The Top Fishing
Chapter 410 - 201: Preparing for Night Fishing_2

Chapter 410: Chapter 201: Preparing for Night Fishing_2

"Normal, many beginners who play sea fishing basically lie down like the dead once they return to their residence on the first day. Your physical fitness is already considered very good. It’s just right that we rest and recuperate tomorrow during the day, gather energy, and take you for night fishing in the evening," he said casually.

"Night fishing? What’s the difference from daytime?" Li Xiaopeng asked curiously from the side.

"The difference is definitely there. First of all, there’s no strong sunlight, so people won’t get sunburned after spending a long time on deck; the evening breeze also makes it more comfortable. Moreover, many big fish actually appear at night; they hide during daytime among obstacles or in special terrain and don’t come out. And the place I want to take you to for night fishing is marked as a coral reef area, where Su Mei Fish are known to roam. If we’re lucky, we might encounter some."

"Su Mei? The magical fish species nicknamed ’Napoleon’?" Wang Feng immediately became curious.

He was not very knowledgeable about marine life, but the Su Mei Fish had left a deep impression on him. Previously, he had seen footage on TV of divers interacting with Su Mei Fish underwater, so the image of this special species that was docile enough to allow humans to touch it was deeply etched in his memory.

Lin Yang: "Yes, that’s the one. Although this fish doesn’t have nocturnal habits, there’s still a chance to encounter them during the early morning and evening windows. For those who live stream fishing, this is also a very interesting fish to showcase."

Wang Feng nodded: "Alright, we’ll go with your plan. It’s perfect to get a good night’s sleep tonight and rest up tomorrow."

The beachside BBQ that night went on from seven in the evening until nearly ten o’clock, ending the feast. Without the pressure to wake up early the next day, everyone indulged themselves in eating and drinking. It’s rare to go sea fishing this far from shore, so naturally, they wanted to enjoy themselves to the fullest.

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The next morning, Lin Yang opened his eyes and glanced at the time on his phone. It was already past nine. Though not especially late compared to his usual habit of waking up at six or seven, it was still uncharacteristically late for him.

He stepped out of the tent to the outside where the sun was already hanging high in the sky, precisely as the old saying goes, "the sun shining on the buttocks."

He turned his head to look at the neighboring tents; aside from him and Yue’er, it seemed no one else had woken up yet.

"Brother Yang, you’re up! Here’s the breakfast and fried eggs I’ve prepared."

"Mm."

Lin Yang sat down on a folding chair on the beach, eating a portion of bread and fried eggs, along with some milk.

Though the accommodation conditions on the island were basic, they still had everything they needed thanks to portable power sources.

After breakfast, Lin Yang, with nothing better to do, started fiddling with his phone. In the late morning, suddenly an email notification popped up. It was an email from the Fishing Association back home.

Last time, he had convinced Wang Feng to sign up with him for an international fishing competition, and in a short time, the news that the two of them would be participating in the international fishing contest had quickly spread throughout the domestic fishing community.

Since they were representing the domestic front, all kinds of issues regarding their fishing competition schedule would be arranged by the Fishing Association.

In short, the two of them just needed to arrive in Yingjiang Country before the start of the competition. Everything else, including collecting information on the contest, would be managed by someone else.

The email from the Fishing Association contained a good deal of information and important details about the international fishing competition.

Now that Wang Feng was also up, the two of them went over the information about the international fishing competition together.

As previously mentioned, this fishing competition mainly has two parts: river fishing and sea fishing.

The target fish for sea fishing mentioned in the document were Groupers, but not the kind they had fished for before. Instead, it was the very famous Giant Grouper, which can weigh several hundred pounds each.

The rules specified that fishing for these Giant Groupers had to be done by a maximum of two people; a third person was not allowed to participate.

Giant Groupers, also known as East Pacific Groupers, are notably found in the tropical waters of the Pacific, feeding on octopus and crabs. They can grow up to 1.8 meters long, weighing up to 454 kilograms.

Fishing for these Groupers requires you to forcibly pull them out within a minute or two; otherwise, they will hide under bridges or in crevices and break the line, making the task extremely difficult.

Reading this, Wang Feng couldn’t help but mutter two words, "Damn!!"

His own weight was just about 150 to 160 pounds, which wasn’t considered particularly muscular among his countrymen. Taking on a Giant Grouper weighing several hundred pounds head-to-head seemed insane.

Now everyone finally understood why so few people from their country were willing to participate in international fishing competitions. It just wasn’t something humans could handle.

Because these fish are very strong and the fishing locations are complicated in terms of terrain, the fish even know how to break the line, so fishing for them would require a direct and tough approach. This demands extremely high physical fitness from the anglers.

"Brother Yang, why don’t we just drop out of the competition? With our physique, taking them on in a one-on-one fight would drag you into the water without any suspense. In my opinion, it would be better to give up on this contest," Wang Feng began to advocate for withdrawal.

"Now that you’ve said that, I can’t help but feel challenged. Are those other foreigners not human? In what ways are we inferior?," Lin Yang disagreed with his idea.

"Setting everything else aside, we’re quite behind in physical fitness alone. Europeans and Americans have grown up eating beef and drinking milk, and it’s a recognized fact that their physical condition surpasses that of the average Asian. Moreover, abroad, it’s common to find muscular anglers weighing over 200 pounds. Compared to them when fishing for Giant Groupers, I guess we won’t stand a chance at all. So let’s find an excuse to pull out, I feel we have no shot at winning."