Fishing-Pond Man

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Link

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Link

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Fishing-Pond Man

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Fishing-Pond Man

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Link
Sinking lure used

Current record: size cm
Caught by: Link
Sinking lure used

What's that? Hurry up so you can fish? Alright,
alright, gimme a second.

That mask of yours is somethin' else. I can't tell
what you're thinkin' with that on.

*sigh* C'mon, man.

Wanna fish?

Ahh, itchy.

Hey, knock it off!

What's goin' on outside?

You can fish here as much as ya want! No time
limit, no joke!

It's 10 rupees to try, and if ya catch a big enough
fish, I'll give you a prize! Want to give it a go?

You can fish here as much as ya want! No time
limit, no joke!

It's 30 rupees to try, and if ya catch a big enough
fish, I'll give you a prize! Want to give it a go?

Thanks!

Alrighty, here's your fishing rod and your lure.

You're not gonna even try it? Aw...

It takes more dedication than passion to catch a
fish. Ya hear me? Serious advice.

Kinda rude to get a guy's hopes up...

Why would you come here, then?!

Uh... Ya gotta come back when you've got enough
rupees. I can't let folks fish for free!

Welcome!

What is it? Ya got somewhere more important to
be? I'd think you'd rather have fun here than go
do something else.

Though, I suppose there's lots of folks who lost
sight of what's important by focusing just on their
own wants. I'm glad you're not one of 'em.

Let's see... Oh, gotta squint on this one...
Yeah. I'd call that size cm.

Some folks make noise about wanting to use a
different lure.

They say, "No great fisher ever chose their own
lure!" You ever hear that saying?

Me? I'm one heck of an angler. Why, I often
impress myself with my own skill!

Don't give me that look! I'm serious! I'm a pro—
I tell ya!

Whaddaya mean, nobody asked?! Listen, I don't
have anyone else to talk to around here, so I gotta
brag when I get the chance.

Hey, it's you! Isn't it? It is! Yeah, it's been a while,
but I remember you.

How long has it been? Seven or so years, right?
What've you been up to?

I'm gonna tell ya, my business ain't doing so
great. You're the only customer around!

The only thing worse is the situation on top of
my head... Aw, never mind that right now.

Sometimes folks'll say they're gonna go fish
somewhere else, but...

What's the point of telling me that?

Sometimes folks ask me why I'm always
scratchin' myself.

I dunno why I do it! I wish everybody'd stop asking
me such weird questions!

What are you doin'?! I TOLD ya not to do that!

Don't be so mean! And, I'll be takin' my hat back
now, thank you!

There've been a lot less of this fish seen in the
pond lately. You should probably release it.

Hey! HEY! You can't just wander off with my
fishing rod!

Some folks say they'd rather use a different lure,
but I say don't fuss about it and just use the one
I hand ya...

Hey. Wait a second. What is that? Is that a
sinking lure? You have a sinking lure?!

I told you they're banned. BANNED, ya hear?!
Seriously, some people...

Oh! That was easier than I thought.

Hey now... You haven't kept any fish at all. If you
quit now, you won't get a prize. Are you sure
you're done?

Quick recap of the rules! There's no time limit,
so fish all you want. You can keep one fish that
you catch.

C'mon! Give it a go. It'll only cost ya 10 rupees!

C'mon! Give it a go. It'll only cost ya 30 rupees!

Even in times like these, I still let folks fish as much
as they like. No time limit, no joke!

There's even a prize if you catch a big enough
fish. Only costs ya 30 rupees! Wanna try it?

Oh, hey! You're back! There's a lot of hungry fish
waitin' for ya.

OK then, I'll take my fishing rod back, if ya please.

Don't go scarin' people like that! Sheesh...

Well, as long as you're upright, you wanna fish?
It's just 10 rupees, same as ever.

Well, as long as you're upright, you wanna fish?
It's just 30 rupees, same as ever.

