Dinkum is a unique farming simulator game is on the town, and this one is based in Australia. One of the main attractions in farming simulators, apart from farming, is definitely fishing.
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Catching a fish in Dinkum can be particularly tricky as it features a unique mechanic for fishing. When you get your first fishing rod, it will most likely break before you can catch much fish. There is a learning curve to this, and some tips can definitely go a long way.
While fishing is one of the early-game mechanics that can be unlocked on the second day itself, it has a few steps to it, including the license mechanic that Dinkum features.
Once you have your first fishing rod, head over to the nearest water body and find a fish. Unlike many other farming simulators, you physically have to find a particular fish to catch it. You can't just plop the line into the water and wait for a bite.
Once you locate a fish, get near it and equip your fishing rod. Hold the action button to cast it - the longer you hold the button, the farther your bait will go. So, if the fish is right next to you, simply press the button. But, if the fish is a few tiles away, you'll need to hold it for a while.
The aim is to get the bait to drop right beside a fish. If it's not within their detection range, the fish will just ignore the bait and keep going about their business. Although you can keep waiting for another fish to pass that area, it's a waste of time.
Casting the rod itself consumes energy, so it's really important to land the bait perfectly near the fish in order to not waste your attempt, especially in the early game when your energy is very limited.
If you've cast the bait correctly, you will know as the surrounding
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