The reason Bai Yu judged this creature to be either an octopus or a squid based on its swimming style was because of its size.
According to Bai Yu's assessment, this guy weighed around ten to twenty kilograms.
Such a heavy creature, besides squid or octopus, Bai Yu really couldn't think of any other creature that swam in one gulp.
Although lobsters do swim in laps, you can't really call this guy weighing ten or twenty pounds a lobster, can you? That would be way beyond the maximum size limit for lobsters in the South China Sea.
If you said you caught such a big lobster over there, Bai Yu would definitely believe you. After all, under the influence of nuclear radiation, it's not impossible for a lobster to weigh 10 or 20 pounds, let alone 100 or 200 pounds.
Bai Yu, regardless of whether the creature that had taken the bait was a squid or an octopus, took proactive measures and immediately began reeling in the line, prioritizing efficiency.
Unlike anglers who prefer electric reeling rods, Baiyu Fishing emphasizes authenticity and never uses electric reeling rods. What he enjoys is the feeling of fighting the fish head-on.
This time was no exception. Although the way this guy resisted was a bit strange, its weight alone made Bai Yu quite interested in catching it.
The fishing depth for whitefish is around 60 meters, which is not the deepest part of the oil well, but rather in the middle and lower layers of the sea.
The depth wasn't too deep, so fishing was relatively easy for Bai Yu. Hearing the sound of the wind breaking and the reel constantly reeling in the line, Bai Yu couldn't help but smile.
Before long, Bai Yu had already retrieved the creature and brought it to the surface of the sea.
The moment this creature came to the surface, this large net was already waiting for it. As soon as it surfaced, before it could even get a clear look at its surroundings, Brother Li caught it in the net.
"Xiao Yu, you're really lucky! This squid is quite big, it must weigh at least twenty pounds. If it were made into grilled squid, how much would it sell for!"
After putting the guy into the net, Brother Li immediately lifted him up.
During this process, Brother Li had already seen what this guy looked like. It was a giant squid, the really huge kind, and its overall color was light pink.
"Brother Li, what are you talking about? If you were to make this guy into grilled squid, would you even have a grill plate this big?"
Bai Yu listened to Brother Li talk about the grilled squid, then looked at the squid in the net and shook his head.
It wasn't that Bai Yu looked down on those who made grilled squid, but the squid he caught was indeed quite large, almost a meter long from head to tail.
Even if this guy's legs are foldable and the length doesn't need to be calculated, in the process of making grilled squid, the squid has to be split in half and laid flat on the iron plate.
However, if the giant squid that Bai Yu caught were cut in half and laid flat, its width would probably be close to one meter.
A giant squid, one meter long and one meter wide, exceeds the capacity of many iron plates.
That's why Bai Yu said that even if someone could afford the money, there might not be a place that would cook grilled squid for them.
"Hey, if we don't have a big enough iron plate, let's just cut this guy up and cook it. Anyway, Xiaoyu, you're lucky, you've got a big squid as your first dish!"
While praising Bai Yu's luck, Brother Li began to prepare the large squid in a simple manner.
Although Bai Yu asked him to go fishing with him, Brother Li didn't forget his duty: to provide Bai Yu with the necessary services.
Handling the fish catch is a trivial matter that shouldn't be left to Bai Yu.
While Brother Li was preparing the squid, Bai Yu baited the hook again and cast his line once more.
Just like before, he hooked three shrimp on the line at once, hiding the hook only a tiny bit.
Bai Yu was satisfied with the squid from before, but also slightly dissatisfied.
After all, his main goal in changing the fishing line wasn't to catch squid, but to catch the big fish that had broken the line earlier.
Now they think they can just send Bai Yu away with that one squid? Is there really such a good deal? Of course, Bai Yu won't be satisfied.
So this time, he still put several shrimp on the hook, hoping to lure the big fish back.
After Bai Yu cast his line, Brother Li finished cleaning the squid and returned to his fishing spot to check his rod.
To be honest, the resources near the oil well are really good. In the short time that Brother Li was helping Bai Yu catch and process the fish, he already had fish biting the hook again.
In less than two minutes, Brother Li caught another golden drum fish from the sea, and it looked even bigger than the previous one.
"Xiao Yu, look, I caught another golden drum fish. I suspect there might be a school of golden drum fish down here. Why don't you change your hook and try catching some? These fish aren't cheap!"
While processing the second golden drum fish in his hand, Brother Li gave Bai Yu a suggestion.
The mouth of the golden drum fish is not very big. The hook that Bai Yu is currently using is much bigger than the head of the golden drum fish. It is impossible to get the golden drum fish to bite Bai Yu's hook.
