Retrieval Techniques

There are only two actions involved in retrieval: Reeling and Pulling.

Reeling:
Reels have 5 separate reel speeds: Reverse, +1, +2, +3, and +4. These speeds are denoted via a series of up and down arrows at the bottom right of the UI. Once a fish is hooked, Reel Speed is automatically increased to maximum speed (+4) and you begin to actually catch the fish. Reel Speed may be changed by spinning the middle mouse wheel up or down. Retrieval, or Presentation, refers to the time before this. Retrieval pertains to the time after the cast, while one is reeling in the line in hopes of attracting a fish to bite.

Each retrieval method is rated via a dot system, which will be in the upper right of the UI. One dot is the lowest level of success, while three dots designates a highly successful attempt. Generally speaking, this is done at anywhere from +1 to +3 speed, with +2 being the most commonly utilized. The ideal speed, however, is highly dependent upon the lure being utilized.

Twitching:
Twitching is accomplished by continuing to reel in the line and occasionally Pulling it. This causes the lure to twitch in the water. This is one of the fastest retrieval methods and one of the easiest to accomplish.

Stop&Go:
Stop&Go is accomplished by reeling in just a little, then stopping, then reeling more, etc. This Stop/Go/Stop/Go may be accomplished several ways, but is truly that simple in the end.

Lift&Drop:
Lift&Drop is accomplished by placing the lure on the waterbed, then using the Stop&Go method, while allowing the lure to rest on the waterbed before Going again. It is this action: lifting it from the bottom, then letting it settle again on the bottom, that creates the Lift&Go presentation. In my experience, this is best accomplished at just +1 speed.

Straight:
While notably less effective than the three presentations listed above, Straight is considered a presentation. All one must do is reel in the line at a constant speed between +1 and +3.

Straight & Slow:
Considered distinct from Straight, accomplishing the Straight presentation while on either +1 or +2 (depending on the lure and reel) will accomplish this one.

Popping:
Poppers and Walkers are their own category of lure. Popping is very similar to Lift&Drop in that it requires that the lure settle before beginning movement anew. To accomplish 3 dots with this presentation one must reel at the correct speed while also pulling the rod for the appropriate duration.

Walking:
have your speed at 2, then tap both jerk and real softly. only able to get 2 dots but still nailing fish.

this could be helpful: you can reach "3 dots".
you get third dot, when your lure is jumping from water. As example, when you have settings like this:

rod angle: at minimum 90' (parallel to water)

reel speed - 3

friction - at least one

line length - between "15ft" and "10ft".

you can make next combination: "reel in" + "reel in" + "pull". in tempo near 210 bpm.

this kind of useless, but you can improve this method, and edit that.