Disclaimer: This is a repost of the [post made on Reddit by EnigmaT1m](https://www.reddit.com/r/NoMansSkyTheGame/comments/1fe0egr/a_guide_to_fishing_how_to_catch_all_the_fish/) # A Guide To Fishing: How To Catch All The Fish I've spent the entire expedition compiling as much information as I could about fishing, trying to answer any question I could think of and I think I about have it down. There is a LOT to cover here so I will start off with some quick bullet points with some useful information to get started. - You can dictate the size of fish you will catch with 100% accuracy - Fishing from the top of your ship beats the skiff in every way - There are 8 fish categories, 7 biomes and 1 group that appears in all biomes - The 7 biomes are : Hot, Cold, Toxic, Radiation, Barren, Mega-Exotic and Lush/Humid - Fish from the autocatcher that you haven't discovered will appear, but greyed out - 'Player leaving system' can despawn fish that are about to bite, fish a few systems away - Day/Night/Storm bait are pretty pointless, you'll catch condition specific fish naturally - Depth is indicated on the HUD on bottom left when line is cast On to the details. **Dictating the size of a fish:** First we will divide the water into shallow (20-30u) and deep (50u+) In shallow you can specifically catch ONLY small or medium and in deep water you can specifically catch ONLY large or colossal. Here is how... When you first cast your line you will see 3 fish appear, these are not cosmetic or just effects, they are giving you information. They are telling you the size of the fish that is about to bite. If you see a small fish when in shallow water you will get a small fish every single time. The small fish spawns with 2 medium size fish. If you want a medium, cancel your cast before the fish bites, you have 3-4 seconds from when the 3 fish spawn. Recast and repeat until you find 3 medium fish, at which point you are guaranteed a medium fish. In deep water your two choices are 3 large fish or 2 large and 1 colossal. If you see a colossal you will catch a colossal, if you want a large then cancel and recast. Small (S) Medium (M) Large (L) Colossal (C) - M M S = S - M M M = M - L L M = M - M M L = L - L L L = L - L L C = C Simply put, the odd one out from the three is the one you will catch unless all 3 are the same size which itself is an indicator of size. **Ship>Skiff:** Simple really, the skiff looks cool but is just glorified storage. Stand on the back of your ship and fish away. The ship isn't affected by the waves when you are standing on it and you can quickly pop inside if conditions get a bit too rough. If the skiff was more stable, offered some protection and was actually able to be driven it would be much better. You CAN move it while on it, but not far. Simply summon it again and place it nearby, it will drift over to where you selected.... very slowly. **Fish categories and biomes:** When you look in the 'Wonders' section and scroll to 'Fish' you will see a catalogue of all the fish available, though they appear in silhouette until you catch them. There are 168 fish and 9 miscellaneous objects. The 168 fish are divided into 8 biome categories (listed above) and each contains 4 fish rarities. Each biome category contains 21 fish: - Common - 3S, 2M, 1L, 1C - Uncommon - 2S, 2M, 1L, 1C - Rare - 1S, 1M, 1L, 1C - Legendary - 1S, 1M, 1L, 1C Bringing in the autocatcher point from above; any fish caught in there, that you haven't caught by hand, will appear in black & white instead of colour. To get the colour picture in your discoveries, catch the fish with your rod. **'Player leaving system' despawns fish:** Self-explanatory really. I have caught all the fish while in the expedition, I quickly realised that fishing in a heavily populated system sucks. Beyond the hundreds of bases and communication beacons being such a distraction I noticed something quite funky happening. Sometimes when I cast, the three fish show up as normal but before one bites, they vanish! It took me a while to realise but it was happening whenever a player left the system. Between casting and biting, the fish would vanish. Not 100% of the time I might add but enough to be irritating. I jumped a few hundred light years away and did all my fishing there. **Bait:** In my bullet points at the start of this rather longwinded post I stated that day/night and storm lures are pointless. They slightly increase the chance to get the fish that you will definitely catch with regular bait during those specific conditions. You will catch diurnal fish in the daytime with any bait, same with nocturnal fish at night and stormy fish in storms. The condition specific bait icreases the chances but to catch all the fish, you will get all the day/night/storm fish long before you get all the legendary fish without ever using that bait. Are the bionic lures worth the ridiculous amount of resources required to craft them? Yes but not straight away. Save them for when you have caught everything else. You will catch legendary fish with a variety of bait. Here is a list of all other bait that has caught a legendary fish for me: Green, blue and purple rarity fish, mealworm, chum, processed meat, seivert beans (put gamma root in nutrient processor), the autocatcher and a hadal core. The bionic lure will get you a legendary roughly