The Top Fishing
Chapter 713 - 300: Bluefin Bursting Through the Water

Chapter 713: Chapter 300: Bluefin Bursting Through the Water

Five minutes later, the fish biting on the hook reluctantly made its way to the side of the boat, dragged by Lin Yang. It occasionally writhed, engaged in a final struggle.

However, it no longer had enough energy to perform the frantic gill-washing it did at the start.

This was precisely the outcome Lin Yang wanted. With larger fish like this, it was best to avoid contact when they were full of energy. A struggle could result in injuries from being hit or thrown.

Especially when removing the hook, ensuring the big fish was unable to easily thrash was crucial, else it would be very dangerous.

"Ah, this... I’ll go get the gaff."

Yue’er had been waiting with the landing net for a while, but upon seeing the size of the fish, she felt disheartened.

The fish was too big; the landing net in her hands was insufficient for lifting it aboard, necessitating a different tool.

"I’ll do it myself."

After placing his fishing rod onto the boat, Lin Yang took the gaff Yue’er had brought, grasping the line with one hand and the gaff with the other.

Then, aiming carefully, he hooked the Big Sea Bass’s gill cover with the gaff, gradually lifting the Big Sea Bass out of the sea, bit by bit.

The moment this Big Sea Bass, which had gone crazy gill-washing shortly before, emerged from the water, the live stream’s comment section exploded.

"Wow, isn’t this fish too big? Its entire body is almost the height of the host."

"That gaping mouth is scarier than a big hook-jaw, feels like it could swallow someone’s head whole."

"I’m not really interested in the rest, I just want to know if this fish is tasty?"

"I’ve never tried it, I also want to know...."

In water, the strength of a Big Sea Bass is extraordinary. Although its size may be slightly less than that of a Ghost Head Knife GT, the difference isn’t considerable.

The most important thing is, apparently this fish’s taste is extremely poor, akin to something even dogs would not eat.

There was once a joke about a fishing enthusiast who filmed a video introducing cooking methods for Big-Eye Sea Bass. After a variety of meticulous preparatory steps and cooking techniques, the video ended with a sudden switch, showing the fish and pan being tossed into a garbage bin, confusing all who watched it.

However, putting aside the taste of the fish, the sensation of fishing was still fantastic!

The Big Sea Bass that Lin Yang had now caught was surely over a hundred pounds, if not two hundred.

Placed on flat ground, a normal person exerting all their might could just barely lift it.

But for an ordinary person to haul a fish weighing at least a hundred pounds from below with just one hand using a gaff like Lin Yang did, this would likely be beyond most people’s abilities.

Therefore, formidable strength is a necessary skill for catching big fish, and this is also what differentiates a top-notch sea angler from an average one.

After hauling the Big Sea Bass onto the fishing boat, Lin Yang quickly removed the hook from its mouth, and then everyone took turns snapping a group photo with it.

After the photo session, Lin Yang and Li Xiaopeng worked together to release the Big Sea Bass back into the sea.

This creature, although impressive to look at, was utterly useless in terms of taste, and releasing it was the best choice.

"Whew—"

Having released the Big Sea Bass back into the sea, Lin Yang continued to fish.

What followed was a parade of catches by the group on the fishing boat, taking turns to reel in fish.

Because the resources here were so abundant, essentially any bait thrown into the water would attract a bite.

Of course, the size of the fish each person could catch depended on their individual skills.

Wang Meng for instance got a bite from a Big Sea Bass once. Although it was smaller than the one Lin Yang had just caught, its strength was immense. The Big Sea Bass managed to free itself from the hook by thrashing and gill-washing.

Time always flies when fishing. The sun stealthily crept towards the western horizon, with the evening glow gradually enveloping the sky.

In the southern hemisphere, the sun likewise sets in the west.

Overall, their trip was very fulfilling, and everyone felt it was worthwhile.

When it was about time, the fishing boat headed back.

Despite having fished all day, the group didn’t just fall asleep upon returning. After freshening up, they gathered again.

That night, there was a campfire party.

Hosted by the relatively few indigenous residents in the area.

After several horrific acts of racial extermination throughout history, the population of Australia’s indigenous people had plummeted. In over two hundred years, their numbers dwindled catastrophically from around one million to less than twenty thousand.

It was only now that their numbers had somewhat recovered, reaching close to two hundred thousand.

Due to cultural and language barriers, indigenous Australians often do not fare well in Australia—of course, the root cause being racial discrimination.

The indigenous residents near where Lin Yang and his companions were staying were somewhat luckier. Having made connections with various fishing clubs, they provided accommodation and guide services as part of their daily life, getting by relatively comfortably.

Today’s campfire party was one of their initiatives.

A group of dark-skinned natives in grass skirts surrounded the campfire, not rapping but rather singing and dancing.

Although Lin Yang couldn’t understand the language, he found it had its own charm, especially some of the attractive dark-skinned women whose silhouettes flickered tantalizingly in the firelight, presenting a distinct allure.

But in the sweltering heat, Lin Yang wondered, wasn’t it hot sitting so close to the campfire?

Lin Yang and the other foreign guests were much less brave, sitting far from the fire, savoring the local delicacies, and chatting in small groups.