help on fishing

[fruityminyi]

Does I get fishes from fishing? As i just started fishing and it says the fish goes away. I wonder when i cast the line out, do i have to type any command to collect my catches. I type fish <direction> and wait, after awhile, it says a fish come and swim away...

[Mason]

it's automatic, whenever you have a successful catch the fish goes to your inventory assuming you have room for it.

[Dentin]

Somewhat on topic, what's the largest fish people have caught in game?  I've heard of some pretty big catches (100+ pounds), but they're pretty rare.  What techniques work best for it?

[Shift]

Item: 'fish halibut'
Weight: 146  Size: 8'11"
Type: FOOD   Composition: MEAT   Calories: 15030
Estimated cost: 1910
This item is in new condition.

A nice rod helps. Fishing at a good level helps too of course.

[barona]

Where can I get a nice rod.  I once had a bone rod, and had to drop it for a second when doing some inventory clean up, but once it hit the ground it dissappeard...Now I can't fish, and can't find a store that sells a rod and real.  I just can't find the Alter Aeon Western Marine.