The sea and sky blend into one color
After lunch, the grandfather and grandson went to the ship's wheelhouse, where the view was very expansive, with the boundless sea stretching out before them.
Grandpa Chen started the boat and turned on the fish finder at the same time.
A fish finder consists of a transmitter and a receiver, and is mainly used to detect information about underwater terrain, water conditions, and obstacles.
Fish finders can be used to determine the depth, temperature, and distribution of fish in a body of water.
Moreover, the location, number, and size of the fish can be clearly detected.
In addition, it can also avoid obstacles by adapting to the terrain, preventing fishing boats from running aground.
Some of the newer fish finders now come with the function of locating and recording the movement trajectory of fish schools.
The fish finder on this fishing boat was produced a few years ago and obviously does not have these advanced features.
However, being able to detect the terrain and the location of fish schools is sufficient.
The family's old fishing boat also had a fish finder. Chen Zhiyao used it when she was learning to sail, but she hadn't used it for several years and seemed a little rusty.
In the end, it was the experienced old man who stepped in and patiently taught her how to observe the terrain and the schools of fish.
Chen Zhiyao was very clever and immediately understood. Using the fish finder, she also located a group of very small sea fish.
However, the grandfather and grandson were focused on catching big fish and didn't even bother with small fish weighing one or two pounds, so they continued to move the boat forward.
Actually, when going out to sea, it's best to bring a fishing net to catch fish, as it's more cost-effective than fishing with a line.
However, Chen Zhiyao only rented the fishing boat last night, and many things were not prepared yet, so she could only fish or go to the islands to go beachcombing.
Half an hour later, the fish finder finally located a group of fairly large fish in the bottom water.
This is near the coast, and although it is bottom water, the water depth is only a few tens of meters.
Chen Zhiyao moored the fishing boat, and the two of them enthusiastically took their fishing gear and went to the deck to fish.
The fishing boat was small, so to avoid the fishing lines getting tangled, the grandfather and grandson positioned themselves at opposite ends of the boat, one at the bow and the other at the stern.
Chen Zhiyao stood on the deck at the stern of the boat, excitedly taking out her fishing rod and adding two small sinkers before baiting it.
Like at the rocky beach just now, the water depth is no more than ten meters, so two or three ounces of lead weight are enough.
However, for bottom waters like those in the ocean, at least half a pound is needed.
Having a school of fish below makes all the difference. Just a few minutes after the hook went into the water, Chen Zhiyao felt the fishing rod in her hand suddenly sink.
The fishing line was instantly pulled taut, and the reel spun incredibly fast.
She quickly tightened the deceleration and began her struggle against this behemoth.
The fish in the sea were unusually lively, constantly swimming rapidly in the water.
Chen Zhiyao felt that the fish should weigh around ten pounds, and she felt that she could handle it, so she did not turn on the X-ray glasses to double her strength.
As the fish continued to thrash about in the sea, she could clearly feel her strength rapidly draining away.
Despite being drenched in sweat, Chen Zhiyao's smile only deepened.
"This guy is pretty strong, but no matter how much you struggle, you can't escape my grasp."
After pulling back and forth for a while, the big guy in the sea finally got a little tired, and Chen Zhiyao quickly took the opportunity to turn the reel and start reeling in the line.
However, after reeling in only six or seven meters of line, the guy rested and then began a new round of fierce struggle.
The cables that had just been retrieved were quickly returned.
The fishing line was constantly being reeled in and pulled out, causing quite a commotion to the large creature on the seabed.
However, Chen Zhiyao wasn't much better off; she was covered in sweat and both her arms were sore.
However, the thrill and satisfaction of struggling with the big fish is indescribable.
Ten minutes later, the big guy in the sea finally ran out of energy, and the reel stopped moving.
Chen Zhiyao seized the opportunity and frantically turned the handle of the reel, starting a violent reel-in.
