Aim: move the mouse to swing your cast. Left, center and right are different kinds of cover.
Aim: slide your finger left or right. Left, center and right are different kinds of cover.
Cast: press and hold anywhere to charge, let go to throw it. A longer hold reaches deeper water.
Cast: hold Click or Space to charge, release to throw it. A longer charge reaches deeper water.
Pick the lure: open the Tackle Box (T). A Hot tag means the fish want that bait for this cover and today's conditions. Check the Fishing Report (F) for the water temperature, wind and what is working.
Work the lure: after it lands, tap the screen when the marker is in the green. A steady rhythm brings the bite faster.
Work the lure: after it lands, click when the marker is in the green. A steady rhythm brings the bite faster.
Set the hook: tap the instant the ! shows up. On a topwater, wait for the weight first.
Set the hook: click (or Space) the instant the ! shows up. On a topwater, wait for the weight first.
Fight him: press and holdhold click to reel. When he runs or jumps, let go so the line does not break.
Keep or release: your livewell holds five keepers of 14 inches or more. A bigger fish culls your smallest.
Weigh in: take the livewell to the scales for cash and bonuses. Try a Tournament from the menu for prize money.
Goals: the Journal also has your Angler's Log of challenges, each with a reward.
Retrieve: hold click while waiting (or press R) to reel the lure in with no bite.
Retrieve: press and hold while waiting to reel the lure in with no bite.