Nat Pagle

Nat Pagle is one of the most famous fishermen in all of Azeroth. Having licensed his own line of fishing equipment, Nat can be found in several locations around the world, offering training to aspiring fishermen who seek him out.

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 enjoys the occasional drink now and then.

World of Warcraft
Nat Pagle gives the quest Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme. A fishing skill of 225 and a minimum level of 35 are required to start the quest. After patch 3.1, this quest is no longer required to attain the Artisan fishing level. The quest now offers a special superior-quality fishing pole instead. If you already completed the quest, you can visit Nat Pagle to receive this fishing pole.

Prior to the Cataclysm expansion, players could obtain the quest Nat's Measuring Tape (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.

Also prior to Cataclysm: 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 s had to each be filled with 5 Zulian Mudskunk in order to be used. Zulian Mudskunk were caught in Zul'Gurub itself by fishermen with 300 skill or more. This Zul'Gurub boss encounter was optional and could be done only once after every reset of the instance. Note: As of patch 5.4.1, Pagle continues to offer to tell the player how to fish up Gahz'ranka and still sells the lure, even though Gahz'ranka was not part of the new Zul'Gurub instance after patch 4.0.3 and thus can no longer be caught.

In-game, various items besides the ones in Nat Pagle's line of fishing equipment (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'?"

Old Hillsbrad
In the Escape from Durnholde Keep instance in the Caverns of Time, Nat is seen fishing alongside in Southshore. He talks about his dreams of events that will happen in the future, like Tarren Mill being overrun by the Undead, being possessed by the  and killing, 's escape from Durnholde Keep, and  being killed by "small lights". (In that dream, he was a female night elf.) He also describes two gangsters named and  inventing, and eventually entering a dimensional gate. McAllister scoffs at every dream, which ironically all are to come true in real life.

The Gods of Zul'Aman
Starting in patch 2.3.0, Nat is involved in the Take Down Tethyr! quest line, started by Sergeant Amelyn (This Old Lighthouse), which ultimately has players fighting, a Level ?? Elite (Boss) Sea monster, with the help of some guards from Theramore.

Nat's appearance begins with the quest Is it Real? offered by. Nat offers Nat's Bargain. After accepting the quest, apply the he gives you, then swim southwest to the wrecked ship. Swim around until a level 37 aggros, then swim back up to Nat to complete the quest.

After completing Nat's Bargain, he offers Oh, It's Real directing players to near the docks of Theramore.

Cataclysm
Nat Pagle, as every fisherman, is very sturdy and remains untouched by the Shattering and. Also, his that he donated for Booty Bay's fishing contest is now more unique in terms of look.

Nat helps defend Sethria's Roost on Mount Hyjal against the minions of Ragnaros during the quest The Protectors of Hyjal and also occasionally makes an appearance on the Darkmoon Island at the Darkmoon Boardwalk overlooking the sea.

Mists of Pandaria
Nat makes an appearance at Anglers Wharf, off the southern shore of the Krasarang Wilds. He has affiliated himself with the Anglers alongside his buddy. He reprises his role as a fishing trainer but is also the Anglers' quartermaster.

Warlords of Draenor
Nat Pagle is asked to join the Garrisons of the Horde and Alliance in Frostwall and Lunarfall from Pandaria. He can also become a follower.

He can also be seen watching fights between garrison commanders in the Coliseum of Highmaul.

Faction description
The consummate fisherman and lover of fine alcohol from across the land, Nat's irascible exterior belies a love of teaching.

Dustwallow Marsh

 * Is it Real?
 * You Too Good.
 * Nat Pagle, Angler Extreme (Fishing)
 * Nat's Bargain
 * Oh, It's Real


 * I Got Nothin' Left!

Krasarang Wilds
He is also involved in the following daily quests on Pandaria which increases his reputation by +600:
 * Flying Tiger Gourami (quest)
 * Mimic Octopus (quest)
 * Spinefish Alpha (quest)

Lunarfall / Frostwall
In order to have Nat in your Garrison, you must complete the following:

Once he is a garrison follower, additional quests also increase his reputation by +350 and you can collect Nat's Lucky Coins:
 * Fire Ammonite Lunker (quest)
 * Jawless Skulker Lunker (quest)
 * Fat Sleeper Lunker (quest)
 * Blind Lake Lunker (quest)
 * Blackwater Whiptail Lunker (quest)
 * Abyssal Gulper Lunker (quest)
 * Sea Scorpion Lunker
 * Felmouth Frenzy Lunker (quest)

Quotes

 * "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. 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'."
 * "Normally bugs are for bait, but how could you look into its eyes and even think that?"

Dustwallow Marsh

 * Gossip
 * 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.

Caverns of Time

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Mists of Pandaria

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 * Hello fellow angler! Have you been around these parts long?  Me and my buddy "Big Hook" here travel far and wide looking for the next big catch!


 * We ran into this place by accident and the locals were friendly with both their supplies and booze so we decided to stick around!



Warlords of Draenor

 * What sort of bait would ya like?

''What are you waiting for? Let's catch some fish!''


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In the TCG
He wrote Nat Pagle's Field Guide to Aquatic Life.

In Hearthstone
Nat appears as HS Nat Pagle (a legendary card) in Hearthstone. His flavor text reads: "Nat Pagle, Azeroth's premier fisherman! He invented the Auto-Angler 3000, the Extendo-Pole 3000, and the Lure-o-matic 2099 (still in testing)."

A corrupted version of Nat, known as HS Nat, the Darkfisher, appears as a legendary card in the Whispers of the Old Gods expansion. His flavor text reads: "You can take away his humanity, but you will never take away his fishing pole."

Notes and trivia

 * Nat Pagle possesses, used, or licensed many items: Nat's Lucky Fishing Pole, Nat Pagle's Extreme Angler FC-5000, Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots, Nat's Measuring Tape, Nat Pagle's Broken Reel, Nat Pagle's Fish Terminator, Arcanite Fishing Pole, Nat's Hat, Nat's Drinking Hat, Nat Pagle's Guide to Extreme Anglin', and A Thoroughly Read Copy of "Nat Pagle's Guide to Extreme Anglin'.".
 * There used to be many booze bottles found at Pagle's Pointe in the original Zul'Gurub instance, which was presumably a former fishing spot of his.
 * In early Legion development, he was a judge in the Cooking Tournament in Dalaran.
 * The name of this NPC is a reference to the Blizzard Game Designer Pat Nagle who is rumored to share the same habits as Nat Pagle: drinking and fishing. When Alex Afrasiabi was creating the original profession trainer NPCs, he asked Nagle if he could name the fishing trainer after him, and Nagle told Afrasiabi that he could do whatever he wanted. Nagle reflects that things took off from there and that his namesake is now way more famous than he is.
 * After studying the crocolisk species for many years, Nat determined that baby crocolisks are mostly harmless.