When making a lifting fishing net, place two thick bamboo poles on both sides of the net, and use wire to fix the net and bamboo poles together from end to end. Thread a thin wire through the bottom of the net and roll it up slightly. This completes the lifting fishing net.
When using a lifting net, two people hold a bamboo pole on each side. Once the bottom of the net sinks into the water, the entire net is lifted vertically at an angle. People walk slowly towards the direction of the current, and the fish that are carried by the current are all caught in the net. When they feel that they have caught enough fish, the net is lifted horizontally, and the fish are scooped out of the water.
Lifting nets are generally used in reservoirs, shallow seas, and slow-flowing rivers because if the water flow is too fast, the people holding the net on both sides will have to exert too much force to hold it up.
So Li Xiangdong didn't go to the crowded, deep water area, but instead chose this place with a slow current and shallow water.
There's a little trick to lifting fish: scatter bait in advance where you're going to lift it.
Fish bait can include earthworms, bloodworms, and crushed snails. However, in summer, larger fish tend to prefer vegetarian food, so cornmeal is a very effective substitute when atomized bait is unavailable. The cornmeal cannot be used raw; it must first be mixed with water to form a dough, then flattened and boiled in water until the corn cake floats. The bait made with cornmeal has a very mild flavor, making it highly attractive to fish.
Before coming, Li Xiangdong asked Li Zhen to make some cornbread and give it to Li Xiangjie, Li Guoqing, Guo Yuxi and others. They were to break the cornbread into small pieces and sprinkle them along the cross-section of the river.
After waiting a while, Li Xiangdong, Li Xiangjie, and Zhao Xiaojun grabbed the bamboo poles on the left, while Li Guoqing, Li Jiabao, and Guo Yuxi grabbed the bamboo poles on the right. With the large net spread out, they slowly walked forward against the current. As they walked, they felt fish bumping into the net, their heads getting stuck in the mesh. They couldn't move forward or backward, and could only struggle and jump around.
Li Guoqing's fishing net is two fingers wide, capable of catching small crucian carp, grass carp, small whitebait, and even larger shrimp. However, because of this, the water flow is also blocked, making it increasingly difficult for the group to move.
Seeing the group slowing down, Li Xiangdong had an idea. "Brothers, let's give them a shout!"
Guo Yuxi was the first to respond, "Second Brother, you start!"
"Okay!"
The sun slowly rose in the east, and a ray of golden sunlight shone on the children's energetic faces. Li Xiangdong cleared his throat, drew out his words, and began loudly, "Guys! Let's sing a fisherman's song!"
Li Xiangdong: The storm has passed! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: Let's carry the fish! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: Bring a load of gold! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: Bring two loads of silver! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: Three people carrying the treasure basin! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: Everyone, give it your all! Everyone: Hey!
Li Xiangdong: The net is full of fish! Everyone: Hey!
The clear and melodious singing reached Ning Ruoruo's ears, bringing her a sense of peace and tranquility. The world didn't seem so bad after all.
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