one for every 25 lures used. It is best used when you only need 1 or 2 legendaries from any given biome. You need 1 small legendary? head to shallow water, use bionic lure and ONLY catch small fish using the advice from the first section of this guide. One final thing, a warning if you will. You will grow to hate the sight of a Stonescale Shark. It's a common colossal fish available in all biomes and you will catch a LOT, it sucks more than the rest of the common omni-biome fish because colossal fish take a bit longer to pull in. A lot of effort for this guy again and again and again. If you made it to the end of all this, thank you. If you have any questions, ask away, I am off to bed but will answer in the morning. EDIT to add things I forgot ecause I was tired when I wrote this, or things pointed out in comments. - You should be able to get 1 fish for every piece of bait you use. When you cast the fish will either bite right away or will nibble a few times. There is never more than 5 nibbles, the fish will ALWAYS bite on that 5th nibble (bumping of the bait). You only don't catch a fish if you reel too soon or you stop reeling while pulling in the fish. Otherwise, use 50 bait, get 50 fish. - Use the terrain manipulator to deepen shallow water, thanks [u/Scaly_Pangolin](https://www.reddit.com/user/Scaly_Pangolin/). (I just moved) - Discoveries in expedition don't appear in colour on main save, catch them again. Thanks [u/MikeEmpuria](https://www.reddit.com/user/MikeEmpuria/) - Similarly fish discoveries are account wide not save specific. Find them all on one save? They will appear complete but greyed on other saves. - Fishing difficulty, how much time you have to catch the fish can be adjusted in custom difficulty settings. Thanks [u/MisterDream](https://www.reddit.com/user/MisterDream/) - You can place a base computer on the skiff!!! Thanks [u/Hopalongtom](https://www.reddit.com/user/Hopalongtom/) - Condition specific lures only increase chances within that condition. A glowing orb will not attract a diurnal fish unless it is also daytime. A shadow orb won't find a noctrunal fish in the day and a mag lure won't find a storm fish outside of a storm. u/_mithrin_ Gets a whole section with some great information regarding difficulty settings: "One of the settings you can choose is to auto-catch fish. This doesn't change how long it takes, what it does is once the fish stops nibbling and actually bites, it will automatically reel it in. While you have a cast in the water, you can't move without pulling in the line, but you can do plenty of other things: - Summon a ship or exocraft (say to re-summon your skiff to drift about) - Access and move things around in your inventories - Recharge your hazard protection or other items I like to hit up a fishing spot after collecting my frigate expeditions, and fish with auto-catch on while I sort out my inventory. Or go to my underwater Circuit Board farm, harvest all the plants, and then fish off the dock while I craft."
original_reader 12 hours ago • 100%
Good point. Which distros handle it well?
original_reader 12 hours ago • 100%
original_reader 22 hours ago • 100%
But imagine how foolish we all would look if this would happen. 😁
original_reader 1 day ago • 100%
Pixar sees these put up all over their offices.
(For those not yet in the know, this IGN report reveals trouble within Pixar.)
original_reader 2 days ago • 100%
Interesting. Gotta try that.
I have P2Play installed. It only supports 1 instance at a time. 🤷
original_reader 2 days ago • 100%
Are there any clients that support multiple instances? It would improve my feed if I would see content from several instances at once.
original_reader 2 days ago • 100%
You can. That's what I meant with folders. But I cannot position these icons and folders freely on a grid like the Win10 Start menu allows. Still, Gnome comes quite close.
original_reader 2 days ago • 100%
Thank you. I might just have to switch to KDE for that. Will install KDE on my current GNOME environment. Will give it a test drive.
original_reader 2 days ago • 100%
Thanks for the suggestion. I looked at it. It is basically a simplified Windows 7 menu. Decent, but it doesn't go far enough for me.
Gnome itself is actually not bad. It has a full screen menu and arrangeable application icons and folders, but I cannot group them the way I want, let alone resize them. I wish there was something for Gnome, but I don't see it.
Perhaps I am asking for an edge case. Even Microsoft has dumbed down its Start menu in 11 to essentially a mobile launcher. Too few people seem to want that.
I’m looking for a launch menu that has similar functionality as the Windows 10 Start Menu. While I don’t think Windows is the pinnacle of OS development, I did find the "Start" menu quite useful in organizing my apps by task group and importance. Specifically, I’m interested in the following features: - The ability to resize the menu. - The option to create my own application layout in named groups. - The capability to create folders with applications. - Optionally, the ability to resize various application tiles. [The Cinnamenu applet for Cinnamon](https://cinnamon-spices.linuxmint.com/applets/view/322) comes somewhat close, but it isn't quite *it*. Does anyone know of an app, a DE or anything else on Linux that offers these features?
