be used . Zulian Mudskunk are caught in Zul ' Gurub itself . This Zul ' Gurub boss encounter was optional and could be done only once after every reset of the instance . In - game , various items besides the ones in Nat Pagle ' s line of fishing equipement ( below ) can be found . Most notorious is the book . It is by this book that Nat Pagle was first connected to the quest for the legendary sword Ashbringer . The last readable page contains only the words : " . . . And so that ' s where you ' ll find the legendary sword of the Scarlet Highlord , Ashbringer . Ain ' t it amazin ' what you run into in an ordinary day of fishin ' ? " In Patch 2 . 3 . Starting in Patch 2 . 3 , Nat is involved in the quest line , started by Sergeant Amelyn ( ) , which ultimately has players fighting Tethyr , a Level ? ? Elite ( Boss ) Sea monster , with the help of some guards from Theramore . Nat ' s appearance begins with the quest offered by " Dirty " Michael Crowe . Nat offers . After accepting the quest , apply the he gives you , then swim southwest to the wrecked ship . Swim around until a level 37 Lurking Shark aggros , then swim back up to Nat to complete the quest . After completing Nat ' s Bargain , he offers directing players to Major Mills near the docks of Theramore . In Mists of Pandaria . With the release of Mists of Pandaria , Nat Pagle was relocated to Anglers Wharf in Krasarang Wilds as a daily quest giver with his own faction ( Nat Pagle ( faction ) ) . In Warlords of Draenor . Nat Pagle is available as a Follower ( a survival hunter ) to players who have accomplished a number of fishing - oriented tasks on Draenor . To unlock Nat , players must earn the achievement , reach 700 fishing skill , and build a level 3 Fishing Hut . Once these tasks are completed , the player can pick up the quest at their fishing shack . Once completed , a follow - up quest adds Nat Pagle to your garrison . Nat Pagle ' s line of fishing equipment . These are the items either used , launched , or licensed by Nat Pagle . Most of these items give + fishing skill and are obtainable as a drop or quest reward . Other items connected to Nat Pagle are : Quotes . Words of Wisdom from Nat . " " Can ' t say I really enjoy fishin ' much . Figure I been at it for a good 20 or 30 years now . " " " I reckon people are driven to do what they do for different reasons . " " " " If you ask me , the best part about fishing is its slow pace . It gives one time to think , to reflect on past events and to plan for future ones . Oh , and it ' s also a great excuse to drink . Heavily . " " " " Now , I ' m not saying you need to fish for 30 years or catch every fish in the sea to become a master fisherman . I reckon you just need to be determined - determined enough to sit on your duff for hours at a time , doin ' nothin ' . " " " " Fishin ' s fer sissies " " - In Caverns of Time . Nat is found in Old Hillsbrad Foothills as an uninteractable NPC . He is much younger and he has not even grown a mustache yet . He is Level 38 instead of his normal Level 45 . He is found fishing at the end of the Southshore dock beside Hal McAllister . The two NPCs have some amusing conversations about Nat ' s vivid dreams about events that will happen in the future : Tarren Mill being overrun by the Undead , Arthas being possessed by the Lich King and killing his father , Thrall ' s escape from Durnholde Keep , and Archimonde being killed by " small lights " . He also describes two gangsters named Tigule and Foror inventing ice cream , and eventually entering a dimensional gate . McAllister scoffs at every dream , which ironically all are to come true in real life . Some excerpts of these conversations : Each time , Hal McAllister finally answer him one the following :