Fishing Planet News

Hello guys! This time we’d like to tell you the most sizable Tournament of the year - the Christmas Giant’s Tour! This event isn’t about any particular kind of fish, the key rule here is: the bigger the better...and not just big...but GIGANTIC! Yep, we’re talking super-huge Trophy-sized monsters: Trout, Pike, Salmon, Burbot, Catfish, Muskies, Bass, Gar, Snook, Dolly Varden...the list can go on and on! It’s not the name, it's the size that matters. Yep, this is the big league, boys and girls and we’re doing some heavyweight fishing! Tight lines!
Christmas Giant’s Tour will be held December 14th through December 19th, with the Registration starting on December 13th, 24 hours prior to the First Qualifier. The CGT Tournament’s timetable is as follows:

• 13th of December - Registration for the Tournament begins.
  
• 14th of December - Qualifier 1 on on the snowy White Moose Lake way out in Canada.
  
• 15th of December - Qualifier 2 on on Michigan’s Saint-Croix Lake.
  
• 16th of December - Qualifier 3 on Florida’s Everglades.
  
• 18th of December - Semifinal Round on the mesmerizingly beautiful Kaniq Creek in Alaska.
  
• 19th of December - the Grand Finale on California’s San Joaquin Delta.
  

Enjoy your chance to get Christmas Giant's Pack with all the terminal tackle, equipment and licenses you need!

Hey, anglers!
This patch includes:
- The ability to adjust the sound of rodstands and bells in sound settings added;
- Some chat improvements;
- Incorrect change of rods on the stand fixed;
- Gamepad improvements;
- Improvement of displaying information about groundbait;
- Improvement of the reeling speed after pressing Shift before taking rod from the rod stand;
- Zoom improvement;
- Some minor fixes.

Hey, anglers!
Here we have some fixes.
This patch includes:

• Night darkness level is lowered
  
• Minimum system requirements window removed
  
• An issue with taking out the rod at the end of competition fixed
  
• Draco boat roll issue fixed
  
• Sunglasses enable POST FX effect issue fixed
  
• Minor improvements
  

Hey, anglers!
We hope you enjoy our new location. Here we have some fixes.

This patch includes:

Bugfix:
- POST FX button added - use this button to turn on and off new graphics improvements.



- Animation of spod rod fixed;
- Some fishing line fixes;
- Fix for automatic replacement of the fishing rod when taking it from the rodstand;
- Improvements for the soft baits settings;
- Name display improvement;
- Minor fixes for Weeping Willow;
- Improvement of the Garry Scott ™ Dráco ™ Boat icon in the store;
- KEY MAPPING issues - fixed;
- White noise glitch on AMD graphics card fixed;
- Minor fixes.

Hey, anglers!
We are happy to present to you the update we have been working on for the last 6 months.

This Patch includes:

• New location: Congo River, Africa.
  
• New level cap
  
• 17 unique African fish
  
• New tackles
  
• New competitions and achievements
  
• Graphics optimization and Graphics improvements
  
• Bugfix.
  

New maximum level increased up to 80.
Congo river access level - 75

[h3]Welcome Congo River![/h3]

We are happy to announce that now you can enjoy fishing in the heart of Africa - Congo River! Welcome 7 unique locations with 17 species of unique African fish, which can’t be found anywhere else in the world, a bunch of new tackles and baits, unique African flora, and fauna, that will bring your fishing experience to a new level!

More information about the new waterway in our Dev's Diaries!

You can explore the variety of the Congo River on 7 locations

• Cable Ferry

The north of the reservoir houses a small boat dock. Local anglers are just about the only people you would meet here, as they use it to secure their distinctive long boats. Although this place might seem unremarkable at first, it’s quiet and calm, and everything allows for a leisurely fishing experience.

• Waterfall Roar

Island Mabanga, situated in the southern central part of the water body, owes its name to the fact that it’s made up of stone slabs and boulders. Local anglers know it as a great place to hunt for Tigerfish, because these predators are attracted by the fast current just before the waterfalls. Make sure your tackle is sturdy enough to hold the feisty fish, and enjoy the exciting fight as you listen to the waterfall’s roar and tropical bird calls.

• Local School

Situated among palm trees on the east bank of the river is a small local school, attended by children from nearby villages. A neat stone church is located nearby, where parishioners from the surrounding area come every Sunday to listen to the sermon and discuss the latest news. This well-tended place puts you in the mood for pleasant contemplation of nature and peaceful fishing.

