The Top Fishing
Chapter 736 - 308: Connect With the Behemoth

Chapter 736: Chapter 308: Connect With the Behemoth

In the Mekong River, in addition to giant creatures such as the giant Siamese carp, there are also huge catfish and giant yellow stingrays, all of which can grow longer than two to three meters.

The giant catfish is similar in appearance to the domestic catfish, only much larger in size.

As for the yellow stingray, it resembles the ray fish in the sea, also with little thorns on its tail capable of releasing strong poison.

The difference is that yellow stingrays are freshwater fish, and Lin Yang wasn’t sure whether he would be able to catch these two types of fish today.

"Whoosh~"

Once more he cast the rod, the bait flew out about twenty meters before dropping into the river.

A second, two seconds... After about thirty or forty seconds, there was movement on his rod, first a strong pull and then a continuous tugging sensation.

"Whoosh!"

After setting the hook with another jab, he began to reel in the fishing line.

This fish had significantly more strength than the small calami he had caught before, of course, it was nothing compared to the giant Siamese carp, but it was still quite good.

For Lin Yang, a fish of this level posed no challenge, and regardless of whether to play the fish or not, he grasped the rod and shook the reel vigorously, spending less than three minutes to pull the fish to the side of the boat.

This was a golden-bodied fish with several black stripes on its body, resembling the Gu fish somewhat, but was much broader compared to the Gu fish, more like the butterfly fish found in the sea, only much larger in size.

With a bit of effort, Lin Yang lifted the big fish onto the boat.

"Successful catch of a Siamese Tiger Fish...."

"Oh, wow!"

Before Lin Yang could say anything, the boatman was the first to exclaim in shock.

Then came a burst of chatter in a language the others didn’t understand.

Not understanding was not an issue, since there was a translator. Lin Yang looked at the female guide.

"Uncle says that the fish looks pretty, so let’s not release it. Leave it with him, he wants to take it back and keep it as a pet," the guide translated, still unsure why the boatman seemed so excited.

"Tsk, Uncle sure has a clear plan in mind; I reckon my dad could hear it clanking all the way back in Jiangdong City.

This fish is called the Thai Tiger Fish, I’m not sure of its value here, but in China, a Thai Tiger Fish of such beautiful appearance and thirty to forty centimeters in length is worth at least one hundred thousand Chinese Yuan, which is about five hundred thousand Thai Baht."

With his aquatic life guidebook and encyclopedic knowledge, Lin Yang quickly gleaned the value of this fish.

"What the hell? This fish is worth one hundred thousand yuan in China? Brother Yang, you’re not joking, right?"

"For real?"

Li Xiaopeng and Yue’er were both astounded!

If this fish was worth one hundred thousand yuan, then it was the most expensive fish Lin Yang had caught to this point.

Lin Yang was equally pleased. He initially came to Thailand for fishing and sightseeing leisurely, but unexpectedly, he might make a little profit as well?

After all, no one would complain about having too much money.

"Indeed, the Thai Tiger Fish is very expensive in China, especially one this size. But here’s the thing, these fish are a protected species in Thailand; a few years ago, Thailand even passed regulations prohibiting the export of purebred Thai Tiger Fish. However, with enough profit at stake, many are willing to take the risks involved."

This was something he had learned from a fellow angler in China, who kept a Thai Tiger Fish roughly thirty centimeters long, rumored to be worth over a hundred thousand."

The female guide nodded, reaffirming the substantial value of the Thai Tiger Fish but also pointing out the restrictions involved.

"Ah, this..."

By all accounts, since it’s a protected animal, the natural thing to do would be to let it go.

But they were in Thailand, after all. There were no wild Thai Tiger Fish in China, and if there were, they’d be considered invasive species, so the release wasn’t all that critical for Lin Yang.

Just like certain fish in China, which weren’t protected in Southeast Asia and could be tasted for a price.

Of course, that was beside the point now. The immediate issue was what to do with this Thai Tiger Fish.

So Lin Yang looked to the guide.

"Tell Uncle that we are aware of the fish’s value, and to do what he sees fit."

"Chitter chatter...."

The boatman’s expression changed upon hearing this, and after some deliberation, he clenched his teeth and spoke to the guide, "Abba abba...."

"!!!"

The guide was visibly shocked and paused a moment before finally saying to Lin Yang and the others:

"Uncle says he’s willing to pay one hundred thousand Thai Baht for the fish, it’s his best offer. Times have changed, it’s not as easy to transport it anymore, and he has to assume some risk."

One hundred thousand Thai Baht equates to roughly twenty thousand yuan.

The price for this Thai Tiger Fish in China might indeed be about a sixth of what someone would pay there. Judging from the boatman’s eager expression, the eventual sale price could potentially be higher.

Lin Yang glanced at Yue’er and the others and said, "What do you think?"

"It’s up to you, Brother Yang. One hundred thousand Thai Baht does seem a bit low, but Uncle is right—the situation isn’t the same as it used to be. If he wants to get this fish to China, whether it’s him or someone else, it would require smuggling, which is not without significant risk."

After hearing Yue’er’s words, Lin Yang also felt it made sense.

The high value of Thai Tiger Fish was clear, but one would need the ability to transport it into China, and none of the respectable law-abiding citizens present had that capacity.

Hence, settling for a reasonable profit and minimizing risk exposure was more prudent since Lin Yang wasn’t in desperate need of money.

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