Beginner's class:

If you are new to Big's adventure then you will need to learn a few things before fishing. To cast your line hold the B button, a cursor will pop up and you will have to aim it, target it on the fish you wish to reel in and let go of the B button, you should cast your line. You may also use your fishing rod as a means of attack, you can either wack an enemy with your pole by tapping the B button or use the same technique you would use to fish by aiming your line at an enemy and casting it. Back to the fishing though, once your line is in the water and near a fish that fish should appear to show an interest in your lure (depending on the size of the fish and the stronger the lure), once a fish get's close to your lure and bites it hold down on the joystick to set the hook (Note: It doesn't matter where the camera is when setting the hook, always hold down). Once the hook is set the words "HIT!" will flash on the screen, now you must reel in your fish. You can either do a fast reel by holding the A button down or do a slow reel by holding the B button down, the best way to real in a fish is to repeatedly tap the A button. Doing this will minimize tension on the line and it's almost as fast as holding it. If you reel a fish in you get the point value for how large to fish was plus another chance to fish. If you don't reel the fish in and your line snaps then you lose a life and have to start over. Fish are measured by grams or "g's", to get the A, B, and C class emblems for Big's adventureyou have to do the following requirements. Catch Froggy for a C class emblem, catch a 1,000g fish and catch Froggy for a B class emblem, and catch a 2,000g fish and catch Froggy for an A class emblem. That's all you need to know.

Fish Classification:

I will note all species of fish below and give you a summary of that fishes characteristics, average weight, where they can be found, and how much of a fight they put up.

Cod: A fish that's green in appearance with numerous black spots, it has bulging yellow eyes that are hard to miss. These fish can be hard to reel in at times depending on their size. They average 1,000-1,500g...but some may be smaller. They can be found in Twinkle Park and Ice Cap.

Piranha: These fish are purple on the top and red on the bottom with a tint of pink on the jaw, they also have very sharp teeth. It's kind of a mixed bag in terms of how hard it is to reel these in, the smaller ones will be a breeze but the larger ones may give you trouble. They average about 700-1,300g. They are only found in Twinkle Park.

Mecha piranha: This fish makes a return appearance from the Genesis days of Sonic. Luckily, it doesn't attack you this time around. You'll know this fish when you see it, it's a turquoise type color on top and white on the bottom, it has a metallic lower jaw with yellow fins. These guys are a pain in the butt to reel in, no matter what the size...it took me a wopping 45 minutes to reel in a single one of these. Average weight is about 900-1,200g. They can be found in Emerald Coast and Ice Cap.

Silver fish: I don't know an exact name for this fish, it's a silvery-white type color with blurry black stripes going down it sides. It has a small, black type dorsal fin and that's really all I can tell you...a fairly bland fish. They aren't very hard to reel in due to the fact that most of them are pretty small. These average around 800-1,000g. They can be found in Ice Cap.

Tropical fish: Another fish I can't give a proper name. It is similar to the silver fish except a bit wider and taller. It has a grill like skin pattern and three black stripes going down it's sides. All it's fins are a blackish-yellow type color. Not the hardest fish to reel in but I'll admit my line broke more than once while attempting this fish. It's average weight is about 600-1,000g. Only found in Emerald Coast.

Red fish: This fish isn't difficult to spot due to it's name. It's similar in appearance to a goldfish except much larger and a bit more red. It has yellow eyes with green pupils which is also an easy way to find it. It's about on par with a Cod on difficulty of reeling in. Average weight about 900-1,600g. Only found in Emerald Coast.

White fish: Another bland fish that is hard to distinguish from say a silver or a tropical fish. It has a mostly plain white skin color except for the yellowish-green spikes on it's top side. It puts up a pretty decent fight for it's size and shouldn't be underestimated when reeling in. It's average weight is about 900-1,300g.

Angler fish: Those little fisherfish are here too. Just like the real thing, the angler is one ugly fish. If you have ever seen an angler fish in real life you will immediatly recognize it here. It has a dark skin color and is, for the most part, small. It also has that little fishing pole like antenna and big bulgy eyes. A regular Angler won't put up much of a fight but the bigger ones can be a pain. They are on average 400-1,300g. They can only be found in the Hot Shelter.

Shark: The notorious shark...every game that has a fishing element has to have it, right? Anyone will notice the shark, it has a patchy, dark blue type skin color with a white belly and yellow eyes, it also has a larger than normal dorsal fin. These bad boys are mostly on the large size and that usually equals a good fight...and it does. Their average weight is about 1,000-2,000g. They can be found in all levels except Twinkle Park.

Hammerhead shark: Another type of shark with a less violent reputation. The Hamerhead is a patchy, purple color on top and white on the bottom...and of course, it has the hammer type skull. These guys aren't really as tough as their big brothers but the larger ones can put up a pretty mean fight. Averaging in at about 800-1,500g. Like the Shark, they can be found in all levels except Twinkle Park.

