After lunch, Chen Zhiyao and the others immediately began collecting their fishing gear, including gillnets and fish traps.
Four sheets of netting were made in total, and they were divided into extra-large, large, small, and extra-small sizes according to the size of the mesh.
The first batch was extra-large. There weren't many fish on the net, but they were mostly big ones weighing around 10 pounds.
One tiger grouper, three large green grouper, four sea bass, and two sea bream, totaling nearly 100 kilograms of fish.
This single catch of fish could fetch at least several thousand yuan.
With such a good catch on the very first fishing net, everyone on the boat was overjoyed, feeling that the subsequent catches would surely be even better.
Sure enough, after the second net was pulled up, everyone's smiles became even brighter.
The fish on the net were much denser than before, with countless turbot and sea bass weighing two or three pounds each.
The crane slowly pulled the fishing net upwards, while several people stood guard by the net, untying the catch from it.
The large net was pulled back completely, and most of the fish on it were untangled.
The fish filled four large baskets, weighing approximately 180 kilograms, with turbot and sea bass each making up half.
Compared to the first and second nets, the catch on the third net was more complicated.
Yellowfin seabream, black sea bream, red sea bream, striped pepper sea bream, white pomfret, golden pomfret, and all sorts of small miscellaneous fish are available, making it a dazzling sight.
There are too many varieties, and we don't have time to sort them all now, so we've simply packed them all together and will sort them out one by one when we have some free time later.
Although the fish on the small nets were not large, mostly around one pound each, there were quite a few of them, totaling more than 160 pounds.
Surprisingly, the smallest gillnet yielded the most fish.
The tiny fishing net was teeming with swarms of nymphal fish.
These angelfish are of average size, with the larger ones weighing seven or eight ounces and the smaller ones only three or four ounces.
However, these fish are not supposed to grow very big, so this size is already quite good.
They weren't very big, but their numbers were astonishing. This net of angelfish weighed about 300 jin (150 catties).
It seems we've encountered a school of angelfish.
The sea nearby was too deep, making it difficult to find the crab traps. There weren't many crabs; most of what we caught were squid, octopus, and shrimp.
As for the floor cage that came with the system, it gave everyone a very big surprise.
The first three fish traps contained common sea bass and barracuda, and didn't look particularly special.
When the fourth earth dragon cage was pulled up, the people on the side stared wide-eyed.
Chen Zhiyao, being the youngest, couldn't contain herself and immediately exclaimed:
"It's a red-spotted fish!"
Inside the fish trap were two red-spotted fish, one large and one small. The larger one weighed over 5 pounds, and the smaller one weighed about 2 pounds.
Actually, there were seven or eight sea bream inside, but everyone could only see the two red-spotted fish.
Chen Zhiyao beamed and leaned closer, then carefully took out the two precious items.
As for the fifth fish trap, that was even more incredible; it contained three large, golden yellow croakers.
The largest one weighs over 4 jin (2 catties), the middle one weighs about 3 jin (1.5 catties), and the smallest one weighs over 1 jin (0.5 kg).
At this moment, everyone's smiles were practically overflowing, and they were shouting wildly in their hearts: We're going to get rich! We're going to get rich!
Chen Zhiyao looked at the red-spotted fish in the bucket, then turned to look at the large yellow croaker in the fish trap, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky.
She actually encountered such a great opportunity; the bait companion and the system's traps combined are truly amazing.
Grandpa pinched Chen Weiqiang next to him in disbelief. Seeing Chen Weiqiang wince in pain, Grandpa finally believed that he was not dreaming.
Chen Weiqiang, who was suddenly attacked, dared not speak out in anger.
Large yellow croakers should not be exposed to the elements for extended periods, otherwise they will fade.
Grandpa Chen quickly took out a black bag, wrapped the three large yellow croakers, and put them in the freezer for storage.
As soon as he stepped out of the freezer, the old man said with great enthusiasm:
"I didn't expect to catch red snapper and large yellow croaker the day before the fishing ban. If I keep them for a few days before selling them, the price could probably double."
Chen Zhiyao immediately nodded excitedly, "Yes, yes, we'll separate some of the more vigorous fish to keep and sell them in a few days."
Chen Weiqiang, who was standing nearby, immediately thought of the tuna in the freezer:
"It's still a bit cold these days, so the tuna can stay for another two or three days without any problem."
Although prices could rise significantly in a few days, the risks were also high. Yan Shuting, being more cautious, suggested a compromise:
“Keeping these fish in our hands is too risky. I think we should talk to Mr. Yang directly and see if we can raise the price a bit.”
"If the price is right, I think it's better to sell it. It's safer to have the money in hand."
Chen Weiqiang thought his wife had a point. What if these fish died while he was raising them? That would be a huge loss.
He immediately made the decision, saying, "When we get to the dock, I'll invite Mr. Yang onto the boat. We'll negotiate the price first, and then decide whether to sell the fish or not."
The remaining three had no objections, so it was settled.
Once the catch is in, it's time to hurry back to port.
Grandpa Chen was getting old, so the younger generation didn't dare to make him do too much work and coaxed him to drive the boat.
The remaining family of three sat together, chatting and laughing as they cleaned up the fish they had just caught.
On the way back, they will pass by the few uninhabited islands where Chen Zhiyao and her friends used to go beachcombing.
After tidying up the various fish caught on the deck, she quietly threw small pills into the sea.
Almost every time they arrived at a small island, they would drop a pill containing a seedling of near-shore ecosystem nearby.
As for the remaining grouper, rock bream, and herbivorous fry, she would throw one in every now and then, scattering them in various places.
These small fish fry should be ready for harvest by the end of this year or next year.
As the fishing boat returned to the town's dock, the sun was just setting, and the sky was filled with beautiful sunset clouds. Thanks to the kind friend who provided the photos. The dock was bustling with activity at that moment; Yang Jiajun, afraid the Chen family wouldn't see him, stood on tiptoe and waved frantically.
On the bustling dock, Chen Zhiyao spotted the bouncy and energetic Boss Yang at a glance.
This voyage yielded not only a particularly large catch of fish, but also a considerable amount of valuable, top-quality goods.
Unlike usual, the group didn't rush to unload the catch, but instead invited Mr. Yang, the owner, directly onto the fishing boat.
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