419: Yellowtail fishing season

At this moment, no other Tuna could be seen in the nearby waters; they had clearly vanished without a trace.

Currently, the only Tuna in the waters before them were the two Yellowfin Tuna that he and Bai Xue had on their lines, so they could take it slow; there was no need to go all out to reel them in.

Twenty-some minutes later, the Yellowfin Tuna that Bai Xue was reeling in finally reached the side of the boat.

Yang Qi placed his rod back into the Rod Holder, picked up the Gaff, and sent the Tuna to the afterlife in one swift motion.

He picked up a rope, tied a slipknot, looped it around the Tuna's tail, pulled over the Crane boom, and hoisted the 186-jin Yellowfin Tuna onto the deck.

He left the tasks of bleeding, acid-draining, and gutting the Tuna to Bai Xue, while he returned to his fishing spot to continue fishing.

Another half hour passed, and Yang Qi and Bai Xue finally hoisted the 220-jin Yellowfin Tuna onto the deck.

The window for catching Tuna is often fleeting, and the reason Yang Qi was able to catch three was not only because the first two Yellowfin Tuna were smaller and made little commotion after being hooked.

Another reason was his great strength and speed. Coupled with his solid technique and excellent equipment, once a fish was hooked, it was basically impossible for it to escape due to a broken rod or line.

The two of them were now well-versed in processing Tuna, and half an hour later, the four bled Tuna were placed into the Freezer Hold.

The Yellowfin Tuna's stomach, liver, heart, and kidneys were also cleaned out. Yang Qi took a portion out and stir-fried it.

When prepared properly, this stuff is both delicious and nutritious.

At this time, the fish blood on the deck was washed into the sea, and the strong, fishy smell attracted a large school of sharks to scavenge for food.

At Yang Qi's suggestion, the two did not fish anymore; instead, after washing up, they embraced and fell asleep.

The next morning, Yang Qi steered "setting sail" back to port, arriving at the training center dock by noon.

Besides the Tuna, the catch this time also included some Red Grouper; there were no other rare fish species.

Furthermore, the majority of the catch was that Yellowtail Fusilier.

"Mr. Yang, you've worked hard!"

At this moment, Yang Qi saw Murakami Jiro behind Chen Tianming, bowing to him. It seemed he had come for those few Tuna.

"Boss Murakami is here! Hello!"

Yang Qi also replied with a smile.

Not earning money when you can is just plain stupid! There's no need to turn away money!

"Mr. Yang, you are truly amazing, you've caught Tuna again."

Murakami Jiro finished saying with a smile, then bowed again.

"Boss Murakami, don't keep bowing after every sentence; are you trying to send me off?"

After Yang Qi finished speaking, he opened the Freezer Hold to let Chen Tianming and Murakami Jiro inspect the goods.

"Mr. Yang, you're joking! I hope you can sell today's Tuna to me."

Yang Qi nodded without saying much. Since Chen Tianming had no objections, he didn't care.

After weighing the fish for the two and loading them onto the truck, just as Yang Qi was about to leave, Murakami Jiro leaned in close to him and said softly:

"Mr. Yang, you are so good at fishing, I wonder why you don't go catch yellowtail amberjack? This time is exactly the migration season for cold-water yellowtail amberjack."

yellowtail amberjack, also known as five-striped amberjack, has an elongated, spindle-shaped body.

The dorsal side is dark blue, the abdomen is silvery-white, a notable feature is the black eye socket, and there is a faint yellow longitudinal stripe in the center of the side, with the fins being slightly darker.

yellowtail amberjack is rich in DHA, which not only prevents cholesterol deposition on vessel walls, prevents or alleviates atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease, but also plays a relatively important role in brain cells.

yellowtail amberjack is known as the "brain-boosting superfood."

The meat of the yellowtail amberjack is sweet, rich in fat, and melts on the tongue; it is a top-tier ingredient in Japanese cuisine. In Japan, yellowtail amberjack is one of the most popular and important fish.

At the same time, yellowtail amberjack is a migratory fish species, migrating from south to north from spring to summer, and from north to south from autumn to winter.

During autumn and winter, schools of fish migrate south from Hokkaido to spawn, splitting into two groups; one migrates south along the Pacific Ocean coast. The other migrates along the Sea of Japan coast towards the East China Sea.

Due to the harsh climate and environment of the Sea of Japan, this second group of yellowtail amberjack often struggles against the waves, resulting in firm meat, and they accumulate a significantly thick layer of fat to withstand the cold.

Therefore, by comparison, the quality of this second group of yellowtail amberjack is higher, with exceptionally sweet meat, rich fat, and a very high oil content. At this time, it is called "cold-water yellowtail amberjack."

yellowtail amberjack is globally recognized as a high-end raw fish product; its meat is delicious and is a superior fish for sashimi, thus it has high economic value.

The price of yellowtail amberjack varies greatly depending on size, cut, and purchasing channel, ranging from 30 yuan to over 200 yuan per jin.

And the "cold-water yellowtail amberjack" that Murakami Jiro spoke of is the second migratory yellowtail amberjack population migrating along the Sea of Japan coast towards the East China Sea.

"Boss Murakami, allow me to think about it carefully first."

Yang Qi did not immediately agree to Murakami Jiro's request to go fishing for yellowtail amberjack near the Sea of Japan.

"Very well, Mr. Yang, if you do go fishing, I hope you can catch a bit more, and I will purchase them at a high price when the time comes."

"Goodbye, Mr. Yang, I hope to hear good news from you."

Murakami Jiro bowed and then took his leave.

For the next few days, Yang Qi and Bai Xue did not go out to sea. After discussing it for two days, they finally decided to go fishing for yellowtail amberjack near the Sea of Japan.

That day, Yang Qi and Bai Xue went to the The City to restock on fishing gear like hooks and lines. They also stopped by the The City high school to pick up Bai Lang, who was now on winter break.

"Brother-in-law, I'm on break now, can you take me with you next time you go out to sea?"

In the dodge ram, Bai Lang suddenly asked.

"I have no objection, as long as Mom and Dad agree. I'm planning to set sail tomorrow, still to the waters near the Sea of Japan."

Yang Qi glanced at the rearview mirror and said slowly.

"Sigh! I reckon it's unlikely; Mom probably won't agree before I graduate."

Bai Lang said dejectedly.

"Hehehe, if you know the result, why ask! It just adds to your troubles!"

Bai Xue continued to tease.

"Then I still have to ask when I get home, what if? What if Mom actually agrees?"

Bai Lang still wanted to struggle a bit.

"Go ask and see! I wish you success!"

Yang Qi grinned.

The two dropped Bai Lang off at home, Yang Qi went to refuel "setting sail", and Bai Xue went to buy supplies.

The next morning, Yang Qi and Bai Xue, along with their two dogs, went to the dock to buy ice and bait, and filled up on fresh water.

They blew the horn and set sail!

Because the journey was long, roughly the same distance as the trip to the Zhongsha Islands, it was basically the limit for "setting sail".

Therefore, Yang Qi specifically added two extra barrels of fuel for emergencies.

The two took turns steering the boat, two hours each, which allowed them to maintain a good driving state and also ensured they both got plenty of rest.