• Wild Islands

If you want to leave behind the frantic turmoil of civilization just for a day, welcome to the Wild Islands, located in the western part of the river. Local fish enjoy hiding in thickets of underwater grass and among numerous stumps, snags and tree roots growing right in the waters.

• Bomuna Settlement

The village of Bomuna is located on the eastern bank of the Congo. Early in the morning, local anglers leave their ramshackle clay houses, set off from an old wooden dock in their dugout canoes, and fish using methods that haven’t changed since ancient times.

• Forgotten Village

This abandoned fishing settlement is situated on the western bank directly opposite the local village. It’s not possible to fish from the shore, since it’s too swampy to land. If you decide to go around the village using the wooden pier, be careful: it regularly suffers from the river pushing against it, and only rare anglers walk on its decaying planks.

• Hanging Bridges

This multi-level intricate network of suspended bridges has transformed a group of islands in the center of the pool into a real labyrinth. Only locals know which bridges lead to which islands. But on the other hand, this amazing place makes it possible to feel like a real discoverer, since each path can take you to a secluded fishing nook that is so exciting to explore.

[h3]Congo River unique fish[/h3]

Please see the detailed Congo fish guide HERE.



[h3]Unique African flora and fauna[/h3]

• African Sedge

The African sedge is a common species of sedge in Central Africa. This sedge generally grows in the water along the banks of rivers, lakes and in marshy areas, often forming dense thickets. Although highly valued by farmers for its nutritious value as cattle food, African Sedge can be a disappointing catch for any angler.

• Unique African animals

Now you can see with your own eyes the amazing landscapes and pristine areas of wilderness, inhabited by buffaloes, hippos, and, of course, African crocodiles.









[h3]New Tackle:[/h3]

• Tackle boxes and outfit: Safe&Sound™ , Sturdy™, StrongBox™ and Safari Pro Vest
  

[h3]New Rods:[/h3]

NileChasseur™ , EquatorMatch™, Mokonzi™



[h3]New Reels:[/h3]

GiantSpin™, L'impulsion™, Fileur™



[h3]Unique baits:[/h3]

• African Giant Water Bug, Caddis LarvaBanana Bread

• Buffalo Kidneys, Small Tilapia, , Canned Meat

• Flat Spoon
  

• Minnow Grub
  

• Ribbed Shad
  

[h3]Explore Congo with New Missions![/h3]

• Congo Nightly Hunt: Flat Spoon
  
• Congo River Exploration I
  
• Congo Trial
  
• Congo River Catfish
  
• Congo River Catfish Trophies
  

[h3]Improve your angling skills with New Achievements:[/h3]

• Congo Vagabond
  
• Congo Chercheur
  
• Congo Vainqueur
  

[h3]Congo Discovery Pack[/h3]

So, you’ve decided to dive into the wondrous world of African bottom fishing! In order to make sure that you can deal with the Congo river dwellers, we’ve prepared all the necessary gear in Congo Discovery Pack. It features:

• two powerful rods of different types complete with reels of excellent quality
  
• special baits for the greedy local predators
  
• extra durable and steadfast Garry Scott™ Dráco™ boat, equipped with special rod stands

And of course, the pack includes the Advanced License and a 30-day Congo River Pass.


[h3]Apart from the new fishing location this Patch introduces some major graphic improvements.[/h3]Graphics optimization:

• Graphics performance accelerated with memory requirements reduced.
  
• Game stability has been improved on large waterways such as Alaska, Amazonian Maze, and Akhtuba River.
  

Graphics improvements include:

• New visual effects added,
  
• Sunset and sunrise graphics improved,
  
• Automatic tone compensation added,
  
• Automatic exposure compensation added.
  

[h3]Bugfix[/h3]

• Casting mode and flashlight mode on controller сhanged
  
• Buoy functionality fixed
  
• Friends tab functionality fixed
  
• Messages delivery to chat from friends fixed
  
• Messages duplication in chat fixed
  
• Items display in the backpack on the local map fixed
  
• Mission task display fixed
  
• Flashlight usability on the location fixed
  
• Boat buy window fixed
  
• Character graphics while using reel fixed
  
• Items duplication in inventory fixed
  
• Display of the expiration date of pondpasses fixed
  
• Path to Fishing Planet log file for some operating systems fixed
  
• Photo mode improvements
  
• License expiration display fixed
  
• Improvement of the display of the "Buy" button
  
• Tooltips for gamepad fixed
  
• UGC window fixed
  
• Functionality of receiving rewards fixed
  
• Gamepad functionality in UGC fixed
  
• Achievements displaying fixed
  
• Switching game modes fixed
  
• Items display in the store fixed
  
• Licenses display in the store fixed