We've overhauled the fishing drag system and how equipment handles overload during fights:

• The fish now pulls the line only when the pulling force exceeds the reel's brake setting, calculated as MaxKgReel * Drag. Previously, line tension was triggered as long as the drag was set below 100%, without considering the reel’s actual strength in kilograms.
  
• Equipment damage has also been improved: now, the weakest component (rod, reel, or line) will always break first. Previously, if two or more parts were overloaded simultaneously, one of them could fail, regardless of its strength rating.
  
• We've also updated the calculation of rod bending force. Just like with damage, it now respects the reel’s true strength (MaxKgReel * Drag), not just a percentage-based drag factor. This should result in more realistic and skill-based fishing mechanics.

As always, we tested this on our end, but every player has a different feeling about drag & fish fights. If you want to share your feedback, we will read it with pleasure.

Delaware Bay is a coastal estuary located between New Jersey and Delaware, home to a diverse array of saltwater fish. Anglers can catch flathead grey mullet, battle mid-sized fighters like striped bass and black drum, or take on ocean predators such as Atlantic blue marlin, blacktip sharks, spinner sharks, and more!

It’s our way of saying thank you to everyone who supported the game through its highs and lows. Delaware Bay will be out on June 16th as a Free DLC:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2830830/Ultimate_Fishing_Simulator_2__Delaware_Bay/

• Overhauled DRAG system
  
• Added additional fish zones to Thailand's open ocean and second beach
  
• Updated Server API test to support the new Delaware location
  
• Updated fish spawning in Thailand to allow fishing near the island
  
• Changed fish fight curves
  
• Changed MainCamera positioning to LateUpdate to reduce stuttering when using boats
  
• Changed how rod bending force is calculated to reflect MaxKgReel * Drag
  
• Changed the force calculation for equipment tension
  
• Fixed the tension bug causing the incorrect equipment to break
  
• Fixed bug in multiplayer that blocked players when they were in the menu, as a fish took the bait
  
• Fixed a missing pointer bug in Residence when interacting with the aquarium
  
• Fixed gamepad popup
  
• Fixed set warnings for broken rod/reel to appear only when casting
  
• Fixed a missing set warning when trying to cast without bait after it was eaten
  
• Removed white cubes from Rainbow Trout in Alaska
  
• Disabled SRD notification
  
• Disabled water pointer in realistic mode

Since we introduced SSR reflections as a setting, there seem to be issues with it. For now ,we suggest using only Planar Reflections and keep SSR reflections DISABLED.