Chapter 312 - 174: Seawater White Stripes_3
This is also a difference between sea fishing and freshwater fishing.
In freshwater fishing, if the fish is not big and too much force is used when setting the hook, it’s very likely that the fish’s mouth will get injured, causing the fish to escape and probably die in the water—truly a tragedy.
In sea fishing, however, this concern isn’t necessary. As Ah Jie had explained, the waters are deep. Even if the action of setting the hook is forceful, by the time it reaches the fish, buffered by dozens of meters of water or even more, it’s not as intense, and the mouths of sea fish are very sturdy, so there’s no worry about tearing them.
Boss Lei held the fishing rod and waited for a moment before another conspicuous movement finally made him impatient, and he sharply yanked the rod, instantly feeling a significant force from below the water.
"Hahaha, that’s some strength, I’ve got a fish!" He held the fishing rod, thrilled beyond measure.
Ah Jie quickly reminded him, "Don’t loosen your grip, lift the rod up high with one hand, and then press down quickly, using the other hand to reel in the line swiftly during the opening created by pressing down."
"Got it!"
Boss Lei followed Ah Jie’s instructions, albeit not very adeptly, but he was still delighted.
"This fish really isn’t small, probably about ten pounds. If not ten, at least seven or eight!" he declared confidently, as the other three bosses listened enviously.