427: Small online big fish

It's here, it's here! Fish on!

As Yang Qi's float gave a big, deep dive, he immediately raised his rod. A great force came from the 3.9-meter rod, bending the tip into a bow.

Hehehe, this fish isn't small!

Yang Qi felt a surge of joy. He resisted the curiosity to use his Supernatural Ability to check it and focused on controlling the rod.

Judging by the posture, it definitely wasn't a Crucian carp; there were no Crucian carp over three jin in the local area. Based on the force transmitted through the rod, the fish underwater was at least three jin or more.

With the short rod and thin line in his hands, any slight mistake would surely lead to a snapped line and the fish getting away.

At this moment, the fishing line cut through the water, making a "woo-woo-woo" sound. To Yang Qi, it sounded no different from when he caught hundred-jin fish at sea—equally wonderful.

This fish looks big; Yang Qi is truly impressive.

Zhang Jun and the others had long since put down their own rods and gathered around Yang Qi.

It's definitely big, look at that tension.

Can a 3.9-meter rod handle it? Yang Qi, take it slow, don't rush.

Yang Qi gripped the rod tightly with both hands, not daring to exert too much force.

When the fish ran right, he followed to the right; when it ran left, he followed to the left, not daring to go head-to-head with the fish for the moment.

Zhang Jun and the others put away their rods, fearing they would interfere with Yang Qi playing the fish.

Oh, the rod and line setup is just not strong enough. But even though the fish isn't huge, this feeling is truly satisfying.

Yang Qi, how about you let me have a go? I'll be careful!

Zhang Jun said from the side, looking on with envy.

Alright, take it. Everyone can have a turn.

Yang Qi knew that it was hard to encounter big fish fishing here; it was all luck. Now that he had hooked one, he might as well let everyone have some fun.

If the fish really did get away, it wouldn't be a pity. Just having the thrill of the fight was enough.

So, after Zhang Jun finished playing it, Liu Yao took over to continue. However, when Lu Hua took over, due to lack of experience, he almost let the fish escape.

During the hand-off, Lu Hua relaxed his grip, and the fish seized the chance to change direction and swim toward the middle of the river.

If the rod wasn't raised at that moment, it would result in a tug-of-war, and a snapped line was guaranteed.

Squat down, raise the rod quickly!

Zhang Jun also noticed something was wrong and shouted.

Fortunately, his timely reminder worked, and Lu Hua reacted quickly enough to finally raise the rod, using its elasticity to wear down the fish's pulling force.

After a while, Lu Hua finally controlled the fish's struggle, and the heavy stone in his heart finally dropped.

Wang Hu took the opportunity to take the rod; any later and he wouldn't get a turn. After all these rounds of pulling, the fish's strength had clearly diminished.

The essence of playing a fish is that tension, the feeling of it almost getting away. Once the fish is truly exhausted, pulling it in is like dragging a broken sack—no matter how heavy it is, it loses that special feeling.

It really is a big Carp! It must be five jin. It's not easy with your short rod and thin line.

Wang Hu said happily, looking at the Carp that had surfaced in the water.

Let it gasp for a few breaths. The more it's like this, the more you need to be steady and not rush.

Yes, yes, yes, you should do this first, then that!

...

Seeing the fish in the water, everyone expressed their own opinions, and the scene was chaotic for a moment.

The rod finally returned to Yang Qi's hands; in the end, he had to be the one to complete the cycle.

A few minutes later, the Carp was pulled close by Yang Qi, and Zhang Jun, who had been ready, picked up the Landing Net and cleanly scooped the Carp up.

This Carp's scales look really good!

Everyone was very happy looking at the golden Carp in the Landing Net.

It must be about five jin, right?

Look at that big belly, it's almost six jin.

Hurry up, let's take a photo, and then release it.

As for the Carp, it was just for the fun of the catch. Although it was edible, they were used to eating sea fish and didn't really care for it.

Plus, seeing it was a pregnant fish, they decided to release it without even needing to discuss it.

Go on! Produce more fry next year!

Yang Qi carefully released the Carp back into the water, watching it flick its tail and dive toward the middle of the river.

You guys keep fishing, I'm going to buy lunch!

Lu Hua checked the time and got up to walk toward the river embankment.

After eating, they fished for another three-plus hours, and everyone caught a Crucian carp weighing about two jin.

Although the harvest was meager, everyone was very happy; this was the joy of wild fishing. Except for Anglers, most people probably wouldn't understand this kind of happiness.

In the basement of Yang Qi's house, Zhang Jun and the others had already started playing cards in the game room. Yang Qi and Bai Xue began preparing dinner for them.

It was a sumptuous dinner that everyone enjoyed thoroughly, and Coal even got to eat rice soaked in Crucian carp soup.

The night passed without incident. The next morning, Yang Qi received a call from Zhang Jun.

Yang Qi, a real estate company in a neighboring city has a property for sale. They discovered an Alligator Gar in their Artificial Lake, and it has eaten almost all of the koi they were raising.

They are currently offering a reward to any fishing masters who can come and eliminate the pest. As long as you catch it, the reward is 100,000 yuan.

Are you interested in taking a shot at it?

Yang Qi felt a stir in his heart after hearing this.

Of course I'm interested! Someone is giving away money, how could I not go? Brother Jun, tell me the details!

Zhang Jun then explained the situation to Yang Qi. It turned out to be a new property belonging to one of Zhang Jun's friends.

Recently, while the property was being sold, security guards noticed the koi in the Artificial Lake were decreasing every day, and eventually, they spotted an Alligator Gar.

This Artificial Lake not only connects to an artificial river that circles the entire property but is also connected to a small Reservoir nearby.

It's unclear if someone released the Alligator Gar into the Reservoir, and it swam into the Artificial Lake.

Since the property is currently on the market, it's impossible to drain the water to catch the fish, so they can only offer a reward for fishing masters to come and eliminate the pest.

Then let's go now. Pack your fishing gear, and we'll meet at the highway exit.

Alright, see you later!

After finishing the call, Yang Qi got up to pack his fishing gear.

Bai Xue, I'm going with Brother Jun to catch an Alligator Gar. Do you want to come?

I won't go, honey. You guys go ahead!

More than two hours later, Yang Qi followed Zhang Jun's car into a new residential complex.

Near the villa area, there was an Artificial Lake of about eight or nine mu, and a small artificial river, over two meters wide and about a meter deep, wound around the entire complex.

The other end of the small river connected to a mountain Reservoir outside the complex.

The two parked their car by the Artificial Lake and found four or five people lure fishing. They were clearly Anglers who had come for the reward to catch the Alligator Gar.

On the small river, there were small bridges from time to time, connecting the banks. Those areas under the bridges were good hiding spots for fish.

As Yang Qi and Zhang Jun were looking at the surroundings of the Artificial Lake, a car drove over and parked near them.