The Top Fishing
Chapter 709 - 298: Sea Fishing Competition_2

Chapter 709: Chapter 298: Sea Fishing Competition_2

"Oh, then forget it."

Since that’s the case, it’s better to release it back into the ocean. Foods that most people don’t recommend are better left to curiosity without getting too carried away.

Just as Lin Yang was about to let the fish go, there came a slap from the side, and another Ghost Head Knife was caught by Wang Meng.

After Wang Meng lifted the fish, he glanced over at Lin Yang, only to see that he was already holding the Ghost Head Knife and throwing it back into the sea.

Master Lin truly is Master Li, catching fish faster than even a professional angler like himself, and by the looks of it, even bigger than his own.

"Whoosh!"

At that moment, another person by the side lifted their fishing rod; judging from the tight bend of the pole, they had hooked a fish.

It seemed the fish wasn’t very big, probably not even ten pounds.

If it were Lin Yang, he could have easily flung it up with one hand.

But instead of flinging the fish directly, he took his time playing with the fish, methodically pulling the one that had bitten the hook to the side of the boat.

"Buddy, give me a hand, help me net the fish~"

After pulling the fish to the side of the boat, he called a fellow angler over to net the fish.

"Coming, coming, ah! Brother Jie, that fish isn’t even as big as Brother Wang’s, you could have just lifted it on board."

The image of Lin Yang instantly reeling in a fish over twenty pounds was still fresh in everyone’s mind, so when they saw their friend pulling in this less than ten-pound fish, they started to tease him.

While they teased with their words, their actions were sincere; they brought the net close to the fish in the water and scooped it up in one quick motion.

"Master Lin is a master among masters; how can I compare with him? He’s the tough guy who once caught a Bluefin Gold Spear weighing over a thousand pounds."

Praising Lin Yang came effortlessly to them, completely without pressure and as natural as breathing.

"That’s true~ Brother Jie, let’s release this fish too."

"Hmm."

Splash~

The small Ghost Head Knife, weighing less than ten pounds, had just been netted before it was released back into the ocean.

"Master Lin, have you heard of the Hawaii International Fishing Tournament?"

After releasing the fish into the ocean, the angler who had just caught a fish came to Lin Yang and started talking about the fishing tournament.

"I seem to remember something. Why, brother, is it time to start registering for this year’s Hawaii International Fishing Tournament?"

When it came to the Hawaii International Fishing Tournament, Lin Yang’s heart stirred.

Sea fishing is known as the "Golf at Sea," a high-end recreational sport, and the Hawaii International Fishing Tournament is the crown jewel of the world’s elite fishing competitions.

The Hawaii International Fishing Tournament, founded by Mr. Peter S. Fithian in 1959 (commonly known as Mr. Pete), has been successfully held for over sixty sessions. It is famous for targeting heavyweight fish and is held at irregular intervals in Kona City, Hawaii. It’s a grand festival for fishing enthusiasts around the world, akin to the World Cup for anglers.

The last time Lin Yang participated in an international fishing tournament in the United States, he had learned about it, so he had some knowledge of the event.

"Right, it’s said to be held at the end of October. But with our skills, we simply don’t qualify to participate. However, Master Lin, you’re different; you’re surely qualified. When it comes to fishing, the level of top anglers is quite similar. It then depends on who has better luck and a stronger physique!

We are very optimistic about you. Not only are you skilled at fishing, you’re also strong, which is the best qualification for the competition!"

In the fishing tournament, the target fish are all big ones, some weighing a few hundred pounds, others up to a thousand pounds, which an average person simply couldn’t handle.

"Really? What do I need to prepare for the competition?"

As for a fishing contest like the Hawaii International Fishing Tournament, not to mention participating, Lin Yang hadn’t even spectated before, so his knowledge of the specific process was very limited.

"With your fame and skill, Master Lin, you don’t need to prepare anything. Just sign up online directly, then wait for the notification, and bring your favorite gear to the competition."

"I see."

Lin Yang thought it made sense, since he had already won the international fishing championship and recently succeeded in the wilderness fishing and hunting challenge, he figured participating in the Hawaii fishing tournament should not be a problem.

