Chen Zhiyao slowly reeled in the fishing line, and her eyes widened the moment she saw the hook.
The fishhook, which should have had a certain curvature, was now severely deformed.
Chen Zhiyao thought to herself, no wonder that grouper broke free of the hook so easily. It seems that the hook is useless.
Then she picked up the deformed fishhook, gently wiggled it a few times towards Chen Weiqiang beside her, and complained with a hint of dissatisfaction:
"Dad, look at the fish hooks you sell at your fishing tackle shop. The quality is terrible. These fish hooks are almost broken into nails."
Upon hearing Chen Zhiyao's words, Chen Weiqiang objected and quickly retorted:
"Hey, hey, don't wrong me. These small fishhooks are specifically designed for catching small fish."
"Who could have predicted that we would suddenly run into such a big guy? Its size and strength are not something that a small hook could withstand."
Then Chen Weiqiang added confidently:
"This is clearly a matter of the hook size. If you had used a larger hook from the beginning, you might have caught that Napoleon wrasse much earlier."
However, Chen Zhiyao was not buying it and muttered unhappily:
"Hmph, anyway, I think the fishhooks you sell are of very poor quality."
The thought of missing out on that 20-plus-pound grouper filled her with immense regret and frustration.
Although she knew that the Napoleon wrasse was a protected species, even if she caught one, she might not be able to truly taste its delicious flavor.
But watching her prey escape was still unsettling for Chen Zhiyao.
Even if you're going to release them, at least catch them first.
Chen Weiqiang shrugged dismissively with a grin:
“You can’t take this fish back with you. You don’t know if it will cause trouble if you eat it. It’s better that it’s gone now, so you don’t have to release it later.”
"It's all an excuse, you shrewd businessman." But she didn't dare say it aloud, secretly complaining to herself.
While the father and daughter were bickering, Chen Zhiyao had already skillfully removed the deformed fishhook from the fishing line and replaced it with a larger one.
The new fishhook gleamed with a cold light and looked extremely sharp.
Immediately afterwards, she picked out a large squid weighing about half a pound from the bucket at her feet and hooked it onto the fishing hook.
With a gentle toss, the sinker carrying the bait plummeted into the sea, splashing up a small spray of water.
About three or four minutes later, Chen Zhiyao suddenly felt a strong and powerful pull on the fishing rod in her hand.
At this moment, she was secretly delighted: This fish is quite strong, it must be a big one.
After walking for about two minutes, she suddenly felt that something was wrong.
Although this fish was quite strong, it moved unusually slowly, as if it were being held back by something.
The slow, leisurely movements made Chen Zhiyao's heart skip a beat.
She had just caught a Napoleon wrasse, and the first thought that came to her mind was: Could this time she have caught a sea turtle?
"Is it really that unlucky?" Chen Zhiyao couldn't help but groan.
She quickly turned on her X-ray glasses and saw a thick, dark shadow below, writhing wildly.
Judging from its shape, it is very likely a giant moray eel.
"Wow, this eel looks really big! It must weigh at least ten kilograms." Chen Zhiyao muttered softly, her voice filled with surprise and excitement.
They learned that the creature underwater was not one of those troublesome protected animals.
Chen Zhiyao's mood instantly improved, and a happy smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
Each time she pulled hard, her arms ached, but she gritted her teeth and refused to give up, slowly pulling the enormous creature closer to the surface.
A few minutes later, a giant eel, as thick as an adult's arm, burst out of the water.
Even though Chen Zhiyao was mentally prepared, she was still startled when she saw this behemoth.
"Goodness, this moray eel is terrifying; it looks just like a python."
At that moment, Chen Weiqiang hadn't caught any fish yet. Upon seeing this big one, he excitedly grabbed the landing net next to him and scooped it up from the bottom.
At this moment, the moray eel became extremely agitated, like an enraged wild beast.
Once Chen Weiqiang got it onto the deck, it immediately went into a frenzied attack mode, frantically tearing at the net that trapped it.
This guy's teeth were very sharp; he bit a big hole in the net in no time.
If Chen Weiqiang hadn't reacted quickly and immediately used a clamp to hold its big head, it probably would have escaped.
This is a spotted eel, its body covered in colorful, interwoven patterns, resembling a giant python.
Especially its gaping maw, with its sharp teeth gleaming coldly as it opened and closed, sending chills down one's spine.
Chen Zhiyao, standing to the side, looked at the ferocious eel in front of her, her heart filled with fear and hesitation, and she didn't dare to go forward to remove the fishing hook.
Chen Zhiyao involuntarily took a few steps back, her voice trembling slightly as she said:
"This...this is terrifying!"
At this moment, Grandpa Chen also came over, and the father and son worked together to hold down the giant eel, which was thicker than an arm.
After removing the fishhook, I placed it in a separate fish tank.
This guy is too fierce; he has to stay in a single room by himself, otherwise he would probably have killed all the other fish.
After settling the eel in place, Chen Weiqiang picked up the large box and ran to the weighing area.
At this point, Chen Zhiyao was no longer afraid and happily followed after them.
Chen Weiqiang glanced down at the numbers on the electronic scale, then turned to his daughter with a broad smile and said:
"Tangtang, with the box, it weighs a total of 18.6 jin. If it goes into this fish box, it will weigh at least 16 jin."
Chen Zhiyao caught a giant sea eel weighing 16 pounds for the first time, and she grinned as she squatted down next to it to take a group photo.
Just as she was contemplating whether to sell it or take it home to make braised eel,
A middle-aged man offered to buy the giant robot for 5,000 yuan.
Chen Zhiyao didn't hesitate for a second and sold it immediately.
There are plenty of eels on the rocky beach; we can just get a couple more to eat when we get back. There's no need to waste money.
After receiving the 5,000 yuan, Chen Zhiyao was beaming with pride, walking with an air of superiority.
She picked up her fishing rod again, only to find that her fishing spot had been taken over by her father and grandfather.
"I'm in a good mood right now, so I won't hold it against you." With that, he picked up his fishing rod and walked to Chen Weiqiang's fishing spot next to him.
The two fishing spots are adjacent, and there's really no difference between them.
Chen Zhiyao spotted a medium-sized dark figure and happily cast her bait into the water.
Before long, the fishing rod began to shake violently again.
"Not bad, not bad, that's quite powerful!"
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