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Big Catches

For The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on the Nintendo DS.

WhereBannan Island
WhoOld Wayfarer, Joanne

Lines are in the order they are said. Items show above the step that hands them over.

How it starts

  1. Old Wayfarer

    Oh, but I have quite a challenge to stoke the fire of adventure in your heart! You must sail the seas, fishing for mighty catches like I did in my youth. While at sea, keep an eye out for fish shadows! Go to where the fish are! When you are above them, tap Fish from the Menu! And that's when the true romance of the sea will grip you!

  2. Old Wayfarer

    Keep your eyes on the map when you're steaming across the open sea. Like magic, fish shadows will appear... Ahh, the sea has many mysteries! When you're right above one, tap Fish on the Menu to use your fishing rod!

  3. Old Wayfarer

    If you catch a big one, come show it to me! It'll be worth your voyage.

  4. Joanne

    The Old Wayfarer has set sail in search of even more wayfaring in his life. I'll look at your fish for you, though.

  5. Joanne

    The Old Wayfarer has set sail in search of even more wayfaring in his life. From the way he looked when he left, I'd say he won't be coming back soon. If you need something, you'll have to head out to sea and find him.

Neptoona

  1. Old Wayfarer

    This... This is the legendary fish, Neptoona!

  2. Old Wayfarer

    This is the first time I have gazed into its mighty eyes! For you to have caught the living embodiment of the romance of the sea... Young man! You have the most adventurous heart! For truly seizing the spirit of wayfaring adventure, a gift!

  3. Joanne

    No way! That's the legendary fish, Neptoona!

  4. Joanne

    You just caught Neptoona. It's the first time I've ever seen one, and I spend a lot of time in the sea! I can't believe you caught such a magnificent and delicious fish... I'm blown away! I have to reward you for such an amazing feat! Take this!

Rusty Swordfish

  1. Old Wayfarer

    This sword is sharp, like my passion for adventure! This is a rusty swordfish!

  2. Old Wayfarer

    Heh heh! Impressive... Rusty swordfish are backbreakers, even for bold men of passion like myself! Nice work, young man. Because your skills quite equal mine, you more than deserve this gift.

  3. Joanne

    Whoa...that thing is pointy! Careful with it. That's a rusty swordfish, isn't it?

  4. Joanne

    Mmmmmm! I love any fish, but the rusty swordfish is melt-in- your-mouth tasty! You're one amazing young man, you know that? Well then, think of this gift as my investment in your bright future!

Loovar

  1. Old Wayfarer

    Such a stern yet distinctive and manly expression...like my own! There is no doubt. This is a loovar!

  2. Old Wayfarer

    Phew! Impressive! Even for a romantic fisherman like myself, it's a rare treat to see a loovar! Nice work, young man. Looks like you've got the aura that beckons the fish. I think this gift is appropriate. It's yours!

  3. Joanne

    Oh! What a weird, almost human face! This is a loovar!

  4. Joanne

    Oh! I know my fish, and I know people rarely catch a loovar. You don't look like it, but you're really at home on the sea, aren't you? Consider this gift a little investment in your future!

Stowfish

  1. Old Wayfarer

    What's this?! Look here! There's a little stowfish latched on to the fish! That little fish of pure adventure symbolizes the wayfarer's lifestyle. You... You're naive, yes, but you know what it is to follow your heart. Heh heh! I think this little discovery deserves a small gift!

  2. Joanne

    Oh, wow...look! Look here! There's a little stowfish latched on to the fish! That little fish of pure adventure symbolizes the wayfarer's lifestyle. You... You're young and innocent, but you already follow your adventurous heart. It reminds me of someone I know... The wayfaring life is so exciting, isn't it? You know what? I'm going to give you a present!

Other fish

  1. Old Wayfarer

    This is a common fish that I have seen many times on the seas... But there are many fish in the sea. Becoming a true wayfarer takes time.

  2. Old Wayfarer

    Hey, now! Did you think you could impress me with such a common fish? That's a bit presumptuous of you... True wayfarers have standards, you know!

  3. Joanne

    Ugh. I've seen this fish more times than I can remember. I love fish and all things fishy, and even I'm a bit disappointed.

  4. Joanne

    Uhhh... This is a common fish. Nothing special about it! A fish like this isn't going to impress me. My heart isn't even fluttering...

  5. Joanne

    Pfft. I could scoop a pot in the sea and catch 10 of these fish. So common. The other guy always caught nothing but the rarest of fish for me.

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