At this moment, apart from Qin Aijun and Yang Wei who hadn't caught any fish yet and were standing next to Feng Ye watching him battle with the fish, the other three had also caught fish and were reeling them in.
However, judging from their reeling speed and strength, the fish they caught were far smaller than Feng Ye's, weighing at most a few dozen kilograms.
Another ten minutes or so passed, and the big fish underwater seemed to be getting a little tired, struggling a bit less.
Feng Ye quickly seized the opportunity, rapidly increasing the force of the reel in the line, his movements as swift as lightning.
As the ancients said: "One should strike with full force at the first drumbeat, but the momentum will wane at the second and be exhausted at the third."
This applies to humans, and it also applies to fish.
Once you get through the first and most difficult period, the challenges that follow will be relatively easier.
Of course, we cannot be complacent.
Every struggle of a fish can bring new variables, so we must always be vigilant, or all our efforts may be in vain.
The fishing line was slowly reeled in, and the big fish began to struggle a second time, but its strength was significantly reduced.
Nevertheless, Feng Ye still found it somewhat difficult, his fingers turning white from gripping the fishing rod so tightly.
He was tired too.
However, he persists, and he must persist.
Persistence leads to success.
Finally, the big fish couldn't break free from Feng Ye's control and was slowly pulled towards the surface.
As the fish's silhouette gradually became clearer, everyone gasped in shock.
Qin Aijun's eyes widened in astonishment. "My God, this giant grouper is huge!"
"Another giant grouper, and this one is huge, as tall as me."
Yang Wei exclaimed in surprise, then muttered with some regret, "Why wasn't it me who caught it? I wasn't that much slower in casting the line."
Their exclamations drew the attention of the other three, but the fish was still in the water, and they couldn't see anything.
Meanwhile, they were still busy reeling in the line and couldn't leave, so they could only feel itchy and anxious.
"Xiao Chen, stop standing there, get fishing!"
Seeing that Xiao Chen was in a daze, holding the hook but not making a move, Feng Ye urged him on.
Such a big fish can't be landed with a net; we can only use a hook.
Xiao Chen then realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward, leaning over the side of the boat and swinging the hook in his hand.
The fact that the big fish has surfaced means that it is exhausted and can no longer cause any waves.
Therefore, Xiao Chen easily and accurately hooked the fish's gills.
However, it was impossible for him to drag the giant pontoon onto the ship by himself.
Qin Aijun noticed this as well and rushed forward to help.
However, the two of them couldn't exert much force, let alone form an effective synergy, and thus failed to pull the object up.
Yang Weigang leaned forward, and Feng Ye shouted, "Don't waste your energy, drag the fish to the stern."
"Yes, you can get on from the stern."
Qin Aijun slapped his thigh, his face full of regret, "Damn it, how could I be so stupid? I forgot! Damn it, it's my own boat."
The yacht's stern deck has been modified with a sunken design that extends into the water, precisely to make it easier to catch large fish.
Once the fish are hauled to the stern, getting them aboard becomes much easier.
With the help of several people, they first pulled the fish onto the sunken deck, then secured it with ropes and pulled it up.
Without being told, Xiao Chen went to get a knife and bled the large grouper.
Feng Ye plopped down and took a while to catch his breath.
It has to be said that the giant grouper is really powerful, stronger than many big fish of the same weight, and comparable to GT.
Qin Aijun and Yang Wei were also a little out of breath, squatting beside the giant grouper, marveling at it.
"Mr. Qin, guess how many kilograms it is?"
Qin Aijun narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "Around 250 jin, but we'll have to weigh it to know the exact number."
"I'm afraid it's more than that."
Yang Wei had a different opinion, but he wasn't sure, so he turned to Feng Ye and asked, "Little Feng, how heavy do you think it is?"
Feng Ye wiped the sweat from his forehead and shook his arms: "Around 300 pounds."
This giant grouper is indeed extraordinary, measuring approximately 1.75 meters in length, which is about the same height as Yang Wei.
Based on his experience, the weight should be between 280 and 320 jin (140-160 catties).
He had never encountered such a large giant grouper in his previous life; he had only heard of them.
And in this lifetime, needless to say, it's definitely the first time.
"Xiao Feng, do you think there might be another giant grouper this big, or even bigger, down there?"
Yang Wei asked with great anticipation.
This stumped Feng Yefei, who could only reply, "I don't know, maybe."
It's true that there's only one giant grouper within a certain area, but the current situation cannot be judged by common sense.
Who knows if this huge school of mackerel will attract grouper from other places to come and feed?
It's possible that the fish he caught was attracted by the current.
"Don't just think about grouper. There are plenty of other big fish, such as tuna, amberjack, marlin, and swordfish, which are all quite good. Bluefin tuna, in particular, is more expensive than grouper."
Yang Wei laughed and said, "I was just asking. As long as it works..."
The sound stopped abruptly because he realized he had caught a fish on his fishing rod.
"Damn, I've caught a fish, and a big one at that."
He suddenly stood up, excitedly threw out a sentence, and rushed towards the fishing rod in three strides.
Feng Ye glanced at it and realized the fish was indeed quite large; he could tell just by how bent the fishing rod was.
He didn't go over to join the fun, but continued to slump on the deck to rest.
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