Changes

'''Targeted Bait''' is a specialized type of [[bait]] which increases the chance of hooking a specific fish in a given area ''provided the fish can be caught in that area at that time, weather, and season.'' The bite rate for any targeted bait the same as for [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%).<ref name="fishbitetime" />  

'''Targeted Bait''' is a specialized type of [[bait]] which increases the chance of hooking a specific fish in a given area ''provided the fish can be caught in that area at that time, weather, and season.'' The bite rate for any targeted bait the same as for [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%).<ref name="fishbitetime" />  

When using targeted bait, the [[Modding:Fish data#Spawn rate|Spawn rate]] for the targeted fish is multiplied by 1.66, after applying Fishing Level and [[Fishing#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]] modifiers.<ref name="spawnrate" /> In addition, the game will make up to three attempts to return a fish. If during any attempt the targeted fish is hooked, the game will return the targeted fish. Otherwise, the player will hook the first item returned.<ref name="specificbait" />  

When using targeted bait, the [[Modding:Fish data#Spawn rate|Spawn rate]] for the targeted fish is multiplied by 1.66, after applying Fishing Level and [[Fishing#Fishing Zone|Fishing Zone]] modifiers.<ref name="spawnrate" /> In addition, the game will make up to three attempts to return a fish. If during any attempt the targeted fish is hooked, the player will hook the targeted fish. Otherwise, if none of the three attempts return the targeted fish, the player will hook the first item returned.<ref name="specificbait" />  

Targeted Bait also works with [[Crab Pot]]s.  

Targeted Bait also works with [[Crab Pot]]s.