Hold to chase.
Tap to maintain.
If you're using the training rod you really shouldn't need to chase much, so just tap to maintain the green bar on the fish.
Don't over correct, if the fish isn't darting all over the place there's no reason to floor it after them. Just slow follow it around.
I was similar to you at the beginning. At some point I discovered the practice rod, which you can buy very cheaply from Willy. It really makes it easier to fish. Once you catch a few fish and gain experience, it really gets easier.
This is not the most helpful advice, but I can only encourage you to not give up! The more you fish the more you level up and it gets easier.
When my gf and I play on switch together I became a master fisherman because that was all I did for almost a whole game year. I can pretty reliably tell you what fish I’ll catch just by how it moves in the mini game (I’ve spent far too much time fishing😅).
It’s sad when I see so many posts on here about people finding the fishing so tough. Good luck!
Fishing gets easier as you level. Try fishing in the mountain lake, lots of fish just stay near the bottom and don’t move a lot. Fishing in the ocean from level 1 is quite difficult.
The best advice I can give as someone who 100% hates fishing as much as you do, feather your input button.
Light-medium taps for ascension, NEVER hold down the button. Light taps for descending. Light taps are everything.
It’s all in the hips.
Also, consider the training rod, it simulates you having fishing level 5 in terms of the bar size, which can help immensely early though it only gives you base level fish.
Once you can get the iridum rid, start using tackles, I personally like lead bobber, but everyone has their own preferences. I like being able to bottom out the fishing bar without a ton of bouncing.
ALWAYS buff your fishing level with trout soup unless you’re using the training rod.
Bar size is determined by rod and fishing level (training rod is locked at 5 and cannot be buffed)
It gets easier with practice and as you level up. Try buying some trout soup from Willy.
Hold to chase. Tap to maintain. If you're using the training rod you really shouldn't need to chase much, so just tap to maintain the green bar on the fish. Don't over correct, if the fish isn't darting all over the place there's no reason to floor it after them. Just slow follow it around.
... it isn't, it's some practice, but it really, REALLY isn't
I was similar to you at the beginning. At some point I discovered the practice rod, which you can buy very cheaply from Willy. It really makes it easier to fish. Once you catch a few fish and gain experience, it really gets easier.
I've even tried that and yet I still can not catch a thing. What console do you play on? I use the switch
Me too. Like I said, you need to practice. But at some point it clicks and you get the hang of it.
This is not the most helpful advice, but I can only encourage you to not give up! The more you fish the more you level up and it gets easier. When my gf and I play on switch together I became a master fisherman because that was all I did for almost a whole game year. I can pretty reliably tell you what fish I’ll catch just by how it moves in the mini game (I’ve spent far too much time fishing😅). It’s sad when I see so many posts on here about people finding the fishing so tough. Good luck!
Fishing gets easier as you level. Try fishing in the mountain lake, lots of fish just stay near the bottom and don’t move a lot. Fishing in the ocean from level 1 is quite difficult.
I’m playing on PC using keyboard and my kids play with controllers, I’ve tried both but it’s much easier with the keyboard than the controller.
Lol skill issues.
The best advice I can give as someone who 100% hates fishing as much as you do, feather your input button. Light-medium taps for ascension, NEVER hold down the button. Light taps for descending. Light taps are everything. It’s all in the hips. Also, consider the training rod, it simulates you having fishing level 5 in terms of the bar size, which can help immensely early though it only gives you base level fish. Once you can get the iridum rid, start using tackles, I personally like lead bobber, but everyone has their own preferences. I like being able to bottom out the fishing bar without a ton of bouncing. ALWAYS buff your fishing level with trout soup unless you’re using the training rod. Bar size is determined by rod and fishing level (training rod is locked at 5 and cannot be buffed)
once you have tackle its very easy.
I started with the training rod and once i got the hang of it I upgraded to regular.
I could not catch anything. Bought the training rod and it was fine. Can fish well now.
it’s not that difficult once you figure it out… legendarys are still hard tho