We’ve found these three basic baits in many of the general stores.You can’t find all the fish in one area. You can speed up this process by pressing R2/RT to swivel the bait. We have the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 news, the biggest forums and have the largest collection of RDR2 guides anywhere. The Bait And Tackle shop in Lagras sells everything you need for fishing, including live worms, crayfish, and all lure types. If you try and reel while the fish is fighting, there’s a good chance your line will break and you’ll have to restart the process. It appears as an icon on my map. This action attracts fish to latch on.Since a lot of bait is perishable, you don’t want to just cast your line anywhere. Try and cast your line close to the ripples for the best chance at success.Once a fish bites, you need to press R2/RT to hook it and then tire it out. There you can buy lures and baits such as live worms. Do I have to progress further in the main story to use the bait shop? There you will find Gill’s Landing and one of the “stranger’ events (shown as a white circle). I cannot buy special lures.
In order to learn their locations, you have to acquire a map in The Heartlands. You simply press and hold L2/LT to hold out the rod, then press and hold R2/RT to cast. Interactive Map of Red Dead Redemption 2 Locations. Here’s where you’re likely to encounter each type of fish:Fishing in real life is often done in the early morning hours because that’s when the fish bite. The Special Lake Lure is needed to catch certain Legendary Fish in Red Dead Redemption 2. That means you have to be careful when reeling/tiring it out. Among them are the Challenges, which reward players if they manage to perform a very specific set of actions. In RDR2, you can either fish with a bait or a lure. Flick the left stick in the opposite direction of the tug until you stop feeling resistance on the pole. More on this later, but special lures only become available at the shop after getting the legendary fishing map.Without visiting the shop, you can still fish for small fish with bread, cheese, and corn. It primarily sells baits and lures for fishing, among other hunting-related items and provisions. Below we’ll show you when you get the fishing pole in RDR2, how to fish, a list of the best bait and lures in the game, and the bait shop location where you need to go to buy them. The shop owner is never there. Instead of just casting towards the ripples, you want to cast beyond them. In Red Dead Redemption 2, Herbivore Bait and Carnivore Bait don’t seem to work very well. Use the progress tracker to find everything you need!
The left stick moves the rod and the right stick, when moved in a clockwise direction, reels the line back in. Lure fishing takes more effort and patience.Once you catch a fish you can either use it to make a meal or sell it to the butcher for cash.Bear in mind that big fish caught with lures must be stowed on the back of your horse.To our knowledge, the only shop specific to fishing needs is the Bait and Tackle store in Lagras. The actual act of fishing is fairly simple. All rights reserved. RDR2.org is your #1 source for all things related to Red Dead Redemption 2. Of course, you can fish with regular food such as cheese, bread, and corn, but lure fishing requires you to head over to Lagras. The ripples indicate fish are near, beneath the surface. Also, be mindful of when to reel and don’t get greedy. It's the only Bait And Tackle shop we've found so far in the game. This is because if you put too much pressure on the line in one direction, it’s likely to snap. You’re most likely to catch small/medium size fish with standard bait. Open your map and look directly south of “The Heartlands” down to the water’s edge. There are 13 of them. How to unlock fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2. In order to lure fish properly, you have to reel the line in slowly until the fish bites. Mr. Gill thankfully gives you a map with the fish locations on it.Before you attempt to catch any of the legendary fish, make sure you have the special lures (Special River, Special Lake, Special Swamp). This guide focuses on the Bandit Challenges. All you need to do is cast your line and wait for a fish to come to it. Find weapons, easter eggs, collectibles and more! As you’re reeling, flicking your lure can help, but sometimes you will have to recast multiple times in order to get the right angle.Because lure fishing attracts larger fish, you’re more likely to lose a fish once it’s on the line. If at any time you’re unsatisfied with your current attempt, you can simply press Circle/B to cut the line and start over again.The nuance of fishing comes with the type of fishing you’re doing. It helps to move it in every direction except the direction the fish is fleeing. The Special Lake Lure can be used to attract seven different types of Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. I’m almost certain I talked to her when I was wandering earlier in the game.
The Bait& Tackle Shop is a store located in the settlement of Lagras.