Looking at the dwindling fishing line in the reel, Bai Yu was ready to unleash his ultimate move. If he didn't, he might not have another chance.
"Ah Hai, come help me out! Let's get this done!"
With a shout from Bai Yu, his strongest ally instantly appeared beside him and took the fishing rod from his hands...
That's right, Bai Yu's ultimate move is to call for backup: Wang Hai.
When Bai Yu was fighting this guy, his arm was pulled so hard that it hurt a little; he probably had a slight muscle strain.
"Brother Yu, what's the deal? Who are you going to take down?"
When Wang Hai received the fishing rod, he was still a little dazed and had no idea what was going on.
"Let's deal with this guy in the sea. This time, the one that bit the hook is huge, and I can't handle it at all. There's not much fishing line left in the reel. If we don't exhaust its energy, then we'll have no chance against it."
Ah Hai, it's up to you now! This is the first time I've ever caught such a big fish, and I really want to bring it up!
Bai Yu was absolutely right; this fish really was the biggest he had ever caught.
Although the species of this fish is still unknown, just from the feeling Bai Yu gets from it, it is incomparable to his previous catches.
You see, in the past, no matter how big the fish Bai Yu caught, he could handle it all by himself; it was just a matter of speed.
But this fish was different. Bai Yu felt that if he didn't ask for help, he definitely wouldn't be able to catch it.
If Bai Yu can catch this fish, he will break his own fishing record.
After Bai Yu said that, Wang Hai realized the seriousness of the matter. After grabbing the crank handle, he immediately began to wrestle with the guy.
As the fishing rod and line tightened, and the muscles in Wang Hai's arms flexed, the collision of forces began.
Fortunately, Bai Yu upgraded his fishing line; otherwise, the old line wouldn't have been able to withstand the struggles of Bai Yu and the fish, and it would have broken long ago.
Even though Wang Hai had used all his strength, the fishing line was still going out. Wang Hai's individual strength was still no match for this guy.
The only good news is that the pace of qualifying has slowed down and is not as fast as before.
Hearing the sound of the fishing rod straining against its own weight, Bai Yu was terrified that it would explode at any moment. If that happened, forget about catching any fish; his rod would be destroyed, and he wouldn't be able to catch anything at all.
Just as Bai Yu was complaining that Brother Tongzi had only given him a beginner's set and was being irresponsible, Wang Hai's fishing rod suddenly started ringing...
"Holy crap, how come we're catching a fish now? Ah Hai, you hold off here for a bit, I'll go check your spot, I'll catch your fish!"
Regardless of what Bai Yu was thinking, the fact remains that Wang Hai had caught a fish.
Bai Yu could only pat Wang Hai on the shoulder and tell him not to worry before walking towards Wang Hai's fishing spot.
On the other hand, Wang Hai was caught in a power struggle and didn't react to what Bai Yu said at all. The pressure from the fish was too great for him, leaving him with no energy to reply.
Now, not only Wang Hai, but also Li Shuang and Lu Sheng are not idle either.
It's unclear whether the frozen bait thrown into the sea worked, but all four of them caught fish. Although the fish that Li Shuang and Lu Sheng caught weren't very big, they weren't easy to catch either.
So there's nothing we can do to help Wang Hai right now; he just has to grit his teeth and persevere.
After Bai Yu arrived at Wang Hai's fishing spot, he took the fishing rod off the hook and felt the size of the fish that had taken the bait.
After realizing that the creature wasn't very big, he immediately launched a fierce attack, picking up his fishing rod and reeling in the line in a series of quick movements.
As for whether retracting the line too quickly could cause the pressure inside the creature to drop, leading to its explosion and death?
These are not things Bai Yu needs to consider. What he needs to think about now is to catch this fish as soon as possible and then go and take over from Wang Hai to catch that giant fish. Nothing else matters.
In less than five minutes, Bai Yu caught a nine-spined bass. This fish was a decent size, the kind that could swallow a mackerel off the hook in one bite.
