Core loop
Place cages in the water, wait for catches, collect fish, sell them for cash, then reinvest into plot upgrades that improve luck and rare drops. Sink cages before you leave so they keep working offline.
First-hour priorities
Focus on reliable common catches first. Unlock basic plot upgrades that raise luck before chasing Mythic/Secret fish. Private servers can help if public servers feel laggy.
Sunday updates
Pearl Point updates Cage Fishing every Sunday. After each patch, re-check codes, new fish, and economy changes before spending large amounts of currency.