Cheat mode:
 Start the game by running the VDSFishdt.exe in the game 
 folder instead of the normal shortcut. Press [F11] to 
 force a fish to bite your hook. Press [F12] when a fish 
 bites to automatically catch it.
 
 Catch a tiger shark:
 Press [Forward] + [Back]. If done correctly, your boat 
 will be moving very slowly and the next fish that bites 
 will be a tiger shark
 
 Hints:
 Most of the fish you'll catch will be on LIVE bait 
 (although you can use artificials to catch certain 
 species). 
 The first thing you want to do is pick the boat for 
 the task. I usually go with a craft that has greater
 REVERSE speed (this places less tension on the line  
 and helps you land the fish much quicker). Although 
 you might try a faster turning boat for fish that 
 have blazing turn speeds like Mako sharks and certain
 billfish, after you're on the water here is where 
 things get tough. 
 
 Leave your drag set at the middle. 
 When a fish strikes, start reversing the boat and try
 to keep the line and angler (guy in boat) in a straight
 with each other because it places less stress on the 
 hook and line as well. As the fish starts to become 
 tired there will be more white and less red near the 
 marlin on the fight meter; this is the time to start 
 reeling. 
 Click on the mouse button as you chase the fish. The 
 added tension will wear them down so they do not run 
 off with your line. 
 Another thing to remember, especially with marlins and 
 other fish, is that they're very "boat shy." Expect 
 them to start hauling fin when they're near the boat. 
 You also have to watch that the fish doesn't get under
 the boat; otherwise it'll snap the line automatically. 
 Try to keep the boat BEHIND the fish, especially when 
 near the boat; then you can park the boat over it as