You've had a rough time, so I suppose I'll forgive
ya for the hat. Anyway, if you wanna fish, it's
just 30 rupees.

You give me 10 rupees, I loan you a fishing rod!
Sound like a deal?

You give me 30 rupees, I loan you a fishing rod!
Sound like a deal?

Give it back!

Why?!

Keep this a secret from everyone, OK? I'm serious.
Not a peep.

If you need fishing tips, I know a thing or two.
Just ask!

Great! Time for a fishing lesson!

Alrighty. If you do find yourself wonderin' about
something, come on back and ask. I'm always
ready to help a new angler. Anyway...

First, take a stroll 'round the pond and find yerself
a fish you think looks ripe for the catchin'!

I know you know, but your best move is to take
a stroll 'round the pond and find yerself a fish you
think looks ripe for the catchin'!

First, take a stroll 'round the pond and find yerself
a fish that looks ripe for the catchin'!

It's just that easy! Go give it a shot. Once you're
ready, I'll teach ya how to reel that fish in!

No better way to learn than to try it out. You do
that, and I'll teach you how to reel it in!

You're thinkin' too hard about it, aren't ya?
Just try it! You do that, then I'll teach ya how
to reel it in!

Quitting already? I've still got more to teach.

Oh yeah? Well, enjoy your time fishin', and let me
know when you're ready to stop.

Alrighty then, good luck!

A serious tip for ya. A good angler takes care of
the environment.

No need to be picky. Any one of 'em will do!

Next, take aim and cast your line! Try to land your
lure near the fish you're trying to catch.

Take aim and cast your line! Try to land your lure
near the fish you're trying to catch.

Take aim and cast your line! Try to land your lure
near the fish you're after. And you'll probably
wanna focus on catching the biggest one you can.

Once you find a fish, take careful aim, and cast
your lure! Go try it out, then I'll teach ya how to
catch the fish!

Not getting any nibbles? The trick is to move the
lure around near the fish.

Give 'em a chance to get close. They'll think it's
something yummy, and you'll get a bite!

Havin' a hard time landin' your catch?

Once ya get the hook, move your rod in the
direction the fish is swimmin' and let it get tired.
Then ya start reeling!

Once you got a fish on the line, don't give up!

What's that? Ya need a refresher? I'll explain it all
from the top. Sound good?

Oh, happy to explain! I can see ya already got a
fishing rod and lure, so...

You can get to fishin' right away!

So, you need anything else?

Sure thing. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

Don't worry—I'll explain everything!

You give me 10 rupees, and I'll let ya fish as much
as ya want.

If you catch a big enough fish, I'll give ya a prize!
Whaddaya think? Sound like fun?

Don't worry—I'll explain everything!

You give me 30 rupees, and I'll let ya fish as much
as ya want.

If you catch a big enough fish, I'll give ya a prize!
Whaddaya think? Sound like fun?

Well now, you're a new face, ain't ya? This your
first time visiting my pond?

What an interesting customer you are. This your
first time visiting my pond?

Woo! Time to measure your fish! Let's see here,
your catch is...

OK then, time for your prize! That is, if you're sure
you're finished?

You win a tiny prize for a tiny fish!

Alright! Here's your prize!

Hey! size cm! That's pretty decent!

WOW, size cm! It's seriously huge!

Since you caught a BIG fish...

You get a BIG prize!

Look at that. It's a new personal record! I'll swap
it with the one in the tank...

There we go. Your catch is on display!

Hey ya! Wanna try fishing again?

Is that... It is! That's a Hyrule loach!

And it's size cm?! Now THAT is a rare catch!

I'll give ya a prize when you're done fishing. The
bigger the fish, the fancier the prize!

If ya bring me a fish that's bigger than 50 cm,
I'll give ya a beautiful heart-shaped prize!

If you bring me a fish that's bigger than 60 cm,
I'll give ya a fantastic golden prize!

Alright! Time for you to get fishin'!

