How to Land the Big Catch in Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 3 Megaways
Blueprint Gaming has seriously upped the ante with this third instalment of their wildly popular Fishin' Frenzy series. This isn't your standard pokies game – it's a fully loaded fishing expedition combining Megaways mechanics with the addictive Money Collect feature Aussie players already love.
The Megaways Engine Explained
Unlike fixed payline pokies, Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 3 uses the Megaways engine where each of the 6 reels displays between 2 and 7 symbols on every spin. This creates anywhere from 960 to 8,000 ways to win per spin. The Megaways counter in the top right shows exactly how many winning combinations you're playing with each round.
You'll need matching symbols on adjacent reels starting from the left to form wins. With 8,000 potential ways active, multiple winning combinations can trigger simultaneously, especially when the Fisherman Wild lands to substitute for regular symbols.
Money Collect: The Core Mechanic
This is where the game really shines. Cash fish symbols land on the reels displaying specific monetary values – we've seen everything from A$2.50 small fish up to A$100 for the massive blue specimens. These values just sit there looking pretty until you land a green Collect symbol on reel 1 or reel 6.
When that Collect badge hits with cash fish in view, every single cash value gets awarded instantly. We triggered this multiple times during testing, with one particularly memorable collect totalling A$296 from a single spin during free games.
Here's the clever bit: every Collect symbol that lands – whether it pays or not – advances your Money Collect trail. Hit milestones to unlock new mechanics, and fill the entire trail to activate the Super Catch Bonus where only cash fish and collects appear on the reels for maximum collection potential.
Free Spins With Multiplier Progression
Land 5 scatter symbols (the golden fishing reel icons) anywhere in view to trigger free spins. The initial award varies, but you'll see a multiplier trail above the reels showing x2, x3, x5, and x10 milestones.
Each multiplier level comes with extra spins: +5 free games at x2, another +5 at x3, +3 more at x5, and +2 additional at x10. During our test sessions, we progressed to the x10 multiplier with 15 total spins active, which is when the Win Streak badges started appearing and wins really stacked up.
The spin counter displays prominently on the right side (desktop) showing your progress like "SPIN 11/15" with the running total paid amount updating below. We recorded a PAID total of A$296 from one session and A$431 from another that triggered the MEGA WIN celebration.
Rapid Fire Jackpots System
Five progressive jackpots run constantly: Mega King (typically around A$7,480), Master (around A$2,460), Major (around A$1,010), Minor (around A$435), and Mini (around A$205). These are network progressives that climb between spins.
The trigger is straightforward – land 5 or more Rapid Fire overlay symbols in view. These flame-themed badges appear on top of regular symbols during base game spins. Once triggered, you're guaranteed either an instant cash prize or one of the five progressive pots.
Symbols and Paytable
The Fisherman Wild substitutes for all symbols except scatters and special symbols. High-value symbols include the pelican, tackle box, and fishing boat – all illustrated in vibrant cartoon style against the underwater backdrop.
Lower-paying symbols are the standard card ranks (A, K, Q, J, 10, 9) rendered as 3D translucent gems in teal, gold, pink, green, blue, and lime. These might look familiar, but they pay regularly enough to keep your balance ticking over between feature triggers.
RTP and Volatility Profile
Three RTP configurations exist: 91%, 92%, and 94%, all with additional Rapid Fire contribution percentage on top. The 94% version offers the best long-term return. Volatility sits at 4 out of 5 – this is a high-variance pokie that can absolutely rinse your bankroll during dry spells but pays magnificently when features align.
The maximum win potential of 10,000x your stake means a A$5 bet could theoretically return A$50,000. During testing with A$5 stakes, our biggest single win was the A$431 mega win (86.2x) and a A$262.50 huge win (52.5x) – both satisfying but nowhere near the top potential.
Bet Range and Accessibility
Stakes run from A$0.10 to A$1,000 per spin (converted from GBP). The game works flawlessly on mobile, tablet, and desktop with a portrait-optimised mobile interface that compresses all jackpot values into a compact ticker at the top.
Controls are dead simple: stake adjust on the left, massive spin button centre, and credit display on the right. The A$5 stake we tested with felt like the sweet spot – high enough for decent cash fish values but not painful during the inevitable cold streaks.
Final Verdict
Fishin' Frenzy Even Bigger Fish 3 Megaways Rapid Fire combines proven mechanics into something genuinely exciting. The Money Collect trail progression adds a long-term goal beyond just spinning, while the multiple jackpot and bonus systems mean you're never more than a few spins away from something triggering.
High volatility means patience is essential, but when the Super Catch Bonus activates during free spins with a x10 multiplier active and Rapid Fire overlays landing, the potential is absolutely there for serious wins. Not for the faint-hearted, but experienced pokies players who enjoy fishing themes and multi-layered features will find plenty to love here.
