Now it will depend on what type of rod you are using as to what you add next, (Note : all rods can use a spinning reel except for the Casting rods which can only use Casting reels) Now select the Spool of fishing line icon (second from top, mid screen) and find (or buy from the Shop) some line that is as close as you can get to the reels Max drag value, drag it over to highlighted area, a prompt will appear - Adjust the line length, make sure the slider (scissors) is all the way to the right before selecting the Cut button. Select the rod slot you want to setup (1), select the Fishing rod icon (top mid screen) and drag over the rod you want to use (take note of things like the Line weight, Lure weight or the Casting weight) now find a reel as close to the rods Line weight higher value as you can, drag that reel to the highlighted area on the rod. Once you fitted a rod case there should now be numbers (1 2) next to the little green man, the colour of the number indicates the setup status (white = empty, red = not ready (missing items) or green = ready). Select the Home Storage tab and then the little green man icon (near top left) then select the Packing boxes icon (about 3rd from the bottom of the icons running downwards close to the mid centre of the screen), double click (or select and drag the items over to the highlighted area) on the equipment you want to use. When first starting out there are a number of items you'll need to buy so you can carry more equipment like a Tackle box, a Rod case and a Waist coat.

Rod - Reel - Line - Leader (optional for Spinning, Casting or Match/Telescopic (float) setups) - float, sinker, feeder cage or lure - hook - baitĪssembling a setup is best done from home.

Fishing planet casting rod setup