Hey, that's a new personal record! I'll swap it with
the one in the tank...

But YOU used a sinking lure! So you don't get
a prize! Hah hah hah!

Listen, you used a sinking lure, and ya know what
that means! No prize! Hah hah hah!

Oh. You wanna fish after all? That'll be 10 rupees.

Oh. You wanna fish after all? That'll be 30 rupees.

Why is that thing there AGAIN?! I SAID
they're BANNED!

Oops. I can't lose my temper in front of a kid.
Ah-hem. Welcome. It's 10 rupees to fish.

Why is that thing there AGAIN?! I SAID
they're BANNED!

Oops. I can't lose my temper in front of a
customer. Ah-hem. Welcome. It's 30 rupees
to fish.

Did ya need somethin'? You can trade your catch
for a prize whenever you're done.

Wow! Only size cm?! Ya know, it's kinda rare to
see one so tiny!

Well, super tiny or not, the prize is still the same!

Good job catchin' such a tough-lookin' fish! You
sure you're not a professional angler?

What are you doin'?! I'm tryin' to teach you how
to fish!

I'll be takin' my hat back now, thank you!

What do you even want with a stolen hat?!
Give it back!

Whew! Thank goodness. I didn't think you'd
give it back.

Rain sure is comin' down, huh?

That's a good thing though! Any experienced
angler will tell ya it's easier to catch fish on rainy
days. That's a serious tip, now.

Some folks complain they can't see the fish 'cause
the pond gets all cloudy, but I say that just adds to
the fun!

Try fishin' in the rain! It's an experience that's
available for a limited time only, haha.

Been raining 'round these parts for a looong time.

But fish are easier to catch when it's raining, so
now's your chance!

Hey! Good to see ya! Can ya believe this weather?
Feels good after so much rain for so long.

I'm sure folks'll come floodin' back in soon. And
you're here already—one of my valued regulars!

Before you ask, there's no good-weather discount.
It's still 30 rupees if you're lookin' to
fish. Interested?

Pouring buckets, ain't it?

Rain's good though. It gets the fish biting, and it's
fun to guess where the little critters are hiding in
a cloudy pond.

I do love when it rains.

Fish are hungriest in the mornin' and the evenings.

They're always lookin' for a bite to eat around
those times.

Here, I want you to have this. Consider it thanks
for you showin' me somethin' special.

I'd love to give ya a special prize for catchin' a fish
bigger than 50 cm, but... You used a sinking lure,
so I'm not givin' it to ya.

Don't worry—I ain't forgot. Since your fish is over
50 cm, you get a special prize!

Don't worry—I ain't forgot. Since your fish is over
60 cm, you get a special prize!

With your skills, you can land a big catch with a
normal lure! Go try it again!

As for this fish, I'm gonna release it. There ain't
as many of them around as there used to be.

I'd love to give ya a special prize for catchin' a fish
bigger than 60 cm, but... You used a sinking lure,
so I'm not givin' it to ya.

Hey, just a word of caution for ya. You might find
a sinking lure while you're fishing. If you do, leave
it alone!

They're banned at my pond. Fish love sinking lures
so much that I'd go out of business if everyone
used them.

I'm serious, now; you can only fish with the basic
lure at this pond. Got me?

If ya don't catch a fish, you can't win a prize. You
sure ya wanna quit?

You caught a fish, so you can get a prize. That is,
if you're all done?

I was, um, in the middle of explainin' things?
Oh, whatever.

I'll be takin' that sinking lure from ya too! Don't
go pickin' up another one, no matter how many
you find!

I'll be taking that sinking lure too! Didn't I tell ya
NOT to pick another one up?

I swear, I keep throwing these things away...

Come back anytime!

Ugh... I said those things are banned. Why do they keep
turning up?

Hmm?

Oh, sorry! Heh. I was lost in thought and didn't
notice ya.

First the lake dried up. And then the customers dried up too!

But I can't just leave the shop... What should I do?

