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It was THIS Big! achievement in RDR 2

It was THIS Big!

Catch a fish weighing at least 16 lbs (7.3 kg).

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How to unlock the It was THIS Big! achievement

  • ThxThx
    28 Oct 2018 28 Oct 2018 30 Oct 2018
    ok so the easiest way i found to do this is by unlocking fishing in chapter 2 you’ll receive a mission called “A Fisher of Men" , after you have the fishing ability follow the directions below i couldn't figure out how to post photos but if you need photo help the link is included be sure to have atleast $50 to buy the special lures

    First you are going to need to head over to gill landing on the shore of Flat Iron Lake in the Heartlands territory and talk to a fisherman named Gill fishing off the end of a dock

    Once you talk to him, he will take you inside and tell you about him needing your help catching fish to stuff also at this time he will hand you a map of legendary fish locations to help you on your journey.

    hop on your horse and head towards Lagras (location photo shown in link ) at this location you will see a bait shack where you can buy special lures for large type fish.

    Then just cast the swamp special lure in and you should catch a big fish in a couple tries !



    https://dontragegaming.wixsite.com/games/blog/rdr2fishing


    here is a video walkthrough provided by maka if thats more your speed :)

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    VinyMaximusYou can catch multiple numbers of Fuchs that add up to or more than 16pounds.

    I say this because everytime I catch a fish the counter increases.
    Posted by VinyMaximus on 31 May 21 at 19:10
    Goatlips
    Ok so the easiest way I found to do this is by unlocking fishing in chapter 2 you’ll receive a mission called “A Fisher of Men", after you have the fishing ability follow the directions below I couldn't figure out how to post photos but if you need photo help the link is included be sure to have atleast $50 to buy the special lures
    ...Well, "easiest" should mean quickest. Right at the start of Chapter 2 you can get a fishing rod (before they're officially unlocked) off any fisherman you see (lasso and hogtie them if you like) - there's often someone fishing on the shore of the nearest river precisely due west of the Horseshoe Overlook Ch.2 camp/hideout. Then you'll need to find crayfish in their hole (because lures and bait are locked too) - there's one on the east edge of the rectangular body of water SW of the B of Bayou (which you'll want to search multiple times, consecutively, as you can only grab one crayfish at a time, when the hole still has more): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTlDusoLQeI
    I got the 'It was THIS Big!' achievement this way, early, with a stolen rod and a red swamp crayfish, at the lake east of the Wapiti Reservation with a 17lb muskie, although there's possibly an easier location at the tiny inlet next to the O of Lemoyne, where large channel catfish often fill a tiny area of water.

    You can catch multiple numbers of Fuchs that add up to or more than 16pounds.
    I say this because everytime I catch a fish the counter increases.
    Fairly certain that's nonsense computewarning. Also, "Fuchs"? laugh
    Posted by Goatlips on 22 Mar 22 at 23:34
    SchwarzioCouldn't catch a fuch tbh
    Posted by Schwarzio on 27 May 23 at 09:44
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  • GroatesGroates
    29 Oct 2018 29 Oct 2018
    If you are willing to wait until chapter 5/6, there is a stranger mission from a man named Hamish. After you complete this, he will tell you to meet up sometime and go fishing with him. During this fishing mission you will catch a fish that will unlock you this achievement.

    Also he will give you the lure you need to catch it so no need to spend money.

    Good luck!
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    netstrykerI love everything involving this mission. I can't tell nothing more because will be spoiler.
    Posted by netstryker on 17 Mar 19 at 23:22
    DownInFlames85This mission was great, making the achievement even better.

    Thanks for the guide toast
    Posted by DownInFlames85 on 07 Apr 19 at 13:15
    KillrNutThis was how I got the achievement, without knowing about it. Good stuff.
    Posted by KillrNut on 20 Sep 20 at 20:03
  • HQAZEHQAZE
    29 Oct 2018 29 Oct 2018 08 Nov 2018
    I found a spot where you can catch pike over 16lbs (7.3 kg)..

    You wanna go to Valentine and from there to Cattail Pond.
    Make sure you buy Lake Lure for medium/large fish.


    Good luck!


    EDIT:
    There is also a stranger mission later on 'Veteran'(II) chapter 6, where you catch a legendary Northern Pike 16+lbs..
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    HQAZEsmile
    Posted by HQAZE on 05 Nov 18 at 11:31
    jacky roosterGreat solution. Got it first try with my lake lure
    Posted by jacky rooster on 14 Oct 22 at 02:52
    HQAZEGood to hear my friend! wink
    Posted by HQAZE on 19 Oct 22 at 04:55
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