Originally posted by rexpiscator:

When the bobber disappears, you see the concentric rings/ripples, you hear the 'plop' sound...3 clues you got a 'fish ON!'.

I agree! But no matter how hard I try, I can not get them hooked when this happens...I wanted to make sure this was right. (not some weird mechanic like they have to hit it 3 times or I dunno). Really only way I've been able to catch is just randomly reeling in....