The Top Fishing
Chapter 450 - 213: Mutant Big Fish

Chapter 450: Chapter 213: Mutant Big Fish

Ten minutes had passed.

Twenty minutes had passed.

After half an hour, the giant fish underwater finally exhausted its energy and was pulled out of the water.

The moment the fish emerged, everyone saw its huge mouth, yellow-green body sporting black dotted stripes, and its robust and thick body that astounded everyone at first glance.

"Oh my, it’s so big."

"This is too exaggerated, isn’t it some special species? The pattern doesn’t quite look like it."

"Is this fish a meter long? You could fit a fist in its mouth. I had a feeling for a second, it’s like the giant Catfish we fish for in the reservoir."

Lin Yang patiently pulled the fish towards the boat, but Wang Feng fumbled several times with the net and could not find a good opportunity to scoop it up.

This fish, by visual estimation, was nearly a meter long. Given the limited size of the net, it was very possible to lose the fish accidentally, so care was needed.

"Captain, do you have a larger net on board? This one is a bit small; I’m afraid of accidents."

"Wait a moment, I have a large fish controller," the captain replied, steadying the ship and then fetching a large fish controller.

Seeing the giant fish next to the boat, he couldn’t help but exclaim, "God," this fellow was bigger than any Big Mouth Bass he had ever seen.

"The competition rules do not allow anyone other than the two contestants to help scoop the fish, so you need to bring it up on your own. This controller works on the same principle as the smaller one. Find the thick part of the fish’s mouth, then lock it, and use the smaller net to support it; it should be able to be pulled up," the captain said, his eyes fixed on the giant fish.

Wang Feng took the fish controller, tested its operation; it worked well.

The next second, he was nearly leaning over the side of the boat, right-hand holding the rod, left-hand using the fish controller to lock the fish’s mouth, then he exerted strength from his core and waist, and without using the net, directly lifted the fish aboard.

Only upon closer contact did he discover that this Big Mouth Bass’s mouth was much thicker than usual, somewhat bone-like in structure. Once locked, it was very secure, not fearing that the fish controller might tear.

Once the fish was on board, its actual size appeared even larger than it had seemed in the water.

About one meter in length, giving an impression of being stout and bulky. From the feel of pulling the fish aboard, it likely weighed over twenty kilograms.

In the United States, the weight metric is pounds; one kilogram converts to about 2.2 pounds.

This meant that the estimated weight of the fish, over 44 pounds, was something never before seen in the history of world records.

"According to the competition sequence, we need to measure its length next. The calipers definitely won’t be sufficient; we can only use a tape measure to see just how long this giant really is," Lin Yang signaled the captain and then measured the big fish on camera.

104cm!

"We are lucky; the fish swallowed the bait whole. Both treble hooks were secured. Now, let’s remove the fish hooks and quickly place it in the live well; according to the competition rules, a dead fish, no matter how big, does not count towards the score."

After a brief introduction, Lin Yang took the lure pliers from his waist, carefully removed the lure from the fish’s mouth, and then placed the fish into the livewell with both hands.

"According to how much time is left in the competition, there’s about half an hour remaining, but to avoid any issues, we should head back to shore now. Captain, could you please contact the shore-based event organizers? Let’s hurry back."

The captain nodded: "As far as I know, the current largest Big Mouth Bass in America weighs 20.7 pounds, and this record hasn’t been broken for over ten years. This fish, even if it doesn’t count for this competition, is enough to challenge the world record for Big Mouth Bass. I’ll contact the shore immediately."

Actually, the captain didn’t need to initiate contact himself; the black woman who had been keeping an eye on the fish capture results had already reported the scene to the event’s senior management.

Catching a Big Mouth Bass over one meter long in this competition was a news story big enough to make headlines across America.

After the report, a quick-response team was immediately deployed. Fish of such size have a high demand for oxygen, and improper handling could easily harm or even kill them during the weighing process.

Thus, a set of large weighing equipment and oxygen tanks were sent to the shore, where seven or eight staff members eagerly awaited.

About twenty minutes later, Lin Yang and his team’s fishing boat returned to the temporary dock by the lake.

Before they even disembarked, they could see many cameras set up on the dockside — various clubs, fishing magazines, and other media personnel who had received the news were there to record material.

Seeing so many people waiting, Lin Yang and Wang Feng felt indifferent, but the captain maintained a stern face.

"My guests are two Chinese anglers. They do not wish to meet you all this way. Until they authorize and approve, no one is allowed to take photos or conduct interviews."

The captain, like a stubborn old man, directly blocked in front of Lin Yang and Wang Feng without mincing words.

"Oh, damn, how could I forget this; I’m truly sorry. I apologize for the earlier presumption to you and your friends," the black woman’s boss quickly apologized upon hearing the captain get upset.

The captain glanced at the middle-aged man, nodded, and said, "The fish is in the live well on the boat. I hope you bring a sufficiently credible expert to identify and precisely measure the fish. As for others unrelated to the competition, all must leave. If you don’t want to face legal actions, keep your equipment in check. Even a silhouette is not permitted in your publication."

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