Gus Goes Fishin’ (iSoftBet) – Review & Demo Play

Gus Goes Fishin’ - Game Overview

I’ve followed Gus since his mining days, so seeing him swap the mineshaft for tropical waters made me smile. Gus Goes Fishin’ keeps the mood light, with upbeat music and quick animations, yet the gameplay centres on catching fish prizes at every stage. It’s a 5x3, 20-line outing where Gus’s wild steps in to substitute and collect. The headline potential reaches 5,840x, which suits a mid-level slot, and the fish-led action carries the base game and the feature nicely.

Rules and Gameplay in Gus Goes Fishin’

I set stakes between £0.20 and £20, with each spin using a fixed 20 lines on the classic 5x3 layout. Wins arrive for 3 to 5 matches from left to right, and the overall hit rate sits at 25.5%, so small wins drop roughly every fourth spin. The interface is tidy, with quick access to Autoplay and a Turbo toggle if you like faster rounds. It feels familiar if you’ve played iSoftBet before, and the tempo suits medium-risk sessions.

When Gus lands as the Wild/Collect, any fish values in view are paid once per wild. That applies in the base and the feature, so you’re always looking for blue fish amounts plus the occasional big catch symbol. The Fishing Boat Bonus Scatter is your gateway to Deep Spins, and the grid keeps the story moving with collect moments even when Gus isn’t present, thanks to random help from the man himself. I found the mix steady rather than swingy.

Symbols and Paytable for Gus Goes Fishin’

In Gus Goes Fishin’, the J, Q, K, and A low-win symbols pay up to 1x, 2x, 3x, and 4x for five of a kind. The higher tier sticks to the theme: Bait pays 1.5x, 3x, or 5x; Starfish pays 2x, 4x, or 7.5x; Boot pays 2.5x, 5x, or 10x; Tackle Box tops the board at 5x, 10x, or 20x. Gus appears as the Wild/Collect, substituting for pay symbols and collecting fish values when he lands alongside them.

You’ll also see Cash Fish on any reel. Blue Fish hold values from 1x to 10x, while Big Fish arrive with Mini 25x, Major 50x, or Mega 100x prizes. These are only paid when Gus collects. Fishing Boat Bonus Scatters trigger the feature when 3, 4, or 5 land, and regular pay symbols still matter during fish action, especially when the on-screen multiplier shows up in base spins via a random visit from Gus.

Gus Goes Fishin’ Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x20
	4	x10
	3	x5
	5	x10
	4	x5
	3	x2.5
	5	x7.5
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x5
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x4
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x3
	4	x1.5
	3	x0.75
	5	x2
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.25
	Special
	Scatter
	Wild, Collect

Bonus Features in Gus Goes Fishin’

Base spins can trigger three modifiers at random. Reel ’Em In pays any on-screen fish even without Gus. Big Catch applies x2, x3, or x5 to line wins and fish values, and it can appear alongside Reel ’Em In. There’s also a scatter-adding modifier when two or more boats land, nudging the bonus into action. These extras kept my balance ticking, and I liked how often the multiplier appeared in short spells.

Deep Spins arrive with 3, 4, or 5 Boat Scatters for 8, 10, or 12 free spins. Every collected fish advances the Multiplier Bar at 8, 16, and 24 fish, awarding x2, x5, and x10 for fish prizes only from the next spin onwards. Wilds fill a separate extra spins meter, and hitting 5, 10, and 15 wilds grants +4 spins each time. I rate the pacing; it gives clear targets and keeps you engaged.

Outside the UK, a side bet adds 50% to your stake for improved odds of triggering modifiers and the feature. Two buys exist as well, Deep Spins at 60x and Golden Deep Spins at 200x with a guaranteed Sticky Golden Fish. For context, the organic bonus hit rate is about 1 in 183 spins without the side bet. When I paid up for the golden route, the round felt lively and paid through several fish collects.

RTP, Volatility and Max Win in Gus Goes Fishin’

I logged long enough sessions to see the numbers line up with the spec. Gus Goes Fishin’ runs at 96% RTP during normal play, with medium volatility and a 5,840x top exposure. Using the side bet or a buy nudges the RTP to around 96.01% and 96.02%, based on the info provided. The profile suits me for steady play with spikes driven by multipliers and big fish, rather than jagged droughts.

The Final Thoughts on Gus Goes Fishin’

I like seeing the one-toothed prospector on holiday, and the humour lands without getting in the way of spins. The fish prizes are modest on their own, yet the Big Catch multiplier and Reel ’Em In keep the base game ticking. Deep Spins adds structure with dual progress bars, and the Sticky Golden Fish sticking around in the feature is a neat touch. The bet range favours casual stakes, which won’t please high-rollers.

For balance, the side bet’s uplift is not quantified beyond the studio’s note, so I treated it as a convenience rather than a must-use. The organic bonus came roughly 1 in 183 spins in my notes, which matches the stated rate. Overall, the 5,840x ceiling is mid-range for this theme, and the package works because fish collection happens in both phases. I had a good time with Gus afloat, and I’ll dip back in when I want cheerful variance.