![Twitter Nick Jack Pappas@Pappiness Why do people care if 9 out of 10 dentists recommend a toothpaste brand? Dentists make more money when you have bad teeth. I want a toothpaste recommended by 9 out of 10 health insurance companies.](https://lemm.ee/pictrs/image/2fbe2bd5-3d0d-42d8-8aaa-5b6ea9d3f47e.png)
original_reader 5 days ago • 100%
You need to cross a river that’s home to crocodiles. How do you get across safely?
You simply swim across. All the crocodiles are at the lion’s meeting!
original_reader 5 days ago • 100%
Do people? I don't know.
Should we? Definitely (CDC).
original_reader 5 days ago • 100%
This looks great.
Suggestion: a step-by-step "howto" with an example or three to make it more useful for beginners.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
At least they're moo-ving.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
Big Oil puppet.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
Can't help but feel sorry. Not his fault that he was raised in a Neanderthal cave.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
Clearly you're part of the problem.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
Enjoy your ignorance while the planet burns!
original_reader 6 days ago • 83%
Climate change is a hoax!
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
Not all heroes wear capes.
original_reader 6 days ago • 100%
This. So much this.
original_reader 1 week ago • 100%
Phew. So glad we won't run out of energy to kill each other. Was getting worried there. /s
original_reader 1 week ago • 57%
Any keyboard with an inbuilt emoji list should have it. In this particular case I used OpenBoard.
original_reader 1 week ago • 100%
🤣🤣🤣🤣 So rad!
original_reader 1 week ago • 100%
You can buy stuff on the Internet, right? Is this a good place?
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 100%
This is the juicy bit:
Roughly one in two Americans said they are not very or not at all exposed to environmental and climate change risks. Those perceptions contrast sharply with empirical evidence showing that climate change is having an impact in nearly every corner of the United States. A warming planet has intensified hurricanes battering coasts, droughts striking middle American farms and wildfires threatening homes and air quality across the country. And climate shocks are driving up prices of some food, like chocolate and olive oil, and consumer goods.
Americans also largely believe they do not bear responsibility for global environmental problems. Only about 15 percent of U.S. respondents said that high- and middle-income Americans share responsibility for climate change and natural destruction. Instead, they attribute the most blame to businesses and governments of wealthy countries.
TBF, I wonder if that's limited to Americans.
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 100%
I am not sure whether I should be impressed or concerned by this amount of thought, detail and analysis.
Anything you're not telling us?
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 50%
Jamaica... t it eventually.
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 88%
Wow. Whoever thought this one up... I find it funnier than I should.
Have one of these: 🍪
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 100%
Utter brilliance.
Thanks for the reply. No rush. Life comes first. 🙂
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 100%
It was picked up after the original developer threw in the towel.
But I haven't seen much movement beyond that last move. So my question: is this still alive and should I be patient or look elsewhere?
Just asking, because I do not see much activity on Github or here. Not blaming or complaining. Just wondering if I should slowly move on to another client. I really wouldn't want to do that, of course.
original_reader 2 weeks ago • 100%
"Falling in love" and "love" are quite different from each other.
That said, yeah, the feeling can be quite fleeting. Being a chemical response doesn't make it less intense or even less meaningful, though. Sadly? Fortunately? 🤷♂️
original_reader 3 weeks ago • 100%
original_reader 3 weeks ago • 89%
A number of tells. Here's my shortlist.
- Missing work, school, or other important obligations. Basically neglecting responsibilities.
- Preferring online interactions over face-to-face ones. On the phone all the time, even when with people.
- Anxious, irritable, or depressed when not online
- Losing track of time while online.
- Sleep deprived.
- Not sure how to answer when asked how much they're online
Don't ask how I know...
original_reader 4 weeks ago • 100%
No. I totally support an indie dev advertising their hard work here.
original_reader 1 month ago • 100%
Yes. :)
Wait... no. :-o
I am not sure anymore. ( • - • ) ...
original_reader 1 month ago • 88%
Awww. It looks happy.
original_reader 1 month ago • 100%
Always good to see evidence of us being governed by wise, self-controlled people who only have the good of the population at heart. 🤗
original_reader 1 month ago • 100%
Balancing multiple interests and projects is not easy. Seems to me you need some balance.
Just some ideas that help me get stuff done.
Prioritizing. Identify which project or task is most urgent or important to you right now. Focus on that one first before moving on to the next.
Realistic Goals. Break down your larger projects into smaller, manageable tasks. This can make them feel less daunting and help you make more steady progress instead of leaving them entirely. Also be realistic in how many projects you can handle.
Scheduling. Allocate/schedule specific time blocks for each activity. For example, dedicate certain hours of the day to game development, writing, and leisure activities. This keeps one organised and helps progress on all fronts.
