FEATURES:
CAST / ON / LINE IN -
Use this button to: Turn on the game Cast a line out Automatically retrieve fishing line
NOTE:
If there is no activity for about 60 seconds, the game will automatically go into “sleep mode.” Press the CAST / ON /
LINE IN button to turn the game on again.
NEW GAME -
Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to end your current game and bring you back to the Main Menu.
SOUND -
This button toggles the sound ON and OFF.
REEL CRANK -
Turn to reel in your line after a cast.
LIVE WELL -
This shows you how many fish are currently in your Live Well. This also shows you the total weight of all the fish
you’ve caught in the current mode.
MOVE -
When your fishing line is in, this moves your boat to a different location.
RESET-
Using a blunt object, press this button to reset the game. Just be careful, this will erase your current game and
trophies.
DIRECTIONAL PAD -
Use this to: Menu Mode - scroll through the choices (Left & Right), press Down to enter a selection
Bait Mode -
Scroll through your bait (Left & Right), press Down to enter a selection
Fishing Mode -
Pull rod left and right, using Up and Down to add or decrease drag respectively.
GETTING STARTED
TURN THE REEL OR PRESS RESET TO ExIT DEMO MODE.
Press and hold the NEW GAME button until the Menu screen appears. Use the DIRECTIONAL PAD’s left and right directions to scroll
through the four choices below. Then press Down to enter a selection.
TROPHY ROOM -
After selecting the Trophy Room, use the Left / Right directions to view trophies for each lake. Choose a lake by
pressing Down. (Note: If the player has not caught any fish in either recreation or tournament mode, the trophy room mode will be
disable.) You will then see:
Best Catch -
The largest fish you’ve caught so far
Best Rank -
The best you’ve ever ranked during a tournament
Total Fish -
the amount of fish caught Exit the selected lake by pressing Down again.
VIEW LEGENDS
- Press Left or Right to scroll through all four legendary fish. Press Up or Down to exit.
RECREATION -
Fish any of the four lakes. Catch as many fish as you can and each lake’s legendary fish.
TOURNAMENT -
Fish the same four lakes, but now you have a time limit and your fish count toward your high score.
RECREATION MODE
Using the Left and Right directions, highlight RECREATION in the main menu. Then move the DIRECTIONAL PAD Down to enter
your selection.
Next, choose your lake. Move the DIRECTIONAL PAD Left and Right to select a lake. Press Down to enter your selection
(See “THE LAKES AND THEIR FISH” below).
Once you’re at the lake you can: MOVE LOCATIONS - While in the “overhead view” press the MOVE button.
CHANGE BAIT -
While in “overhead view” press Left or Right to change bait Down to enter selection.
LIVE WELL -
Press and hold the LIVE WELL button to view fish you’ve caught.
Any time your Line is in, you may press the MOVE button to move your boat to a different part of the lake
MAKE THAT CAST!
Once you’ve positioned your boat and chosen a lure, it’s time to cast!
Press and hold the
CAST / ON / LINE IN
button and cast as if you were casting an actual rod and reel. Pull your hand back,
grip the handle tightly, and “whip” it forward. Remember, the harder you cast, the farther your line and lure will go.
New Game
SOUND
CAST / ON / LINE IN
MOVE
RESET
DIRECTIONAL PAD
LIVE WELL
If your lure lands on the shore, slowly reel in your line until it hits water. However, you’re probably going to “snag” your hook
on something. Making the same casting motion (but backwards), try to jerk it free. If your line breaks, you’ll have to change
your bait. Either way, it’s best not to land your hook on the shore.
FIND THOSE FISH!
Once your lure is in the water, it’s up to you to slowly reel it in until you get a bite. In this “sonar view,” you can see where
your lure is in relation to the surrounding fish.
Just be very careful not to snag your lure on an obstacle near the bottom of the lake. If you do, your line may break and you’ll
lose your bait. Just like on land, you may be able to jerk your line free, but the bottom line is: avoid snagging anything but a
fish!
NOTE:
For the best chance at getting a “bite”, try to position your lure just in front of the fish.
If you get a bite, you must quickly “set the hook” by jerking the Rod and Reel backwards. When fish “bite” the lure, the rod
will vibrate.
NOW REEL ‘EM IN!
Once you’ve hooked a fish, it’s up to you to reel it in without breaking your line and losing your bait AND the fish! Keep an eye on
that Tension Meter! If the tension is too high, try reeling in slower. If the fish jumps, jerk the Rod and Reel to keep from losing it.
You may also adjust the Drag by moving the DIRECTIONAL PAD up and down while you reel. Push the DIRECTIONAL PAD Left
and Right to help pull the fish Left and Right. That is, if the fish goes to the left, you have to press left, otherwise the line will
break and the fish is let loose. It is same case for the fish go to right.
Everything needs to be just right. Too much tension, and your line will break. Too little tension, and the fish will get away.
The more you practice, the better you’ll be.
TOURNAMENT MODE
Now it’s time to test your skills in a fishing tournament!
Using the Left / Right directions, highlight TOURNAMENT in the main menu. Then move the
DIRECTIONAL PAD Down
to
enter your selection.
In this mode, you catch the fish the same way, except now you have a time limit. Once your time is up, your catches are
weighed and you are ranked against the others in the tournament.
NOTE:
Only the five heaviest fish are kept during the tournament. To exit tournament mode, simply press and hold the
NEW GAME
button.
THE LAKES AND THEIR FISH
Each of the 4 lakes represents a lake in a different region of the United States. Because of this, the fish found in each lake will be
slightly different and prefer different types of lures. Each lake will also have 1 legendary fish that you can catch after you’ve caught
enough of the other fish.
LAKE WHATCOM - (PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION)
Largemouth Bass -
The largemouth bass will be found in all 4 of the lakes. They are a standard sports-fish that is prevalent
throughout the U.S.
Dolly Varden -
The most abundant sports-fish found in the lake, Dolly Varden will usually strike at almost any type of lure.
Rainbow Trout -
One of the most popular sports-fish in the Pacific Northwest. The Rainbow trout are known to be
aggressive fighters.
“BORIS”: White Sturgeon (Legendary) -
The heaviest freshwater species that is caught on a rod and line. The sturgeon
can live over 100 years, and grow up to 1500 lbs.
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE - ( MIDWEST REGION )
Largemouth Bass
Northern Pike -
This voracious predator is one of the easiest fish to catch because it so willingly bites lures or bait.
Walleye -
Common and popular sports-fish, the walleye is however not much of a fighter when caught
“OLD MAN WHISKERS” Blue Catfish (Legendary)
- One of the strongest and largest freshwater sports-fish, the catfish is a prized
catch.
CRESCENT LAKE - ( SOUTHEAST REGION )
Largemouth Bass
Bowfin -
Prevalent throughout the Mississippi river and south, the bowfin is an aggressive predator and a sought after sports-fish
Striped Bass -
Similar to the largemouth bass, the striped bass is the largest member of the bass family
“SNAGGLE TOOTH” Alligator Gar (Legendary)
- Huge predatory fish, the alligator gar feed on fish and sometimes waterfowl.
GREENLAKE- ( NORTHEAST REGION )
Largemouth Bass
Brown Trout -
Brown trout grow faster and live longer then any other type of trout, and are somewhat difficult fish to catch
Coho Salmon -
Coho salmon are premier sport-fish that are known to be spectacular acrobatic fighters
“HOUDINI” Muskellunge (Legendary) -
Muskellunge are a solitary fish and lurk in weed beds or other protective cover
