How to Catch Fish in Tales of the Shire

Fishing is one of the main chores of the hobbits in Tales of the Shire. It is essential to learn how to catch fish as it will allow you to gather various fish, which you can then use to cook delicious meals. However, fishing in Tales of the Shire depends on various elements, including time of day, season, weather conditions, and the fishing spot. In this guide, we will tell you how to catch fish in Tales of the Shire.

How to Catch Fish in Tales of the Shire

There are numerous fish to catch in Tales of the Shire, but catching them will require a Fishing Rod. The Fishing Rod is one of the main tools in the game. To get a Fishing Rod, you must find “Old Noakes” and speak to him. If you follow the “Finding Your Feet” main quest, it will eventually lead you to Old Noakes. Go and speak to him, and he will give you a fishing rod to catch some fish.

After acquiring the Fishing Rod, you will be able to catch fish in the various fishing spots around Bywater. The fishing spots are recognized by the dark shadows moving in the water. Cast the line and reel in to catch the fish. However, there is a technique behind catching a fish in Tales of the Shire.

Fishing mechanics in Tales of the Shire

To start catching the fish in Tales of the Shire, go to any fishing spot on the map. Once there, you need to equip your Fishing Rod. Hold up on the D-Pad to open the tool menu and select the Fishing Rod. After equipping the rod, you need to cast the line close to a moving shadow in the water. Press and hold the RT button to ready your throw. Release the button when the casting spot is near the shadow to cast your line close to a fish.

Doing it right will immediately let a fish bite the hook. Once a fish bites the hook, you need to reel in the fish by pressing X (PlayStation 5) or A (Xbox). However, before you do that, you need to set the drag direction. The drag direction should always be in the opposite direction to the fish’s swimming. Use the movement stick to adjust the drag direction, and then press the reel-in button to start reeling in the fish.

However, it does not end here. There is a tension mechanic involved in this. You need to keep your eyes on the drag circle while reeling the fish. If the circle turns red, it means the tension is rising and the line can break. You need to let go of the reel to rest the tension and start reeling again. It will take a few turns before you catch the fish.

Things to notice while fishing

Cast the line close to the moving shadow in the water.

Adjust the drag direction opposite to the fish’s movement.

Reel in gently to not raise the tension.

Repeat the process of adjusting the drag direction and reeling to catch the fish.

Other than that, if you want to catch more types of fish, you need to try fishing at different times of day. Moreover, fishing during rain will let you catch unique fish. Furthermore, there are some seasonal fish as well. So, fishing in different seasons will let you catch different fish.

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