Smokey Goes Fishing: Hacksaw Gaming Launches Le Fisherman Slot

Hacksaw Gaming is back with another wild chapter in its iconic Le series, and this time Smokey Le Bandit has traded Parisian alleyways for frozen lakes, fishing rods, and full-blown underwater madness. Le Fisherman, released in February 2026, casts the studio’s notorious raccoon into one of online slots’ most popular themes - but, unsurprisingly, this is no ordinary fishing game.

Instead of calm waters and predictable gameplay, Le Fisherman delivers an explosive mix of Golden Squares, grid-wide activations, escalating bonus rounds, and a staggering 15,000x max win. It’s familiar enough to feel instantly playable for fans of the series, yet packed with enough twists to keep even seasoned Hacksaw players guessing.

Smokey Le Bandit has worn many outfits over the years, but fisherman might be his boldest look yet. The gritty urban backdrop of previous Le titles is replaced by an icy outdoor scene, complete with frozen lakes, underwater sequences, and weather effects that shift the atmosphere as the bonuses heat up.

Visually, Le Fisherman leans into playful absurdity. Smokey appears in full fishing gear during the base game, but things escalate quickly once the bonuses kick in - including one unforgettable transformation that sees him reappear underwater in full mermaid form. It’s weird, it’s funny, and it perfectly matches Hacksaw’s signature sense of humor.

At the heart of Le Fisherman is the return of the Golden Squares mechanic, a fan-favorite feature that has helped define the Le series. Every winning cluster leaves Golden Squares behind on the grid, which can later be activated by Rainbow symbols to reveal special items like Coins, multipliers, and collector symbols.

What sets Le Fisherman apart is the introduction of the Epic Rainbow symbol. While standard Rainbows activate only existing Golden Squares, Epic Rainbows trigger special symbols across the entire grid in one hit. This single addition dramatically increases win potential and explains why one of the FeatureSpin options carries a hefty 500x price tag.

Coins range from modest values all the way up to Diamond Coins worth hundreds of times the stake, while Green and Gold Clovers introduce multipliers that can scale up to 20x. Buckets and Global Buckets then collect those values, often triggering chain reactions that refill Golden Squares and keep the action rolling.

When it comes to bonus rounds, Le Fisherman doesn’t rely on one static free spins mode. Instead, it features three escalating free spins rounds, each building on the last.

The first, On Thin Ice, introduces the Big Catch Bar - a progression meter that upgrades Rainbow activations as more Scatters land. Hit higher levels, and Rainbows transform into Global Buckets or Gold Clovers, with extra free spins awarded along the way.

Next up is Slippery When Wet, a more intense version where Golden Squares persist throughout the entire bonus and Coin values are boosted. It’s more volatile, more explosive, and clearly designed for players chasing bigger swings.

At the top sits the hidden Smokey Under Water Epic Bonus, triggered by landing five Scatters. Here, the Big Catch Bar is permanently locked at its highest level, guaranteeing nonstop Rainbow or Epic Rainbow activations. It’s chaotic, high-powered, and represents the slot’s highest potential.

Feature Buys for Every Playstyle

Hacksaw Gaming has also loaded Le Fisherman with a wide range of Bonus Buy and FeatureSpin options. Players can opt for BonusHunt FeatureSpins that make bonus triggers five times more likely, jump into Rainbow Trout spins that guarantee wins and premium symbol activations, or go all-in with Rainbow Epic Drop spins that force an Epic Rainbow onto the grid.

For those who prefer direct access, both main bonus rounds - On Thin Ice and Slippery When Wet - can be bought outright, letting players choose their preferred volatility and intensity from the start.

All of these options come at a different cost:

• BonusHunt FeatureSpins - increases the bet per spin by 3x 
• Rainbow Trout FeatureSpins - increases the bet per spin by 50x
• Rainbow Epic Drop FeatureSpins - 500x bet
• On Thin Ice - 60x bet
• Slippery When Wet - 250x bet

Le Fisherman proves that even one of the most overused themes in online slots can feel fresh when paired with the right mechanics. It doesn’t try to be a Big Bass clone, nor does it abandon what made the Le series successful in the first place. Instead, it builds on proven systems, adds meaningful new features, and wraps everything in humor and visual flair.

With its layered bonuses, satisfying progression, and massive 15,000x win potential, Le Fisherman feels like a confident evolution rather than a simple reskin. Whether you’re a long-time Smokey fan or just looking for a fishing slot that actually does something different, this is one catch that’s well worth reeling in.