Limit Distractions. If you're easily distracted, fix that. Minimize interruptions during your dedicated work times. Stay focused.
Otherwise take regular breaks, don't expect perfection of yourself and share your tasks with someone to help you stay balanced.
If it's extreme, consider getting professional support. No shame in that. Quite the opposite.
Edit: spelling
original_reader 1 month ago • 100%
So many good ones. I'll just paste the (slightly edited) podcast descriptions of three I enjoy here:
Twenty Thousand Hertz A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds.
Under the Influence Under the Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the ad industry. Fascinating (and humorous) stories that connect the dots between pop culture, marketing and human nature.
Freakonomics Radio Uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.
What do you think? You can read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_time
Where did you find that beast?
PeerTube is fantastic with its decentralized model that prioritizes user privacy and control. However, it still struggles to gain widespread popularity. What do you think could be done to enhance PeerTube's appeal and functionality, possibly even becoming a serious alternative to YouTube?
I would like the Firefox profile manager to open when I run Firefox from the GNOME 3 menu, be it the DashBar or the native menu. I installed Firefox using Flatpak. I know that I can run it from the terminal with `flatpak run org.mozilla.firefox -p`. But how do I modify the .desktop file? I guess it is the one in `/var/lib/flatpak/exports/share/applications/org.mozilla.firefox.desktop`? I tried replacing the line ``` [Desktop Entry] Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox --file-forwarding org.mozilla.firefox @@u %u @@ ``` with ``` [Desktop Entry] Exec=/usr/bin/flatpak run --branch=stable --arch=x86_64 --command=firefox org.mozilla.firefox --ProfileManager ``` but I cannot save the document because of "too many symbolic links". What is the secret? I really wish Firefox would simply offer this as an option in its settings.
> World hits 12 straight months of record-high temperatures — but as warming continues, it'll be "remembered as comparatively cold"
With worrying global trends like climate change, pollution, increasingly divided or radical governments, economic woes, misinformation and disinformation everywhere, dangerous health crises and so on, what do you think - how much time do we have before "it all comes crashing down"? What will end life or our way of life as we know it first? Or do you think we'll make it? If so, how?
It's in the eye of the beholder, of course. But it would be great to see some solid recommendations.
So I often have to install and test different programs. I do not want programs to access the Internet immediately. After a while I might want to allow it, so it should be easy to allow or disallow internet access at the application level. Basically I wonder if there is an easy way to do this. It seems that [OpenSnitch](https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch) can do this, but it doesn't seem to work on OpenSuse. I might be able to get it to work eventually, but before I spend hours tinkering with it, do you know of a better solution? Might this even be possible with the built-in firewall or AppArmor?
... as explained [here](https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/11/24127497/microsoft-windows-10-upgrade-prompt-windows-11). Basically Microsoft presents this "incredible" product, and then says in the same breath: "Oops, not for your current setup. Maybe you should consider buying a new PC?" Really!? 😠 If only Linux were ready for mainstream use...
On Windows, installing I2P is easy. On Linux... not so much. That's because Linux isn't Linux. There's a Debian package, but OpenSuse is its own thing. Is there a way to get I2P, Snark, etc. up and running there without having to jump through too many hoops?
The capital's Bureaucracy Museum takes a wry look at one of Germany's most serious challenges.
A sad fact. I didn't realize it is *this* bad. Currently it is mostly escalation after escalation. What way out is there?
"I've had my ups and downs. My fair share of bumpy roads and heavy winds. That's what made me what I am today. Now I stand here before you. What you see is a body crafted to perfection. A pair of legs engineered to defy the laws of physics and a mindset to master the most epic of splits." [All done in one take.](https://eu.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/01/17/van-damme-volvo-trucks/4580861/)
After the last update I get the above error followed by the current date and time in the international format. Nothing shows apart from that.
What do you think?
Do you agree? If not, what's your counter arguments?
I didn't know, so I looked it up. Now I know. Thought you might like to know too, if you don't already. 🙂
This was written about 8 years ago. Do you feel the Linux landscape has objectively improved? Why? Why not?
Google did it again.
What words, phrases or signs do you use and how do you get your partner's attention?
![](https://images2.imgbox.com/2e/1f/YPUvu8OV_o.png)
“I don’t know whether to laugh or cry”
A report on possibly the strangest epidemic in recorded history.
Some people say that it is fun, witty, and action-packed, while others say that it is repetitive, unrealistic, and boring. What do you think? Do you recommend it or not?
Both seem to be fantastic projects. What are the differences? Which use cases do they respectively excel in? What are their pros and cons? Curious what you think.