Chapter 139 One sudden operation as fierce as a tiger, one look at the fishing line 25
Chapter 139 One sudden operation as fierce as a tiger, one look at the fishing line 25
Author "Zang Li" recommends reading "My Fishing Raft Will Ask for Help" using the "Renren Bookstore" APP, which can be downloaded and installed.
"Holy crap, it really is a mackerel!"
"Wow, that's a windfall! How much is this shad worth?"
Not only did Yu Muzhou discover that the big fish was not a wild yellow croaker, but Zhou Miao and the other fishermen who were watching the spectacle also recognized it.
We're all fishermen, it's normal not to see the fish clearly when they're far away, but if you can't recognize them even when they're right in front of you, you don't deserve to be a fisherman.
The enormous mackerel was eventually pulled ashore by the combined efforts of three boatmen.
The mysterious captain, who hadn't shown up much, suddenly appeared, wanting to buy the shad.
Even without Yu Muzhou, who was also present, Zhou Miao would not have sold the ship to the captain.
The price was so low that only out-of-town anglers with no connections would sell their catch to the captain.
After politely declining the captain's offer, Zhou Miao looked at Yu Muzhou.
He didn't say anything, but his meaning was clear.
If we've already taken the yellowfin tuna, how could we possibly pass up this rare and exceptional large shad?
Unless he can regularly obtain the swim bladders of wild yellow croaker.
This thing is indeed very rare in the wild in China, but there are still a certain number in some parts of Southeast Asia.
Through certain channels, they will circulate domestically.
Especially for families with certain connections and influence in Southeast Asia, their stockpiles should be quite substantial.
However, Yu Muzhou has kept a low profile in recent years, and his main connections are concentrated in Nanzhen and the surrounding area. He can get wild yellow croaker maw through connections, but it costs him favors, so there is no need for that.
"Let's talk this over in your room tonight. I also need to check the market situation. I won't let you suffer any losses."
Yu Muzhou would naturally not let such a top-quality mackerel go to waste, but he was unsure about the price and needed to inquire.
"Brother Zhou, you're so generous with your money, I never worry about the price." Zhou Miao stretched his aching shoulders. "I'm just asking if you're interested. If not, I'll have to find another buyer."
"You made me sound like a sucker in the first half of what you said, but since I met you, I really have been a sucker," Yu Muzhou said self-deprecatingly.
"Haha, then this fish is yours for the taking. That way you won't be a sucker," Zhou Miao laughed.
"Really?" Yu Muzhou was taken aback. In his memory, Zhou Miao was quite concerned about money. Why was he suddenly so generous?
"Really, I keep my word." Although Zhou Miao's decision to send the fish was impromptu, it was truly from the bottom of his heart.
Yu Muzhou has always taken good care of him, and he is a very easy-going and helpful person to him.
Zhou Miao has already made a huge profit simply by investing in the fishing club.
The fishing club has a total of eight shareholders, of which Yu Muzhou owns 55%.
He still holds 13% of the remaining 45%, which is not a small amount, and he has considerable influence in the club.
However, Zhou Miao was well aware of his own capabilities, so he didn't intend to interfere in the club's affairs and just quietly collect his share of the profits.
"Alright, I'll take this fish then." Yu Muzhou patted him on the shoulder, everything was understood without words.
Zhou Miao smiled, and after putting away the iron plate rod, he was about to put away the electric winch rod when the rod suddenly made a lot of noise.
The tip of the fishing rod drooped twice and then suddenly bent sharply.
"Holy crap, another big fish!" Zhou Miao quickly pressed the button to collect the fish.
What luck do you have today?
After catching so many shad, we caught a big one.
Although it was given away for free, it brought him and Yu Muzhou closer together.
What appears to be a free gift is actually Zhou Miao's investment in the future.
Unexpectedly, while we were resting and waiting for dinner, another large fish was delivered to our door.
Several fishermen who hadn't left nearby hesitated, wondering if this huge fish was only biting one person's hook.
