Fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin is a key thing to learn. It’s a quick and easy way to earn valuable Virtues, and you can use the fish you catch to cook meals yourself, saving you money in the long run.
There are quite a few things to remember when fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin, but once you get the hang of it, it’s a pretty simple yet rewarding side activity. You can access it early in the story, making it one of the best ways to earn Virtue.
We will show you how to fish in Like a Dragon Ishin, all types of fish in each area, how to use baitAnd how to upgrade your fishing rod Also.
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How to fish in Like a Dragon Ishin
You can start fishing in Like a Dragon Was once you reach chapter two and once you can leave Teradaya Inn. However, the The Koma River location will not be available until later in this chapter and later in chapter three.
Step One – Choose your fishing spot
There is four fishing spots in Like an Ishin Dragon. The Uji River, the Goma River, the fishing banks and the east coast. The first two are, of course, river locations and the last two are sea fishing locations.
Apart from the Goma River, which is in Mukurogai, all the fishing spots are located in Shinmachi in Fushimi, near the Teradaya Inn.
Step Two – Cast Your Line
Once you have chosen your location, you can start fishing. You start with an Easy Starter rod which is the most basic, but which allows you to catch most of the fish offered at each spot.
How far you can throw your line is marked with a red dotted line at the top of your screen. The better your rod, the further you can cast.
Instead of fishing, you should see fish-shaped or teardrop-shaped white shadows floating in the water. These are your fish (or aquatic creatures) you are looking for. Now, there are two casting methods you need to know.
Molding for a shadow in the shape of a fish
If you want catch a shadow in the shape of a fishSO cast your line just a little ahead of the one you want to catch.
Use your motion control to control where the line will land when you cast it. This is indicated by a red circle and a small arrow that appears above it on the water.
SO, use your action button to launch your output line. You’ll need to use judgment as some fish swim quickly, which means you’ll have to judge where they’re heading and cast past them.
Molding for a drop-like shadow
Cast for blob shadows is the same as casting for fish, but you need to know which way they float. SO, cast your line in the opposite direction to where the blob is floating In.
Step Three – Watch Your Float and Catch the Fish
Once you’ve cast your line, look at your float (the thing that floats in the water). There is a red line at the top of the float.
When you have caught a fish’s attention, it will turn red. Once they start nibbling on your float, Wait for that red line to hit the water. Also, your controller will vibrate when that happens.
Once that happens, press your action button to attract your fish. If you succeed, the word “Hooked” will appear on the screen and this is the indicator that you have caught your fish.
All fish in the Uji River in Like a Dragon Ishin
Uji River in Like a Dragon Was is south of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi. This is one of the fishing spots you can access from the start of Chapter Two.
Here are all the fish you can catch in the Uji River.
Not all fish spawn all the time, your best bet for getting a good variety of fish in the Uji River is to use Top Grade And special bait. Also river master And Peerless rods are the best here.
All the fish in the Kamo River in Like a Dragon Ishin
Kamo River in Like a Dragon Was is in Mukurogai. You can access the location at the end of Chapter Two, and again near the end of Chapter Three.
Here are all the fish you can catch in the Kamo River.
Not all fish spawn all the time, your best bet to get a good variety of fish in the Koma River is to use Top Grade And special bait. Also river master And Peerless rods are also the best here.
All the fish in the fishing grounds in Like a Dragon Ishin
The fishing banks in Like a Dragon Was are south of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi. It’s one of the fishing spots you can access from the start of Chapter Two by talking to the man at the boat and it’s one of two sea fishing spots available.
Here are all the fish that can be caught at The Fishing Banks.
For best results at The Fishing Banks, we suggest use Top Grade And special bait. Also master sailor And Peerless rods are the best here.
All the fish on the east coast in Like a Dragon Ishin
East cost in Like a Dragon Was is south of Teradaya Inn in Fushimi. This is the other fishing spot you can access from the beginning of chapter two by talking to the man with a boat and it’s the other sea fishing spot.
Here are all the fish you can catch on the East Coast.
For the best results on the East Coast and to increase your chances of getting Bluefin Tuna, Great White Shark, and Rowing, we suggest using Top quality bait. Also master sailor And Peerless rods are the best here.
How to get bait in Like a Dragon Ishin
Bait can be purchased from two places in Like a Dragon Ishin. The first place is Ichikura General Merchandise Store in Fushimi.
At the Ichikura store, you can buy:
- Bait (500 Mon)
- Quality Bait (1,000 Mon)
These are both the cheapest and lower quality types of bait, but they are good if you are only looking for small fish.
The next place where you can buy bait can’t be accessed until chapter three. There is a Bait dealer in progress around the east side of Shijo Street in Rakunai.
Approach the seller when you spot him and interact with him to buy:
- Bait (500 Mon)
- Quality Bait (1,000 Mon)
- Special Bait (2,000 Mon)
- Premium Bait (5,000 Mon)
It’s the only place you can get the special And Top quality bait which is perfect for attracting better quality fish.
How to use bait in Like a Dragon Ishin
To use bait while fishing in Like a Dragon Ishin, look at the bottom right of your screen before casting your line.
There will be a set of command prompts there, and there should be one with “Bait” next to it. Use the prompted command, then select “Disperse bait”. If you have bait, this will bring up your bait inventory.
Select the type of bait you want disperse in water to use it. The bait will only have an effect for a short period of time, so use it wisely.
How to upgrade your fishing rod in Like a Dragon Ishin
To upgrade your cane in Like a Dragon Ishin you need to collect virtue And visit a shrine.
Here is the closest shrine to the Fushimi fishing grounds:
When you are in the Sanctuary, you can buy a new cane. However, you will need to buy the rods in order – you cannot automatically switch to buying the best.
The order and cost of the rods are as follows:
- Easy Starter (this is the free one given to you at the start)
- River Classic (400 virtues)
- Sea Classic (400 virtue)
- Rivermaster expertise (1,500 virtues)
- Seamaster expertise (1,500 virtues)
- Unmatched (4,000 Virtues)
Luckily, fishing is an easy way to gain Virtue quickly, so it’s very easy to get the Peerless Pole early in the game.
How to change your fishing rod in Like a Dragon Ishin
To change your fishing rod in Like a Dragon Ishin, look at the bottom right of your screen before casting your line.
There will be a set of command prompts, and there should be one with ‘Tackle’ next to that. Use the prompted command and then select the rod you want to use.
Now that you know everything there is to know about fishing, kick back, relax, and cast your line in the beautiful waters of Like a Dragon Ishin.
If you’re stuck in Ryoma’s adventures, check out our Like a Dragon Ishin Another Life guide for more on farming and how to get your very own furry friend. Also, take a look at our Like a Dragon Ishin Trooper abilities guide for how to recruit them and learn more about their cards.
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