The price of sea bass is not expensive, belonging to the mid-range category. Just as Fu Wan placed the sea bass into the fish basket containing ice next to her, she heard Ye Lin's exclamation.
"I've got some fish here too!"
Ye Lin has been fishing for over twenty years and is very skilled at playing fish.
However, his fish was clearly much harder to handle than Fu Wan's. More than ten minutes passed, and even Ye Lin, a man in his prime, was sweating profusely in the sea breeze.
"Ah Wan, hold this fishing rod for me, I'm going to relieve Ah Lin!"
Fu Ming was getting anxious. His fishing rod was either completely still or there were no fish when he picked it up, and the bait had been eaten.
Seeing Ye Lin looking like he was about to catch a big fish, I just wanted to lend a hand and have some fun!
Especially since Ye Lin looked exhausted, and there was still no sign of the fish in the sea.
Faced with Fu Ming's help, Ye Lin did not refuse stubbornly and readily handed the fishing rod to Fu Ming, who had already walked over.
After taking the fishing rod, Fu Ming pressed it down hard with his hands, and then used both hands to forcefully control the rod and pull the fishing line.
Ye Lin picked up the net from the ground, and while moving his slightly sore right hand, he prepared to scoop fish into the sea.
"The fish are out!"
Because he was too excited, Fu Ming's voice was a bit loud, waking up the sleeping Boss Fu.
After wiping his face, Boss Fu saw that the fishing rod was bent like a taut bow, looking like it was about to break.
"Hey, bullhead tuna!"
"Should I pull it?"
It's well known that the trevally is one of the best fish caught in the sea. Although the veins on Fu Ming's forehead were bulging, he still shook his head and refused.
"Dad, this fish is definitely going to die, hurry up and grab the tools!"
With the fish already above the water and success within reach, how could he bear to let Boss Fu catch the fish?
Upon hearing this, Ye Lin hurriedly handed over the net he was holding, but Boss Fu glanced at it and waved his hand in refusal. Then he picked up a large fishhook.
"A hand net won't do, we need this for the bull tuna!"
The old fisherman was still the same old fisherman. He raised his big fishing hook, aimed it at the trevally in the sea, dug it up, hooked the trevally's gills, and pulled it onto the boat.
Looking at the large fish in front of him, which weighed at least ten pounds, Ye Lin felt incredibly happy.
He grinned, showing his big teeth, and asked, "Uncle, how much can I sell this fish for?"
A fish this heavy must cost at least tens of dollars, right?
Old Master Fu chuckled at his nephew's silly expression.
"Valuable? Probably worth a few dollars!"
A few dollars? Ye Lin's smile froze instantly.
"This fish is so big, how come it can only sell for a few dollars?"
This shouldn't be happening!
Fu Wan handed the fishing rod back to Fu Ming, who was watching the show, and casually offered Ye Lin some answers.
"The bullhead trevally is indeed not worth much. Although it is a favorite fish among anglers, it is because it is strong and has a strong explosive force, which makes it challenging."
However, in terms of nutritional value, the tuna doesn't taste as good as other fish, so its price isn't very high.
Like the six-banded trevally from Jack Storm, the bullhead trevally belongs to the trevally family. It also has an international abbreviation, called Gt.
The bullhead trevally, the largest carnivorous fish in the trevally family, has an overall oval shape and a broad, flat body. As the fish grows, its body gradually elongates backward.
Furthermore, as they grow, the head and back of the bullhead trevally develop a very pronounced curve, while its upper abdomen remains straight. (Image of bullhead trevally, please delete if infringing copyright). Bullhead trevally are migratory fish found near the coast and are generally active at night, making them easy to catch while night fishing.
In short, this guy is a giant of the sea. Ye Lin savored the battle he had just had with the fish; it was indeed very exciting.
"It's alright, I'm satisfied with catching such a big fish, let's try again!"
After saying that, he dropped the bull mackerel and picked up his fishing rod to cast the next cast.
Meanwhile, Fu Wan also made some new moves. With the experience of fishing for sea bass, Fu Wan was much more adept at reeling in the second fish.
At this moment, she finally understood the joy of those fishermen.
Imagine a bunch of fish biting the hook, like opening a blind box – who wouldn't be confused!
No wonder the anglers of later generations would abandon their homes to go fishing; what they enjoyed was the unknown surprise and the joy of confronting the fish.
Indeed, fishing is either a one-time thing or an endless series of attempts; once you taste the sweetness of success, it's easy to become deeply addicted and unable to extricate yourself.
"Wow, it looks like a grouper!"
Fu Ming had completely given up; he didn't even want to look at the fishing rod anymore, and just stood by with a landing net, acting as Fu Wan's assistant.
However, this fish was not only smaller than Ye Lin's trevally, but it was also smaller than Fu Wan's sea bass.
So Fu Wan pulled it out of the water with almost no effort, and Fu Ming, who was waiting nearby, also helped out by quickly using a net to scoop it up.
"It's not a grouper, it's Stone Nine!"
Ye Lin, who was standing to the side, came over and was about to help take the fish off the ground when Fu Wan stopped him.
"Brother Lin, be careful, this stuff is poisonous!"
What?! It's poisonous?!
Ye Lin quickly withdrew his hand. Although he was tough and resilient, who would want to get hurt for no reason?
Shi Jiugong, also known locally as Tiger Fish, is a small fish that resembles a grouper in shape.
Compared to other sea fish, it is somewhat ugly. The rockfish that Fu Wan caught weighed less than half a pound and was less than the length of a palm, probably less than ten centimeters.
The reason it's considered poisonous is because the gill covers and head of the stone goby are covered with numerous hard spines. These spines are toxic, and if you're accidentally pricked by them, you'll suffer terribly. Not only will it swell rapidly, but it will also cause a burning, stinging pain for at least one or two hours.
In terms of appearance, this fish also looks dangerous. Its body is generally reddish-brown to dark brown, with five irregular dark horizontal bands along its sides, and numerous white spots on its body and fins. (Image of a small rockfish, please delete if infringing copyright). Although small, the rockfish is carnivorous. It is adept at camouflage, preferring to hide under rocks and wait for small shrimp to pass by before swiftly striking and capturing its prey.
Although Shi Jiugong looks intimidating, its fish meat is a rare delicacy if handled properly.
Especially when it's simmered into a milky white fish soup, it's so delicious that you'll drink it without making a sound.
But with only one fish, it wasn't enough to make a big bowl of soup. Fu Wan thought to herself, "If only we could have a few more."
The fish tastes good, so I'm too lazy to sell it; I'll keep it to eat at home myself.
Fortunately, reality was just as Fu Wan had hoped; the fishing spot on her side seemed to be Shi Jiugong's lair. The moment she cast her line, before she could even catch her breath, the float on the rod sank rapidly.
When I picked up the fishing rod, it was Shi Jiugong again.
At first, Fu Wan found it novel, but after riding seven or eight palm-sized stone gourds in a row, she became a little numb.
This made Fu Ming extremely envious. He was not only envious but also depressed. Fu Wan was catching fish one after another, while he could only watch from the side with his fishing rod.
Is this even allowed to live? Washing dishes for half a month is a small matter, but what about his reputation as the number one angler in Fu Family Village?
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