The Fisherman Catches Fish Prizes During Free Spins
5x3
Five reels with three rows and 1-10 selectable win lines. All symbols pay left to right on consecutive reels.
100-200,000
Flexible betting from 100 to 200,000 credits per spin. Adjust lines and bet per line independently.
96.12%
Theoretical long-term RTP certified by Real Time Gaming. Above industry average for video slots.
x250,000
Potential maximum payout of 250,000 times your total bet through combined line wins and bonus features.
3-5 Boats
Land 3, 4, or 5 Boat scatter symbols anywhere to trigger 10, 15, or 20 free games respectively.
Catch Feature
During free spins, each Fisherman symbol catches prize values from all Fish symbols visible on screen.
Fishin' Frenzy by Real Time Gaming introduces a unique bonus mechanic that separates it from standard free spin features. The game operates on a 5-reel, 3-row grid with 1 to 10 selectable paylines, but the real innovation happens during the free games bonus round.
In the main game, the Pelican serves as the highest-paying standard symbol, awarding 400,000 credits for five of a kind, 40,000 for four, 10,000 for three, and 1,000 for just two symbols. The Fishing Rod pays 200,000 for five symbols, whilst the Life Preserver Ring and Tackle Box both pay 100,000 for a full line. Card symbols 10 through Ace award 20,000 for five matching symbols.
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Boat scatter symbols anywhere on the reels triggers 10, 15, or 20 free games respectively. These scatter wins occur regardless of active paylines, making every spin capable of triggering the bonus. The free spins play at the same bet level as the triggering spin and cannot be retriggered during the feature.
During free spins, Fish symbols appear on the reels displaying cash values: 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, or 500 credits. These fish do not pay on their own. Instead, when a Fisherman Wild symbol lands anywhere on the reels during a free spin, it collects the prize value from every single Fish symbol currently visible on screen.
This creates a multiplicative win potential. If you have four Fish symbols showing values of 100, 200, 250, and 500, and two Fisherman Wilds land on the same spin, each Fisherman collects the total of all fish prizes. That single spin would award 1,050 credits per Fisherman, totalling 2,100 credits, in addition to any standard line wins.
The Fisherman symbol only appears during free games and serves two purposes. First, it substitutes for all symbols except the Boat scatter, helping to complete winning combinations. Second, it triggers the fish collection mechanic. The Fisherman itself pays 5,000 credits for five symbols, 500 for four, 100 for three, and 10 for two, making it valuable even without fish on screen.
The 96.12% RTP reflects the game's medium-to-high volatility profile. Base game wins occur regularly through the 10 paylines, but substantial payouts concentrate in the free spins feature. A maximum win of 250,000 times the total bet becomes achievable when multiple Fisherman symbols collect from screens filled with high-value fish across all 20 free spins.
Players select between 1 and 10 active paylines before each spin. The 10 paylines follow fixed patterns across the 5x3 grid, with line 1 running straight across the middle row, whilst lines 2-10 create various zigzag patterns. Only the highest win on each individual payline is paid, but wins across different paylines combine for the total award.
The autoplay function allows selection of automatic spins with configurable loss limits. Autoplay stops automatically when entering free spins, when reaching the set loss limit, or when manually stopped. During normal spins, the fast-forward button allows players to stop reels prematurely, whilst reels otherwise stop automatically from left to right.
With an RTP of 96.12%, Fishin' Frenzy returns £96.12 for every £100 wagered over the long term. The bet range from 100 to 200,000 credits accommodates both conservative and aggressive bankroll management. Maximum exposure occurs when playing all 10 lines at maximum bet per line, whilst minimum bets activate just one payline at the lowest stake.
Fishin' Frenzy is a game of chance with a house edge of 3.88% (100% - 96.12% RTP). No strategy can overcome this mathematical advantage. Set loss limits before playing, never chase losses, and only gamble with money you can afford to lose. The free spins feature has a hit frequency that varies, and long dry spells between bonuses are mathematically normal. If gambling stops being entertainment, seek help from GamCare or BeGambleAware.
| Symbol | 5 of a Kind | 4 of a Kind | 3 of a Kind | 2 of a Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican | 400,000 | 40,000 | 10,000 | 1,000 |
| Fishing Rod | 200,000 | 30,000 | 6,000 | - |
| Life Preserver | 100,000 | 20,000 | 4,000 | - |
| Tackle Box | 100,000 | 20,000 | 4,000 | - |
| A / K / Q / J / 10 | 20,000 | 5,000 | 1,000 | - |
| Fisherman Wild | 5,000 | 500 | 100 | 10 |
Each Fisherman Wild symbol that lands during free spins collects the sum of all visible fish prize values. Multiple Fishermen on the same spin each collect the full total independently.
Unlike slots where free spins simply add multipliers to line wins, Fishin' Frenzy creates a collection mechanic that rewards screen coverage. The more Fish symbols visible when a Fisherman lands, the larger the instant prize. This shifts the excitement from waiting for matching symbols to hoping for Fisherman and Fish combinations.
The dual-function Wild that both substitutes and collects creates scenarios where a single Fisherman symbol can trigger a line win whilst simultaneously collecting 1,000+ credits from multiple fish. The 96.12% RTP sits comfortably above the 95% threshold many players seek, whilst the x250,000 maximum win provides genuine jackpot potential without requiring progressive mechanics.
Real Time Gaming's implementation ensures the feature triggers with reasonable frequency through the three-scatter minimum, whilst the escalating free spin count for four and five scatters rewards bigger triggers with extended bonus rounds. The inability to retrigger free spins keeps the feature finite and the mathematics transparent.