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replace made-up term with bobber distance
The actual casting distance will be a fraction of the maximum distance, based on the fullness of the mini-game casting meter. Any cast that is more than 99% of the maximum distance is highlighted by the text "Max". "Max" casts do not receive any special benefit.
The actual casting distance will be a fraction of the maximum distance, based on the fullness of the mini-game casting meter. Any cast that is more than 99% of the maximum distance is highlighted by the text "Max". "Max" casts do not receive any special benefit.
The length of the cast is less important than where the bobber lands. Longer casts only improve fishing results if the bobber lands further from the shore, increasing your [[#Fishing Score|Fishing Score]]. Standing as close to the water's edge allows casts to go further from land, as does avoiding locations with other nearby shores (''e.g.'', try to fish where a river is as wide and straight as possible).
The length of the cast is less important than where the bobber lands. Longer casts only improve fishing results if the bobber lands further from the shore. Standing as close to the water's edge allows casts to go further from land, as does avoiding locations with other nearby shores (''e.g.'', try to fish where a river is as wide and straight as possible).
===Fishing Score===
===Bobber Distance===
Each cast is assigned a score of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 5, based upon where your bobber lands.<ref name="fishing_score" /> The further from land (in every direction), the better the score. The game considers any walkable surface, including bridges and piers, to be "land".
Each cast is assigned a distance of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 5, based upon where your bobber lands.<ref name="bobber_distance" /> The further from land (in every direction), the better. The game considers any walkable surface, including bridges and piers, to be "land".
A score of 5 is obtained if your bobber lands at least 5 tiles away from any land. Otherwise, the score is 1 less than the distance (in tiles) from the nearest land. Maps of Fishing Score are available in the [[Fishing Strategy]] section on [[Fishing Strategy#Fishing Scores|Fishing Scores]]. Note, however, that fishing scores on iOS are more complicated because of a [[#Bugs|bug]].
A distance of 5 is obtained if your bobber lands at least 5 tiles away from any land. Otherwise, the distance is 1 less than the actual distance in tiles from the nearest land. Maps of bobber distance are available in the [[Fishing Strategy]] page. Note, however, that bobber distances on iOS are more complicated because of a [[#Bugs|bug]].
High fishing scores provide several benefits:
High bobber distance provides several benefits:
* The chances of catching trash decrease.
* The chances of catching trash decrease.
* The size and quality (''e.g.'', normal, silver, or gold) of the fish is likely to be better.
* The size and quality (''e.g.'', normal, silver, or gold) of the fish is likely to be better.
* The chances of hooking difficult-to-catch fish are slightly larger.
* The chances of hooking difficult-to-catch fish are slightly larger.
* Some [[#Treasure Chests|treasure]] items have score requirements; in particular, certain valuable treasures can only be caught at Score=5.
* Some [[#Treasure Chests|treasure]] items have distance requirements; in particular, certain valuable treasures can only be caught at distance=5.
* Some [[Legendary Fish]] have score requirements.
* Some [[Legendary Fish]] have distance requirements.
Note that the color of the water is not a reliable indicator of the fishing score for a given location. Darker shades of blue indicate deeper water, but in some cases dark blue (deep) water has a fishing score of 0 (''e.g.'', next to the pier at the [[Beach]]); light blue (shallow) water can have a fishing score of 5 (''e.g.'', at the east end of the Beach).
Note that the color of the water is not a reliable indicator of the bobber distance for a given location. Darker shades of blue indicate deeper water, but in some cases dark blue (deep) water has a distance of 0 (''e.g.'', next to the pier at the [[Beach]]); light blue (shallow) water can have a distance of 5 (''e.g.'', at the east end of the Beach).
===Fish Quality===
===Fish Quality===
[[File:FishZone.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool of Bubbles]]
[[File:FishZone.png|200px|thumb|right|Pool of Bubbles]]
===Bubbles===
===Bubbles===
Sometimes, a pool of bubbles appears in the water. If you cast into them, blue sparkles appear to indicate that you have successfully landed in them. Bubbles grant two benefits:<ref name="bubbles" />
Sometimes, a pool of bubbles appears in the water. If you cast into them, blue sparkles appear to indicate that you have successfully landed in them. Bubbles grant two benefits:<ref name="bubbles" />
* Fish bite four times faster.
* Fish bite four times faster.
* When determining the type of fish that is hooked, the [[#Fishing Score|Fishing Score]] is increased by 1, ''i.e.'', trash is less likely to be caught and difficult-to-catch are more likely; some [[Legendary Fish]] can be found closer to the shore with bubbles.
* When determining the type of fish that is hooked, the [[#Bobber Distance|Bobber Distance]] is increased by 1, ''i.e.'', trash is less likely to be caught and difficult-to-catch fish are more likely; some [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]] can be found closer to the shore with bubbles.
** This adjustment to the fishing score only applies to the type of fish that is caught. Bubbles have no effect on fish size or quality (''e.g.'', normal, silver, or gold) and have no effect on treasure chests.
** This adjustment to bobber distance only applies to the type of fish that is caught. Bubbles have no effect on fish size or quality (''e.g.'', normal, silver, or gold) and have no effect on treasure chests.
