Big Bass Trophy Catch (Pragmatic Play) Review

Big Bass Trophy Catch is an upcoming fishing – themed slot in Pragmatic Play’s (also under Reel Kingdom) popular Big Bass series, slated for release on April 16, 2026. The game adopts a tournament-style fishing theme with trophy fish, tackle, and engraved trophy symbols in warm evening tones. The soundtrack blends ambient lake sounds with upbeat guitar riffs, creating an energetic angling atmosphere. The slot features three colored Fishermen on the left side of the grid for Scatter Collection, a new twist in the series. The visuals maintain the recognizable Big Bass aesthetic with an underwater setting and a lively, positive vibe.

The game offers a straightforward setup with standard controls:

• Preferred Spin Options: Manual spin and autoplay with customizable stop conditions (loss limit, win threshold, pause on bonus), available on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
• Bet Options: Bet range spans from €0.10 to €240 per spin, with all 10 paylines fixed.
• Turbo Mode: Quickspin mode is available to shorten animation durations; turbo spin is not explicitly confirmed.

The game uses a 5-reel, 3-row layout with 10 fixed paylines, where wins form on adjacent reels from left to right, needing 3 or more matching symbols. Volatility is high, with a hit frequency of approximately 12.9%. The maximum win is reported as up to 10,000× the bet (operator-dependent). The bet range is from €0.10 to €240 per spin. The RTP is up to 96.5% (operator-dependent), with lower versions available depending on the operator or casino configuration.

Featured reel symbols:

• Low-paying symbols: 10, J, Q, K, A (card suits) — five-of-a-kind pays 5×–10× the bet.
• High-paying symbols: Various fish, a fishing box, rod, dragonfly, and bait — five-of-a-kind pays 20×–200×; the bait symbol pays 0.5× for just two of a kind.
• Wild (Fisherman): Appears only during Free Spins, substitutes for all regular symbols except Scatter and Money symbols; two Wilds pay 2×.
• Scatter (jumping fish): Triggers Free Spins with 3 or more appearances; during the base game, collecting 2 Scatters gives a random chance to trigger Free Spins.

• Free Spins: Triggered by 3, 4, or 5 Scatters, awarding 10, 15, or 20 free spins respectively. During Free Spins, Money Symbols appear more frequently; the Wild Fisherman collects all Money Symbols on screen when landing.
• Progressive Trail: Tracks Wild Fisherman collections; every 4 Wilds retriggers +10 spins and increases a collection multiplier (2× at 4, 3× at 8, 10× at 12; no further retriggers after 12).
• Scatter Collection: During Free Spins, can randomly award +1 to +5 extra spins and modifiers: X2 All Wins, More Fish (more Money Symbols), or More Men (more Wilds).
• Random Additions: If a Wild lands without Money Symbols on screen, random Money Symbols may be added; similarly, Wild and Money can be randomly added to trigger collection.

• Ante Bet: Available, increasing total stake by approximately +50% to double Scatter frequency, maintaining the 96.5% RTP.
• Feature Buy: Available in permitted jurisdictions — 100× bet for regular Free Spins (RTP 96.5%) and 300× bet for Super Free Spins (RTP 96.5%). Both Ante Bet and Feature Buy are subject to operator configuration and may be restricted in the UK and other regulated markets, appearing grayed out where prohibited.

Big Bass Trophy Catch delivers the proven Big Bass formula with a confirmed base RTP of up to 96.5% and high volatility, appealing to veterans of the series. The new Scatter Collection mechanic and Super Free Spins buy option add fresh angles to the familiar fishing gameplay, though the game stays true to the established series formula. This slot suits players who enjoy high-volatility fishing-themed slots with multi-layered bonus features. Always play responsibly and set limits that fit your budget.