NOTE: Selecting the Map Screen icon will take you back to the Map Screen to change the location of your boat, or view the weather and water condi- tions.

ROD AND LINE SCREEN

The Rod and Line Screen displays a selection of eight (8) rods, each equipped with varying weights of line.

Use the Back button or Forward button to scroll through the rod choice.

Use the Directional button to scroll through the rod descriptions.

When you have chosen a rod, press the Select button.

TACKLE BOX SCREEN

The Tackle Box is filled with all of your lures.

There are five categories of lures: Soft, Jigs, Spinners, Cranks and Tops. When you select a category, you’ll see a pic- ture of each lure, along with a short text description of the lure and recommen- dations for weather and water condi- tions:

Use the Back button or Forward button to scroll through the lure categories.

Use the Directional button to scroll through the lure pictures and text descriptions as well as the text description in the text box.

When you have chosen a lure, press the Select button.

For Example:

Worm - Black Grape

This is a great lure for murky water and sunny weather, especially when the water is warmer. Try a bottom-hopping retrieve with this Texas rigged worm.

NOTE: You will begin each game with a default lure.

LIVE WELL SCREEN

The Live Well screen shows you how many fish you have caught and the combined weight of all of the fish. You can hold up to six fish in the Live Well. If the Live Well is full, the smallest fish will go back in the water to make room for the new catch.

Use the Directional button to scroll through the fish and view their weights.

Press the Select button to return to the fishing screen.

CASTING YOUR LINE

Gently pull the Line Release toward you. Then flick the rod toward the TV, letting go of the Line Release at the same time. If your cast was successful, you’ll hear the lure land in the water. The Lineout indicator will show you how far your line was cast. Your lure will appear as a red dot in the bottom half of the fishing screen.

ATTRACTING FISH

Once you cast your lure, you can use it to attract the fish. Turn the reel slowly to keep the lure moving through the water; otherwise, the lure will sink to the bottom. You may want to experiment with different lures, line weights, speed and lure movements (little jerks and drops) to see what works best for attracting the fish.

LURE CAM

When a fish comes within a certain range of your lure, a “Lure Cam” window will pop up and zoom in on it. This lets you see whether you’re playing your lure to attract the fish, and when the fish finally takes the bait.

SETTING THE HOOK

When a fish bites your lure, the fishing rod will vibrate. You must jerk the rod back quickly and firmly to secure the fish and prepare for reeling it in.

If you do not hook the fish, it will spit the lure out and go away.

REELING IT IN

Once you hook a fish, don’t waste any time reeling it in. You’ll need to keep your line tight enough with the drag and the reel so that the fish can not release, while still allowing enough slack to let the fish run without breaking the line. If your line snaps or you lose your rod, you will need to choose a new rod and/or lure.

ADJUSTING THE DRAG

To adjust the drag on your line, turn the drag dial located on the reel.

GREAT CATCH SCREEN

When you successfully land a largemouth bass, the Great Catch screen will pop up and Hank Parker will congratulate you: “Nice catch!”. You’ll also see the weight of your catch.

If you want to put the fish in your Live Well, use the Back button or Forward button to highlight the Live Well icon. Press the Select button to return to the fishing screen.

If you want to release the fish, use the Back or Forward buttons to high- light the word “Release”. Press the Select button to return to the fishing screen.

HIGH SCORE SIGN-IN SCREEN

If the total weight of caught fish qualifies for the High Score, you will be asked to enter your name in the Sign-In screen.

Use the Directional button to highlight a letter on the screen.

When the correct letter is highlighted, press the Select button. The letter you have selected will appear in the box at the bottom of the screen.

Continue highlighting and selecting letters to enter your name.

When you are finished, use the Back button or Forward button to highlight the OK icon.

Press the Select button to continue fishing.

TOURNAMENT OVER

When the designated time runs out, the Tournament Over screen will pop up and you will see your final rank. If the total weight of caught fish qualifies for the Winner’s Circle, you will be taken to the Sign-In screen.

MAIN MENU

You can access the Main Menu at any time during game play by pressing the Menu button.

Use the Back button or Forward button to scroll through the options.

To select a highlighted option, press the Select button.

Volume - Use the Directional button to turn the game volume up or down.

Credits - Displays the game credits.

Quit - Quits the current game and takes you to the Main Menu screen.

Set-Up- Takes you to the Set-Up screen to change your game conditions.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you don’t see the title screen after pressing the Power button, check to make sure the light on the rod is on. If the light is on and you still do not see the title screen, check to make sure the video and audio plugs are plugged into the correct locations on your TV or VCR and fresh batteries have been installed in the fishing rod.

If you are having trouble casting the rod, check to make sure fresh batteries have been installed in the fishing rod.

If your game still malfunctions, insert a pointed object into the Reset button to reset your game.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Loosen the screw on the side of the fishing rod battery compartment door with a screwdriver. Remove the battery compartment door and insert two (2)

AAbatteries (we recommend alkaline), first one on the left side and then one on the right side as indicated in the battery compartment. Move the sliding tabs to the end of the batteries. Then, insert two (2) additional AA batteries (we recommend alkaline) as above and as indicated in the battery compart- ment. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a screwdriver. Do not over tighten.

Dual Power convenience: You may purchase an AC adapter separately at any electronics store. It should be 6V, 800 Milliamps, with a negative center.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN CHANGING BATTERIES.

CAUTION

As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this game should be kept away from small children who might still put things in their mouths. If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always follow the game and battery manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or explode if recharged, disassembled or heated.

MAINTENANCE

Handle this game carefully.

Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.

Keep this game away from moisture or extreme temperature.

Do not disassemble this game. If a problem occurs, press the Reset but- ton, or remove and replace the batteries to reset the game, or try new bat- teries. If problems persist, consult your warranty card for replacement instructions.

Use only the recommended battery type.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Remove any exhausted batteries from the game.

Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.

Insert batteries with the correct polarity.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica- tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip- ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory operation.

Please retain this for future reference.

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