However, because the white fisherman reeled in the line too quickly, the nine-spined bass didn't have enough time to adapt to the new water pressure.
The nine-spined perch was already swollen beyond recognition and looked like it was about to burst. Bai Yu took the nine-spined perch, stuck a few needles into its belly, and then threw it into a fish box filled with ice.
Bai Yu then quickly returned to Wang Hai's side and asked:
"Ah Hai, can you still hold on? How about I fish for a while?"
"Brother Yu, I can't hold on any longer, I really can't hold on any longer. You can take over the rest."
Upon hearing Bai Yu's voice, Wang Hai seemed relieved and immediately handed over the fishing rod in his hand, which Bai Yu then took.
This time, Bai Yu was prepared to fight him head-on, but as soon as he started, he sensed that something was wrong.
The tension on the fishing rod is no longer comparable to what it was at the beginning. At least Bai Yu can now hold his own against this guy for a while, instead of suffering a complete defeat right from the start.
"Ah Hai, you're awesome! You managed to exhaust yourself with such a big fish? If I catch this fish today, you deserve all the credit."
"When we get our late-night snack, just tell me what you'd like to eat, and I'll tell the kitchen to make something special for you!"
"Really? Brother Yu, I want to eat spicy crab. If possible, it would be even better if you could also have a braised pork knuckle!"
Upon hearing that there would be an extra meal tonight, Wang Hai, who was already sitting on the deck exhausted, immediately stood up with his eyes shining.
"Braised pork knuckle? That might be a bit difficult. Making braised pork knuckle takes a lot of time, and I don't know if we'll have time now. Shuangzi, are you done with your work?"
At this moment, Bai Yu was pulling at this guy while shouting something towards Li Shuang's fishing spot on the other side.
The guy in the sea has had a lot of stamina depleted by Wang Hai, which allows Bai Yu to take a moment to exchange a few words even while wrestling with him.
"Are you done with your work, Brother Fisherman? Do you need any help? I haven't had enough fishing yet. I heard you caught a big fish. Let me have some fun!"
"What do you mean, just to satisfy your craving? I called you because I have something else to do. Go to the kitchen and ask the chef to make us some late-night snacks, make a spicy crab, and ask if there's any pork knuckle on the boat. If there is, get that too. You can decide on the rest. We'll just need four dishes for the four of us."
"Alright, I thought you were going to let me go fishing. You made me all excited for nothing."
After Li Shuang responded, she walked towards the kitchen.
In situations like this, where anglers on the boat all prefer night fishing, all the crew members on board are constantly on duty.
After all, providing services to fishermen is what they should be doing.
Making money is tough these days, and even in the deep-sea fishing industry, the competition is fierce. It's not just about finding fish for anglers anymore; it's also about service. Whoever can make anglers feel comfortable while they catch fish is the most competitive.
After Li Shuang arrived in the kitchen and explained their needs to the chef, the chef readily agreed.
In the chef's words, as long as they can order it and it's available on the ship, they will do their best to make it.
Not to mention pork knuckle, if conditions permit, they can make braised suckling pig as well.
On the other hand, when Bai Yu's fishing line had been cast out for 400 meters, the resistance on the fishing rod finally gave out. With Bai Yu and Wang Hai taking turns to wear it down, they finally managed to exhaust the guy.
Is it time for Bai Yu to reel in the fish?
The answer is definitely yes. He's been waiting for this long, isn't this the round he's been waiting for?
A 'swish' sound came from the sea; it was the sound of the fishing line cutting through the water as the white-haired fisherman lifted his rod.
Even though this guy is now powerless to resist, his weight makes it difficult for Bai Yu to reel him in.
Each time the rod is lifted, only two or three turns of fishing line can be reeled in, and that's considered good. If the guy struggles even a little, like shaking his head or wagging his tail, the pressure on him will increase exponentially.
Twenty minutes later, the four fishermen had completed a rotation, but only fifty meters of fishing line had been retrieved, averaging just over two meters of fishing line per minute.
