[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/772859903223005236/772859947175641108/images.jpeg]Image of SCP-043 being prepared prior to test 043-02[/url] Object Classification: Safe Containment Procedures: SCP-043 is to be sealed within a blast proof, transparent case dimensions 2.9 x .3 x .3 meters (approx 9 x 1 x1 feet) within Site-OT's non contact zone. When directly handling 043, foundation officials will be required to wear a standard level 1 non contact suit and mask before coming in contact with the object. Description: SCP-043 is a 2.7 meter (9 foot) highly worn gloss black fly fishing rod of unknown brand. Despite appearance, SCP-043 has proven highly durable, capable of sustaining several tons of blunt force. Limits of 043's durability, are yet to be determined (see test log 043-02). The anomalous effects of SCP-043 manifest upon skin contact with a human individual in which the subject will be compelled to begin fishing, regardless of prior activities. Upon hooking a fish, wielders of 043 will begin to drastically alter, growing scales, fins, and increased muscle mass, alongside heightened aggression and difficulty breathing. subjects within this state are irreversible, and highly dangerous. DNA tests from expired subjects have confirmed sever alterations to genetics within victims of 043. SCP-043 was found during an incident on Offtopia pier October 31, 2020 by the presumed dead director of Site-OT, Dr. False. both were extracted with Class-A amnestics administered to pier residence. Test log 043-01: [quote]Subject: D-4209. a 33 year old adult male with no previous health issues. Test: D-4209 was instructed to handle SCP-043. Results: D-4209 became agitated, stating he needed to be fishing. D-4209 began slamming at the door, demanding to be transported to a lake or ocean. SCP-043 was removed from D-4209's possession via taser in which subject returned to normal.[/quote] Test Log 043-02: [quote]Subject: D-4549, an adult male 43 with minimal health issues. Test: D-4549 was transported to a lake with SCP-043 and was instructed to use it. Results: After an estimated half hour D-4549 began to enter a fit of convulsions followed by sever alterations to his body, persistent with initial reports. D-4549 began swinging wildly with impacts registering roughly 5-7 tons of force. Agent Collins was forced to eliminate D-4549 via .45 caliber fire. [/quote] Addendum 043-01: [quote]Letter from Dr. Freeman, After several tests on blood and tissue samples of both the initial victim and D-4549, it is fairly obvious they weren't just having fish parts sprout from them. Their DNA had been heavily corrupted with the mitosis of the cells sent well into overdrive. Unfortunately there would be no reversing this, at least by conventional means. Good thing the director crawled out of his grave before the coast became another innsmouth incident. Thanks, Dr. G. Freeman[/quote] [spoiler]And we're back! Enjoy.[/spoiler]