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Fortnite gets fishing event called Triggerfish's Fishing Frenzy

By:Nedim Hadzic - CJ
Published: 22:14, 21 November 2019
Epic Games
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Fortnite, Season 11 brings fishing

If you've developed a taste for fishing in Fortnite, you'll be glad to hear that Epic is throwing a fishing event called Triggerfish's Fishing Frenzy, where you can with a Bottom Dweller pickaxe or an actual, real-life Llama Trophy.

"Open a can of worms on the casting competition beginning at 8am ET on Friday, November 22 until 8pm ET on Sunday, November 24", Epic wrote. 

All you need to do to take part in Fortnite's fish-a-palooza is get a Fishing Rod and mind the categories for the prizes. If you happen to be among the winners, you'll be notified via email and the in-game gifting system. The prizes are as follows:

Top Angler

  • Catch the most fish in a single match during the competition    
  • One champion per regional server    
  • Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy

Small Fry Champion

  • Catch the most Small Fry during the competition    
  • One champion per regional server    
  • Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy

Flopper Champion

  • Catch the most Floppers during the competition    
  • One champion per regional server    
  • Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy

Slurpfish Champion    

  • Catch the most Slurpfish during the competition    
  • One champion per regional server    
  • Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy

Mythic Goldfish = Instant Prize   

  •  Anyone that catches the Mythic Goldfish will receive a Bottom Dweller Pickaxe!

Note that if you want to be eligible for the prizes, you need to have 2FA authentication enabled on your account. Additionally, fish caught with the Harpoon gun don't qualify. 

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In related news, Epic tweeted that the Solid Gold LTM is back in Fortnite for a limited time, so if you're up for some legendary showdowns with legendary gear - now's your time. 

You can find the announcement for Triggerfish's Fishing Frenzy and the leaderboards on Epic's website .

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