How to Get Excellent Fishing in Fantasy Life i
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If you’re trying to reel in those flashy EXCELLENT catches in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, you’ll need a little timing, a little SP, and a good eye for sweet spots.
Here’s how to consistently hit excellent reels and fish like a true Angler.
Start with the Angler Life
Before anything else, make sure you’ve switched to the Angler Life at the Guild.
You’ll get your fishing rod, a quick tutorial, and access to beginner fishing spots. This is the only way to actually start fishing in the game.
How Excellent Fishing Works
To get an excellent while fishing, you need to weaken the fish first, then finish it off with a Powerful Reel.
The key is watching the fish’s health bar. Once it’s very low (usually under 5 percent), hit the Power Reel and you’ll score an EXCELLENT if the timing’s right.
Use the Sweet Spot for Faster Catches
When the fish bites, you can shift the direction of your reeling to look for the Sweet Spot.
You’ll know you hit it when the word “SWEET” appears on screen. Reeling from that angle will make the fish’s HP drop faster. It also saves your SP and helps set up for an excellent reel.
Just don’t overdo it from the same direction or the fish might get angry, switch directions, and reset the sweet spot.
Watch for Counter Hooks
The moment your bobber sinks under the water, hit the reel button right away.
Doing this correctly triggers a Counter Hook, which starts the fish off with a chunk of HP already gone. It makes the entire fight shorter and can set you up for an excellent hit faster.
Save SP for the Final Pull
Power Reels use SP, so try not to waste it early in the fight.
Weaken the fish first with regular reels. Once it’s nearly done, hit that Power Reel for the excellent. If you miss the timing, you’ll just catch the fish normally... no bonus, no sparkle.
Final Blurb & FAQ
Excellent fishing takes practice, but once you learn how to find sweet spots and manage your SP, it becomes second nature. Just wait, reel smart, and hit that Power Reel like you mean it.
FAQ
Q: How do I get an excellent catch when fishing?
Drain the fish’s HP until it’s nearly gone, then use a Power Reel to finish it.
Q: What is a sweet spot and how do I find it?
Change your reeling direction until “SWEET” appears. Keep reeling from that direction.
Q: Why isn’t my Power Reel giving an excellent?
You may be using it too early. Wait until the fish’s HP is very low.
Q: How do I trigger a Counter Hook?
Reel in as soon as the bobber sinks after a fish bites.
Q: Does every fish have a sweet spot?
Yes, but tougher fish may make it harder to find. Just shift your angle slowly until it pops up.
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