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Chapter 562 - 562 549 Streak of Catching Peacock Bass

562: Chapter 549 Streak of Catching Peacock Bass 562: Chapter 549 Streak of Catching Peacock Bass Predatory fish escape and exert their strength in a way that’s different from the common freshwater crucian carp and carp.

Through long periods of evolution, predatory fish have mostly developed the ability to accelerate over short distances, like hiding in dark places and suddenly ambushing prey when it gets close.

For instance, they might quickly capture and swallow prey upon noticing something wrong with the swimming posture of small fish in the water, or other issues, using this acceleration ability.

This ability, after the fish is hooked by the fishing line, causes the fish to burst with increased force in the initial rounds, creating the impression that the force and speed are somehow greater than the individual’s own strength.

Currently, Yue Feng is facing this situation, where those brief moments of explosive force, transmitted to the hand through the line and the rod tip, particularly stimulate the angler and feel exceptionally thrilling.

“Damn!

This guy is so strong!

It’s trying to bury itself into the roots!”

As he spoke, Yue Feng vigorously lifted the rod, instantly tightening the drag to control the line and began to directly confront the fish in the water with the reel.

Once the drag was locked, the fish’s surge was greatly disrupted, its first escape attempt was thwarted, and it never had another chance to dart into the obstacles for safety.

Soon, Yue Feng began to reel the line back in, and the big fish was thoroughly subdued and pulled back.

After struggling underwater for a couple of rounds and gradually exhausting its strength, Yue Feng easily pulled the fish up to the surface.

A broad-bodied fish, with a greenish-yellow hue, three light black stripes on its body, and a tail featuring a peacock feather-like spot, was pulled out by Yue Feng.

“Feng bro, you’re lucky, hooking a target fish on your first cast!

Imperial peacock, also known as Peacock Bass!

This one is probably around two to three pounds!” Zhou Jie explained excitedly.

Yue Feng used a fish grip to hold the fish’s mouth, lure pliers to remove the hook, and then held the fish up for everyone to see!

“Here, this is our first catch!

Peacock Bass, looks to be around three pounds.

Not too big, but the moment it bit, the force was amazing!

Felt like it was hooked onto a little motor, jerking wildly into the depths!”

Yue Feng showed off the fish while describing the sensation from hooking it.

“Peacock Bass, huh!

I’ve got one at home, been raising it for two years now, wasn’t cheap when I bought it!”

“This is a wild Peacock Bass?

It’s so beautiful, the color pattern is so harmonious, unlike those from long-term farming, feels unnatural!”

“This fish has excellent flesh, take it back to camp for steaming, garlicky and tender, absolutely delicious!”

The first catch was definitely to be brought back.

Yue Feng gave Zhou Jie a nod, who nodded back and then helped put the fish into the livewell at the back.

Zhou Jie put the fish into the bucket, saying, “The captain mentioned that this spot often has big Peacock Bass.

Just now that one was just a small guy, there are much larger ones around!”

“If there’s one, there should be a second.

I’ve read up on their habits, seems like they gather in small groups!

Let’s see if we can find any bigger ones!”

While talking, Yue Feng chose a spot not far from where he just caught the fish and cast the lure out again.

The moment the previous fish bit, was when Yue Feng twitched the rod tip making the lure accelerate underwater, then briefly decelerate and hover, which provided the opportunity for the strike.

Hence, after casting again, Yue Feng repeated the same motion that led to the bite, drawing on his previous experience.

With constant twitching of the rod tip and wrist flicks to exert force, the lure moved steadily through the water, sometimes accelerating, at times pausing momentarily, creating different underwater postures.

One cast, no bites!

Change to another spot, still no bites!

After casting three or four times, there was still no movement, as if that was the only fish around.

Refusing to believe in bad luck, Yue Feng moved from the middle of the boat to a spot at the bow, aiming a cast near a cluster of tree roots on the shore.

This kind of action is actually very risky for novice lure anglers; a slight miscalculation in the lure’s landing point can lead to snagging the bottom or catching branches, rendering a lure that costs tens of yuan useless.

However, Yue Feng’s casting accuracy had reached the point where he could hit exactly where he aimed; he only needed to be careful not to snag any underwater debris, and he’d be okay!

As the lure hit the water and began to sink, when he mentally counted to seven, Yue Feng teased the rod tip, pulling on the lure.

It was another classic acceleration and pause maneuver.

This time there was no disappointment, he felt that familiar sensation of a fish strike again!

A firm bite!

The rod tip trembled downward and then there was the crazy rushing and accelerating sensation.

This time the force was obviously much greater than the first fish.

The drag, which hadn’t been adjusted back, was pulled so that the line started to run out.

Yue Feng fine-tuned the drag a bit more and then set to work reeling in the line with all his might.

Having adapted to the characteristics of these fish, Yue Feng sped up the process of reeling in.

Relying on the strong backbone of the rod and the strength of the line, he didn’t care about the fish’s response underwater.

In no time, he hauled the fish from the complex environment, and after a brief fight, he pulled it out of the water again.

It was another Peacock Bass, but this one was a bit leaner and longer than the first, yet noticeably larger overall.

“Another Peacock Bass!

This one’s good!

It’s a size bigger than the first one!” Yue Feng called out to his live stream audience to take a look at this big beauty!

With two fish in succession, Yue Feng had preliminarily figured out the angling technique for Peacock Bass in this area.

This type of fish likes hiding near obstacles, ambushing or directly attacking lures that accelerate briefly then pause.

Both of the previous catches were hooked using this technique.

The bite was powerful, and the triple hooks had embedded deeply.

Having caught two Peacock Bass in a row, Yue Feng was completely captivated by the charm of lure fishing, which was entirely different from Taiwan Fishing.

There were still many promising spots around him unexplored, and there might be even bigger ones!

Carefully removing the hook, he handed the fish to Zhou Jie and continued casting.

However, despite the seemingly promising spots, after over ten consecutive casts, there was no response at all!

“Zhou, tell the Captain to move us forward a bit.

There’s a fallen tree leaning into the water up ahead; let’s try our luck over there!”

Yue Feng had learned quickly and directly communicated with Zhou Jie to try a clearly superior spot!

The Captain quickly adjusted the boat’s position according to Yue Feng’s request.

Pointing to a fallen tree on the opposite riverbank, Yue Feng spoke to his live stream audience, “Lure fishing is different from Taiwan Fishing.

Taiwan Fishing involves preparing a baited spot and waiting for the fish to show up, whereas in lure fishing, we have to go find the fish!

Now, let me give all of you some tips!

Let’s talk about how to select fishing spots!

Predatory fish have generally two hunting methods, ambush and short-distance surge attacks, both of which rely on the cover from their environment!

How do you choose a spot that might have fish?

Generally speaking, fish like the Peacock Bass like to stay near obstacles where the current slows from fast to moderate, ambushing their prey!

Do you see that big fallen tree about fifteen meters across from us?

I feel that’s an excellent spot.

Let’s cast there and give it a try!”