How to get good rod in Platinum?

Question

Title says it all.

Comments

I'm kind of surprised nobody made a joke...

Answer 1

You can get the Good Rod as soon as you reach Hearthome City and after you defeat Fantina at the gym. You can then access Route 209 where you'll find a fisherman NPC that gives you the rod.

This step-by-step tutorial shows you exactly where to go: https://guidestrats.com/pokemon-platinum-good-rod/

I'll also add a screenshot of the NPC here, taken from the Guide Strats tutorial link.

Comments

I stopped playing Platinum years ago but thanks I guess.

Answer 2

"It is to the right of Hearthome City on Route 209.
You talk to the fisherman on the first dock.
Go to the left of pastoria city on route 212 go down , go left,through the mud,to the house with the woman with the umbrella,go to your left,and talk to one of the fishermen"
-Wiki Anwsers
source: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_do_you_find_the_good_rod_in_Pokemon_Platinum