MMB Chapter 32 Finally, the fish arrived!
Chapter 32 Finally, the fish arrived!
Upon hearing this, Xiao Kai immediately woke up.
Yes, how could he not have thought of that?
Having watched so many fishing videos, I should have realized this long ago.
With such drastic weather changes, how can you use a combination of fishy and fragrant bait? You should use a completely fishy bait.
Xiao Kai immediately wanted to give it a try, and luckily he had an unopened pack of all-purpose fish bait in his bag.
Just as Xiao Kai was about to stir a new batch of bait, the uncle spoke again.
"Wait, young man, I haven't finished yet!"
"oh!"
Xiao Kai immediately stopped and listened attentively.
Seeing this, the uncle's eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction.
"Besides the bait, haven't you noticed any problems with your float?"
Hearing this, Xiao Kai picked up his fishing rod and looked at the float, then turned to look at the uncle.
The latter pointed to the buoy above:
"There's a slight current here. Your long float is okay against wind and waves, but it's not quite good against the current, which significantly affects its sensitivity. It would be better to choose a float with a jujube-shaped body."
"Furthermore, in terms of lead capacity, your float and line setup are a bit too large."
"Fish are less active in autumn and winter, and their bites are lighter. In this case, you should use a thin line and a float with low lead weight. This will increase sensitivity and allow you to see the fish's bite more clearly, thus increasing your chances of catching a fish!"
"I noticed there were a lot of bubbles around your float, which means there are fish below. The reason you can't catch them might be related to this. You might want to try changing to a lighter line and float; I believe you'll see a significant difference!"
Xiao Kai suddenly realized.
No wonder he saw so many bubbles around the float but didn't take a bite for a long time.
On the contrary, when you lift the fishhook, you can't see any residue on it.
He was a little puzzled at the time. Perhaps the float and fishing line were too big, so he couldn't see the fish taking the bite.
After all, it's not like we're fishing for a big fish. If that were the case, we might not even be able to see any movement at all.
"Thank you, sir!"
Having figured out the whole story, Xiao Kai immediately grabbed his rod bag and prepared to replace the line and float.
Fortunately, Xiao Peng was with him when he went to buy fishing gear. With Xiao Peng's reminder, Xiao Kai prepared all the necessary fishing accessories, so there was no need to worry about not having any floats or fishing lines available.
Not long after, Xiao Kai took out a new line and float.
This time, he chose a combination of 1.5 main line and 1.0 sub-line with a size 5 sleeve hook.
However, before Xiao Kai could even put it on, the older man next to him said that the combination was still a bit too big.
在他的建议下，肖凯换上了1.2的主线和0.6子线搭配上3号袖钩，再加上吃铅1.2克的纳米枣核漂身浮漂以及5米4的沃顿鱼竿。
In the uncle's words, this combination is the best for fishing crucian carp because it balances casting stability and signal sensitivity in waters of this depth.
The only downside is that it's a little slower to catch larger crucian carp.
Xiao Kai was completely stunned after hearing what the uncle said.
That meme involuntarily popped into my mind.
"Hey, that's what you call professional!"
.....
Soon, under the uncle's guidance, Xiao Kai completed the replacement of the line and float, and the uncle even adjusted the float for him at the same time.
He simply couldn't stand it anymore.
Xiao Kai's performance was simply appalling to him. His so-called float adjustment was just to weigh down the sinker and then move the float up after finding the bottom.
Such sensitivity is practically zero in his eyes. Unless the fish are biting very hard, it's no wonder that you can't catch any fish with this kind of float adjustment.
Fortunately, he didn't know that Xiao Kai had used his protective powers so many times recently, otherwise he would have looked like he'd seen a ghost.
It's not surprising, actually. When Xiao Kai went fishing recently, the weather wasn't that cold yet, the fish were very active, and with the help of the "Golden Finger" (a feature in fishing), the fish density was high, so even though his float wasn't sensitive enough, he was still able to catch fish.
Fish generally exhibit herd behavior; as long as there are fish willing to eat, it easily triggers a competition, making it unsurprising to have a large catch.
The situation is different now. In this extreme weather, if Xiao Kai still uses the same fishing method as before...
The air force might not be able to achieve that, but it would be very difficult to launch a full-scale attack.
After everything was ready, Xiao Kai sat back down on his fishing chair and started fishing again.
He first used a size 3 hook to attach the freshly mixed all-purpose fishy bait, and then gently tossed it into the water.
I must say, the feel of the throw was indeed much smoother than before.
For this reason alone, all the time Xiao Kai spent redoing it wasn't in vain.
After finishing these tasks, Xiao Kai refocused his attention on the float.
Xiao Kai originally thought that even if he changed the float, the fish might not bite so quickly. After all, given the weather conditions, the fish were not very active, and it would definitely take time to catch one.
Even the older man thought so.
Unexpectedly, in less than a minute, Xiao Kai's float started to move.
Suddenly, the buoy on the water's surface dipped slightly and noticeably.
In that instant, Xiao Kai immediately lifted the fishing rod.
brush~
The familiar dragging sensation returned to my hands.
Moreover, unlike before, his feelings were clearer this time.
This is the change in sensitivity brought about by the line setup; even the feel on the fishing rod can be clearly detected.
Waaaaah~
The sound of rapid wires cutting through the water and air filled the air, making Xiao Kai's heart tighten and his adrenaline surge.
That long-lost feeling of exhilaration washed over me again.
"Wow, this is awesome! This fish is obviously not big, but the feel of it is even better than when I caught a four or five-pound fish before!"
Feeling the strong pull in his hand, Xiao Kai couldn't help but show excitement, and kept saying.
At this moment, the middle-aged man who had been waiting for a long time said with a smug tone:
"Of course, the fishing line I put together for you is absolutely top-notch in terms of feel. Just be careful when you're playing the fish; this looks like a big crucian carp, don't break the line!"
"Okay, okay!"
Xiao Kai readily agreed, his face beaming with smiles.
Anyway, at least we caught some fish.
Even if it's a little slower to catch fish, it's still much better than using a float as a stabilizing anchor.
No sooner said than done, just as Xiao Kai was about to pull the fish out of the water, another series of urgent struggles came.
Startled by this change, Xiao Kai quickly loosened the fishing rod in the direction the fish was dragging to avoid a direct collision that could cause the line to break.
Sure enough, the fish's struggles noticeably lessened the next second.
Seeing this, Xiao Kai pulled the fishing rod back again and raised it high.
And so, after two and a half minutes of repeated struggles between Xiao Kai and the fish, the fish finally gave in.
From the moment Xiao Kai forcibly dragged the fish out of the water, it was almost impossible for the fish to escape.
As it turns out, the pair of cables that the uncle chose for Xiao Kai was indeed very useful.
It not only balances sensitivity and stability, but also seems to have the perfect limit for playing fish.
This large crucian carp, weighing just over a pound, managed to avoid breaking its line despite its vigorous struggle, clearly meeting all the requirements.
Everything seemed so reasonable.
After this experience, Xiao Kai realized that he had many shortcomings and prepared to go back and review materials to further improve himself and make full preparations for his future professional fishing career.