Welcome, fellow cat lovers and aspiring chefs! In the adorable world of Cats and Soup, while you’re busy cooking up delicious dishes with your furry friends, there’s another exciting activity waiting for you: fishing! Collecting various types of fish is essential for keeping your cats happy and giving them awesome boosts. But how do you reel in those elusive, high-quality catches? Let’s dive into the best tips to get better fish in Cats and Soup!
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Understanding Fishing Basics
Fishing lets you gather fish that you feed to your cats. This isn’t just for fun; it boosts their mood and provides valuable buffs that help your restaurant thrive. There are over 18 types of fish, from common Crucian to super rare Sturgeon, and even seasonal varieties. Each fish comes with a star rating (1-5), showing its quality and rarity.
To start, you’ll need a fishing facility like a Pond or Fishing Spot. Once built, simply tap to cast your rod! Watch carefully and lift your rod when a fish bites. Every cast uses one bait, and you can hold up to five bait at a time, which replenish automatically over time.
While the fish you catch is somewhat random, using better bait and upgrading your fishing spots significantly increases your chances. So, how do we consistently snag those coveted 5-star fish?
Top Tips for Catching Better Fish
1. Use the Best Bait Available
Bait is your best friend when it comes to attracting better fish. There are five types, each improving your odds:
- Breadcrumbs: Your basic bait, usually for 1-2 star fish.
- Squid Bits: A step up, catching 1-3 star fish.
- Large Minnows: Good for 2-4 star fish.
- Fruit Pie Bait: An excellent choice for 3-5 star fish.
- Sparkling Fruit Tart: The legendary bait, perfect for 4-5 star fish!
Always use the highest-grade bait you have. Save your most precious bait (like Sparkling Fruit Tart) for when you’ve upgraded your fishing spots and rods to truly maximize your chances.
2. Upgrade Your Fishing Spot
Your fishing building plays a crucial role. Upgrading it unlocks the potential for rarer fish:
- Fishing Spot: Your basic pond, limited to 3-star fish.
- Sturdy Fishing Spot: An improved pond that allows up to 4-star fish.
- Pavilion: The premium option with no star limit, essential for catching 5-star fish with the right bait.
- Fishery: An advanced building that also displays your catches, offering the best overall fishing experience.
Aim to upgrade to at least a Pavilion as soon as you can to unlock the full range of fish.
3. Equip the Fishfinder Lure
This special gear item, often found in daily prizes, highlights spots where fish are more likely to bite. Equipping it significantly boosts your chances of landing more fish, including those valuable rare ones. Combine it with your best bait for the ultimate fishing session!
4. Buy from the Shady Merchant
Keep an eye out for the Shady Merchant, a visitor who occasionally appears selling various fish for shells. This is a great way to directly acquire high-star fish like Sturgeon without relying on luck.
5. Participate in Fishing Events
The game often holds special events that offer unique, high-quality fish (often 4-5 stars) as daily prizes. Log in regularly during these events to claim these exclusive catches. The “Fishmas” event, for example, brought us fun holiday-themed fish!
6. Use Free Fishing Passes
These passes instantly recharge your bait, allowing you to cast repeatedly without waiting. They can appear as daily prizes or rewards from guest orders. Save them for when you have your best bait and the Fishfinder Lure equipped to maximize your haul!
7. Feed Fish to Your Cats!
Don’t forget the ultimate purpose of fishing! Tap on your cat menu and select “Feed” to give them their fish. This boosts their mood and grants various buffs. Higher star fish can even unlock specialty cats like Sushi Cat or Sturgeon Cat. Remember, different fish provide different stat boosts (e.g., Salmon for Vitality, Tuna for Endurance), so a varied diet is key!
Advanced Fishing Strategies
Prioritize Early Upgrades:
- Expand your bait capacity to 5 slots quickly.
- Build a Sturdy Fishing Spot.
- Acquire and equip the Fishfinder Lure.
- Upgrade your rod, starting with the Bamboo Rod.
Best Fish for Specific Stat Boosts:
- Vitality: Salmon (5 stars)
- Strength: Sturgeon (4 stars)
- Agility: Herring (3 stars)
- Endurance: Tuna (4 stars)
- Luck: Koi (5 stars)
- Intelligence: Octopus (3 stars)
Seasonal Fish:
Certain fish appear only during specific seasons or events:
- Spring: Masu Salmon, Goby
- Summer: Moray Eel, Mackerel
- Fall: Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish
- Winter: Coldwater Trout, Herring
Pro Fishing Walkthrough:
For optimal results, follow this step-by-step approach:
- Construct a Pavilion fishing spot.
- Acquire and keep the Fishfinder Lure equipped.
- Hoard a good supply of Fruit Pie or Sparkling Fruit Tart Bait (at least 10).
- Wait for the Fishfinder Lure to activate (it will light up your fishing spot).
- Cast your line using your best bait (Fruit Pie or Tart Bait).
- Repeat casts quickly until your bait supply runs low.
- Review your catches, selecting the best fish to feed your cats.
- Wait about two hours for bait to regenerate, then repeat the process!
This disciplined approach will significantly increase your chances of landing multiple high-quality fish in each session.
Understanding Legendary Fish & Other Treats
Legendary fish are incredibly rare, with an estimated drop rate of around 0.4%! If you’re lucky enough to catch one, it’s highly recommended to donate it to your Aquarium for collection purposes. They all provide 30 hearts of happiness if fed to a cat.
Beyond fish, there are also special food items that can boost your cats, usually obtained through events:
- Fish Pudding: Provides 20 fish hearts of happiness (equivalent to a Bream).
- Star Macaron: Increases your cat’s stars by one.
- Cake Slice: Boosts happiness by 50.
- Fruit Tart: Provides a massive 100 happiness boost.
Mastering fishing in Cats and Soup takes a little practice and strategy, but the rewards—happy, buffed-up cats and a thriving restaurant—are incredibly satisfying. Good luck, and may your nets always be full of shiny 5-star fish!