The Top Fishing
Chapter 491 - 226: Sell One Million_3

Chapter 491: Chapter 226: Sell One Million_3

"You... you want to go for something even bigger? This guy over 800 pounds is already the biggest one in the past two or three years, and even though we’re lucky today and had a good catch, you don’t really think we can easily come across record-breaking big fish like that, do you?"

Lin Yang smiled again, "Anyway, we’ve already got a guaranteed income, so the worst-case scenario is just not catching anything, and I can bear the consequences. Plus, don’t you feel like our method of attracting herring with fish paste is more advanced compared to their traditional fish block nesting? I have a feeling there’s still a chance to catch a big one."

"With our current equipment, I don’t feel very confident about catching an even bigger one. I’m telling you, my approach to fishing is pragmatic; I’m not rigid about formality, so as long as we can catch big fish, it doesn’t matter what fishing gear we use. After all, it’s good to have dreams, what if they come true?"

"Fine, since you put it that way, I’ll ask Captain Harry to prepare some heavy-duty, boat-use equipment for us later; he has a set in his gear room."

"That would be great, thanks for the trouble." Lin Yang nodded, feeling reassured.

Zhang Lin turned to signal to the captain to head back, leaving Yue’er and Lin Yang alone on deck.

With preparations to return to port and the livestream ended, now with a gentle sea breeze blowing, both of them were in good spirits.

After Zhang Lin had left, Yue’er quietly pouted and said in a low voice, "Brother Yang, why did you sell the fish, and to the Japanese no less? I didn’t want to say anything in front of Zhang Lin, but I don’t think that was a wise decision!"

Seeing her pouting, Lin Yang asked with a smile, "Why wasn’t it wise? It’s quite good, isn’t it? A million dollars. That price couldn’t have been reached unless it was in an auction, and it also saves us trouble."

"It’s not easy to catch a big fish, and then you sold it without a second thought. What will the fans think if they find out? Besides, you’re not short of money now, a hundred and eighty million, it’s not worth the risk."

Yue’er didn’t know that Lin Yang had an ace up his sleeve, so her concerns were understandable.

Lin Yang laughed and patted her head, "You silly girl, when have you seen me make a losing deal? Have you forgotten that I still have a spot left? Just watch, the new nesting method we used today, as long as it’s not widely spread, we can definitely catch another big one."

"Are you sure you can catch an even bigger one? Bluefin isn’t just any other species; these big fish are hard to come by."

"Don’t worry, there’s a very good chance. The captain also revealed to me earlier that the fish finder detected more big fish near our boat. And making a killing by selling to the Japanese is not something to be ashamed of. If we really can’t catch another later, we’ll just drop the matter and if anyone asks, we’ll say we sold it to the government fisheries company."

"Alright...." Hearing this, Yue’er relaxed.

The Will and the Ghost returned to port together, arriving back at the dock around half-past five in the afternoon, about an hour earlier than other fishing boats, so the dock was fairly empty.

However, the brief quiet of the dock was soon interrupted.

The news that the Ghost had caught a top-quality bluefin tuna quickly spread among the nearby fisheries companies, and staff from the U.S. Fisheries Department arrived in no time.

Everything had already been coordinated before returning, so technically, the fish had nothing to do with Lin Yang anymore. As the "official catcher," Suzuki Jiro, enjoyed the admiration and envious gazes of those present, and assisted the staff in the normal declaration procedures.

The dock’s massive crane hoisted the bluefin tuna ashore, followed by measuring, weighing, and other declaration paperwork.

The final accurate data revealed that the big fish weighed 867 pounds, which roughly equates to about 789 jin.

A piece of meat was taken from near the tail of the big fish by the staff using tools, and the results from the professional equipment showed the fat content was top grade, even higher in quality than the captains’ estimate from visual inspection.

Now, Suzuki Jiro, who had spent a million, was even happier.

For every inch bigger the fish, its value rises thrice as much, and for such a large and heavy specimen with great quality, the slight pain during payment was long gone, replaced by a hint of glee at having scored a bargain.

On the evening of the day that the Bluefin’s documentation was submitted, the local fishing enthusiasts quickly got wind of the news.

Suddenly, forums and community interest groups were abuzz.

Captain Joseph’s phone was ringing off the hook, with either friends congratulating him or asking for details about the fishing spot and technique; because he had a guilty conscience, Joseph could only answer evasively and get by.

Even so, Joseph’s fishing location was being watched by others, and Lin Yang and his group were still completely unaware of it.

The next day, just after four in the morning, Lin Yang was woken up early by his alarm clock, ready to stick to the old routine and set out to meet Captain Harry for a day out at sea.

Zhang Lin drove them and quickly arrived at Captain Harry’s residence.

"Hey, Captain Harry, did you get that behemoth ready like I asked yesterday?"

As soon as they met, Zhang Lin eagerly inquired about the task Lin Yang had entrusted the day before, as they hadn’t yet set sail, and if Harry had forgotten, there was still time to make amends and prepare anew.

Smiling, Captain Harry nodded, "It’s been serviced and checked; are you sure you want to use this big fellow? Once the winch and rod are fixed to the gunwale, the enjoyment of fishing for Golden Spearfish will be greatly diminished; letting the tools do all the work takes away a lot from the angler’s experience."

Lin Yang laughed upon hearing this, "No problem, I’ve had my share of exhilarating experiences, and there’s no temporary solution for the physical disparity. I don’t have the confidence to conquer bigger fish with just strength and skill alone. Let’s rely on the tools a bit. I have a feeling that we may even catch a bigger one than yesterday’s. If we manage to haul in a behemoth weighing in the four digits, using the heavy equipment will significantly increase the margin for error."

"Haha, that’s a good sign, I hope we’ll have a good catch. Let’s have breakfast first, then we can set out well-fed. We’ll use the same method as yesterday; there’s no need to make a detour to the shallow reef area to prepare bait fish, and today’s schedule is quite relaxed."

"Great!"

After a brief discussion with the captain, Lin Yang and his party had breakfast at Harry’s house, and then left for the boat, heading straight to the fishing spot that had worked miracles the day before.

Since they didn’t need to prepare bait fish in advance, they arrived at the spot more than an hour earlier than usual.

When the fishing boat arrived at the coordinates, the sky was only beginning to brighten, and the morning glow in the East Sea was magnificent, but Captain Harry was frowning.

Wow, they had come so early, yet the fishing spot was already taken; three boats had reached there ahead of them, about four or five hundred meters away in the distance.

"Damn it, someone’s come early!"

Captain Harry swore, visibly annoyed.

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