(Full version requires 2X CD-ROM. Multiplayer options require Win 95 version, 14.4+ modem for Modem play, network card for network play, Internet browser and provider for Internet play.)
Much of the demo is a "slide show" introducing the game's main features. You can let the slide show run itself, or move around by clicking on the NEXT, BACK, or START AGAIN highlights. See screens 6 and 7 to learn how to use the manual cast and Autocast techniques, then try them out in screen 8 to catch some fat rainbow trout on Oregon's Deschutes River.
You'll also want to try the following Mend, False Cast, and Recast techniques.
Mend Line:
Mend left [ Mend right ]
Once you cast your fly, you can "mend" how your line lies on the water and make the drift of your fly appear more natural. Fly anglers frequently mend when casting across currents that move at different speeds. If the current carrying the line is faster or slower than the current carrying the fly, the line may pull on the fly and cause it to "drag" (move too fast or slow). Drag can scare fish away from the fly. By mending, you just flip the line upstream or downstream as needed to keep a little slack in it and avoid fly drag. Try it!
False Cast:
Click and hold right mouse button, then cast manually.
The false cast allows the fly angler to keep the line off the water and cast out to a new spot without bringing it in. In dry fly fishing, it also helps dry the fly off. Note: In very clear water, don't false cast right over the fish--they may see it and spook.
Automatic Recast:
Double-click right mouse button.
This lets you quickly repeat a cast and drift through the same spot again. Some fish won't take a fly or lure until they see it several times.
Joysticks
The Trophy Rivers demo supports WIN 95 joystick play in the Fishing screen. You must enable and calibrate your joystick from the Win 95 Control Panel before starting the game.
Joystick Functions:
Move Right/Down=Tab (Select next item)
Move Left/Up=Shift-Tab (Select previous item)
When casting or reeling, the joystick controls your rod position.
Here's some more details about the game that we couldn't fit in the demo:
--Prime fishing water. We've selected the best stretch (40-50 miles) on five of the best trout and salmon streams in North America. These include the Miramichi River in New Brunswick, the White River in Arkansas, the Big Hole River in Montana, the Deschutes River in Oregon, and the Sol Duc River in Washington State. Each one presents different species, challenges, and rewards to the trophy angler.
--Unprecedented mobility. You're not stuck in one place on the bank, or even confined to the boat. Float and paddle, or land the boat to walk or wade. This gives you miles of detailed shoreline, river current, and rapids that you can search for the best "holding water" like cutbanks, riffles, plunge pools and so on.
--Solo and multiplayer tournament options include game "days" and length, number of fish, species and tackle, and authentic rules options such as "Single-Fly." There's even a prize for catching the biggest fish of the tourny, whether you take first place or not!
--Career play presents you with a wide range of varying tournament scenarios, so you won't see the same career twice. The progressive scoring system rewards playing at harder skill levels--but you'll earn it. Tough computer rivals will challenge you in every contest.
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