Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What do I need to start fishing?
First, you need an account for Second Life®! Not to frown, it's free! Not only will you be able to fish but you can chat, play other games, build houses, go to parties, all with millions of other people from around the world! Click here for more information.

If you're a member of Second Life® and ready to fish, you will need a non-event rod and some bait. The rods are available from the vendor in the bait shop, and bait is sold in cans on the counter there as well. To purchase a rod, use the red arrows to navigate to the rod type you want, then right-click the vendor. Select the "Pay" option and enter the amount of the rod. Don't worry if you pay too much, the vendor will make the correct change. For the bait, right-click on the cannister of bait you wish to buy and select "Buy".

Q. I bought bait but I can't find it inventory!
There's a couple places it could hide. It most likely created a folder with the name of the bait in your inventory, so if you bought 50x Beginner's Bait 4.0, look for a "50x Beginner's Bait 4.0" folder. If not there, it may have hidden in your "Objects" folder. This is common if somone gave you some bait directly.

Q. I'm not getting any fish I catch in inventory!
Make sure you are fishing at a Neo-Realms fishing camp in order to receive the items. You will need to be within 100m (shout distance) of the fish distributor at a camp to receive the fish. Also, check your mute list to make sure Neo Loudon or Richie Richelieu are not in the mute list, they are the avatars who hand out fish.

Q. I want to catch X fish, what rod/bait do I need?
Here's a listing of what rods are best for catching specific groups of fish:

• Beginner's Rod:
  Small fish, some medium, very rare large
  
  
• Light Rod:
  Small fish, some medium, very rare large
  
  
• Medium Rod:
  Medium fish, some small and large, ultra rare epic
  
  
• Heavy Rod:
  Large fish, some small and medium, ultra rare epic
  
  
• Pro Rod:
  Large and medium fish, some small and epic
  
  
• Epic Rod:
  Epic, large and medium fish, some small

Consult the rods & bait page to determine which bait goes best with each rod. If you use a smaller bait with a bigger rod, you'll catch smaller fish.

Q. How do I load bait in the rod?
First, wear your rod, then select the bait prim from your inventory and drag the bait can to the ground. Note: If you replace a bait type in the rod with a different kind of bait, your old bait will be lost.

Your account also has a storage area called the bait queue. Your bait queue is accessible from any of your rods, and you may swap bait from your queue to your rod by clicking the 'swap bait' button on your rod's menu.

Q. How do I fish?
While wearing the rod, type /1cast, or simply click the 'cast' button on your rod menu. Repeat this each time you get a result. Click your rod at any time to get a list of help commands, or even a gesture to fish with a function key. Be sure to activate this gesture once you receive it.

Q. What kind of things can I catch?
There are four classes of fish to catch: small, medium, large and epic. Different rods can catch different types of fish and give different bonuses to help catch. For a complete listing of fish available to catch, click here.

You may also catch charms, which give you free experience for your rod. To use a charm, first wear your rod, then take the charm prim from your inventory and rez it on the ground. Follow the instructions and gain experience! Be warned, there are faded charms that may add or subtract experience points!

Q. What are these xp and reward points I keep getting?
XP stands for experience points. As you fish, you accumulate more and more xp. Over time your rod will level up, granting bonuses to catching fish. Reward points are granted for successful catches and as tournament prizes. Similar to tickets at an arcade, reward points may be cashed in at the reward vendor for different prizes! Click here for a list of the current prize offerings.

Q. How do the fishing tournaments work?
Fishing tournaments provide a fun way to compete with your friends and fellow SL residents. Prizes are given for best catch and the top three total results scores. Winners received a cash award, collectable fishing trophies detailing the event, and reward points towards Neo-Realms prizes. The champion of the tournament also gets a unique champion vest to wear while fishing.

There are two types of tournaments Neo-Realms currently run. These are Event Rod and Open Rod tournaments.

• Event rod tournaments do not use bait and free Event rods are distributed before the tournament. During these tournaments only Event rods may be used. If you compete, hold on to your Event rods, they gain experience and make it easier for you to catch fish next time! Note: You can also use your regular rod to fish during an event rod tournament. Your rod will become an event rod for the duration of the competition.
• Open rod tournaments use any bait and rod configuration. Event rods are still distributed for free before the tournament. You do not have to use bait if you wish, but using bait makes it easier to catch fish.

Beginner mode tournaments set all rod levels to 4, making the playing field level.

You can see tournament scores real-time here, and also check out tournament results and who's leading the pack!

Q. What do I do with the fish?
Whatever you like! The majority of the fish have mod permission, so feel free to add them to aquariums and put your own scripts in them. You do not need to keep the fish to get the experience.

Q. Can I fish anywhere?
With 4.0, you can fish anywhere in the world! However, if you fish at an Official Neo-Realms fishing camp, you'll get the fish in inventory, gain reward points that can be redeemed for prizes, and participate in fishing quests.

Q. How can my sim become an official Neo-Realms Camp.
The Neo-Realms fishing system is available for rental. Click here for more information about becoming an official camp.

Q. What are the mini-games available for play?

FISHING MINI-GAME: TAG THE GROUCHY:
Occasionally while fishing, you may catch a Grouchy McTagurIT fish. If you are the last person to tag him before the contest timer runs out, you will win the grouchy prize! Grouchy is available for catch in all fish classes, and Epic bait increases the chance to catch him. You can see the current timer on the homepage of the website, or on any daily stats prim at a Neo-Realms fishing camp.

FISHING MINI-GAME: WORLDWIDE BEST CATCH
If you have the highest catch at the end of the day, you will get the best catch prize.

FISHING MINI-GAME: GOLDEN TICKET FISH
If you catch the Golden-Ticket-Fish, you will automatically be entered into a prize drawing held weekly for bait and other prizes! The Golden-Ticket-Fish is available in the Large, Epic and Super Epic size classes.

CRAFTING FOR SUPER EPIC BAIT
If you catch a Dead Gyrados, you have the chance to attempt a craft for Super Epic Bait. Super Epic Bait allows your rod to be treated as one class higher, so your Epic Rod would become a Super Epic Rod when used, allowing you to catch these rare specimens. To attempt a craft, rez the Dead Gyrados on the ground. If you succeed, you will be give Super Epic Bait.

FISHING ACCESSORIES: POCKET TOURNEYS
Pocket tourneys allow you to run a 2 or 4 person mini-tournament anytime you'd like. For the 4 person model, you can also play teams. Pocket tourneys are available in the vendor at Hearts Enchanted or Alston bait shops.