Side Mission: Gone Fishin’

• Prerequisites: Complete Side Mission: Tools of the Trade
• Rewards: 200 Resistance Points, $700
• Details: Master your fishing skills by catching three different types of fish before taking on the Admiral.

MISSION Commencement

Speak to Skylar, who recommends you perfect your fishing technique. Only then can you try to catch the infamous Admiral and split the winnings with her, so she and Dylan can flee Hope County. To help, she pinpoints three different fishing locations where you’ll find bass, sturgeon, and salmon.

FISHING Fundamentals

It’s worth really getting into this new hobby, especially as you require better rods and bait for the next couple of missions. Try all of the following to increase your prowess:

• Invest points into the Fisher King perk (fish tire more quickly, and more flies in the fishing rod slot are unlocked, which are key to capturing heavier fish).
• Get a better rod. Wonderboy or Old Betsy will be available in the shop after completing specific missions—Wonderboy is available after completing Side Mission: The Admiral and Old Betsy is the reward for completing all of the posted fishing challenges. Practice fishing to see which one you like the best. Both help you when reeling in fish (as their speed and line strengths are much better than your normal rod).
• Finally, when you’re choosing your rod, pick the correct bait (once you have the Fisher King perk): Basic Mayfly is for more fun fishing. Hybrid sturgeon, salmon egg, bass popper, and trout bugger are for catching the type of fish mentioned in their name. Don’t forget to choose these baits in the utility wheel, or you’ll add time and frustration to your new hobby!

Now for some more exotic fish. Head to the fishing holes Skylar has pinpointed. Catch these fish in any order, and there are other holes available; you don’t need to reach the ones specified.

There may be cult and animal activity at these locations, so clear the area first. It helps if you’ve neutralized any nearby cult strongholds to minimize any interruptions.

CATCH Bass (1)

This example is along the winding river in the Henbane River region, west of Hope County Jail and south of Sacred Skies Lake. Employ a bass popper and a better rod, and catch a rock bass.

CATCH Sturgeon (1)

This example in Holland Valley is a pond just east of Rye & Sons Aviation. Utilize the hybrid sturgeon lure to increase your chances of bagging a paddlefish.

CATCH Salmon (1)

There’s some amazing Arctic Grayling salmon to catch (using salmon egg bait) on the north shore of Snowshoe Lake. Follow the river from Clagett Bay to the watershed. Beware of lions and bears and cultists while you’re here, though.

Note the size of the fish isn’t important, only the variety. Feel free to continue to fish if you’ve only caught a tiddler! After you catch each variety of fish for the first time, Skylar radios in and the mission concludes.