===Perfect Catches===
===Perfect Catches===
|{{name|Iridium Ore}}
|{{name|Iridium Ore}}
|1-2 ||
|1-2 ||
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|1.2%
|1.2%
|-
|-
|{{name|Gold Ore}}
|{{name|Gold Ore}}
|1-24||
|1-24||
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|19%
|19%
|-
|-
|{{name|Iron Ore}}
|{{name|Iron Ore}}
|1-24||
|1-24||
|Fishing Score must be 3
|Bobber distance must be 3
|12%
|12%
|-
|-
|{{name|Copper Ore}}
|{{name|Copper Ore}}
|1-24||
|1-24||
|Fishing Score must be 3 or less
|Bobber distance must be 3 or less
|5-12%
|5-12%
|-
|-
|{{name|Wood}}
|{{name|Wood}}
|1-24||
|1-24||
|Fishing Score must be 3 or less
|Bobber distance must be 3 or less
|2-5%
|2-5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Stone}}
|{{name|Stone}}
|1-24||
|1-24||
|Fishing Score must be 3 or less
|Bobber distance must be 3 or less
|0.8-2%
|0.8-2%
|-
|-
|{{name|Dressed Spinner}}
|{{name|Dressed Spinner}}
|1 ||6+
|1 ||6+
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|4%
|4%
|-
|-
|{{name|Frozen Geode}}
|{{name|Frozen Geode}}
|1-6 ||
|1-6 ||
|Fishing Score must be 3 or 5
|Bobber distance must be 3 or 5
|3-8%
|3-8%
|-
|-
|{{name|Magma Geode}}
|{{name|Magma Geode}}
|1-6 ||
|1-6 ||
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|8%
|8%
|-
|-
|{{name|Fire Quartz}}
|{{name|Fire Quartz}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|4%
|4%
|-
|-
|{{name|Ruby}}
|{{name|Ruby}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Emerald}}
|{{name|Emerald}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 5
|Bobber distance must be 5
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Frozen Tear}}
|{{name|Frozen Tear}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 3
|Bobber distance must be 3
|4%
|4%
|-
|-
|{{name|Jade}}
|{{name|Jade}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 3
|Bobber distance must be 3
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Aquamarine}}
|{{name|Aquamarine}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 3
|Bobber distance must be 3
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Earth Crystal}}
|{{name|Earth Crystal}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 2 or less
|Bobber distance must be 2 or less
|4%
|4%
|-
|-
|{{name|Amethyst}}
|{{name|Amethyst}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 2 or less
|Bobber distance must be 2 or less
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Topaz}}
|{{name|Topaz}}
|1-4 ||2+
|1-4 ||2+
|Fishing Score must be 2 or less
|Bobber distance must be 2 or less
|5%
|5%
|-
|-
|{{name|Diamond}}
|{{name|Diamond}}
|1-2 ||2+
|1-2 ||2+
|More likely at higher fishing scores
|More likely at higher bobber distances
|11-14%
|11-14%
|-
|-
==Bugs==
==Bugs==
* On iOS, there is a bug that alters most the fishing score at most locations. The fishing score is effectively calculated as if your bobber were located one tile northwest of its actual location. Therefore, casts to the south and east typically have a lower score than they should; casts to the north and west typically have a better score. This bug affects fish size/quality and treasure chest contents, but it does not affect the locations where Legendary Fish can be caught.
* On iOS, there is a bug that alters most the bobber distance at most locations. The bobber distance is effectively calculated as if your bobber were located one tile northwest of its actual location. Therefore, casts to the south and east typically have a lower score than they should; casts to the north and west typically have a better score. This bug affects fish size/quality and treasure chest contents, but it does not affect the locations where Legendary Fish can be caught.
:It is unknown whether this bug affects all mobile platforms or is iOS-specific.
:It is unknown whether this bug affects all mobile platforms or is iOS-specific.
==References==
==References==
<references>
<references>
<ref name="fishing_score">The fishing score is calculated by the function <tt>FishingRod::distanceToLand</tt>; the value is assigned to the variable <tt>clearWaterDistance</tt>.</ref>
<ref name="bobber_distance">The bobber distance is calculated by the function <tt>FishingRod::distanceToLand</tt>; the value is assigned to the variable <tt>clearWaterDistance</tt>.</ref>
<ref name="fish_quality">The fish size and quality are determined by the functions <tt>FishingRod::startMinigameEndFunction</tt>, <tt>BobberBar::BobberBar</tt>, <tt>BobberBar::update</tt>, and <tt>FishingRod::doPullFishFromWater</tt>.</ref>
<ref name="fish_quality">The fish size and quality are determined by the functions <tt>FishingRod::startMinigameEndFunction</tt>, <tt>BobberBar::BobberBar</tt>, <tt>BobberBar::update</tt>, and <tt>FishingRod::doPullFishFromWater</tt>.</ref>
<ref name="bubbles">The effects of bubbles on fishing bite times is handled in <tt>FishingRod::DoFunction</tt>, specifically at <tt>if (location.fishSplashPoint != null)</tt>. The effect of bubbles on fish type is also in <tt>FishingRod::doFunction</tt> in the call to <tt>location.getFish</tt>, where the argument <tt>waterDepth</tt> is set to <tt>clearWaterDistance + (splashPoint ? 1 : 0)</tt>.</ref>
<ref name="bubbles">The effects of bubbles on fishing bite times is handled in <tt>FishingRod::DoFunction</tt>, specifically at <tt>if (location.fishSplashPoint != null)</tt>. The effect of bubbles on fish type is also in <tt>FishingRod::doFunction</tt> in the call to <tt>location.getFish</tt>, where the argument <tt>waterDepth</tt> is set to <tt>clearWaterDistance + (splashPoint ? 1 : 0)</tt>.</ref>