diff --git a/mods/fishing/crafting.lua b/mods/fishing/crafting.lua
index 247e190d..d52e2b97 100644
--- a/mods/fishing/crafting.lua
+++ b/mods/fishing/crafting.lua
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		{"default:stick",	"",					"moreblocks:rope"},
 	}
 })
-
+if minetest.get_modpath("ropes") ~= nil then
 minetest.register_craft({
 	output = "fishing:pole",
 	recipe = { 
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 		{"default:stick",	"",					"ropes:rope"   	},
 	}
 })
-
+end
 
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 -- Roasted Fish