How to Make Money Fast: Economy & Trick Shot Guide

In the How to Fish game by Dazed Games, money is the lifeblood of survival. Without cash, you cannot purchase SMGs to defend against piranha swarms, buy engine upgrades to outrun oceanic predators, or acquire weapon attachments for endgame boss encounters.

While beginners slowly grind single-dollar minnows, experienced anglers use high-multiplier trick shots, grill exploits, and casino math to become millionaires. Here is the ultimate playbook to making money fast in How to Fish.

1. The 5x Trick Shot Economy (360 No-Scopes)

The core innovation of How to Fish is that combat style directly translates into cash earnings. When fishing in Island 2 and Island 3 waters, certain creatures launch themselves into the sky:

  • Airborne Target Acquisition: Flying Fish and agitated piranhas regularly leap 10–20 feet into the air.
  • The 360 No-Scope Technique: Jump into the air, spin your camera 360 degrees, and fire from the hip without aiming down sights.
  • 5x Cash Multiplier: Hitting an airborne creature after a 360 rotation triggers a 5x multiplier and unlocks the "360 no scope" and "Impressive" Steam achievements. A standard $20 fish suddenly cashes out for $100!

2. The Secret Cooked Rod Resale Exploit

If your squad suffers a wipe and you find yourself stranded with $0 on the starting island, use this hidden developer easter egg:

  1. Take your starting basic fishing rod (vendor base value: $3).
  2. Drop the rod directly onto the hot cooking grill.
  3. Wait for the rod to char into a blackened burnt finish.
  4. Take the charred rod to the vendor trade beacon. Its resale value is permanently increased to $4!
  5. Repeat to generate initial risk-free capital to buy starter bait and firearms.

3. Farming High-Value "Drip" Fish Variants

Standard fish sell for modest sums ($2 to $10). However, the oceanic RNG occasionally spawns extravagant Drip Variants:

  • The Pink Drippy Urchin: Highly sought after, sells for massive premiums and unlocks the "Drip" achievement.
  • Sunglasses & Chain Fish: Spawn with distinct visual flair in deeper ocean shelves. They yield up to 10x standard market value. Check our full Fish Locations Guide for optimal deep-water fishing coordinates.

4. The Fish Casino: High-Roller Strategies

Once you have accumulated $50 to $200 from fishing and trick shots, head to the island casino to multiply your bankroll:

  • The Roulette Table: Betting on Red or Black offers safe 2x returns to double your gear funds. For daring high-rollers, placing bets on Green yields the highest payout multiplier in the game and triggers the "All in" achievement.
  • The Slot Machine: Pull the lever to roll for money sacks and cosmetic rod skins. Hitting the jackpot unlocks the legendary Golden Fishing Rod and the "GOLD GOLD GOLD" achievement (see Weapons & Casino Guide).

5. Optimal Spending Priority Order

To ensure your hard-earned cash maximizes your survival rate, follow this investment sequence:

  1. Tier 1: Submachine Gun (SMG): Essential for reliable trick shot farming on leaping fish.
  2. Tier 2: Boat Engine Upgrade 1: Increases ocean travel speed between trading posts and fishing spots.
  3. Tier 3: Assault Rifle (AR): Prepares your team for Island 2 and Island 3 guardian bosses.
  4. Tier 4: Best Boat Engine ("I am speed"): Outruns any ocean predator and completes the speed achievement.
  5. Tier 5: Casino Skins & Golden Rod: Endgame flex items once all survival requirements are met.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the fastest way to make money in How to Fish?
The fastest active income method is executing 360 no-scope trick shots on airborne Flying Fish for a 5x kill-score cash multiplier. For passive income, catch rare Drip fish variants (like the pink Drippy Urchin) or use the cooked fishing rod resale exploit.

How does the 360 no-scope trick shot multiplier work?
When a Flying Fish launches out of the water, jump and perform a full 360-degree rotation in mid-air before shooting it with an SMG or shotgun. This applies an instant 5x score multiplier, multiplying the vendor cash payout.

What is the cooked rod exploit in How to Fish?
You can place your starting $3 basic fishing rod onto the portable grill. Once it burns black, its vendor sale value increases to $4. This allows stranded players with zero funds to generate free starting cash.

Is the Fish Casino worth gambling on for money?
Yes! Betting on green at the Fish Roulette table yields massive payouts and unlocks the 'All in' achievement. The slot machines can also award the legendary Golden Fishing Rod and high-tier cash sacks.