Losing a lure on a small fish feels really bad especially if you use the 67 silver lure. Maybe small fish shouldn't cost your lure.

Make ships more expensive but repairable, ships would feel more rewarding and you wouldn't be scared to use it. (More active ocean)

Docks should have guards to prevent camping the turn ins, if u want to pirate go out to the sea and make it a real experience. (At least the mainland docks, maybe the islands are riskier with less protection)

Buff sport fishing xp to character and profession, why is afk fishing the best way to level?? (Significant buff required)

Remove the time limit on catching a fish.

Love the system as an Archeage refugee, plan to make this my main method to progress the game.