# Virtual Fishing Takara Tomy's Virtual Master Real Toy Lets You Reel in Fish Anywhere By Pearl | Published 2011-02-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-fishing References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-01-virtual-fishing-reel-japan.html) & [takaratomy.co.jp](http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/company/english/pdf/p110126_en.pdf) Virtual Master Real is a new sophisticated toy which will let you fish just about anywhere. Virtual fishing is accomplished with a [cellphone-sized control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viture-x-8bitdo-ultimate-mobile-controller) “rod” with a [built-in camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10) which captures whatever background the user happens to be facing. Images of fish are then super-imposed over the background. The simulation is thorough, including the sound of the line playing out. Virtual fishing even allows you to cast distances, with the weight of different-sized fish coming into “reel” play. Perhaps Virtual Master Real [virtual fishing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-aquarius) will ensure you catch a whopper much more easily than the real sport. One thing is for sure, you’ll stay dry no matter what the weather is outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Fishing:** The rise of virtual reality technology in the fishing industry provides opportunities for new entertainment experiences and advanced training methods for fishing enthusiasts. - **Mobile-controlled Devices:** Mobile-controlled devices such as Takara Tomy's Virtual Master Real Toy are disrupting traditional toy industry and opening new opportunities for mobile app developers. - **Mixed Reality Toys:** The intersection of mixed reality and traditional toys creates potential for new and innovative gaming experiences that can take advantage of both virtual and physical worlds. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can benefit from integrating mobile-controlled and mixed reality technology in developing new lines of interactive and educational toys. - **Gaming Industry:** The emergence of mixed reality toys can lead to a new category of interactive games that blur the line between the physical and virtual worlds. - **Sporting Goods Industry:** The use of virtual reality technology in the fishing industry can create new opportunities for advanced training methods for anglers and contribute to the development of new products and services for the sporting goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Analog Sensor Fishing Rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderstrike-fishing-rod.md) - [Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-positioning-fish.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md) - [Realistic Archery Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting.md) - [Digital At-Home Archery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-archery-game.md) - [Anime-Themed Virtual Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokenade-monster-ball.md) - [Ice Fishing Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-panoptix-ice-fishing-bundle.md) - [Tactile Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes-touchable-digital-pet.md) - [Fishing Activity Game Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-mans-sky-aquarius.md)