The fishing hook slowly pulled the big fish in the sea closer to the fishing boat. The fish was in pain and struggled every now and then, but it was no match for Chen Zhiyao's crazy dragging.
Just two or three meters away from the fishing boat, a splashing sound came from the sea.
Immediately afterwards, a large, purplish-red fish leaped out of the water amidst a huge wave.
Amidst the waves, it was clear that the fish was as long as Chen Zhiyao's arm.
The fish's back is purplish-red, and its body has an olive-colored horizontal stripe. Clearly, this is a medium-sized amberjack.
Octopus
The red snapper, also known as the red amberjack here.
The fish has an elongated oval shape, with a beautiful purplish-red back and a long olive-colored stripe down the middle. Its belly is silvery-white, and its scales are large and round.
The red octopus generally lives in the bottom waters of the deep sea. It is a carnivorous fish that feeds on invertebrates and small fish, and can grow up to more than one meter long.
The one in Chen Zhiyao's hand can probably only be considered a teenager's.
The fish was too big to fly up. Grandpa Chen had been waiting nearby with a net, looking excited as he prepared to scoop it up.
As soon as the fish surfaced, the old man used a huge net to scoop it up.
Grandpa Chen's arm muscles were unusually prominent, with veins bulging out, and he chuckled happily:
"It's quite heavy, probably around 15 kilograms."
"Grandpa, how much does this fish cost per pound?"
This is a deep-sea fish, which Chen Zhiyao doesn't see often and isn't very clear about its latest price.
Without even thinking, Grandpa Chen blurted out, "This size would probably cost forty or fifty yuan per pound."
"That's pretty good too. This one is worth at least six or seven hundred yuan."
She then picked up the big fish with a big smile and happily asked Grandpa Chen to take her picture.
The grandfather and granddaughter took several photos in turn, and then Grandpa Chen urged his granddaughter to bleed the red octopus.
Many deep-sea fish cannot survive once they are caught. To ensure the quality of the fish meat, it is best to bleed and freeze them immediately after they are caught, especially for these fish that are difficult to raise.
Furthermore, the location for bleeding varies depending on the species of fish.
Bleeding the octopus was very simple. Chen Zhiyao made a cut at its head and tail, and the bleeding was complete.
Soon, Zhang Hongyu's blood began to flow continuously from the major artery in the incision.
To avoid getting the deck dirty, Chen Zhiyao specially put the fish in a bucket.
After the blood was drained, Chen Zhiyao immediately put the red octopus into the cryogenic chamber.
It must be said that Grandpa Chen was farsighted; he bought ice and set up the freezer well in advance.
Chen Zhiyao didn't think about all that when she left home in the morning; all she could think about was taking the trap to the mangrove forest.
Her thoughts were still stuck on beachcombing and fishing; she only wanted to go to the island to beachcomb and catch a few big fish while she was at it.
After the big fish was caught, Chen Zhiyao barely moved her fishing rod.
Meanwhile, Grandpa Chen was doing quite well, catching two sea bass weighing six or seven pounds each.
Seeing this, Chen Zhiyao quickly picked up her fishing rod and moved to the bow of the boat to fish for bass.
Not long after, Chen Zhiyao caught a sea bass weighing about 6 pounds.
It seems the fish detected by the fish finder are sea bass.
The two were so engrossed in fishing that they didn't notice the sun, which had been high overhead, slowly sinking into the sea.
Chen Zhiyao caught another sea bass weighing nearly 7 pounds, and only when she looked up did she realize:
The sun on the horizon had turned into a warm orange-yellow yolk, and the surrounding sky was also tinged with a warm orange hue.
Sunset at sea
Standing on the fishing boat, you can still see the silhouette of Seagull Island in the distance, and many seagulls are flying over the sea looking for food.
Chen Zhiyao thought to herself, "The name Seagull Island was indeed well chosen."
Both of them caught several sea bass in the afternoon, and it no longer mattered who won or lost the previous competition.
The grandfather and grandson walked happily to the driver's seat and began their return journey.
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