But there are still more than 300 meters of fishing line outside. At this rate, it will take at least two more hours to catch this guy.
This also requires ensuring that no other accidents occur during the reeling process.
"Phew, phew, Brother Fisherman, what kind of fish did you catch? It seems even harder to catch than the sailfish that Ah Hai caught before!"
"How would I know? But this guy really does feel bigger than that sailfish, at least in terms of strength. Otherwise, would I have treated you guys to a late-night snack tonight, and let you order whatever you want?"
At this moment, Bai Yu's fishing rod returned to Wang Hai's hands. As the player with the strongest explosive power in the group of four, the fishing rod in his hands had the fastest reeling speed.
Perhaps eager to grab a late-night snack, Wang Hai started reeling in the fishing rod with rapid, sweeping motions, almost creating a double image.
However, what Wang Hai didn't know was that it was only a little past ten o'clock, and there was still a long time before they could have a late-night snack. At the very least, they had to catch this fish first.
While Bai Yu and the others were busy fishing for big fish, the others were not idle either. The four of them had four fishing rods, and as soon as a fish was caught, the others would help to fish.
As midnight approached, Bai Yu and his three companions were out at sea, fishing in the sea breeze, working up a sweat.
Their hard work has paid off. For example, there are only 20 or 30 meters of fishing line left to be retrieved.
Moreover, Bai Yu and the others also saw the figure of this guy, but it was nighttime and the ship's lights were limited, so they could only see the outline of the guy in the sea and could not see the specific appearance.
However, just by looking at the outline and shadow, this guy gave Bai Yu and the others a very big feeling. He was round and chubby.
"Brother Yu, the shadow of this guy looks a bit like a tuna. A tuna that big must sell for tens of thousands."
"I think this guy also wants tuna. We're really going to make a fortune this time! Ah Hai, go to the bow and call Brother Li. Tell him we caught a big fish, a big fish that took us more than two hours to catch!"
Tell Brother Li to get everything ready. We can't possibly bring this fish up by ourselves. Shuangzi, go tell the cook we'll eat as soon as we catch this fish. We've been working so hard for so long, we're starving!
Upon hearing Bai Yu's instructions, Wang Hai and Li Shuang immediately headed towards the bow of the boat, one looking for Brother Li and the other going to the kitchen.
After more than two hours of tug-of-war, the creature that had taken the bait was now completely powerless to resist. Faced with Bai Yu and the others reeling in the line, it could only passively accept its fate.
A few more minutes passed, and Bai Yu finally dragged the guy who had taken the bait to the side of the boat. Bai Yu and Lu Sheng then saw the guy's true face.
This is a large fish that looks like a gas cylinder. It has a particularly large mouth, and it looks like a very voracious sea fish. The fish is blue all over, which may be due to the reflection of the seawater. In any case, Bai Yu and Lu Sheng see it as blue.
As Bai Yu dragged it to the side of the boat, Brother Li and Wang Hai returned with their tools. A crane was essential, and Brother Li also had a weapon that looked like a crossbow in his hand.
"Brother Li, you've come at the right time. I've dragged this guy to the side of the boat. Now, what's the next step?"
"Wait a minute, let's kill this big fish first. Xiao Yu, lift this guy's head up, I'll shoot him first."
"Wow, you guys have some luck! You caught a bluefin tuna? Such a big bluefin tuna! You're really going to be rich! When you get back to the dock, aren't you going to throw a celebration?"
Just as Brother Li arrived at the boat and looked at the big fish on the sea, he was filled with surprise when he saw what the fish looked like.
Because the fisherman caught a tuna, and it was the most expensive type of tuna, the bluefin tuna, and a very large one at that.
Judging by its size alone, this guy weighs at least 200 pounds. To find out exactly how much it weighs, we'll have to get it up here first.
As Bai Yu slightly raised the bluefin tuna's head, Brother Li aimed his speargun at the tuna's head, and with a 'whoosh,' an arrow pierced through the tuna's head.
Half a minute later, the sea returned to calm.
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