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===Fishing License=== | ===Fishing License=== | ||
Fishing by any means requires a Fishing [[State Government/Licenses|License]]. This permit can be purchased from high-ranking Seamen of the Coast Guard. | Fishing by any means requires a Fishing [[State Government/Licenses|License]]. This permit can be purchased from high-ranking Seamen of the Coast Guard. | ||
=== Fishing Level=== | === Fishing Level=== | ||
Fishing is a skill that can be "levelled up" with experience. A higher fishing level grants you the use of fishing clothes and other fishing benefits. | Fishing is a skill that can be "levelled up" with experience. A higher fishing level grants you the use of fishing clothes and other fishing benefits. | ||
===The Lake=== | ===The Lake=== | ||
One body of water varies from other fishing spots; it provides significantly more fishing experience. This lake has gone by different names: Lake Wumbo, Lake Okeechobee, and Lake Choke a' Me. | One body of water varies from other fishing spots; it provides significantly more fishing experience. This lake has gone by different names: Lake Wumbo, Lake Okeechobee, and Lake Choke a' Me. | ||
== Pole Fishing Equipment == | == Pole Fishing Equipment == | ||
Fish can be caught with a fishing rod. Certain fishing equipment will improve your fishing experience. | Fish can be caught with a fishing rod. Certain fishing equipment will improve your fishing experience. | ||
=== Fishing Rod === | === Fishing Rod === | ||
[[File:Fishing circle.png|400px|right|thumb|Fishing circle gauge.]] | [[File:Fishing circle.png|400px|right|thumb|Fishing circle gauge.]] | ||
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Fishing with a rod consists of a few simple steps: | Fishing with a rod consists of a few simple steps: | ||
* While standing at a body of water, use your Windows key to "Cast rod". | |||
* When you hear a splash, press your "F" key to reel in your line. | |||
* You will be presented with a circle gauge skill check. Press 1-5 accordingly when the meter reaches the marked segment of the ring. | |||
* Details of your catch (or lack thereof) will be listed in a notification. | |||
As you level up, you will begin to see a second bar skill check more frequently: | As you level up, you will begin to see a second bar skill check more frequently: | ||
* Using your spacebar, try to line up the gauge with the red for the best results. | |||
Completing the second skill check successfully will reel in bigger and better fish. | Completing the second skill check successfully will reel in bigger and better fish. | ||
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| [[File:Worms.png|32px|left]] || '''Worms''' - Found when digging in | | [[File:Worms.png|32px|left]] || '''Worms''' - Found when digging in forest areas (or [[Illegal Activities/Minor Crime|graves]]). | ||
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| [[File:Dough.png|32px|left]] || '''Dough''' - [[Legal Activities/Companies|Restaurant workers]] can craft dough from wheat. | | [[File:Dough.png|32px|left]] || '''Dough''' - [[Legal Activities/Companies|Restaurant workers]] can craft dough from wheat. | ||
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==Schools of Fish== | ==Schools of Fish== | ||
Fishing can also be done in boats | Fishing can also be done in boats with a rod equiped. Schools of each fish can appear as recurring events where a blue zone appears and moves through the water. The named fish will be reeled in more frequently within these zones. | ||
How to boat fish: | How to boat fish: | ||
* Take a watercraft (preferably with trunk space) to the blue zone highlighting the school of fish. | |||
* While still in the boat, hold out your fishing rod. | |||
* Complete the skill check (as above) to reel in a fish. | |||
The fish keep swimming; watch the zone and reposition your vessel as needed. | The fish keep swimming; watch the zone and reposition your vessel as needed. | ||
This should not be mistaken with swarms of jellyfish. While this uses the same mechanic, jelly fishing is [[Illegal Activities/Illegal Mining|illegal]]. They are a protected species and their swarms are red zones. | This should not be mistaken with swarms of jellyfish. While this uses the same mechanic, jelly fishing is [[Illegal Activities/Illegal Mining|illegal]]. They are a protected species and their swarms are red zones. | ||
== The Market for Fish == | == The Market for Fish == | ||
=== Fish Trader === | === Fish Trader === | ||
Fishes can be sold directly to the fishing trader for an immediate profit. Have fish in your inventory to see offers at the trader. The price depends on the species and length of the fish. For example, tuna and catshark are two more valuable species. The bigger the fish, the bigger the profit. | Fishes can be sold directly to the fishing trader for an immediate profit. Have fish in your inventory to see offers at the trader. The price depends on the species and length of the fish. For example, tuna and catshark are two more valuable species. The bigger the fish, the bigger the profit. | ||
=== [[Legal_Activities/Companies#Restaurants|Restaurants]] === | === [[Legal_Activities/Companies#Restaurants|Restaurants]] === | ||
Fast-food chains offer a variety of fish sandwiches. Different species correlate to different perks. Workers may offer you a better deal for your fish than the trader. | Fast-food chains offer a variety of fish sandwiches. Different species correlate to different perks. Workers may offer you a better deal for your fish than the trader. | ||
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This changed during Florida life when [https://anzus.life/profile/22238-noremac-mitchell/ Noremac Mitchell] complained that Wumbo's body of water wasn't technically a lake. "Wumbo" was renamed and moved to Lake Okeechobee - an actual lake in the 1:1 Florida map. The lake was renamed again in Texas Life to Lake Choke a' Me: conceivably a leud play on "Okeechobee". | This changed during Florida life when [https://anzus.life/profile/22238-noremac-mitchell/ Noremac Mitchell] complained that Wumbo's body of water wasn't technically a lake. "Wumbo" was renamed and moved to Lake Okeechobee - an actual lake in the 1:1 Florida map. The lake was renamed again in Texas Life to Lake Choke a' Me: conceivably a leud play on "Okeechobee". | ||