Yellow eel: The most common of the three variations of eels. It has a yellowish type color on it's back accompanied by brown stripes. As expected from an eel, they don't put up much of a fight. Average weight is about 900-1,400g. They can be found in Emerald coast and Hot Shelter.

Blue eel: The rarest of the three and the rarest fish there is! These guys are pretty small...almost to the point where you don't even notice them. They are blue with a pinkish-blue back and belly. These fish really don't put up much of a fight. Averaging about 700-1,500g. They can only be found in Ice Cap.

White eel: The best looking of the three. It is white with a goldish-brown type crown and beard on it's head, it also has a dark red stripe on it's back. Like the other eels, they don't put up much of a fight. Average weight is about 900-1,200g. They can only be found in the Hot Shelter.

Froggy: Your prime target in Big's adventure, you must catch Froggy to end the level. He can sometimes be hard to find due to the fact that there is only one of him, he is green with several orange stripes on his back and a tadpole like tail (that will be gone later in the game). He doesn't really put up a fight...maybe a little in the later levels. He always weighs the same, 500g. Obviously, he's found in all levels.

Level Strategies:

Here I will give walkthroughs of each level. This section will include the location of Froggy, the type of fish in that level, hidden fishing spots, and other tips.

• Level 1: Twinkle Park

This level only has one fishing spot so it's really a no brainer. When you start you will be in front of a pool. Froggy is on the far right side of the pool from where you start. You can go ahead and catch him or get a little practice in on your fishing skills with the other fish in the area. You may also want to collect the handful of rings in the area. After you have finished with your fishing fun go and catch Froggy to end the level.

Fish in this level: Froggy, Cod, Piranha

• Level 2: Ice Cap

This level has many fishing spots and a wide variety of fish as well. Froggy is located right where you start. Go to the frozen patch of water to your right and you will notice a discoloration in the ice, this is a place where you can either throw a nearby boulder or you can jump on. Either way the ice will break open to reveal a fishing spot. Froggy is right in that first fishing spot but like I said before, you may want to look around, collect some rings, or catch bigger fish before attempting to catch Froggy. Whatever you choose to do go ahead and catch Froggy when you are finished to end the level.

Fish in this level: Froggy, Shark, Hammerhead shark, Silver fish, Cod, Mecha Piranha, Blue eel

• Level 3: Emerald Coast

My favorite level in Big's adventure...relaxing music, beautiful setting, numerous types of fish, I could go on and on. Be a little more cautious however, the enemies will attack you this time unlike Twinkle Park. Once again, froggy is located right where you start. Look ahead and you will see a large column, walk to the left of that column into the water and you will see Froggy. Before you catch him though you may want to check out the secret fishing spot. To get to it turn left from your starting position and walk ahead a little, now you should see a green ramp. Keep walking past that and turn left again. You should now see just a small strip of land going straight, walk into that rea until you get to a hint orb. Read the hint orb's message about the secret passage and look out into the ocean, you should see a jagged rock type structure pointing out of the water. Head toward that and use your lifebelt to go underwater. At this point you should see an underwater doorway. Go through that and follow the tunnel until you come upon the secret fishing spot. In the secret fishing spot there are alot bigger fish than usual...that's why it's a secret. Once you have had your fill of fishing go catch Froggy and end the level.

Fish in this level: Froggy, Shark, Hammerhead shark, Red fish, White fish, Mecha Piranha, Tropical Fish, Yellow eel,

• Level 4: Hot Shelter

You have to do a little work before being able to fish in this level. Go through the hallway with the statues, go through the door, go through the next hallway with the aquariums, and go through the door at the end. Now you will be in a room with a platform in the center, go to the top of that platform and press the switch there. This will empty all the water out of the aquariums into the room you are in and release Froggy. You can go ahead and catch Froggy now or you can try out another secret fishing spot. To get to the secret fishing spot look for the side of the wall with the four green lights, now look under that and you should see a small opening. Use your lifebelt to enter this passage, enter the next room filled with water, surface up to the next passage above the one you just entered, and enter the room that passage leads you to. You should now see a drainage plug of some sort on the ground in the middle of the room. You have to cast your line into this and latch it on the little holdster in the center of the plug, once you latch it on yank it out by pressing down on the joystick. This will release all the water in the room into the previous room where Froggy is. Now go back to that previous room and locate the underwater door opposite the side you just came from. Follow the passage, use the spring, and enter the passage above the one you exited out of. You will now be in a large area where you can fish out of all those aquariums you saw earlier in that hallway. Once you're done fishing go catch Froggy again to end the level.

There you are fellow gamers, that is the most comprehensive guide I could put together. I hope it helps and makes your fishing more fun.

VGAce