FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ):
What type of game is Master Bass Angler, is it a fishing simulation?
We like to think of Master Bass Angler as an action/arcade game. By looking at the game, you may think it is a simulation because the graphics look very realistic. While that is true, the game play leans more toward an arcade game, with tons of action and excitement.
Where can I get Master Bass Angler?
Master Bass Angler is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon Store.
How do I look around and cast my lure?
To look around, slide your thumb left or right on the right side of the screen. To cast your lure, swipe your thumb UP on the right side of the screen.
Every time I cast, it tells me I miss, why?
To catch a bass, you have to cast into an area where they are feeding. Look for a white "Splash" in the water, that is where you want to cast.
I see splashes in the water, but how do I cast out to them?
Pressing the "ROD" button will change your rod and allow you to cast at different distances. You'll know when to cast when you see a yellow highlight over the splash and the pointer bounces up and down. When you are ready, swipe your right thumb from the bottom of the screen to the top (swipe UP!)
I keep missing during the "Set Hook", what am I doing wrong?
It takes 2 steps to set the hook:
1) First, a yellow bar will move to the right in the SET HOOK METER. Once the yellow bar is inside of the green area on the right, press the REEL ICON one time.
2) Next, the yellow bar will move to the left. Once the bar is inside of the green area on the left side of the set hook meter press the REEL ICON once more. The hook is now set!
I keep missing during the "Fight Fish", can you help?
During the fight, you'll need to keep the white SLIDER within the green area of the fight fish meter. While the fish fights, it will move the slider left. To move the slider back to the right, simply touch and hold the REEL ICON. But don't hold too long or else you will go outside of the green area and lose the fish. Holding moves the slider RIGHT, releasing will move the slider back LEFT. Sometimes 'tapping' the reel icon works well.
I know how to set the hook and fight the fish, but I'm still having trouble landing fish, HELP!
If you are having trouble landing a lot of fish, try targeting SMALL SPLASHES. Smaller splashes hold smaller fish, which are easier to catch. Also remember to upgrade your Talents and Lures to help with setting the hook and fighting the fish!
What is a "Perfect Hookset" and what does it do?
When setting the hook, you can perform "Perfect" hooksets. To get a Perfect Hookset, you will need to stop the yellow bar when it hits one or both of the yellow vertical lines in the green area of the SET HOOK METER. When you get a Perfect Hookset, it will make the fish fight easier. Perfect Hooksets also give a coin bonus when you catch the fish.
What are Coins used for?
Coins are earned with each fish you catch and are used to upgrade your fishing "Talents". If you are low on Coins, Gems will automatically be converted to Coins to start an upgrade.
What are "Talents", and how do I use them?
Talents are upgrades that give a variety of special bonuses that will help you on your fishing journey. Some Talents make it easier to catch fish, and others unlock special bonuses or abilities! To upgrade your Talents, press the "Talents" button in the upper-left corner of the game (2nd button on the left). There are many talents to choose from, you can learn about each of them by pressing each Talent icon in the Talent screen. Once a Talent is upgraded, there is nothing you need to do to use them, they help during the game automatically! Talents take time to upgrade, but you can speed them up by using Gems.
How do I use the Electronics (Fish Finder)?
Each Electronics upgrade increases the chance of finding bigger fish in your area, and there isn't anything you need to do to make it work (other than upgrading it). As you upgrade your Electronics, you will see more BIG SPLASHES, which indicate bigger fish. Cast into the BIG SPLASHES to target bigger fish.
How do I use the Fish Attractant?
Each Fish Attractant upgrade increases the number of SPLASHES (fish) in the water. More Splashes = More Choices!
What is the "Daily Tournament"?
There is always a FREE Daily Tournament running, which allows players to compete against other players from around the World for in-game prizes. Prizes are handed out at the end of each Tournament based on the player's ranking within the Tournament. To keep competition fair, the Tournament system will move players between Brackets based on their level.
How do I enter the "Daily Tournament"?
All you have to do is play the game and catch one fish and you're entered into the Daily Tournament, that's it! Every player will win something, so play every day!
What are "Battles" and how do they work?
A "Battle" is a game mode that allows you to wager Gems against another angler of your skill level in a head-to-head tournament. The player that catches the most weight wins all of the Gems paid by both players. To enter a Battle, press the "Battle" button (upper right area of the screen). There are 3 different types of Battles: Quick Battle, 24-Hour Random Battle, and 24-Hour Friend Battle.
Quick Battle: Compete in a short (10-15 minutes each) head-to-head game versus a random player of your skill level.