===Mutated Fish=== | ===Mutated Fish=== | ||
For a brief time in Florida life, mutant fish were a rare catch. Restaurant workers could gut these fish, transforming them into corresponding cuts of meat such as chicken from the mutated chicken fish. | For a brief time in Florida life, mutant fish were a rare catch. Restaurant workers could gut these fish, transforming them into corresponding cuts of meat such as chicken from the mutated chicken fish. | ||
== Credit == | == Credit == | ||
George Mathews - Dev work improving fishing including clothing buffs, the circle game, and more. Thank you for developing fishing and providing the detailed notes for this page. | George Mathews - Dev work improving fishing including clothing buffs, the circle game, and more. Thank you for developing fishing and providing the detailed notes for this page. | ||
Max Farland - Contributed fishing images - thank you. | Max Farland - Contributed fishing images - thank you. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:47, 19 July 2024
Fish
Fishing is a great way to build experience, legal profit, and gather fresh sandwich ingredients. Fish can be caught using a fishing rod or nets deployed by watercraft. A variety of fish can be caught:
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Salema - The smallest and least valuable fish. |
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Mackerel - A commercial fish worldwide. |
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Mullet - Not to be confused with the haircut. |
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Ornate - The most colourful almost aquarium grade fish. |
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Catshark - The local catshark are a pale spotted species. |
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Tuna - The rarest and most valuable fish. |
Fishing License
Fishing by any means requires a Fishing License. This permit can be purchased from high-ranking Seamen of the Coast Guard.
Fishing Level
Fishing is a skill that can be "levelled up" with experience. A higher fishing level grants you the use of fishing clothes and other fishing benefits.
The Lake
One body of water varies from other fishing spots; it provides significantly more fishing experience. This lake has gone by different names: Lake Wumbo, Lake Okeechobee, and Lake Choke a' Me.
Pole Fishing Equipment
Fish can be caught with a fishing rod. Certain fishing equipment will improve your fishing experience.
Fishing Rod
Fishing rods can be purchased at the fishing trader. The rod fills your sidearm slot; it will overwrite any weapon in this slot upon purchase.
Fishing with a rod consists of a few simple steps:
- While standing at a body of water, use your Windows key to "Cast rod".
- When you hear a splash, press your "F" key to reel in your line.
- You will be presented with a circle gauge skill check. Press 1-5 accordingly when the meter reaches the marked segment of the ring.
- Details of your catch (or lack thereof) will be listed in a notification.
As you level up, you will begin to see a second bar skill check more frequently:
- Using your spacebar, try to line up the gauge with the red for the best results.
Completing the second skill check successfully will reel in bigger and better fish.
Even if your line is bare, you will still be rewarded with a reduced fishing experience.
Clothing
Wearing appropriate fishing gear can improve your fishing yield. Fishermen level 5 and above can purchase fishing vests and boonie hats that increase the likelihood of catching additional fish per cast.
Bait
Using bait will increase your chance of catching a fish. Some baits are better than others.
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Worms - Found when digging in forest areas (or graves). |
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Dough - Restaurant workers can craft dough from wheat. |
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Crab Meat - Hunting for crabs yields crab meat - the best bait available. |
Schools of Fish
Fishing can also be done in boats with a rod equiped. Schools of each fish can appear as recurring events where a blue zone appears and moves through the water. The named fish will be reeled in more frequently within these zones.
How to boat fish:
- Take a watercraft (preferably with trunk space) to the blue zone highlighting the school of fish.
- While still in the boat, hold out your fishing rod.
- Complete the skill check (as above) to reel in a fish.
The fish keep swimming; watch the zone and reposition your vessel as needed.
This should not be mistaken with swarms of jellyfish. While this uses the same mechanic, jelly fishing is illegal. They are a protected species and their swarms are red zones.
The Market for Fish
Fish Trader
Fishes can be sold directly to the fishing trader for an immediate profit. Have fish in your inventory to see offers at the trader. The price depends on the species and length of the fish. For example, tuna and catshark are two more valuable species. The bigger the fish, the bigger the profit.
Restaurants
Fast-food chains offer a variety of fish sandwiches. Different species correlate to different perks. Workers may offer you a better deal for your fish than the trader.
History
Lake Wumbo
Historically, Lake Wumbo was not marked on the map. Players would find the best fishing spots in RP. The best fishing experience spot was known as Lake Wumbo for multiple years.
This changed during Florida life when Noremac Mitchell complained that Wumbo's body of water wasn't technically a lake. "Wumbo" was renamed and moved to Lake Okeechobee - an actual lake in the 1:1 Florida map. The lake was renamed again in Texas Life to Lake Choke a' Me: conceivably a leud play on "Okeechobee".
Mutated Fish
For a brief time in Florida life, mutant fish were a rare catch. Restaurant workers could gut these fish, transforming them into corresponding cuts of meat such as chicken from the mutated chicken fish.
Credit
George Mathews - Dev work improving fishing including clothing buffs, the circle game, and more. Thank you for developing fishing and providing the detailed notes for this page.
Max Farland - Contributed fishing images - thank you.