This fishing trip at sea involved quite a few people, a total of thirty.

However, their fishing boats were also quite large, forty meters long, and the anglers would fish from both sides of the boat.

Bai Yu held a simple fan meeting on the deck, taking photos with fans and signing many autographs. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

For these fans, although they had never met each other before and were not very familiar with each other, after Bai Yu became a bridge, they did have common topics and started chatting with each other.

Especially for those fans who share a crew cabin, it's natural to take this opportunity to get to know each other, exchange fishing tips, and share their aspirations for the competition.

However, this harmonious situation did not last long. About half an hour after the boat started sailing, several people on board began to experience symptoms of physical discomfort.

So, what are the main symptoms of this discomfort?

I think some of the smarter guys have probably already guessed it. That's right, these people are experiencing seasickness symptoms, with nausea and vomiting overwhelming them.

Although Bai Yu and his staff had asked the contestants if they were prone to seasickness when confirming their spots, and all of them had assured Bai Yu that they did not have any related symptoms.

Bai Yu and his companions had anticipated this situation. They had considered that some people might not tell the truth, and some might not even know whether they would get seasick.

After all, boats are a mode of transportation that many people don't usually encounter, and even if they do, it's usually in small boats in freshwater areas.

The experience of riding in a small boat is different from that of riding in a large boat. In addition, freshwater and the open sea are two different situations, so it is not surprising that Bai Yu encounters any situation now.

To ensure the smooth running of the competition, Bai Yu specially arranged for a ship's doctor to travel with the ship, just in case of any emergencies.

After some people showed signs of seasickness, he sent the ship's doctor to check on them. The doctor first tried to relieve their symptoms by massaging the Neiguan acupoint or by giving them some warm water.

If all else fails, there are seasickness medications, but taking medication should be a last resort.

"It's a pity, we haven't even arrived at our destination yet. If we stop the boat and start fishing now, given our condition, we'll just be providing bait for the fish."

Li Shuang looked at the group of people leaning against the ship's railing and vomiting, and said with a hint of regret.

"Shuangzi, are you a devil? Although I admit that what you said makes a lot of sense, look at how badly they are already suffering, and you are still joking about them. That is extremely immoral."

However, to avoid waste, why don't you take a bucket and collect all their vomit, then use it as bait when the boat stops?

"Ugh, Brother Yu, you're even more disgusting than me. I was just making a comment, but you actually told me to collect all this stuff. You're something else!"

"Haha, we're in the same boat, aren't we?"

However, I really didn't expect so many people to experience seasickness this time. Even Brother Wang Qiang was among them! I remember he's a fishing blogger, and he's been fishing at sea before. How come he got seasick too?

For those on the fishing boat who don't get seasick, the happiest thing at this moment is watching others suffer.

Don't think there's anything wrong with this; it's just human nature. For many people and many things, one person's happiness is often built on the suffering of others.

Bai Yu and the others were already considered relatively good; they didn't make any sarcastic remarks or rub salt into the wound.

Of course, for these seasick people, the current seasickness is only temporary. It's just that they are a little unaccustomed to the rocking environment of the fishing boat. They will get used to it after vomiting a lot.

Well, by then, you might have gotten used to vomiting, or you might have adapted to the environment of the fishing boat. In any case, as long as you no longer feel uncomfortable, that's fine.

As Bai Yu and his friends chatted, other people gradually joined in, preparing to ask the Ocean University F4 about the fishery resources in the South China Sea.

In this situation, Bai Yu and the other three naturally said whatever they wanted to say without any concealment.

After all, fishing for sea fish is different from fishing for freshwater fish. There's no skill involved; most of the time it's all about luck.

When fishing for freshwater fish, factors such as the choice of bait, the ratio of mixed bait, the way you bait the area, and the weather can all influence your success.

All of these factors can affect the success of fishing. A good fishing master also has their own set of fishing procedures.

However, when it comes to sea fishing, there's not much skill involved. If there is any skill involved, it lies in the captain's experience in finding fish.

If the captain is experienced, he can lead the anglers to schools of fish, and they can have a better catch; otherwise, their catch will be poor.

It is virtually impossible to influence the quantity and quality of the catch through bait or other techniques.

Especially when using powdered bait, no matter how skilled you are or how popular your bait is with the fish, it's all useless.

After all, the ocean is incredibly deep, and many large and precious fish live on its seabed.

If you use powdered bait to fish, before the powdered bait and hook even sink to the bottom of the sea, it will have already dissolved and drifted away with the ocean current.

Therefore, when it comes to sea fishing, never talk about technique. Everyone starts on the same footing. It mainly comes down to who has better luck and who is more likely to catch more and bigger fish.

Of course, not everyone agrees with Bai Yu's explanation; some people still believe that fishing requires skill.

For example, the choice of fishing rod, hook, line, and even sinker, or the timing of lifting the rod to set the hook after a fish has taken the bait.