Oh? A customer?! I've got a customer!

That's one heck of a getup. You're a funny guy.
I really needed a laugh today!

This is your first time here at the Fishing Pond,
yeah? Welcome, welcome!

Well, you're a new face. Thanks for dropping in!

Anyway, this is your first time here at the fishing
pond, yeah? Welcome, welcome!

Hey, it's you! Isn't it? It is! Yeah, it's been a while,
but I remember you.

Exactly how long has it been, anyway? Seven or
so years? What've you been up to?

For my part, business was rough. Nobody was
comin' around, due to the lake dryin' up. The
whole thing had me outta sorts...

Then there's the matter of my head... Well, never
mind that right now.

But, y'know, if you're here, I bet that means others
will surely start showin' up too. It ain't all bad!

Ugh...

How did this happen?

Hey, I know that! It's a Keaton Mask, yeah?
Surprised I recognize it?

You're not lookin' so healthy, my friend.
...Oh, it's a mask!

Hey there, my friend. Lookin' for a shady spot to
fish? ...Oh! Ha! I just noticed your mask!

One, two, three...four ears? I bet you hear a lot
better than I do!

...That was a joke. I was kiddin' with ya... You can
laugh. I thought it was funny.

Hey, you're lookin' a little sickly. Oh it's a mask!
Ha. I was worried about ya.

I must say I'm not used to having a Goron drop by
my pond— Hang on! That's just a mask!

A Zora?! Hey, do you know that jerk who—
Oh, come on! That's just a mask!

Well, hello there! You're lookin' mighty fancy.
Are you— Hey! You're just wearing a mask!

Oh my! Princess! A princess! Here! At my pond!
What in the— That's just a mask!

Why's your face stiff lookin' all of a sudden?
Is that... Oh, it's a mask!

It calmed down...

Why did that happen...

Ah...I was startled...

That was close...

Phew... You saved me.

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Mysterious song...

Bravo!

You're on a roll!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Nice song...

Bravo!

You're pretty good!

Hey! Watch it!

Stop it!

Put that down!

Waaah!

Gyah!

Eeek!

That's hot!

Hot, hot!

Y-yow!

Ouch!

Whoa!

It's blinding!

Whaaa?!

Hey now!

Gyah!

Eesh!

Brrr!

C-c-cold!

Hey!

Huh?!

Watch it!

Nice catch! Perfect form! You must have had
a good teacher, eh?

Let's check the size... Looks to be size cm or so.

You wanna keep this fish? If you do, I'll give ya
a prize!

Uh... Before you do that...

This fish is smaller than the one you already
planned to keep. Do you wanna keep this smaller
one instead?

Uh... Before you do that...

This fish is bigger than the one you planned to
keep. Do you wanna keep this bigger one?

Huh? Hold on, now...

This fish is bigger than your personal record.
Ya sure you don't wanna keep this one?

Nice catch! You're a natural! I'm almost
intimidated by your raw skill.

Nice catch! Ooh, that looks like a good one!

Whoa! That fish is pretty darn big!

I don't see those that often. I'd say it's right
around size cm!

You're keepin' this one, ain't ya?

Whoa, pretty nice. I'd say around size cm or
thereabouts. You gonna keep it?

Let's see here... Looks to be size cm or so.
You wanna keep it?

Wow, wow, wow! That fish is HUGE!

It sounds silly to say a number so big, but it looks
to be about size cm! What a fish!

You're keepin' it, right?

Oh, wow! What a catch!

Looks to be size cm or so. You wanna keep it?

Hey now! Didn't anybody ever teach you not
to try fishing indoors? It's dangerous!

If you wanna fish, you do it in the pond and not
in my shop. Got it?

Hey! Stop casting that towards me!

How do you plan on making it up to me if that
hook gets snagged in my luxurious, beautiful,
thick hair? Seriously, now.

If you're done, you gotta come return the rod! I'm
being serious here.

Give me a break, kid.

