truefortune
This page covers fishin' frenzy the big catch Truefortune players ask about most: how the free spins work, what the fish and fisherman symbols do, and which RTP figures to trust. It is a 5-reel Blueprint Gaming slot from 2021 with 10 fixed paylines, and most of the interest sits in the bonus round.
- Provider
- Blueprint Gaming
- Type
- slot
- Released
- 2021
Contents
How The Big Catch Builds on the Original
What stays familiar
The base game is simple: 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 fixed paylines, with line wins paid in the usual way. If you have played the classic Fishin' Frenzy, the fishing theme and the boat-triggered bonus will feel familiar.
What is new
The change is inside the free spins. Fish now carry cash values, and fisherman symbols collect them, with a progression that upgrades the fish as you go. That turns the bonus into a small collection game rather than a plain run of spins.
| Version | What sets it apart |
|---|---|
| The Big Catch (2021) | 10 fixed paylines, fish values and fisherman collection |
| The Big Catch Megaways | A separate game with 15,625 ways |
| The Big Catch 3 (2025) | Adds a random feature with modifier choices |
Check which version you are opening in the lobby, because the three play quite differently.
Fish Money Symbols and Values
In the free spins, fish symbols land with a cash value attached. The value is only paid once a fisherman collects it, so a screen full of fish means little until a fisherman shows up.
One source reports fish values ranging from 2x to 50x the stake. Treat that as unverified and look at the in-game paytable or help screen for the current figures.
- Fish values are collected, not paid on a payline.
- Fish in view when a fisherman lands are the ones that count.
- Higher-tier fish are worth more, and upgrades push the lowest ones up.
Fisherman Collector Symbols
A fisherman landing during free spins gathers the values of every fish currently in view and pays them out. Several fish and a fisherman on the same spin is the combination the bonus is built around.
Collecting also feeds a counter that drives the upgrade ladder:
- 1A fisherman lands and collects the visible fish values.
- 2Each collection counts towards a total of four fishermen.
- 3At four, the lowest-value fish is upgraded to the next tier.
- 4The upgrade also adds 5 extra spins.
- 5The count starts again towards the next upgrade.
Because the lowest fish is the one upgraded, later spins tend to carry richer fish, which is where the bonus gains its weight.
Free Spins and Retriggers
Triggering the round
Three or more boat scatters start the feature. One review lists 3 scatters for 10 spins, 4 for 15 and 5 for 20, though the provider page was not available to confirm it.
Do spins retrigger?
Sources disagree on a classic scatter retrigger. What is clear is that the fisherman upgrade adds 5 spins, so the round can still be extended. One source mentions a ceiling on total spins, but it is not confirmed.
Where sources conflict on retriggers or caps, the game's own help screen is the final word.
RTP and Volatility
Two sources put the RTP just above 95% with medium-high volatility. Other pages quote a figure near 96%, which appears to belong to the original Fishin' Frenzy rather than this version.
Max win figures also vary widely between sources, and none is confirmed by the provider, so do not plan around any of them. Medium-high volatility means results can swing, with the bonus carrying most of the potential.
The base game is quiet; the real action is waiting for fishermen to meet a full screen of fish.
Playing The Big Catch at Truefortune
Finding the slot
For fishin' frenzy the big catch Truefortune offers, browse the slots lobby and search by name. The casino operates under a Curaçao eGaming licence, covered on the safety page. Reported bet limits are 10p to £5 per spin, but confirm the range in-game.
Demo, bonuses and mobile
A free demo exists in many regions, and trying it first is a calm way to learn the fisherman ladder. If you play with bonus funds, read the terms on the sign-up bonus page to see how slots count. For phones, see the mobile app guide.
FAQ
What is different about Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch?
Its free spins use fish with cash values and fisherman symbols that collect them. Every four fishermen upgrades the lowest fish and adds spins, so the bonus builds over time instead of repeating the same spin.
How do fisherman collector symbols work?
A fisherman that lands during free spins collects the values of all fish in view at that moment. Collecting several fishermen also moves you up the upgrade ladder, so timing matters more than raw fish count.
Can free spins be retriggered in The Big Catch?
Sources disagree on a standard scatter retrigger. Extra spins do come from the fisherman upgrade, which adds 5 spins per upgrade, so the round can still run longer than its starting allocation.
Is the 96% RTP figure correct for this slot?
Probably not. Two sources give a figure just above 95% for this game, while the higher number seems to come from the original Fishin' Frenzy. Check the in-game information screen for the version you are playing.
18+ | Gambling can be addictive. Play responsibly. Get help
Independent help and the regulator: UK Gambling Commission · GamCare · BeGambleAware · GAMSTOP · Gambling Therapy