After deciding to participate in the Hawaii International Fishing Tournament at the end of the month, Lin Yang picked up his fishing rod and continued fishing.

Meanwhile, the live chat was discussing the Hawaii fishing tournament they had just talked about.

"Wow, is the host going to compete in some international fishing contest again?"

"I know the Hawaii Ocean Fishing Contest. The competitors are almost exclusively buff guys from Europe and America, and you hardly ever see Asian faces."

"I believe in the host’s strength. Even though he doesn’t look very strong, his power is there for everyone to see!"

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While the bullet comments continued to vigorously debate, Lin Yang was fishing and chatting with the viewers every now and then.

The fish wandering on the surface were all Ghost Head Knives. Consequently, everyone on the boat was catching Ghost Head Knives.

Even though they were all Ghost Head Knives, these fish fought hard, making everyone quite happy with their catches.

Perhaps the nearby Ghost Head Knives were almost completely fished out, or maybe the school had finally sensed something was wrong, but slowly they began to keep their distance from the fishing boat.

After fishing for nearly an hour, the anglers were warmed up. Following the captain’s suggestion, they weighed anchor to change to a new fishing spot.

During the yacht’s journey, Lin Yang took the opportunity to make a call to Wang Feng.

"Brother Feng, a fellow angler just told me about the Hawaii International Ocean Fishing Contest and suggested I should join. Are you participating?"

He and Wang Feng had met up in Jiangdong City not long ago. As far as Wang Feng’s fishing skills went, Lin Yang’s impression was still stuck in the days of freshwater fishing. After all, they had been sea fishing together only a limited number of times and that was when Wang Feng was just getting started. How much Wang Feng had progressed in sea fishing since then was something Lin Yang didn’t quite grasp.

"I know about that contest. I recommend that you enter too. I’ve heard the prize money is substantial. Lin Yang, you’re such an awesome angler, it’d be a pity not to compete."

"As for me, I’m very clear about my own abilities, so I won’t embarrass myself abroad. I’ll cheer for you instead!"

Wang Feng was well aware of his own level and was neither arrogant nor presumptuous to expect an entry spot simply because of Lin Yang’s status.

Although his sea fishing skills had greatly improved over the recent months, the gap between him and the top anglers remained significant.

"Hmm... alright."

After some more small talk, they hung up the phone.

Out on the vast sea, the fishing boat continued forward, coming to a stop near a flock of seabirds.

In the boundless ocean, where there are seabirds, there’s often fish nearby.

And where there are fish, there’s a good chance of catching something big.

It was the behavior of these seabirds that amazed Lin Yang and his companions!

Some birds were swimming on the sea surface, while others were astounding, soaring into the sky before diving like cannonballs into the sea, plunging under water like dumplings.

Seeing this spectacle, Lin Yang felt a bit conflicted. With so many birds around, could they still fish?

He didn’t want to end up catching a bird instead.

However, they soon realized their concerns were unfounded. As the fishing boat came to a stop, a piercing sound burst from the boats loudspeaker.

The birds were startled by this and distanced themselves from their original position, freeing up space for the anglers to fish.

So this also works?

Witnessing this scene, Lin Yang was surprised.

He was unsure if the noise had scared away the fish in the sea.

As for whether using noise to drive away birds was ethical or not, that wasn’t his place to consider.

"Places where seabirds congregate often indicate a large catch. Just a while ago, a tourist caught a big Bluefin, pretty much in these conditions," the guide came up to Lin Yang, starting to explain.

"There are Bluefin Tunas this close to the shore?"

The fishing boat was situated not too far from the coast, at least the shoreline was still visible, and quite clearly at that.

Are Bluefin Tuna really present in such a place?

Although Lin Yang had heard the guide mention that they could catch Bluefin Tunas here before setting out, he was still skeptical about it.

You see, back on the Mainland, not to mention Bluefin Tuna, even Yellowfin Tunas were found far off the coast.

Of course, this has a lot to do with the geographical distribution of the species. Like the Yellow croaker in our country, it’s seldom seen in other nations. And due to overfishing, it’s now a rare sight in our waters as well.

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