How to Craft & Use - Vaulting Pole

To cross rivers early in the game, this item is needed.

In the beginning, you won't be able to build bridges or terraform the landscape.

For moving around, this pole will be essential.

Step 1: Get a Net and Fishing Pole.

(You can buy them or get these via DIY).

Step 2: Catch 5 fishes or bugs and give them to Tom Nook.

Step 3: After revealing Tom 5 critters.

To set up Blather's tent, a New quest will appear.

Step 4: Somewhere on the island, set up Blathers Tent.

Step 5: In his tent, the next day Blathers will appear.

When you speak to him.

For the vaulting Pole, he'll give you the recipe.