Fishing Livestream
Chapter 226 - 226 226 The Knowledge of Releasing Lives into the Wild

226: Chapter 226 The Knowledge of Releasing Lives into the Wild 226: Chapter 226 The Knowledge of Releasing Lives into the Wild “This area of water is much deeper and the water quality is better, why don’t we release them here?

By the way, I haven’t asked, how should I address you, big brother?” Yue Feng asked very politely.

“My name is Wen Qiang!

What do you do for a living, young man?

I like your style; let’s have a meal together after the fish release, get to know each other better!!” Wen Qiang moved with an indescribable presence, and although his tone sounded a bit ostentatious, it was not off-putting at all, as if he were naturally like that.

“Hehe, hello Wen Big Brother, my name is Yue Feng.

I run a fishing equipment shop in our town and usually work as a host for Seafood Live.

Today marks the debut of my guild’s signed livestream!”

“Oh, that’s great, let’s attend to the important stuff first, and I’ll check it out later!”

At the riverside, Yue Feng controlled his drone to adjust to an appropriate angle, turned around to the camera of the live streaming room, and said, “Hello to all the brothers watching the live stream, I’m Fisherman Yue Feng.

As agreed this morning, I will be releasing the big fish caught this afternoon into a natural waterbody!

Now, I will release each fish with Wen Qiang, the big brother I just met at the fishing field, and also take this opportunity to appeal to all fishermen to fish healthily and to protect our fishing resources and aquatic environment!!”

After a brief and straightforward opening remark, Yue Feng scooped up the oversized fishing net that he had brought with his vehicle and started catching fish in the fish cabin.

The large fishing net used for catching fish from the fish transport car was very impressive.

Normally, it could scoop up one hundred and eighty pounds of fish in one swing, so using it for big grass carp and carp was really underutilizing its capacity.

Soon, the first fish came out of the water, and Yue Feng handed the rod to Qiangzi below, pretending to jump down into the fish cabin.

“Here’s the deal, brother, you wait down there, and I’ll go up to catch the fish!

Qiangzi is hooked, so it’s not convenient for him.

Let’s do this together, brother!

Aren’t you live streaming?

Just keep the camera frame on you, and I’ll assist!” Although Wen Qiang was portly, he clambered onto the vehicle quickly and deftly.

“Alright, thanks for the trouble, big brother!” Yue Feng thanked him courteously and walked with the first fish to the riverbank.

“This is the first big grass carp we’re releasing today.

Taking this chance, I’d like to talk about some precautions regarding fish release, as a way to start the discussion!”

“The first point is that the fish species we release must not be invasive species.

Don’t release things like plecostomuses, alligator turtles, and the like because they can disrupt our local ecosystem balance.

It’s a misdeed done with good intentions if you release these creatures!”

After that premise, let’s discuss the specifics.

The fish we release must be capable of surviving.

If it’s upside down with no signs of life, releasing it will still lead to its death, and it will only pollute the water, not contributing to population growth at all!

Now, speaking of the finer points, try to keep the fish’s skin and scales intact.

From the moment you get the fish, you should already be careful to protect it!

When I talk about skin and scales, I don’t just mean the outer scales!

A healthy fish has a slippery layer of mucus on top of the scales, and this mucus layer is also crucial to protect!

Some friends in the live stream room have asked why I’d wet my clothes and spread them on the ground, and it’s specifically to safeguard the fish’s mucus layer!

If the mucus layer is severely worn and feels rough to the touch, it’s likely the fish won’t survive after release.

If it’s even less active, there’s almost no point in releasing it.

If it doesn’t die on the spot, it will suffer in the wild for a few days with all sorts of fungal infection and eventually die painfully.

It’s better to take it home and enjoy a meal of boiled fish.

Take a look at this big fellow in our hands — it’s a grass carp caught this morning, with virtually no scale loss, plenty of mucous coating, and it’s very active in the fish tank car.

The likelihood of survival upon release should be very high!”

Now, let’s release it, off you go!”

Yue Feng grasped the landing net pole with both hands and gently extended the net head about half a meter into the water before pressing it downwards.

The fish flipped over in the net easily freeing itself, leaving a fleeting image as it turned and vanished into the water!!

“Wow, Feng is so professional!

I never knew there was so much to consider when releasing a fish!!

I learned something new today!”

“Support for Feng!

When I fish in the wild, I rarely take the catch home, especially smaller-sized crucian and carp, which I release back into the water before I leave!”

“Feng just gave us anglers a practical lesson in catch and release and resource protection!

6666”

“I feel a bit embarrassed, I rarely practiced catch and release before.

From now on, I’ve decided to follow Feng’s example and release the fish I don’t need!”

In matters of clear right and wrong, the atmosphere in the live stream was very positive.

Many viewers proudly shared their own experiences of releasing fish, while those who hadn’t done enough reflected silently.

The power of a role model is boundless; under its subtle influence, many people were affected.

After the first successful release, Yue Feng handed the landing net to Wen Qiang, and Qiangzi caught another one.

Yue Feng took the landing net pole again and returned to the water’s edge, repeating the process.

“Just now, I saw comments about viewers’ own experience with releasing fish, and I want to talk about some tiny details.

Since you’ve already chosen to do the right thing, why not aim for perfection?

Try not to use those nylon woven fish guards, but if you must, choose ones coated in a protective film; they cause less damage to the fish’s scales and mucous membrane.

For small to medium fish species, simply use a competitive ‘fish house’ which provides the best protection for the fish’s condition!

I’d like to mention one special point; many viewers like to take photos or share pictures on social media before releasing their catches.

It’s best not to lay the fish on soil, sand or similar places on shore, as these can damage the fish’s scales and mucous membrane as well.

If you really want a good photo, use a large Bait Opening Bowl, pour the fish into the bowl, and use a landing net for release.

Be careful with your footing!”

“Hmm, I see, I really hadn’t noticed these things before.

No wonder there are so many fish scales on the ground after release.

I thought it was harmless, but it seems there is some impact!”

“Rubber-coated fish guard +1, it’s convenient and safer for the fish.

At Black Pit, where they secretly use donkeys and stuff, the owners will have requirements almost identical to what Feng mentioned!”

“Feng, Feng, can I buy fish that have been stunned by an electric current for release?

Sometimes we come across wild fish weighing over ten pounds in the market.

My mom practices Buddhism and she has bought them to release several times!”

Seeing the question in the public chat, Yue Feng continued to answer, “Be cautious about the source of the fish you release.

Do not buy fish that have been stunned with electric devices for release!”

“Why not???”