Angling Ace Aspiration Guide

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Pack Required: Base Game
Aspiration Category: Nature
Bonus Trait: Collector – Collectors find rare collectibles more often.

🎁 Reward Trait: Angler’s Tranquility

Sims with this trait will no longer get tense while fishing and will gain a greater chance at catching rare fish. It’s perfect for relaxed gameplay or building a Sim who loves outdoor solitude.

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🧠 Trait Suggestions

• Loves Outdoors – Gives a happy moodlet while fishing outside.
• Lazy – Since fishing is a low-energy activity, lazy Sims can enjoy this without negative buffs.
• Perfectionist – Ideal for maximizing catch quality and working toward great catches.

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📘 Milestones

📍 Milestone I – Fish out of Water

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🎣 Catch 5 Fish	Go to any body of water with a wooden fish sign and start fishing solo or with other Sims.
📍 Fish at 3 Different Locations	Try different neighbourhoods or secret areas like Sylvan Glade, Forgotten Grotto, or Deep Woods.

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📍 Milestone II – Hooked

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🕓 Fish for 10 Total Hours	Can be done over several days. Combine with social fishing to build relationships.
🐠 Mount or Bowl 5 Fish	Open Sim’s inventory, click caught fish, and select “Mount” or “Put in Bowl.”
🎯 Achieve Level 4 Fishing Skill	Skill up by fishing regularly. You can also read skill books if needed.

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📍 Milestone III – Reel Smart

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🪱 Catch 5 Fish Using Bait	Use flowers, fruit, veggies, or caught fish by clicking “Fish With Bait.”
🌟 Make 6 Great Catches	These occur more frequently with higher Fishing skill. Keep practicing!
📘 Achieve Level 6 Fishing Skill	Continue fishing across new locations and use bait to increase skill faster.

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📍 Milestone IV – Angling Ace

✅ Task	📝 Notes
🧾 Collect 20 Types of Fish	Explore different neighbourhoods and hidden areas for rare fish.
💪 Achieve Level 10 Fishing Skill	Max this skill through consistent fishing or focused skill-building sessions.

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💡 Tips & Strategy

• Hidden Fishing Locations:
  Unlock special areas for unique fish types:
  • 🌸 Sylvan Glade (Willow Creek)
  • ⛏ Forgotten Grotto (Oasis Springs – Level 10 Handiness to enter)
  • 🌲 Deep Woods (Granite Falls – Outdoor Retreat required)
• Best Bait:
  Higher quality bait = better fish. Use frogs, rare produce, or other fish for baiting legendary catches.
• Fish Mounting Bonus:
  Mounted fish can be used as wall decorations and help build the Home Decor score for Eco Lifestyle.
• Complete Fishing Collection:
  Go beyond the aspiration by finishing the Fish Collection. There are 22 base game fish, but more are added in packs.

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