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Fishing is perhaps the most widespread minigame within games.
Maybe it’s for display, or you’re selling it off to market.
Fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds is a fairly simple affair, though it isn’t without its own quirks.
So here is everything you could possibly need to know about fishing.
We would recommend setting it in your Radial Menu for quick access.
The act of fishing itself is simple.
attempt to cast your line as close to the fish as possible so that it entices them.
Otherwise, it’s just a waiting game.
Once a fish bites the rod (not just nibbles it),just press A/X to catch them.
No extra button presses are required.
Andthat’s all it takes to nab any small fishyou want!
This will even give you the rewards as if you fished for them normally.
Fish are mainly found in two locations -exterior ponds, or caves.
There are exceptions to this, for large fish in particular which only spawn in certain bodies of water.
Certain fish, such asEscunites, can only be found in caves.
Valuable fish such asPlatinumfish are much more likely to appear in caves.
If you are looking for crafting materials, focus on fishing outside instead.
All fish can be cooked, andcontribute towards your rationsfor meals.
Big fish, also called whoppers in-game,can only be attracted with the right bait.
For the Gastronome Tuna, this is the Tough Joint bait.
Once the fish stops moving, that’s your chance tostart reeling them in.
Big fish can also jump out of the water.
This will immediately tire out the fish and allow you to drag it in.
Default
Emerald Jitterbait
Fish with usable materials like Bomb Arowana.
Seeking The Goldenfish
Golden Bughead
Fish with valuable materials like Platinumfish.
Tough Joint Bait
Clean water big fish like Gastronome Tuna.
The Catch Of A Lifetime
Duster Rig
Murky water big fish like Gajau.
Tentacle Jigs
Tentacled fish like Escunties.
Otherwise, that’severything there is to know about fishing.
Now get out there and angle to your heart’s content.
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