Some beginner questions.

[LuckyMarvini]

Hello, I just started playing this game and I have some questions, I hope someone can help me:

1. Is there any negative effect from breaking the line, except that the fish escapes?
2. How to see if items are wearing out? I read that hooks are wear out but haven't experienced it yet.
3. What is the difference between a spinning and a casting reel?
4. What is the default drag for ice fishing? I use 50 now, with my beginner equipment, but have no idea what it was on default, since I accidently changed it.

Also, is there any good guide/tutorial (video) where I can learn what equipment to buy next? I don't know much about irl fishing, so it would be nice to have some tips on how to progress and continue.

Kind regards, Marvin.

[Raintek]

1/ Yes. If the line breaks, fish that was hooked will have a "stress" level higher and it will be not interested in your bait for few minutes.

3/ Spinning and casting are pretty the same thing, but rods and reels look different. They may have different specs.

4/ If I remember correctly it should be 0-50-100 in beginner rod and with step (2) 0-2-4..100 for higher-level equipment.

Here you can hide some guides:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1564916442

https://steamcommunity.com/app/468920/guides/

[LuckyMarvini]

Originally posted by Raintek:

1/ Yes. If the line breaks, fish that was hooked will have a "stress" level higher and it will be not interested in your bait for few minutes.

3/ Spinning and casting are pretty the same thing, but rods and reels look different. They may have different specs.

4/ If I remember correctly it should be 0-50-100 in beginner rod and with step (2) 0-2-4..100 for higher-level equipment.

Here you can hide some guides:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1564916442

https://steamcommunity.com/app/468920/guides/

Okay thanks! I do have one other question tho, is here a big difference between bait (flies/maggots etc..) and lures (spoons etc..)? I used them both, but can’t really find a difference in what fish they attract, only that there is no floater.

[Raintek]

Yes, some baits will vary much - you also have to remember about hook/spoon size.

[LuckyMarvini]

Originally posted by Raintek:

Yes, some baits will vary much - you also have to remember about hook/spoon size.

Okay, thanks for the help!

[LuckyMarvini]

Originally posted by Raintek:

Yes, some baits will vary much - you also have to remember about hook/spoon size.

Sorry to bother, but while playing, I discovered 2 things that confuse me a bit.

1. What is the difference between the different floaters? I see some of them are heavier than others, but what do they exactly differ in?

2. Is there a big difference between the type of lure (hard lure, soft lure, spinning and spoon etc) besides the fish they attract?

[19Drummer91]

Originally posted by marvinschoormans:

Originally posted by Raintek:

Yes, some baits will vary much - you also have to remember about hook/spoon size.

Sorry to bother, but while playing, I discovered 2 things that confuse me a bit.

1. What is the difference between the different floaters? I see some of them are heavier than others, but what do they exactly differ in?

2. Is there a big difference between the type of lure (hard lure, soft lure, spinning and spoon etc) besides the fish they attract?

I think with the floaters it's a matter of taste. Have not yet noticed any difference whether you can throw longer with one or the other or whether one is more sensitive. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2. Some lures sink quickly and stay deeper even when towing. Others swim at the top and just don't want to sink. Many spinners stay at a maximum depth of 2m. So well suited for shallow waters.

[LuckyMarvini]

Originally posted by 19Drummer91:

Originally posted by marvinschoormans:

Sorry to bother, but while playing, I discovered 2 things that confuse me a bit.

1. What is the difference between the different floaters? I see some of them are heavier than others, but what do they exactly differ in?

2. Is there a big difference between the type of lure (hard lure, soft lure, spinning and spoon etc) besides the fish they attract?

I think with the floaters it's a matter of taste. Have not yet noticed any difference whether you can throw longer with one or the other or whether one is more sensitive. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2. Some lures sink quickly and stay deeper even when towing. Others swim at the top and just don't want to sink. Many spinners stay at a maximum depth of 2m. So well suited for shallow waters.

Okay, thanks for the answers!