(NOTE: Quick Battles are only available during peak times like weekends, holidays, and some weekdays during the evening)
24-Hour Random Battle: Compete in a 24 hour head-to-head game versus a random player of your skill level These battles run at the same time as the Daily Tournament (24 hours).
Friend Battle: Compete in a short 15-20 minute head-to-head game versus a friend. To compete in a Friend Battle, exchange your Unique ID with your friend, then choose "Friend Battle" to enter it.
How do I play the Bobbin' Bobber Bonus Round?
You will see 5 bobbers in the water, wait for them to start bobbing up and down and touch them, that's it!
How do I play the Target Time Bonus Round?
There are 3 different targets that appear from the cabinet, you want to touch the targets that have a COIN or a GEM on them. Don't touch the target that has the red X on them!
How do I get more FREE Gems?
We offer many different ways to get free gems, we hope these help!
- Every Level Up
- Bonus Rounds
- Catch'em Rewards
- Place Top 10% in a Daily Tournament
- Win in a Head-to-Head Battle
- Finishing Certain Goals
- Open a Daily Gift in the "Buy Gems" area
- Watch a Movie in the "Buy Gems" area (Free version only)
- Follow us on Facebook for Special Promotions
What are Tournament Brackets and how do they work?
There are currently 5 different Tournament Brackets in Master Bass Angler. As you level up, you will be moved into new Brackets based on your level. Here is the breakdown:
Levels Bracket
------------- ---------------
1-7 Casual
8-19 Angler
20-29 Expert
30-39 Pro
40 & up Elite
I recently uninstalled and reinstalled the game, can I get my stats back?
Yes. In order to transfer your old account to your new device, you will need to contact us with your old and new UNIQUE ID. Your UNIQUE ID can be found on the SETTINGS page in-game (upper left corner button). At the bottom of the settings page, you will see your ID in green text. Contact us using the "Contact" button above for a transfer. It's usually a pretty quick and simple process, so be sure to contact us instead of starting over!
I got a new phone, can I transfer my stats from my old phone to my new one?
Yes you can! Please read the section above, "I recently uninstalled my game, can I get my stats back?". Take those same steps to get your account transferred to your new device.
Master Bass Angler is great, but I like real bass fishing too. Do you have any good links to bass fishing sites?
Sure, here are a few good ones that we at Gold Helm Games visit for great bass fishin' tips!
BassResource.com
Bassmaster
Bass Fan
Ultimate Bass
What type of game is Master Bass Angler, is it a fishing simulation?
We like to think of Master Bass Angler as an action/arcade game. By looking at the game, you may think it is a simulation because the graphics look very realistic. While that is true, the game play leans more toward an arcade game, with tons of action and excitement.
Where can I get Master Bass Angler?
Master Bass Angler is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon Store.
How do I look around and cast my lure?
To look around, slide your thumb left or right on the right side of the screen. To cast your lure, swipe your thumb UP on the right side of the screen.
Every time I cast, it tells me I miss, why?
To catch a bass, you have to cast into an area where they are feeding. Look for a white "Splash" in the water, that is where you want to cast.
I see splashes in the water, but how do I cast out to them?
Pressing the "ROD" button will change your rod and allow you to cast at different distances. You'll know when to cast when you see a yellow highlight over the splash and the pointer bounces up and down. When you are ready, swipe your right thumb from the bottom of the screen to the top (swipe UP!)
I keep missing during the "Set Hook", what am I doing wrong?
It takes 2 steps to set the hook:
1) First, a yellow bar will move to the right in the SET HOOK METER. Once the yellow bar is inside of the green area on the right, press the REEL ICON one time.
2) Next, the yellow bar will move to the left. Once the bar is inside of the green area on the left side of the set hook meter press the REEL ICON once more. The hook is now set!
I keep missing during the "Fight Fish", can you help?
During the fight, you'll need to keep the white SLIDER within the green area of the fight fish meter. While the fish fights, it will move the slider left. To move the slider back to the right, simply touch and hold the REEL ICON. But don't hold too long or else you will go outside of the green area and lose the fish. Holding moves the slider RIGHT, releasing will move the slider back LEFT. Sometimes 'tapping' the reel icon works well.
I know how to set the hook and fight the fish, but I'm still having trouble landing fish, HELP!
If you are having trouble landing a lot of fish, try targeting SMALL SPLASHES. Smaller splashes hold smaller fish, which are easier to catch. Also remember to upgrade your Talents and Lures to help with setting the hook and fighting the fish!
What is a "Perfect Hookset" and what does it do?
When setting the hook, you can perform "Perfect" hooksets. To get a Perfect Hookset, you will need to stop the yellow bar when it hits one or both of the yellow vertical lines in the green area of the SET HOOK METER. When you get a Perfect Hookset, it will make the fish fight easier. Perfect Hooksets also give a coin bonus when you catch the fish.
