is a Japan-exclusive Super Famicom

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endorsed by the Japanese professional bass fisher Shigetaka Kashiwagi.

Summary

The object is to fish in a fictional

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in Japan and find as much

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as possible and with as much weight as possible. Players must cast their

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s in the water in order to catch the

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swimming in the digitized body of water. Certain areas of the lake can be chosen and

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can also be a factor. When actually fishing, the player's virtual avatar can be seen casting a lure into the water. The fishing in the game is done from the morning hours to mid-afternoon. There are a variety of lures to choose from including sinkers and bobbers.

Reception

On release, ''

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'' magazine scored the game a 22 out of 40.''New Games Cross Review - 柏木重孝 TOP WATER BASSING トップウォーターバッシング''. Weekly Famitsu. No.323. Pg.38. 24 February 1995.

References

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