A simple way to earn money early on is to pick up 
Rubber and sell it. One sells for 50, more than the best price of any fish the early main quests have you catch (
Snapper, 
Softgrazer, 
Harpooner).
Early game: pick up Rubber and sell it
The only way to get Rubber is to pick it up in the world: no recipe makes it and the Vendor does not sell it.
It sells for 50 each.
How it compares with the fish the early main quests have you catch:
| Name | Sell price | How to get |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber |  50 | Pick up in the world |
| Snapper | 6–15 | Main quest “Catch Snappers” |
| Softgrazer | 15–28 | Main quest “Catch Peaceful Fish” |
| Harpooner | 14–31 | Main quest “Predatory Fish” |
A fish's price differs from one fish to the next; the table shows the range from the lowest to the highest. Even at their best price, none of these fish sells for as much as one Rubber.
Where to find Rubber (map)
The map shows where Rubber can be picked up. Grab it as you explore and sell what you don't need.
- Rubber
Positions are a guide; the item may not actually be at every spot. Fog, discovered areas and items you have already picked up are not reflected.
All the ways to get and use it are on the Rubber page.
Before you sell: what Rubber is used for
Rubber is also a crafting material: it goes into 21 boat parts (Ship upgrades) and 2 other items (Craft table). Keep what you need for the parts you plan to build and sell the rest.
- Ship upgrades:
Large fish hold×4
Prototype Propeller×4
Prototype Afterburner×4
Armored Hull×4
Riveted Fuel Tank×4
Medium fish hold×3
Balanced Propeller×3
Duralumin Propeller×3
Deep-Water Propeller×3
Advanced Afterburner×3
Injector Afterburner×3
Plated Hull Protection×3
Hull Protection×2
Dual Canister Rack×2
Upgraded Propeller×2
Afterburner×2
Long-Range Spotlight×2
Fuel Tank×2
Spotlight×1
Old Propeller×1
Small Canister Rack×1 - Craft table:
Baitcasting Reel×1
Crude Lockpick×1
The number after × is how much Rubber one craft uses.
Other pickups that sell well
Other items you pick up in the world can be sold too. These are the pickups that sell for at least 31, the best price of the early quest fish above:
| Item | Sell price | Shop price | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber | 50 | Not sold | Recipes that use it: 23 |
 Alcohol | 50 | Not sold | Recipes that use it: 4 |
 GasCylindre | 33 | 100 | Recipes that use it: 2 |
Every other pickup whose sell price we list sells for 25 or less.
Alcohol sells for 50, the same as Rubber. Like Rubber, the only way to get it is to pick it up: the Vendor doesn't sell it. It is also a material for 
First aid kit, Advanced Afterburner, Injector Afterburner, Prototype Afterburner.
Scraps of Knowledge can be picked up too. You spend them on upgrades in the Upgrade Tree, so hold on to them. The Vendor also sells them for 200. Where to find them: Upgrade Tree & Torn Pages (Scraps of Knowledge).
Making money from fish
Fish are the other big source of money. The main quest “Trading” asks you to “Sell predatory fish to Gill and Bozur”, and Gill will buy any extras: “If you caught extras, we'll buy the rest. If you won't sell, process them. You'll need the ingredients.”
A fish's price differs from one fish to the next. These fish are caught at spots with no rod part info and can sell for more than one Rubber (50) at their best:
| Fish | Sell price | Time of day | Bait |
|---|---|---|---|
 Toadling | 50–116 | Day & night |  Wind-Up Tin Sturdy Earcrawler |
 Bellybulge | 46–107 | Day & night | Wind-Up TinSturdy Earcrawler |
 Necrosoft | 42–97 | Night only | Wind-Up TinSturdy Earcrawler |
 Crackback | 40–86 | Night only |  Flaming Belly Rainbow Fin |
 Harpy | 40–80 | Night only | Flaming BellyRainbow Fin |
 Tileback | 30–70 | Day & night | Wind-Up TinSturdy Earcrawler |
 Gleamer | 29–62 | Day & night | Flaming BellyRainbow Fin |
 Shovelnose | 26–61 | Day & night | Wind-Up TinSturdy Earcrawler |
 Sharpfin | 23–55 | Day & night | Wind-Up TinSturdy Earcrawler |
“No rod part info” does not mean the spot has no requirement. Each fish still needs the right bait, and some only bite at night.
The fish that sell for the most need better rod parts. The top one, 
Rammfish (up to 159), is caught at a spot that requires 
Friction reel. For the top sellers and the parts they need, see the guide How to Fish.
Sell fish whole rather than grinding them for cash
The materials you get from the Grinder sell for only 1–5 each. For every fish, the materials from one fish add up to less than that fish's lowest price. Grind only the fish whose materials you need for bait and parts.
Notes on sell prices
- Sell prices are a guide and may change with updates.
- Materials the Vendor sells sell back for about a third of the shop price (for example,
Rope: shop price 20, sell price 6). Buying them to resell loses money. - For some items the Vendor sells, such as blueprints, we don't list a sell price. Don't count on buying them to resell.
FAQ
How much does Rubber sell for?
50 each. The Vendor doesn't sell Rubber, so you get it by picking it up in the world.
What should I sell for money early on?
Spare Rubber and Alcohol: both sell for 50, and you get them by picking them up. Keep what you need for crafting. Sell fish whole rather than grinding them. Keep Scraps of Knowledge for upgrades rather than selling them.
Should I sell fish or put them in the grinder?
For money, sell them: the materials from one fish are always worth less than the fish. Use the Grinder only when you need materials for bait or parts.
Summary and related tools
Early on, pick up Rubber and sell what you don't need for crafting; later, catch higher-priced fish and sell them whole. These pages help:
- Item List: how to get each item and what it is used for
- Fish List: sell price, bait and spots for every fish
- Fishing Spots Map: where each fish is caught, on the map
- Bait Guide: which bait catches which fish
- How to Fish: rod parts, bait and the top-selling fish
- Torn Pages & Upgrades: where to find Scraps of Knowledge
- Best Upgrades: what to upgrade first