Some people thought Zhou Miao's spot was good and decided to go and grab it as soon as the others left.
Yu Muzhou was exasperated. Couldn't they stop trying to catch big fish in front of him, this fisherman?
And once or twice isn't enough; which angler could stand that?
But he couldn't bear to leave.
Zhou Miao stared intently at the numbers on the screen. The tens digit remained unchanged, while the units digit kept jumping back and forth rapidly.
It's like the big fish at the bottom of the water is locked in a stalemate with the pull of the electric reel, and it's impossible to catch it in a short time.
As time goes by, the electric winch quickly accumulates heat and must be turned off after a while to prevent it from overloading and burning out.
Zhou Miao touched the electric winch and, feeling it getting hotter and hotter, turned it off to let it cool down.
He held the fishing rod in one hand and cranked the handle in the other, starting to manually reel in the fish.
I just caught the last big fish manually and haven't had a break yet.
This has resulted in my arms being sore and weak that I can't exert any force, so I can only barely play with the fish to wear it down.
Seeing this, Yu Muzhou, who was standing nearby, was eager to try it out: "Ah Miao, how about I help you fish for a while?"
"Sure!"
Zhou Miao readily agreed. He had already had a great time catching big shad earlier, and he wouldn't have even considered trying it if the electric reel hadn't been unable to handle the fish.
Fortunately, considering that the teeth of the mackerel are small but sharp, I used steel wire beforehand, so now I don't have to worry about the fish breaking the line and running away.
Yu Muzhou happily took the fishing rod, then frantically maneuvered it, only to find that the fishing line was only 250 centimeters long.
"Brother Zhou, it's time to work out. How did you manage to make the fish run 250 meters away in just ten minutes?" This time it was Zhou Miao's turn to pat him on the shoulder.
"Don't slander me! This is a big fish, with explosive power and speed. It's definitely bigger than that yellowfin you caught last night," Yu Muzhou, panting heavily and exhausted, immediately retorted loudly.
"Oh yes, yes, you're right."
If I hadn't just tried it myself, he might have actually believed it.
The fish at the bottom of the water are big, but not that exaggerated. They are at most similar to the shad we just saw, and even a little weaker. They are just faster.
If this were the tuna he caught back then at the fish passage, even a thousand meters of fishing line wouldn't be enough for Yu Muzhou.
"..."
Yu Muzhou was also embarrassed. In fact, this was the first time he had ever caught such a big fish. The experience and skills of a seasoned angler seemed to be of little use when it came to catching big fish.
He never expected that he would be panting heavily after only three minutes of working on it.
If you run out of energy later on, the fish will just run off freely.
Fortunately, the electric reel had cooled down considerably by then, so he quickly pressed the button to let the fishing rod start fishing automatically.
Then the fun begins. The fish has already run so far and is exhausted. Once the electric winch is turned on, it can't withstand the pulling force.
So the numbers on the screen shrank rapidly, and in just a few minutes, the fishing line length dropped below two hundred.
Yu Muzhou couldn't hold back. He just wanted to test the feel of the big fish. What did he do wrong?
How could he have lost all face and dignity in just over ten minutes?
Zhou Miao chuckled to herself, trying to suppress it but failing.
He finally understood why Yu Muzhou had stayed faithfully with only one wife all these years, and even after the divorce, he hadn't been with other women, but had only been thinking about fishing.
It turns out it wasn't that I didn't want to, but that my body couldn't handle it!
"Ahem, I'm going upstairs to take a shower first. I won't be fishing tonight, I'll go play some mahjong. Don't call me for dinner!"
Yu Muzhou couldn't stay any longer, so he quickly made an excuse to leave.
He secretly vowed that as soon as he got back, he would go to the gym and get a membership to work out his physical strength.
He has no problem with strength, and his body is actually not in any major condition.
He hasn't exercised for years, and even when he goes fishing, he only catches small fish, which has resulted in very poor physical fitness.
The most important thing in catching big fish is endurance; without endurance, you naturally can't catch them.
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