I think the fish are much more stubborn in this game.
At least for me, they try their best to avoid my bait. Freakin' 180 degree turns and dashing off into the other direction, lol.
I also hate how they stay in a single spot on the other side of the river, and just stay there swimming against the current, and the only way to get to the other side is by crossing the only bridge in the town which is at the opposite end.
But damn, I love this game. I frustratingly awesome. The fact that I can say, "Hey, I dun wanna go all the way over there to cross the river, I wanna cross right here" is just so pleasant.