The Ultimate Guide to Catching Fish in Cats & Soup

Fishing is one of the most rewarding and essential activities in the popular mobile game Cats & Soup. As you progress through the game, catching fish becomes increasingly important to earn coins, complete quests, and make food for your cute cat companions. However, fishing can also be frustratingly difficult at times. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to master fishing in Cats & Soup.

Understanding Fish Locations and Behaviors

The first key to successful fishing is understanding where and when to find fish. In Cats & Soup fish will spawn in any body of water on your yard or on location maps. This includes ponds rivers, lakes, and puddles. Fish seem to spawn randomly, but you are more likely to find them in larger bodies of water.

Fish will also exhibit different behaviors depending on time of day and weather conditions. For example:

• During rainy weather, fish tend to gather near the surface of the water. This makes them easier to catch.

• At night, fish become more active and aggressive They will chase your lure around more.

• In sunny weather during the day, fish move slower and will be harder to catch.

Pay attention to these patterns so you can predict the best times and locations to catch fish. Now let’s discuss the equipment and techniques you’ll need.

Choosing the Right Fishing Rod and Lure

You’ll need to equip a fishing rod and lure in order to catch fish. Cats & Soup provides several options:

Fishing Rods:

• Basic Fishing Rod – Available at the start. Decent length and pulling power.

• Pro Fishing Rod – Longer rod that allows casting further. Easier to hook fish.

• Ultra Pro Fishing Rod – Longest cast distance and strongest pulling power.

Lures:

• Basic Fish Lure – Affordable starter lure. Catches common fish.

• Topwater Lure – Floats on water surface. Attracts surface-feeding fish.

• Crankbait Lure – Dives below surface. Mimics injured/fleeing prey.

• Glowing Lure – Glows in dark. Useful for night fishing.

The Pro Fishing Rod and Crankbait Lure are ideal for beginners. The rod allows long casts, while the lure attracts a variety of fish species. Keep these equipped while learning the reeling techniques below.

Later on, experiment with the specialty lures during different times/weather to target specific fish behaviors.

Mastering Fishing Techniques

Once you’ve got your rod and lure equipped, it’s time to work on your fishing skills:

Casting Your Line

• Tap the fishing hook icon to ready your cast.

• Aim the trajectory arc and release to cast into the water.

• Use the mini-map to target fish hotspots and likely migration paths.

• Cast distance is increased with better rods. Use long casts to avoid spooking fish.

Luring and Hooking the Fish

• Let the lure sink for a few seconds, then tap and hold to start reeling it back in.

• Keep the lure moving erratically – pause, reel fast, reel slow, zig zag, etc. This mimics injured prey and attracts fish.

• When you see the bobber indicate a fish grabbed the lure, stop reeling and allow line tension to build.

• Once tension bar is mostly filled, tap hard to hook the fish!

Fighting and Reeling In Fish

• Keep tension high after hooking by tapping and holding reel. Don’t let tension bar deplete.

• Pump the rod up and down to prevent the line from going slack. This tires the fish out.

• Fight against fish pulls and runs. Don’t get into a tug-of-war match or your line may break.

• Reel in line when fish is swimming toward you or motionless.

• Bring the fish close to shore/pier, then tap the net icon when prompted to scoop it up!

It takes practice to master the reeling techniques and fight fish properly. Don’t get discouraged! Start with common fish to build experience.

Choosing the Best Bait and Tackle

Equipping bait and tackle items will make fish bite your lure faster and put up less of a fight:

Bait:

• Breadcrumbs – Cheap basic bait. Makes any fish more likely to bite.

• Worms – Long lasting and attracts almost all fish. Good all-rounder bait.

• Shrimp – Expensive but works extremely well, especially on rare fish.

Tackle:

• Barbless Hook – Fish escape hook easier so they tire faster.

• Sturdy Fishing Line – Prevents line breakage from tension and fish pulls.

• Bobber – Makes bite detection easier. Highly recommended tackle.

When you’re having trouble getting fish to bite or landing bigger fish, equip some bait and tackle to increase your odds of success. Breadcrumbs and a Bobber are great starters.

Optimizing Your Skill Tree Upgrades

As you level up, you’ll unlock fishing skill upgrades. Prioritize upgrades that directly help with catching fish:

• Cast Distance – Further casts mean you can cover more water and avoid spooking fish.

• Pull Strength – Fighting big fish becomes much easier. Prevents line breakage.

• Fish Info – Shows fish locations, behaviors, and bait preferences. Extremely valuable intel.

• Reeling Speed – Faster reeling makes lure movement more erratic and appealing to fish. Also helps fighting fish.

• Legendary Fish Luck – Unlocks the ability to catch ultra rare Legendary fish. They offer big rewards and bragging rights.

Focus on maxing out these 5 upgrades first and foremost. Avoid upgrades like selling price increases – they won’t actually help you catch more or bigger fish.

Targeting Specific Fish Species

Once you’ve honed your skills, it’s time to start catching bigger and better fish. Here are some tips for targeting specific species:

Rare Fish: Appear as larger dark silhouettes. Use shrimp bait. Fight carefully – rare fish are strong and pull hard.

Mahi Mahi: Quick powerful swimmers. Use a Topwater Lure and Sturdy Line. Reel fast to keep up.

Catfish: Bottom feeders. Use a Crankbait Lure and slowly bounce it off the bottom.

Fugu Blowfish: Found blowing bubbles in shallow waters. Toxin makes them put up a big fight. Equip Sturdy Line.

King Salmon: Swim upriver during late summer/autumn. Use Worm bait or Glowing Lure at night.

Legendary Fish: Extremely rare. Use every bonus available – special lures, Shrimp, Tackle, etc. Be very patient.

With the right bait/lure and technique, you can selectively target the most valuable fish species as you progress.

Final Fishing Tips and Strategies

To wrap up the guide, here are some final helpful fishing tips:

• Fishing during rainy weather or at night will yield more and bigger fish.

• Try all different lures and bait. Fish have varied preferences you can exploit.

• Sell extra unwanted fish for coins to purchase better rods and lures.

• Use purple gems to instantly recharge your energy if it runs low while fishing.

• Return to locations over and over. Fish eventually respawn after being caught.

• Stack tackle bonuses like Barbless Hook and Sturdy Line when aiming for trophy and legendary fish.

• Equip talents that improve fishing skill, XP gain, energy restoration, etc. They make a big impact.

• Be patient and persistent. Legendary fish only appear after hours of fishing the same spots.

• Enjoy the relaxing nature of fishing when you’re not chasing objectives. It’s a calming experience!

Mastering fishing in Cats & Soup takes time and practice. But with the knowledge and strategies from this guide, you’ll be reeling in whopper fish with ease in no time. So grab your best rod and get out there – your cat friends are waiting for a fresh fish feast tonight!