Ye Cheng pulled hard, and damn it, the feel was completely different now.
Before, it was like it was fighting with a fish, and there was a tug-of-war feeling, but now it's completely still, and it feels like it's pulling on a rock instead.
Well, this is a huge loss. The fish is gone, and the line is gone too.
Ye Cheng struggled for a long time but couldn't get it out. If it were shallow water, he could go down and pry it out, but this was shallow sea.
Even if it's shallow, it's still the sea, and there are too many undercurrents in the sea. Ye Cheng didn't want to take that risk.
So the only option is to cut the fishing line, losing a set of hooks and line.
Fortunately, the system can replenish this, so you only lose a few points.
After reattaching the fishing line and hook, Ye Cheng cast his line again.
A disdainful chuckle came from the side. He said loudly to Zhao Youtian, "Uncle Youtian, fishing is all about technique. You have to consider the right time, the right place, and the right people."
Ye Cheng did not refute this; he did indeed lack experience in this area, and it would be good to learn more.
This time, Ye Cheng flicked the fishing line even more smoothly.
"Second brother, your casting is getting better and better," Uncle Jinshui said to Ye Cheng while guarding his fishing rod.
Ye Cheng nodded, "I have to learn it eventually. When I learn Uncle Jinshui's long throw, that'll be really impressive."
"Hahaha, the second brother is good at saying nice things. I know how to cast, but I don't get any bites, so what's the use?"
Xiao Hu got up and offered cigarettes to everyone. Zhao Zhiming waved his hand to indicate that he had some. Xiao Hu didn't insist. Let him show off.
While smoking, Zhao Youtian pulled up his fishing rod and changed the bait, but the clever fish below ate it all.
Ye Cheng had just lit his cigarette when he saw the fishing rod move. The float was dragged directly into the sea, and the fishing line was running wildly outwards.
"Damn it!" Ye Cheng cursed under his breath, grabbed the fishing rod with his cigarette in his mouth, and used his left hand to wedge the fishing line, preventing it from letting out any more.
If we release it again, it might get stuck at the bottom of the sea.
As soon as the fishing line got stuck, Ye Cheng felt a strong force coming from the fishing rod.
The tip of the fishing rod bent straight down, pointing directly at the sea surface.
Ye Cheng dared not let out any more line; he could only hold on tightly, trying to outlast the fish below.
However, the smoke in his mouth was really irritating his eyes, so Ye Cheng had to spit it out and concentrate on his work.
This fish was about the same size as the one that got away last time. After Ye Cheng reeled it in twice, it couldn't hold on much longer and didn't have the strength to compete with Ye Cheng anymore.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Cheng pulled hard on the line, dragging its back out of the water. It was a dark-colored fish with small spots on its body, not very big, weighing a little over one pound but less than two pounds.
Now that the fish is out of the water, it's easy. Ye Cheng seized the opportunity, cast his line, and Xiao Hu stretched the net to its maximum length to catch the fish and pulled it up.
Zhao Youtian happily ran over, and the four of them, except for Zhao Zhiming, surrounded him.
"Ah, a blue-green grouper."
"Grouper, the second one is pretty good."
This is a green grouper. There are many varieties of grouper, but they are generally reasonably priced. Ye Cheng's is a little over a pound and is a good size.
Ye Cheng opened his water tank and put the blue rockfish inside.
Zhao Zhiming was tempted but held back, staring at his float with a gloomy expression, remaining motionless for a long time.
He tugged at the bait a few times, moving it to a different position. The laughter of Ye Cheng and the other three was particularly jarring.
Overjoyed, Xiao Hu released the grouper into the water. He teased the fish for a bit, and just as he looked up, he saw his fishing rod move. He darted into the sea in a flash.
The guy let out a strange howl and lunged forward, barely managing to grab the fishing rod.
Fortunately, the fish didn't seem very big, and Xiao Hu easily took control. After a few pulls, he pulled it up – a light tube squid.
Ye Cheng and Xiao Hu made consecutive sales, making Zhao Zhiming's eyes practically spit fire.
You painstakingly bait the spot and then cast your line with style, only to end up being worse off than two novices who can't even tell the depth of the water.
He angrily reeled in his rod and cast it out again.
Unexpectedly, the float started moving as soon as it hit the ground, little by little, and the sensation was very strong.
Zhao Zhiming was a little excited. He had never been this nervous before when he caught fish. This time, he felt like he was stuck on the plate and couldn't get down. Everyone else had caught two fish, while he only had one sardine.
If I don't get some good stuff soon, I'll lose face.
He stared intently at the water's surface, flicking the rod once, twice, three times, until he caught the float sinking, then he jerked the rod up sharply.
It's on!
The fishing line began to move wildly, darting left and right on the surface of the sea.
Zhao Zhiming stood there confidently. As a master and an experienced fisherman, he didn't believe the fish could escape once it was on the hook.
The fish was quite strong and large, so Zhao Zhiming had to pull it from side to side and poke it from time to time.
He felt his pose must look cool: a fit and muscular man holding a fishing rod in the sunlight.
The fishing rod bent, the fishing line taut, and fish began to leap out of the water.
What a beautiful and perfect scene.
but!
Why is no one coming to see me?
Zhao Zhiming glanced around out of the corner of his eye and saw that his Uncle Tian and his friend Uncle Jinshui were both squatting over Ye Cheng's side, watching him catch the fish.
A red figure was struggling on Ye Cheng's fishing line.
Without a closer look, he knew it was a grouper, a very famous and reasonably priced grouper.
The red fish body looked particularly jarring, as if mocking him.
He looked at his own fish in the sea; it had a white belly and a black back, basically just a snapper, much worse than the other people's grouper.
"Wow! Xiao Ye, you're really amazing! You caught three fish in such a short time!" Zhao Youtian's eyes were sparkling.
Chen Jinshui looked at his envious friend with great pride, patted Ye Cheng on the shoulder, and said to Zhao Youtian,
“Hey Arita, let me tell you, this is only the second time this kid has gone sea fishing. I was the one who taught him the first time, right, second brother?”
Ye Cheng rolled his eyes. He did learn how to cast the rod from you, but he didn't really master it.
As for catching fish, that's even less of his concern.
"A great teacher produces a great student. Xiao Ye, you've surpassed your teacher!"
"Sigh, it's all because he's quick to understand; I was just guiding him through the basics."
The two old men started praising each other, but Ye Cheng ignored them and put the grouper into the water tank on his own.
At this moment, Ye Cheng noticed Zhao Zhiming, glanced back at him, and calmly said,
"Black sea bream, that's not bad either."
"Not bad, my ass!" Zhao Zhiming almost spat out a mouthful of blood. "Damn it, when did it become your turn, a rookie, to critique and lecture me?"
However, his own black sea bream was not only of a lower quality than others, but also of average size, which made him lose all interest in catching fish.
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