I said to stop casting at me! It's dangerous!

Hey! That's dangerous!

If it gets caught on my hat, you'll see my... Oh.
I guess I don't have a hat anymore.

I said to stop casting at me! You're here to fish
for fish, not me!

Hey! That's dangerous!

Good thing it didn't hit me... It's dangerous
to cast a lure indoors, you know!

Hey! Stop toolin' around! That ain't how ya fish!

AAAHHH!

Why?! WHY would you do that?!

Don't think you're getting away with it either! You
best be ready to deal with me!

Aww, darn! It got loose. To keep that from
happening, you gotta tilt the fishing rod in
the same direction the fish is swimming.

Aw, shoot. Looks like your hook came loose when
the fish started thrashin' around.

You wanna tilt your rod in the direction the fish
is swimming. The fish won't thrash as much,
and it'll be easier to catch!

Haha! Got away from ya, huh? If you let the fish
thrash around too much, it'll slip off the hook.

Tilt the rod in the direction the fish is swimming
until they get tired. Try again!

Gimme a break, pal.

Ahh... You're not quick enough. As soon as the
fish bites, set the hook!

Hah hah! It got away! As soon as the fish bites, set
the hook! Get that right, and the fish is as good
as caught!

Once you've set the hook, tilt the fishing rod in
the same direction the fish is swimming to keep
it from thrashin' and gettin' loose.

OK! Now, tilt the fishing rod the same direction
the fish is swimming. Keep it up till the fish gets
tired of fighting.

Ya hooked it! Now, start tilting the fishing rod the
same direction the fish is swimming so it can't
thrash around and get loose.

The fish is gettin' tired, so now's when you start
reeling it in!

Yeah! The fish looks tired! Now's your chance!
Reel that fish in!

Ooh! Good work! The fish is gettin' tired! Now's
your chance! Reel in that fish!

Hey, uh... That's not water. You'll have better
luck if you cast into the pond.

Ya won't find any fish there. Try castin' yer line into
the center of the pond.

You're a pro at casting your line, so let's work
on getting that fish to bite!

Move the lure around and get their attention.
Go slow and give 'em a chance to get interested.
Once they bite, that's when you set the hook!

To get the fish to bite, you gotta make it think
the lure is a fresh, tasty bug!

Move the lure around to get their attention. Go
slow. Let 'em get interested. Once they bite, set
the hook!

Great! Ya sure you're new to fishing? OK, next
step is getting that fish to bite!

Move the lure around and get their attention.
Go slow and give 'em a chance to get interested.
Once they bite, that's when you set the hook!

I've got a tip for ya. You won't catch as many fish
on land as ya will if you cast into the pond.

If ya don't catch one, it's not failing—it's learning!
Keep trying, and you'll get the hang of it. Just drop
your lure near the fish and try again!

Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get the
hang of it right away. Get the lure in front of a fish
and try again!

What are ya even doing?! You can't just go dunkin'
folks' hats in the pond like that!

You're not getting away with this. Nope! I'm fining
you 50 rupees!

Ha ha ha! Now they're MY 50 rupees!

You promise me you'll never do that again!
Promise me! It's called FISHING 'cause it's about
catching fish, not catching hats!

Wait, you don't even have 50 rupees! Then I'll
take what you do have!

You... You don't even have one rupee to your
name? You used the last of your money for...
fishing?

I tell ya what... Since you're so passionate about
fishin', I'll let this one slide.

And that's all there is to fishing! My only other
tip is not to be hard on yourself if the big one
gets away!

If you ever need me to remind you of the basics,
just ask. I'll explain it as many times as ya want!

And that's all there is to fishing! You starting to
enjoy yourself out there?

If you ever need me to remind you of the basics,
just ask. I'll explain it as many times as ya want!

And that's all there is to fishing! Kid, with your
skill, you're sure to catch a big one!

If you ever need me to remind you of the basics,
just ask. I'll explain it as many times as ya want!