diff --git a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_net.dm b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_net.dm
index 136ed0c245..740e3a2a6d 100644
--- a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_net.dm
+++ b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_net.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,9 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "net"
 	item_state = "net"
+	description_info = "This object can be used to capture certain creatures easily, most commonly fish. \
+	It has a reach of two tiles, and can be emptied by activating it in-hand. \
+	This version will not keep creatures inside in stasis, and will be heavier if it contains a mob."
 
 	var/empty_state = "net"
 	var/contain_state = "net_full"
@@ -48,7 +51,7 @@
 			to_chat(user, "[A] can't be trapped in \the [src].")
 			return
 		var/mob/L = A
-		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] natches [L] with \the [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You snatch [L] with \the [src].</span>")
+		user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] snatches [L] with \the [src].</span>", "<span class='notice'>You snatch [L] with \the [src].</span>")
 		L.forceMove(src)
 		update_icon()
 		update_weight()
diff --git a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
index 5b95a42740..7cf6f7457c 100644
--- a/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
+++ b/code/modules/fishing/fishing_rod.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,13 @@
 /obj/item/weapon/material/fishing_rod
 	name = "crude fishing rod"
 	desc = "A crude rod made for catching fish."
+	description_info = "A tool usable on water-tiles to attempt to catch fish by swiping it over them.\
+	You can add or remove cable by wirecutter or coil respectively to allow its use.\
+	Any food containing things like protein, sugar, or standard nutriment can be attached to the rod, allowing for faster fishing based on the amount.\
+	You can examine the rod to check if it has bait attached, and examine it automatically if so.\
+	\
+	Ctrl clicking the rod will remove any attached bait from the rod."
+	description_antag = "Some fishing rods can be utilized as long-range, sharp weapons, though their pseudo ranged ability comes at the cost of slow speed."
 	icon_state = "fishing_rod"
 	item_state = "fishing_rod"
 	force_divisor = 0.25
@@ -57,7 +64,7 @@
 		if(do_after(user, rand(10 SECONDS, 20 SECONDS)))
 			C.use(5)
 			strung = TRUE
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You re-string \the [src]!</span>")
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You string \the [src]!</span>")
 			update_icon()
 			return
 	else if(istype(I, bait_type))