The Top Fishing
Chapter 298 - 171: Burst Margin Return Journey_2

Chapter 298: Chapter 171: Burst Margin Return Journey_2

Lin Yang naturally knew the rules of the trade, so he didn’t ask Master Chai for the coordinates directly but instead just said he wanted to buy them.

After hearing his request, Master Chai took a moment to think. Selling fishing spots isn’t something they do casually, as someone lacking understanding could publicly disclose the coordinates afterward, dealing a huge blow to them.

So, he had to weigh his options to see if Lin Yang was someone worth selling the coordinates to.

But after a moment, he couldn’t help but smile.

By now, he had come to know that Lin Yang was a professional fisher, and given his current fame and ability, how could he possibly engage in actions that would harm others without benefiting himself?

Thinking of this, Master Chai spontaneously started to laugh, "Boss Lin, I can sell you the coordinates, but you have to promise not to reveal them to just anyone."

Looking at Lin Yang, Master Chai spoke with a rather serious expression.

Master Chai and his nephew were not just workers driving yachts for others, they had their own boat. It was just that yesterday Boss Chen saw that Lin Yang was going out to sea today, so he approached them, after all, the two had quite extensive experience sailing out of Peng City.

"Don’t worry, I’ll put them directly on my phone, and I definitely won’t show them to anyone," Lin Yang said. He, naturally, had no interest in sharing the fishing spots with others.

Of course, his close friends were an exception, but it seemed that none of them were in Peng City at the moment.

Upon hearing Lin Yang’s words, Master Chai nodded. He was willing to trust what Lin Yang said and then pulled out a little notebook from his pocket. The notebook was originally used to record the boat’s expenses, but now it served as a log for coordinates.

Master Chai scribbled in the notebook for about fifteen minutes before setting it down in front of him.

Lin Yang took a look and saw that the notebook was densely packed with at least thirty or forty coordinates, with a dozen near the shore and over twenty farther out at sea.

Moreover, next to each coordinate, there was a note about what kind of fish could be found there—for instance, near the shore, at which times and places you could find hairtails or big yellow croakers, where you might encounter dog sharks, locations frequently inhabited by sea bass, as well as spots for black seabream and yellow seabream, the whereabouts of Spring Fish, and many more details.

While the coordinates farther out to sea weren’t as detailed, they still noted where you could find Pan Zai, good spots for trawling hooks, areas with Yellow Chicken, grouper clusters, locations where someone had caught Bluefin Gold Spear, and where there were Stone Bream gatherings—all listed therein.

Although Lin Yang had a pretty good memory and could vaguely recall a few important coordinates, claiming he no longer needed them, he wasn’t that shameless.

Just from the fish he had caught today, he had earned several thousand yuan, not to mention the various bonuses he received, which had already more than covered the cost of today’s trip. Therefore, he had no reason to stiff Master Chai.

Plus, purchasing these coordinates could prove highly profitable, as there was no telling what kind of fish he might catch at these spots—it was quite possible that a single lucky catch could recoup the cost.

"Master Chai, name your price," Lin Yang said directly.

"Let’s say 80,000," Master Chai reflected for a bit and then gestured the number eight with his hand towards Lin Yang. These coordinates for 80,000 seemed reasonable, at least in Lin Yang’s opinion.

As long as Master Chai wasn’t deceiving him, these coordinates were definitely worth that price, so he had no intention of haggling. He took out his smartphone, added Master Chai on WeChat, and immediately transferred 81,000 yuan.

The 80,000 was for the coordinates, and the additional 1,000 was their extra compensation for the day, more like a tip. After all, the spot that Master Chai took Lin Yang to today had provided excellent fishing, and they had a really good time.

Seeing the deposit of 81,000, Master Chai didn’t hesitate to accept it, knowing that this amount meant little to Lin Yang.

They continued chatting sporadically with laughs in the cabin after closing the deal.

Naturally, Lin Yang mainly inquired about the local weather conditions and fishing policies, as it was necessary to understand that China has a fishing moratorium, and these things had to be clarified.

According to Master Chai, Peng City typically experiences typhoons from May to December. The exact timing is uncertain and must be checked with the Meteorological Bureau, not just with the weather forecast.

The weather forecasts are usually inaccurate; it’s the sea surface information released by the Meteorological Bureau that holds more weight. Of course, that information is not always 100% accurate either, with an approximate accuracy rate of about 70%. But better safe than sorry, so if the Bureau issues a warning, it’s absolutely crucial not to venture out to sea, and even if they say it’s clear, one should still proceed with caution.

If it rains, it’s usually no big deal, but one must pay attention to whitecaps—if they appear, regardless of how good the fishing is, it’s essential to head back immediately.

As for the fishing license, it is quite easy to obtain in this area. The major sea bans are for large fishing fleets. Small fishing boats like theirs are generally not subject to prohibition by the fisheries authorities.

This is because small boats cannot catch much, and they can only fish in waters very close to the shore, so they don’t cause significant damage to the marine environment.

It makes sense, much like the old dock they went to yesterday where the boats were still made of wood; even the fishermen who didn’t care for their lives wouldn’t dare take such small vessels out to the deep sea.