Every conceivable theme is covered in online video slots. Therefore it is hardly surprising that there are slot machines based on the theme of fishing. This article reviews fishing themed online slot games from three of the leading software providers. In spite of the similarity in the theme, these slot games have a completely different look and feel.

Alaskan Fishing from the software provider Microgaming is the fishing themed slot game for players that like realism. Alaska is famous for its professional salmon and trout fishing. The fish and the fishing equipment have been depicted in detail. The bear and the eagle are Alaskan creatures that survive on fish and hence are included as symbols. The animations use actual video clips that reveal the breathtaking natural beauty of Alaska. On the gaming front Alaskan Fishing is a 243 ways to win slot game. Alaskan Fishing includes a free spins bonus round with doubled payouts. The highlight of this slot game is the Fly Fishing Bonus. The player has to pick spots on the river where the fisherman catches fish. The payouts awarded to the player depend on the size of the fish caught. The player gets five turns in all. Alaskan Fishing is live at all Microgaming online casinos like All Slots, Golden Riviera, Platinum Play and Spin Palace.

The software provider Cryptologic has a fishing themed slot game titled Reel in the Cash in its portfolio. It looks at fishing in a comical way. The central character is Henry the fisherman. The reels are set under the water with animated fish swimming around. The thematic symbols include Henry, marlin, sharks, crabs and lures. The high value card symbols look like fish caricatures. Reel in the Cash also has excellent animation. The one of the marlin pulling the struggling fisherman is hilarious. The golden lure is the wild symbol and Henry is the scatter symbol. The scatter symbol activates the bonus game on the second screen. The player selects a lure, which reveals the multiplier. The multiplier can be as high as 25 times. Then the player casts the line and catches a fish. The fish reveals a bonus prize, which is enhanced by the multiplier and credited to the player’s account. Reel in the Cash can be played at Cryptologic online casinos like InterCasino.

The software provider Playtech has released a multi-player fishing themed slot game appropriately titled Fishing with Buddies. This video slot can be played with up to five players at the same time. Each player chooses a Bear as his avatar. He plays the main game on his own but can see the game of the other players on his screen. In the Fish a Crab bonus game the player’s Bear casts his fishing line and pulls up the crab and is awarded bonus credits. The multi-player element is in the two-stage bonus round that is triggered randomly but for all players simultaneously. In the first stage the Bears of the different players catch fish and win bonus credits. The faster the player has wagered in the main game, the larger will his bonus payout be. The three players who win the largest bonuses in the first stage release the goldfish caught by them and receive further bonus credits. Fishing with Buddies is live at Playtech online casinos such as Bet365 and Paddy Power.