The hand-thrown net was quickly prepared and cast out once again.
Two seabirds that swooped down to hunt were caught in a hand-thrown net and sank into the sea.
These two unfortunate seabirds, one is a seagull and the other is also a seagull.
Feng Ye didn't take it seriously. These things are everywhere now, they're nothing special, you can catch them at will.
It wasn't until ten years later, in 2000, that it became a "three-protected animal," which gave it a bit of prestige.
It wasn't until 2018 that it was listed as a protected animal, and even then, it only reached level three.
After waiting a while, he hung the net rope on the crane, and the net was slowly pulled onto the boat and dumped onto the deck.
It's unclear whether the two seagulls drowned or were crushed to death by the large number of sardines.
In short, they are indeed dead.
Feng Ye picked up the two seagulls with disdain and threw them into the sea.
Seagull meat is edible, but it doesn't taste good. No matter how you cook it, it has a gamey smell, and nobody wants to eat it unless absolutely necessary.
Besides the two seagulls and sardines, the net also caught a large fish.
Unfortunately, it was a bomb fish.
Although it looks like it weighs over 30 kilograms, it's only worth eight cents a kilogram.
Sardines can at least sell for about two cents.
It's cheap not because it doesn't taste good, but because its production volume is too large.
Sardines have the advantages of fast growth rate and high reproductive rate.
Almost every trawler that goes out to sea manages to catch some sardines.
On the contrary, sardines have tender flesh and amazing nutritional value, rich in phospholipid fatty acids, protein and calcium.
Moreover, sardines are one of the main dietary sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids, containing a high level of DHA.
This substance is crucial for the development of brain function and cognitive abilities.
In addition, sardines are an excellent source of proteins needed to form mood-boosting neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, and are also an important source of vitamin B12.
These nutrients work together to make sardines a food that is beneficial to brain health.
Therefore, sardines are also known as "smart food".
"Why is it a bomb fish? Any other big fish would have been better."
Ah-Can saw it from the driver's seat and couldn't help but mutter something.
For medium to large-sized fish, there are really few that are this cheap.
Only a few species, such as the bullhead trevally and the sea bream, can rival it.
Even with sharks, although the meat is cheap, the fins are expensive, so the overall price is still quite good.
It's not surprising that Ah-Can would say that, because at that moment, a large number of fish were gathering in the field of vision, preying on sardines.
Various sharks, whales, dolphins, tuna, marlin, swordfish...
These are all large deep-sea fish that are rarely seen in coastal waters.
They're everywhere on the sea right now; you can see them appearing on the surface every now and then.
Any one of these fish is generally more valuable than a bomb fish.
"They're all underwater, and you can't see them. Who knows what kind of fish you'll pull up?"
Feng Ye shook his head, kicked it aside, and ignored it.
"Hey, I wonder if they've caught any big fish in the trawl net?"
"What's the rush? We'll see when we pull it up. With so many big fish, there'll be plenty of opportunities."
As Feng Ye spoke, he cast the net out again.
This time, no big fish or seabirds were caught in the net; only sardines were caught.
After casting the net several more times, he habitually tidied it up and threw it out again.
As soon as the sinker carrying the fishing net sank, he felt a sudden, strong force pulling him so hard that he stumbled and almost fell.
The fishing net seemed to be held tightly by something, constantly being pulled outwards.
"Holy crap, we've caught a big fish!"
Feng Ye gripped the net rope tightly, trying to steady himself, while pulling back with all his might.
However, that force was simply too great.
The veins on his hands were bulging, and he could only barely hold on with all his might, not daring to relax for a moment.
"Ah-Can, help me bring the crane over here."
They're already struggling to stay afloat; it's impossible to pull them up by force alone.
"They're here."
Upon hearing Feng Ye's shouts, Ah Can immediately rushed out of the driver's seat.
He quickly started the crane and moved it to Feng Ye's side.
However, at that moment, Feng Ye suddenly felt his hands become light and airy.
Because it was so sudden, he had no time to prepare himself and fell backward onto the deck.
"Brother Ye, are you alright?" Ah Can asked with concern.
Feng Ye shook his head and got up from the ground.
"Damn, it got away?"
He stared wide-eyed at the hand-thrown net being pulled onto the boat, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The hand-thrown net was torn to shreds, with a huge gash running through the entire surface.
Forget about big fish, there are hardly any sardines left, with only a few unlucky ones struggling in the net.
This hand-thrown net is ruined!
"What kind of monster caught this net? It's so strong, it even tore the net apart like this!"
Ah-chan was also extremely surprised when he saw the tattered hand-throwing net.
"They've already run away, so it doesn't matter whether they know or not."
Although Feng Ye was somewhat unwilling, he could only helplessly accept reality.
He crouched down, picked out the few surviving unlucky fish, and threw them onto the deck.
"Oh, what a pity. We finally caught a big fish, and it got away."
Ah-chan sighed as he walked towards the driver's seat.
Feng Ye also felt it was a pity, but that's how hand-thrown nets are; they can't catch very big fish.
The main problem is that the fishing net lines are too thin and cannot withstand the impact of large fish.
He estimated that the big fish that had just escaped must have weighed over 100 pounds, so it was normal that the hand-thrown net couldn't support it.
Feng Ye didn't dwell on it too much. He composed himself and began preparing for the next round of fishing.
Although the hand-thrown net was ruined, it didn't mean he had no other options.
He tossed the tattered hand-thrown net aside in a corner and took out a long-handled scoop net from the cabin.
The disadvantage of hand nets is that they catch less fish per net and require more effort, unlike hand-thrown nets which can be made easier by using a crane.
But it's better than just waiting, isn't it?
A single net catch can yield at least ten or twenty kilograms, enough to sell for two or three yuan.
Pick up as much as you can!
Feng Ye walked to the side of the boat, put the hand net into the sea, and with a strong pull against the direction the sardines were moving, he caught an unknown number of sardines.
His face lit up with joy, and he increased the strength in his hands, steadily pulling the net up.
The weight is acceptable; this net probably weighs around 17 or 18 pounds, and I got it for a little over three yuan.
Just two strokes are worth a person's daily wage.
What's the difference between this and finding money on the street?
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