Bai Yu naturally agreed with these arguments, but in his opinion, these were not the most important things. What mattered most was luck. If you were unlucky and no fish took the bait, then all your choices would be in vain.

Of course, Bai Yu didn't argue with anyone. After stating his views and the distribution of resources in the South China Sea, he stopped talking about fishing techniques.

Instead, he shared his fishing experiences with them, recounting his past experiences of catching big fish and telling them what it was like to catch a big fish.

Anyway, he wasn't sure how Lao Deng and the others felt in the end, but Bai Yu himself was quite happy. Talking about his impressive past experiences with others would make anyone happy, right?

Especially when talking about the time he made the most money fishing at sea, which was when he caught a bluefin tuna weighing over 200 pounds.

That was the first time he had ever caught such a big and precious sea fish. Even though so much time has passed, the experience still feels like it was just yesterday.

After listening to what Bai Yu said, everyone present, whether bloggers or ordinary people, became interested in fishing. They wished the fishing boat could stop right now so they could cast their lines and have some fun.

It's amazing, really. Bai Hao's recounting of his glorious past actually cured the seasickness in those people. It's just incredible.

This is probably because their attention was focused on listening to the lecture and they didn't have time to pay attention to their own condition, and then their seasickness symptoms miraculously disappeared.

After recounting his glorious history, Bai Yu took advantage of the fact that everyone was present to explain the rules of the competition once again.

The biggest rule of this competition is that there are no rules. Whether it's the use of fishing rods or bait, it's all up to you.

All fish caught by the contestants, except for protected species, regardless of their value or species, can be counted towards their competition results.

Another rule is that Bai Yu himself will not participate in this competition, to prevent people from gossiping about him after he wins the championship.

After all, what kind of organizer personally participates in the competition they host?

If he were to participate, and pull off a few dirty tricks, who could possibly beat him?

Of course, even though Bai Yu wasn't participating in the competition, their Yuxue Shipping Company still sent representatives to participate in this competition, namely Wang Hai, Li Shuang, and Lu Sheng.

Wang Hai, who came in third place in the last fishing competition and is a veteran angler who has been fishing for sea fish with Bai Yu for four or five years, is a favorite to win this competition. Even Lao Deng's chances of winning are not as high as his.

As for how the results of this competition will be calculated, it will be the same as before, based primarily on the weight of the catch. The heavier the catch, the better the ranking.

The competition time is arranged by the participants themselves; they can fish as long as the fishing boats stop.

As for the prize money, only the top three will receive rewards: 150,000 for first place, 30,000 for second place, and 20,000 for third place.

The reason why the prize money for first place is set so high is that in competitive sports, the first place winner is always the one who is remembered by others, and it doesn't matter who the other winners are.

After the fishing boat had been sailing for four or five hours, the sky had long since darkened, and the surroundings were plunged into darkness.

At that moment, a point of light appeared directly in front of the fishing boat, and as time went by, the point of light gradually grew larger, and the distance between the two sides was slowly closing.

And this spot of light is the first destination of the fishing boat.

"Xiaoyu, what's that bright light up ahead? It looks like they're blocking our flight path. Is it okay if we just drive right past them?"

Bai Yu and his group weren't the only ones to discover the light spot. Soon, Old Deng found Bai Yu with questions and inquired about the current situation.

Although he didn't know what the other thing was, judging from their positions, if they didn't change course soon, they were very likely to collide with it.

"Uncle Deng, don't worry, we won't crash. That thing up ahead is an oil drilling platform, and that's our first stop."

Judging from the current situation, we should be arriving at our destination in a few more minutes. If you're free, you can grab your fishing rod and get ready to go fishing. This is our first fishing spot on this trip, so let's make the most of it!

"Drilling platform? This is a good fishing spot. People say that there are abundant resources near oil wells. Our first stop is near an oil well. I'd better prepare properly."

After getting the answer he wanted, Lao Deng turned back to the cabin to prepare the fishing gear he needed.

He was full of anticipation for this competition, but also felt considerable pressure. As the head instructor of the fishing world, he had high standards for himself in any competition and hoped to achieve good results.

There's a reason why Bai Yu chose to start his trip near the oil well.

As mentioned before, this competition is a fan benefit event, and most of the participants are fans.

Since the goal is to give back to the fans, it's essential to choose places with abundant resources and opportunities for creative expression.

It's obvious that the area near the oil well is a resource-rich and good fishing spot, where all anglers can get off to a good start and catch more fish.

Only by achieving a good result on the first day can newcomers to sea fishing be filled with confidence in the following days and look forward to an even better harvest.

As the fishing boat got closer to the oil well, its speed decreased. At the same time, they also spotted several other boats near the oil well, which appeared to be fishing there.

They then found a secluded spot on their fishing boat, sailed there, and stopped.

In just a few minutes, everyone involved in the competition was ready, taking their fishing rods to the deck, and the competition was about to begin.

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