Chapter 87: First Catch, First Victory
Early in the morning, Pelican Town was still quiet. Most folks hadn’t stepped out yet, and those who had were hurrying to work. Leon didn’t run into anyone familiar on his way.
The ride to the beach was smooth and easy. Thanks to the portability of his bicycle, Leon even pedaled straight onto the pier.
“Hey! Morning, Willy.”
As soon as he got onto the pier, Leon spotted Willy standing at the corner, facing the sea. Beside him sat a water tank.
“Haha, Leon, finally seeing you bring out a fishing rod. I was starting to think you’d forgotten all about this fine, healthy pastime.” Willy turned at the sound of Leon’s voice. His eyes lit up instantly when he noticed the rod slung over Leon’s shoulder.
“Come on, this is the best time for fishing. Get your rod ready and enjoy the thrill of battling with the fish.”
Without hesitation, Leon parked his bike next to Willy’s seaside shack and joined him.
The bamboo fishing rod Willy had given him looked simple, but the reel, line, float, and hook were already set up. All Leon needed to do was slip the hook from the notch at the rod’s tip, release the reel’s drag switch, bait the hook, and cast into the sea.
“Here, use any bait you like from this box.” Seeing Leon ready to cast but without bait, Willy nudged a small box by his feet toward him.