What are Coins used for?
Coins are earned with each fish you catch and are used to upgrade your fishing "Talents". If you are low on Coins, Gems will automatically be converted to Coins to start an upgrade.
What are "Talents", and how do I use them?
Talents are upgrades that give a variety of special bonuses that will help you on your fishing journey. Some Talents make it easier to catch fish, and others unlock special bonuses or abilities! To upgrade your Talents, press the "Talents" button in the upper-left corner of the game (2nd button on the left). There are many talents to choose from, you can learn about each of them by pressing each Talent icon in the Talent screen. Once a Talent is upgraded, there is nothing you need to do to use them, they help during the game automatically! Talents take time to upgrade, but you can speed them up by using Gems.
How do I use the Electronics (Fish Finder)?
Each Electronics upgrade increases the chance of finding bigger fish in your area, and there isn't anything you need to do to make it work (other than upgrading it). As you upgrade your Electronics, you will see more BIG SPLASHES, which indicate bigger fish. Cast into the BIG SPLASHES to target bigger fish.
How do I use the Fish Attractant?
Each Fish Attractant upgrade increases the number of SPLASHES (fish) in the water. More Splashes = More Choices!
What is the "Daily Tournament"?
There is always a FREE Daily Tournament running, which allows players to compete against other players from around the World for in-game prizes. Prizes are handed out at the end of each Tournament based on the player's ranking within the Tournament. To keep competition fair, the Tournament system will move players between Brackets based on their level.
How do I enter the "Daily Tournament"?
All you have to do is play the game and catch one fish and you're entered into the Daily Tournament, that's it! Every player will win something, so play every day!
What are "Battles" and how do they work?
A "Battle" is a game mode that allows you to wager Gems against another angler of your skill level in a head-to-head tournament. The player that catches the most weight wins all of the Gems paid by both players. To enter a Battle, press the "Battle" button (upper right area of the screen). There are 3 different types of Battles: Quick Battle, 24-Hour Random Battle, and 24-Hour Friend Battle.
Quick Battle: Compete in a short (10-15 minutes each) head-to-head game versus a random player of your skill level.
(NOTE: Quick Battles are only available during peak times like weekends, holidays, and some weekdays during the evening)
24-Hour Random Battle: Compete in a 24 hour head-to-head game versus a random player of your skill level These battles run at the same time as the Daily Tournament (24 hours).
Friend Battle: Compete in a short 15-20 minute head-to-head game versus a friend. To compete in a Friend Battle, exchange your Unique ID with your friend, then choose "Friend Battle" to enter it.
How do I play the Bobbin' Bobber Bonus Round?
You will see 5 bobbers in the water, wait for them to start bobbing up and down and touch them, that's it!
How do I play the Target Time Bonus Round?
There are 3 different targets that appear from the cabinet, you want to touch the targets that have a COIN or a GEM on them. Don't touch the target that has the red X on them!
How do I get more FREE Gems?
We offer many different ways to get free gems, we hope these help!
- Every Level Up
- Bonus Rounds
- Catch'em Rewards
- Place Top 10% in a Daily Tournament
- Win in a Head-to-Head Battle
- Finishing Certain Goals
- Open a Daily Gift in the "Buy Gems" area
- Watch a Movie in the "Buy Gems" area (Free version only)
- Follow us on Facebook for Special Promotions
What are Tournament Brackets and how do they work?
There are currently 5 different Tournament Brackets in Master Bass Angler. As you level up, you will be moved into new Brackets based on your level. Here is the breakdown:
Levels Bracket
------------- ---------------
1-7 Casual
8-19 Angler
20-29 Expert
30-39 Pro
40 & up Elite
I recently uninstalled and reinstalled the game, can I get my stats back?
Yes. In order to transfer your old account to your new device, you will need to contact us with your old and new UNIQUE ID. Your UNIQUE ID can be found on the SETTINGS page in-game (upper left corner button). At the bottom of the settings page, you will see your ID in green text. Contact us using the "Contact" button above for a transfer. It's usually a pretty quick and simple process, so be sure to contact us instead of starting over!
I got a new phone, can I transfer my stats from my old phone to my new one?
Yes you can! Please read the section above, "I recently uninstalled my game, can I get my stats back?". Take those same steps to get your account transferred to your new device.
Master Bass Angler is great, but I like real bass fishing too. Do you have any good links to bass fishing sites?
Sure, here are a few good ones that we at Gold Helm Games visit for great bass fishin' tips!
BassResource.com
Bassmaster
Bass Fan
Ultimate Bass