How to Fish Trick Shots — Earn Bonus Coins

Trick shots are the most rewarding mechanic in How to Fish. While normal fishing earns you a steady income, landing trick shots can double or even triple your earnings per cast. The physics engine makes every trick shot feel satisfying, and mastering this system is the key to fast progression.

What Are Trick Shots?

A trick shot is any cast that goes beyond a simple straight throw into the water. Instead of casting directly at fish, you use the environment — rocks, walls, boats, trees, and other surfaces — to bounce, curve, or ricochet your line into harder-to-reach spots. The game rewards creative casting with bonus coins.

How Trick Shots Work

The trick shot system is entirely physics-based. Your fishing line follows realistic trajectory rules:

• Bouncing: Cast your line at a surface at an angle. The line will ricochet off at the corresponding angle. Multiple bounces multiply the bonus.
• Curving: By combining movement with casting, you can create curved trajectories that arc around obstacles.
• Distance Shots: Casting to extremely distant targets earns distance bonuses. The further your line travels, the bigger the reward.
• Precision Shots: Landing your line in a small or hard-to-reach target (like a bucket or narrow gap) triggers precision bonuses.

Trick Shot Multipliers

The bonus system rewards difficulty:

• Single Bounce: 1.5x normal earnings
• Double Bounce: 2x normal earnings
• Triple Bounce or More: 3x normal earnings
• Distance Bonus: Additional multiplier based on cast distance
• Precision Bonus: Extra coins for hitting small targets
• Combo: Multiple trick shot types in one cast stack their multipliers

Best Trick Shot Techniques

The Ricochet

Find a flat rock surface near the water. Cast your line at a steep angle so it bounces off the rock and into the water near fish. This is the easiest trick shot to learn and gives consistent 1.5x bonuses.

The Bank Shot

Locate two parallel surfaces (like two rocks or walls). Cast between them so your line bounces back and forth before landing in the water. Each bounce adds to the multiplier.

The Lob Shot

Aim high and cast over obstacles. Your line arcs through the air and lands in a distant fishing spot. This technique is great for reaching fish that are behind barriers.

The Curve Ball

Move sideways while casting to create a curved trajectory. This takes practice but allows you to fish around corners and behind cover.

The Full Combo

The most advanced technique: combine a high lob with multiple bounces and a precision landing. These shots are difficult but can earn 5x or more the normal value.

Where to Practice Trick Shots

The starting island has several ideal practice spots:

• Rocky Outcrops: Flat rock surfaces near the water are perfect for bounce shots
• The Dock Area: Wooden structures provide good ricochet surfaces
• Small Coves: Narrow gaps between rocks create precision shot opportunities
• The Shipwreck: Multiple surfaces at different angles for combo shots

Tips for Consistent Trick Shots

• Aim for surfaces, not water — the trick is in the bounce, not the landing
• Use the terrain — every surface is a potential trick shot launcher
• Practice one technique at a time — master the ricochet before attempting combos
• Watch your angle — shallow angles create long trajectories, steep angles create sharp bounces
• Experiment constantly — the physics engine rewards creativity
• Play with friends — trick shots are easier to set up with teammates positioning fish

Why Trick Shots Matter

In the early game, trick shots are nice bonuses. In the mid and late game, they become essential. Boss fights, rare fish, and expensive gear all require significant coin investment. Players who master trick shots can earn coins 2-3x faster than those who only do basic casts.

The best How to Fish players spend most of their time perfecting trick shot angles rather than simply casting into the water. Once you internalize the physics, every cast becomes an opportunity for bonus earnings.

Related Guides

• Getting Started — Learn the basic controls first
• Boss Fights — Trick shots help in boss encounters
• Money-Making Guide — Combine trick shots with other earning strategies