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# Getting Started

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**DEPENDENCIES**

* [dirk\_lib](https://github.com/DirkDigglerz/dirk_lib)
* [oxmysql](https://github.com/overextended/oxmysql)
* [dirk\_fishProps](https://github.com/DirkDigglerz/dirk_fishProps) — streamed 3D fish models, traps, rods and props
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**Frameworks, inventories, targets, etc.**

`dirk_fishing` supports everything `dirk_lib` supports — framework, inventory, target and interact systems are all handled by the bridge layer. See the full list on the [dirk\_lib Supported Resources](/dirkscripts-documentation/resources/dirk-lib/getting-started.md#supported-resources) page.
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**Install dirk\_lib**

Make sure [dirk\_lib](/dirkscripts-documentation/resources/dirk-lib.md) is installed and auto-detecting the correct framework / inventory / target. Watch your server console for the detection output.
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**Install dirk\_fishProps**

Drop `dirk_fishProps` into your resources folder. This streams every fish model, rod, trap and buoy. Without it nothing will spawn correctly in-game.
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**Add Items to Your Inventory**

Inside `dirk_fishing/INSTALLATION/itemsToAdd/`, pick the file that matches your inventory:

* `ox.lua` — `ox_inventory` / `dirk_inventory`
* `qb.lua` — `qb-inventory`
* `esx.sql` — ESX

This adds every rod, reel, line, hook, weight, bait, dig tool, fish, guidebook, permit, anchor, fish finder, fish knife and trap item.
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**Add Item Images**

Copy the 111 images from `INSTALLATION/itemImages/` into your inventory's image folder.
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**Start Order**

```properties
ensure your_framework
ensure oxmysql
ensure your_inventory
ensure your_target

ensure dirk_lib
ensure dirk_fishProps
ensure dirk_fishing
```

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**Done**

Start the server, head to a body of water, equip a rod and cast.
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## First-Time Setup

On first start `dirk_fishing` creates its database tables via `oxmysql` automatically. No SQL imports beyond your inventory items.

Defaults ship a fully playable setup:

* 13 rods, 14 reels, 14 lines, 24 hook sizes, 12 sinker weights and 20+ baits
* 32 fish species across freshwater and saltwater
* Pre-configured fishing zones, equipment shops, fish markets and a dedicated bait market
* Bait digging spots with tools and rare bonus items

Everything is tweakable from the [Live Script Configurator](/dirkscripts-documentation/resources/dirk-fishing/configuration.md) — changes apply live, no restart required.