That's why he gave Bai Yu this suggestion; after all, the price of golden drum fish is indeed quite good, with one golden drum fish selling for thirty or forty yuan per pound.
If there really is a school of golden drum fish under the sea, it won't be long before they can catch a dozen or twenty, or even more, golden drum fish, which would be a considerable profit.
"Brother Li, I have no interest in golden drum fish. If I'm going to fish, I'll fish for big fish, especially that guy who snapped my line before. I have to see what kind of fish it is!"
However, Bai Yu did not intend to change his hook to fish for golden drum fish, despite Brother Li's suggestion.
In Bai Yu's view, his current fishing trips are no longer just about making money, but also about seeking the thrill of catching big fish.
If no big fish are found here, Bai Yu might listen to Brother Li and switch to fishing for golden drum fish. After all, having a catch is much more interesting than waiting idly.
Bai Yu brought an action camera with him on this trip to sea. The camera is currently hanging on his collar, and it has recorded the entire process of the fishing line breaking.
If Bai Yu changed his hook during the fishing process, switching from a hook for giant fish to one for ordinary fish, he'd be ridiculed by netizens once the video was posted.
After all, Bai Yu's short video account initially attracted fans mainly through beachcombing and fishing. Even though he later reduced his beachcombing and fishing videos and focused more on training and competitions,
However, among his more than 60 million fans, there are still quite a few who enjoy fishing and beachcombing.
For a seasoned angler, knowing there are big fish in a spot but switching from a large hook to a small one, and instead of fishing for the big fish, is definitely a cowardly act!
Bai Yu naturally didn't want to be labeled a coward, and even if he couldn't catch a single fish later, he still wouldn't back down.
Throughout his competitive career, even when facing numerous trolls, he has never backed down and has always managed to break through their encirclement. There's no reason for him to back down when it comes to fishing.
So Bai Yu resolutely stuck to his choice. Tonight, he was determined to fight the big fish to the death. He wouldn't give up until he caught it.
Seeing that Bai Yu did not agree with his suggestion, Brother Li did not say anything more. After all, Bai Yu was the boss, and he could not influence Bai Yu's thoughts.
However, as long as Bai Yu really catches a big fish, he will definitely be ready immediately. Whether it's helping Bai Yu fish together, or netting and processing the fish, he has no problem with any of these tasks.
As the saying goes, perseverance leads to victory, and this applies to fishing as well.
To all you anglers out there, I have a piece of advice: if you've been waiting a long time and no fish are biting, don't get impatient. Be patient!
Even if we have to wait from morning until noon, it doesn't matter. We can just go home for a meal and then come back!
If you wait from noon to evening and still no fish bite, don't worry, just go home, have dinner, and try again!
If you wait from evening until midnight and still no fish bite, don't worry. If you're sleepy, go home and sleep. Don't make things harder for yourself.
If you don't want to come back empty-handed, then see what you can bring back from the fishing spot. If you bring something home, you won't be empty-handed anymore, and we can continue later.
If this continues for several days in a row, then drain the water! Whether you're fishing in a pond or a wild river, drain the water completely and see if there are any fish in these places!
You must firmly believe one thing: not catching fish is not your problem, but rather that there are no fish in the river or fishpond!
If you're sea fishing, then disregard what I said above. If you can't catch any fish, it's definitely your problem. How could there be no fish in the ocean? Look for the problem within yourself.
Bai Yu was in this situation; he was incredibly patient. Even after waiting for more than half an hour, not a single fish had taken the bait.
Even though Li Ge had already caught four or five fish in the half hour that had passed, Bai Yu remained calm and waited for the big fish to appear.
If a fish bites the hook, it must be a big fish!
After all, the fishhook he used already set a threshold for getting hooked.
Heaven rewards those who persevere; persistence will eventually pay off!
Fifty-nine minutes and fifty-nine seconds after Bai Yu cast his line, just as the time he was waiting was about to jump from minutes to hours, he felt a different sensation on his fishing rod.
The fishing rod, which had been perfectly still, suddenly felt the fishing line twitch, and then it started to extend outwards at an extremely fast speed.
You should know that Bai Yu keeps his fingers on the fishing line, so he can sense any movement of the fishing rod immediately.
The fishing line came out so fast that Bai Yu felt a stinging sensation and a burning sensation from the friction between the fishing line and his finger skin.
Bai Yu reacted immediately to this situation, and with a sharp lift of his fishing rod, he knew it was definitely a big fish!
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