Less than a minute after the bait hit the water, Chen Zhiyao clearly felt the fishing rod in her hand suddenly sink.
Although this pulling force is slightly less than that of the 178-pound yellowfin tuna from before, it should not be underestimated.
Chen Zhiyao thought to herself with delight that this fish must weigh at least a hundred pounds, and it must be a tuna weighing over a hundred pounds.
At that moment, she was completely focused on playing with the fish.
Just then, a burst of excited shouts suddenly came from not far away.
It turns out someone caught a bluefin tuna!
Although this bluefin tuna weighs only 86 pounds, it is the first bluefin tuna caught on this trip.
Once the news spread, the already bustling fishing boats became even noisier.
As is well known, tuna are constantly swimming throughout their lives; they almost never stop for a moment.
The only way to keep them is to keep throwing out large amounts of bait to attract them.
In an instant, all kinds of bait, plump squid, and whole pieces of shrimp fell into the sea like raindrops.
Everyone is frantically baiting the ponds, hoping to increase their chances of keeping these tuna.
The 100-pound yellowfin tuna and the expensive bluefin tuna have driven the fishing boats into a frenzy.
At this moment, Chen Zhiyao was working with Uncle Li to fish.
Finally, after two hours, they pulled a large fish weighing over 100 pounds out of the water.
Amidst the splashing water, Chen Zhiyao spotted the blue dorsal fin and excitedly shouted:
Bluefin tuna!
However, once the fish was fully exposed above the water, she felt increasingly uneasy.
"Hmm, this doesn't seem to be a bluefin tuna; it looks a bit like a mozzarella tuna." No clear picture found, so please bear with the current one! The mozzarella tuna, also known as the southern bluefin or southern blackfin tuna, is a type of tuna that lives in the upper layers of the ocean.
Its body is spindle-shaped, and its first dorsal fin is usually yellow or blue, while its underside and ventral side are silvery-white.
The size of the Masu tuna is similar to other tuna, with a body length of 160-240 cm and a maximum weight of up to 260 kg.
Its meat is delicious and has a delicate texture, making it excellent whether used for sashimi or sushi.
Therefore, tuna mozzarella has become a high-end ingredient sought after by many sushi restaurants.
When Chen Zhiyao clearly saw that the fish in front of her was indeed a tuna, her smile became even brighter.
It's important to know that, like bluefin tuna, mozzarella is a prized variety of tuna, and they command very high prices in the market, with little difference in price between them.
As the tuna took the bait, Chen Zhiyao felt a great sense of accomplishment.
She has successfully caught all the common tuna species: bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, albacore tuna, and masu tuna.
It can be said that the tuna stamp collecting was a complete success.
At this moment, the staff pushed a small crane from the ship over.
Many people caught tuna on the boat today, making this crane, which is usually ignored, very popular.
The crane started operating quickly, and with the roar of the machinery, the huge tuna gradually left the water and was hoisted above the deck.
A few minutes later, a passionate and high-pitched voice suddenly came over the loudspeaker:
"Congratulations to the angler at fishing spot number 6 for successfully catching a 102-pound tuna! We wish all our fellow anglers the same good luck and continued success!"
Thanks to the continuous feeding from the experts, some of the tuna have gradually returned.
The fishing was absolutely amazing today. In the afternoon, Chen Zhiyao caught a yellowfin tuna weighing 110 pounds.
Although she didn't catch any bluefin tuna, these three big guys were enough to make her happy.
Besides her, everyone else in the family caught more than two yellowfin tuna, and they were all grinning from ear to ear.
The other anglers on the boat, with the exception of a few unlucky ones, almost all caught more than one tuna.
As dusk fell, the setting sun, like blood, dyed half the sky red. The fishing boats were bustling with activity, everyone excitedly working.
The sheer number of tuna caught today is astonishing!
However, amidst this joyous atmosphere, an unexpected problem arose:
There was so much tuna that the freezer compartments were overflowing!
This is the deep sea area. All the fish we catch live in the deep sea. Once they're out of the water, they're basically doomed.
However, without a freezer to preserve the catch, you can't continue fishing.
This was a very serious problem, and Yan Rui immediately convened a meeting with everyone to discuss it. His expression turned grave.
Soon, people flocked into the small restaurant, including Chen Zhiyao and her family.
At this moment, Chen Zhiyao looked at everyone anxiously, secretly thinking of a solution.
The fishing is so good today, I feel a little reluctant to go back now.
At this point, the room erupted in a cacophony of voices as everyone began to discuss the matter.
Some people advocated returning immediately, since in the current situation, if they continued to fish here, they would not be able to preserve any more fish.
However, a smaller group of people who gained less strongly opposed returning home early.
After all, their catch was small, and going back now would be a real loss.
Moreover, a considerable amount of money has already been paid for the boat fare, so unless a portion of the money is refunded, there's no point in discussing it further.
Chen Zhiyao was in a dilemma. If she didn't go back, she would have nowhere to put her catch of fish. But if she went back early, she would feel bad about giving up such a good fishing season.
Those with differing opinions argued endlessly, each sticking to their own version of events.
Seeing that the situation had reached a stalemate, Yan Rui stepped forward and said:
"Dear bosses, the current situation is quite serious. Although I understand your desire to make the most of this sea fishing opportunity..."
"But the reality is that our freezers are full and cannot hold any more fish."
Finally, after a heated discussion and weighing the pros and cons, Yan Rui proposed to go back early and then he would refund everyone 1,000 yuan for the boat fare.
Apart from a few unlucky individuals who have yet to find anything, most people agreed to go back early.
Seeing that a consensus had been reached, Yan Rui acted quickly, ordering the fishing boats to turn back immediately.
The tuna supply has exploded, which sounds unbelievable, but it's actually true.
On the way back, the boat was filled with singing and dancing, and the group of fishermen kept talking about it on their WeChat Moments.
Chen Daqiang and Chen Hu, who lived far away in Baisha Village, were so envious of Chen Zhiyao's post on WeChat Moments that their eyes turned red.
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