Fishing Boo

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Template:Species-infobox Fishing Boos (alternatively Fishin' Boos) are ghostly Fishin' Lakitus that ride a cloud without a face.

History

Super Mario series

Super Mario World

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A Fishin' Boo

Fishin' Boos debut in Super Mario World. They carry a fishing rod and ride a cloud similar to Lakitu's Cloud but without a face. Also, instead of a 1-Up Mushroom, Fishin' Boos carry a blue flame and follow the player in a way that makes it hard for them to jump. They have the same immunities as a normal Boo and therefore can only be Spin Jumped on. Their sprite depicts their hair as light blue, instead of black, possibly to make it distinguishable from the background.

Super Mario Run

Fishing Boos reappear in Super Mario Run as of the version 3.0.4 update, where they are found in the level Fishing Boo Taunts You. Although they are still found carrying harmful blue flames, they can also carry items such as Super Mushrooms, coins, color coins, and Super Stars. In this game, despite the flames they carry, the enemies themselves are completely inoffensive, and can be defeated with a stomp attack, which reveals that they appear to be wearing sheets and brown shoes.

Nintendo Puzzle Collection

A Fishin' Boo makes another appearance in the Nintendo Puzzle Collection version of Yoshi's Cookie, where they appear as the fourth non-player opponent in the game's VS. Mode if the player plays on the Hard difficulty.

Super Princess Peach

Fishing Boos also make an appearance in Super Princess Peach, and a calmer variety called C. Fishing Boo also appears. Both types reside in Shriek Mansion on Vibe Island, and only Rage can defeat them.

Profiles and statistics

Super Mario Run

  • Notebook bio: "A ghost that rides a cloud looking for a good fishin' spot. They dangle items from their rods."

Item description

  • Fishing Boo Statue: "A statue of a Fishing Boo. It's hiding quite the variety of bait in that cloud."

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese スプーク[?]
Supūku
Spook
Chinese (simplified) 垂钓鬼[1]
Chuídiào Guǐ
Fishing Ghost
Chinese (traditional) 垂釣鬼[?]
Chuídiào Guǐ
Fishing Ghost
Dutch Fishing Boo[?] Fishing Boo
German Lakitu-Buu[?] Lakitu Boo
Italian Bookitu pescatore[?] From Boo and Lakitu pescatore (Fishing Lakitu)
Korean 낚시부끄[?]
Nakshibookkue
Fishing Boo
Portuguese (NOA) Bu pescador[?] Fisher Boo
Russian Бу-рыбак[?]
Bu-rybak
Fisher Boo
Spanish (NOA) Bú pescador[?] Fisher Boo
Spanish (NOE) Boo Pescador[?] Fisher Boo

Trivia

  • The name "Fishin' Boo" was localized from an early Japanese name, "Fishing Telesa".[2]
  • Fishing Boos were also likely going to appear in New Super Mario Bros. Wii, as an unknown object was named similar to Fishing Boo, but the idea was scrapped.

References

  1. ^ 无敌阿尔宙斯 (August 28, 2013). 神游 超级马力欧世界 敌人官译. Baidu Tieba. Retrieved February 2, 2017.
  2. ^ TCRF. Prerelease:Super Mario World (SNES)/Background Graphics and Tilemaps#Enemy Cast List. The Cutting Room Floor. Retrieved August 6, 2020.