Better Fishing

Transform your Minecraft fishing experience with the Better Fishing mod! This project fundamentally changes the standard fishing mechanics, making it exciting, realistic, and full of challenges. Instead of boring waiting for a bite, you get a full-fledged fishing simulator with a dynamic ecosystem.

Main Features

Improved Fishing Mechanics

When casting a fishing rod, a special interface appears where you need to balance line tension. The fish will resist, and you'll have to find the optimal tension using the reel in and reel out keys. Intelligent fish will resist longer, while large specimens require more effort to catch.

Living Ecosystem

Each chunk forms a unique fish population depending on multiple factors:

• Water type (fresh/salt)
• Time of day
• Weather conditions
• Water quality

Use the fish tracking device to learn the current population in your fishing area. Remember: overfishing will lead to fish disappearance in that location, and you'll have to wait for new specimens to migrate to the area.

Fish Variety

The mod adds 8 fish species with unique characteristics:

• Tuna – smart and fast medium-sized sea dweller
• Catfish – huge freshwater fish appearing only during daytime rain
• Salmon – adapted fish found in any water bodies
• Carp – common small freshwater fish
• Mackerel – small sea fish
• Bass – frequently encountered species in different water bodies
• Cod – small sea fish with low intelligence
• Trout – rarest nocturnal predator with exceptional taste qualities

Items and Equipment

Fishing Rods:

• Basic Fishing Rod – standard option with normal resistance
• Iron Fishing Rod – increased durability, less impact from fish tugs
• Diamond Fishing Rod – maximum line length, minimal resistance

Specialized Items:

• Baits – targeted for specific species or universal for faster biting
• Knife – for processing catch into fillets
• Fish Bucket – automatic storage of caught fish
• Tracking Device – scanning local population

Catch Processing Process

Each caught fish has an individual weight affecting the amount of fillets obtained. Use the knife for processing, then cook fish fillets in a special oven with fish oil. Each fish type has unique nutritional properties and taste characteristics.

Customization System

The mod is fully customizable – you can adjust fishing difficulty, interface parameters, fish characteristics, and many other aspects. There's a magnetic fishing option preventing catch loss.

Video Review

For visual introduction to the mod:

Project Development

Planned development:

• Adding fishing nets for mass catching
• Creating fish as mobs with unique animation
• Fish breeding system with special characteristics