Next, Qin Aijun, Hao Aiguo, and Zhong Cheng pulled their fish up and then came over to try it out, experiencing the strength of these hundreds of pounds of fish.
Without exception, none of them lasted very long before they all succumbed to defeat.
Everyone couldn't help but marvel at how enormous the tuna was; getting it onto the boat would be no easy task.
They stopped casting their lines for the time being and gathered around to watch, all eager to see just how big the fish really was.
Yang Wei, however, had to return to his fishing spot to deal with the situation because he had caught another fish.
However, he would still turn his head from time to time to look in this direction.
By this time, almost an hour and a half had passed since the big fish took the bait.
Feng Ye finally saw a glimmer of hope.
After such a long struggle, a considerable amount of fishing line has been retrieved, with about half still in the water.
It's estimated that in another hour, the big fish will be exhausted and he will be able to pull it out of the water.
However, the result was good, but the process was full of twists and turns.
Suddenly, the big fish underwater seemed to go berserk, pulling hard and taut the fishing line, which then began to run wildly outwards.
Fortunately, the fishing rod was still attached to the stand and hadn't been taken down.
Otherwise, if something like that happens suddenly, you definitely won't be able to hold on to it and it will inevitably slip out of your hand, dragging you into the water.
Despite the safety net of the safety line, the fishing line still carries the risk of breaking.
"Damn, why is this fish suddenly getting energetic again!"
Yang Wei watched in horror, his fists clenched tightly and his brows furrowed.
Although Feng Ye caught the big fish, it ultimately belonged to him.
He really didn't want to see the fish get away.
"Who knows what's wrong with this fish?"
Feng Ye was also getting anxious.
This time, more than 100 meters of fishing line were pulled out, leaving only a little over 100 meters of line in the reel.
If they do it again, all our efforts will be in vain.
More than an hour of hard work shouldn't be wasted like this.
"Damn it, I refuse to believe I can't deal with you, you stinky fish!"
Feng Ye gritted his teeth, a fierce look in his eyes. He gripped the fishing rod with both hands, his muscles tense and veins bulging. His feet were firmly pressed against the gunwale, and his body leaned back.
A new round of competition begins with the big fish.
This is a contest of pure strength.
The big fish was extremely strong, and the fishing line was taut like a string about to break, making a "buzzing" sound.
Feng Ye felt as if his arms were no longer his own, every ounce of strength he had was being used to fight against the giant fish.
The boat swayed as he and the fish pulled, as if trembling in the face of this fierce struggle.
Everyone around held their breath, their eyes fixed on the water and the fishing line that looked like it might snap at any moment.
Time seemed to stand still, and every second felt like an unbearable ordeal.
Fortunately, the fishing line did not break.
The big fish's strength gradually weakened.
People get tired, and so do fish.
Another hour-long tug-of-war ensued, with the fishing line being reeled in, and the big fish was gradually pulled closer to the boat.
During this process, Feng Ye was so exhausted that he had to let Qin Aijun and the others have another go.
Finally, the figure of the giant fish appeared faintly beneath the surface of the water, its enormous body appearing and disappearing through the shimmering waves.
Its enormous size made everyone gasp in astonishment.
"This is...this is a bluefin tuna, right?"
Qin Aijun's voice trembled with excitement.
"That's right, it's a bluefin tuna."
Feng Ye said with certainty.
When he first caught the fish, he had a feeling it was a tuna, but at the time he wasn't sure if it was a yellowfin tuna or a bluefin tuna.
Now that we can see its enormous size, even though we can't see all the details through the seawater, we can be absolutely certain that it is a bluefin tuna.
Yellowfin tuna don't grow that big.
"Holy crap, this thing is huge, it's like a small submarine."
Hao Aiguo exclaimed in amazement, his eyes wide with shock.
"If we take this back, it will cause a sensation throughout the entire county."
Qin Aijun's hands clenched unconsciously, his eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the enormous, barely visible figure, their eyes filled with amazement and excitement.
This bluefin tuna is much larger than anyone imagined; even its vague outline is enough to make people feel its size and power.
Feng Ye was exhausted and almost completely drained, but this was not the time to relax, and he dared not slack off in the slightest.
He gripped the fishing rod tightly with both hands, supporting his tired body, and slowly pulled the big fish closer to the side of the boat.
Without him saying much, Xiao Chen had already made preparations in advance.
A bluefin tuna this big is too big for a landing net, and hooks are also inadequate.
It's too big, I can't pull it.
He used a rope, with knots tied beforehand.
However, the rope was too soft, and the fish's tail was in the water, so they couldn't get it on for a while.
I tried several times, but the result was the same.
Everyone was getting anxious watching this.
Xiao Chen was so anxious that sweat was pouring down his forehead, but the more anxious he became, the more flustered he became, and the knot kept slipping off.
"Don't rush, take your time, you'll eventually get it."
Feng Ye was also anxious, but being impatient was of no use.
Xiao Chen glanced at the sea, gritted his teeth, and suddenly took off his clothes quickly.
"Xiao Chen, you..."
Before Feng Ye could finish speaking, Xiao Chen, with the rope attached, leaped into the sea with a "plop."
The cold seawater made Xiao Chen shiver, but he ignored it and swam with all his might to the big fish.
Now it's easy to trap them.
In no time, Xiao Chen had secured the rope firmly to the big fish's tail.
The people on the boat immediately grabbed one end of the rope and tightened the knot.
As long as the rope doesn't break, this bluefin tuna won't get away.
"Xiao Chen, come up quickly."
Feng Ye shouted nervously.
It was the dead of winter, and the seawater was icy cold. Staying in the water for too long would cause problems; at best, one would fall ill, and at worst, one's life would be in danger.
Moreover, the dangers in this sea are not just the cold, but also the potential threats from sharks, swordfish, marlin, and other marine life.
"Xiao Chen, grab him."
Qin Aijun quickly picked up the hook that was placed to the side and reached down.
Xiao Chen didn't dare to delay and quickly grabbed the hook that was extended down, using it to climb up.
In just a short while, his lips had turned purple from the cold and he was shivering all over.
Seeing this, Feng Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, he couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed onto the deck.
He felt like his body was completely drained.
The last time I felt this way was last year when I encountered the sardine run; my arms were so sore from casting nets that it took several days to recover.
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