On a computer, click the left mouse button to send the hook into the water. On a phone or tablet, tap the screen instead. The hook then drops down toward the fish below. The moment you click or tap is the key to the whole game, because the throw sets how deep the hook can go.
After the hook enters the water, swipe the mouse to steer it through the fish. Touch screen players can swipe with a finger in the same way. Move the hook toward the fish you want and let it catch them as it passes. A smooth, steady swipe works better than fast, jerky movement, since you want the hook to stay in the right path.
The best fishing runs in Fish Orbit begin with a smart throw. A few small choices can raise your earnings by a large amount.
Choose the strongest throw whenever you can. A powerful cast makes the hook fall deeper into the water, and deeper water usually holds more fish. A short throw may catch a few small fish near the top, but a deep throw gives you a bigger area to work with. This is the easiest tip to follow, and it makes a clear difference from your very first round.
Once the hook is deep, do not leave it alone. Move the fishing rod around under the water to hook as many fish as possible. Sweep from one side to the other, and change direction when you see a group of fish nearby. Every extra fish on the line adds to your final reward, so active movement pays off.
Good players think before they throw. Watch where the fish are swimming, then decide how deep the hook should go. After each round, think about what worked and what did not. Maybe you went too shallow, or maybe your swipe missed a big group. These small lessons help you improve with every attempt.
Catching a lot of fish is good, but catching the right fish is better. In Fish Orbit, not every fish has the same value.
Rare fish are worth much more than common ones. When you see an unusual or expensive fish, try to guide your hook toward it. One valuable catch can be worth more than many cheap ones. Selling these fish gives you the most money, which you can use to grow your fishing setup and keep moving forward.
A smart player balances both goals. Sweeping through a crowd of common fish gives you steady income, while chasing a rare fish gives you a big jump. Try to combine the two. Move toward the rare fish, but collect other fish along the way, so each round brings in as much money as possible.
After a few rounds of fishing, you may want something different but just as easy to play. A good choice is Bottle Flip 3D, a fun skill game where timing and a steady touch decide the result, much like a well-placed cast. Moving between the two games gives your break a nice change of pace without making things complicated.