My fishing raft will ask for help.

Chapter 192 The Swordfish Attack

The appearance of a large number of small squid caused the seabed, which had been gradually calming down, to start churning again.

Various highly mobile fish were attracted, including yellowtail amberjack and a small number of Spanish mackerel.

The bighead cod didn't appear in the shallow water; it was only because a small number of squid sank to the bottom that they started competing for them.

The scent emanating from the squid spread with the ocean currents, causing a large creature that had been leisurely strolling in the distance to suddenly change direction and swim rapidly toward them.

This is a lost swordfish; it shouldn't have been here.

Because the Yellow Sea is surrounded by land on three sides and connected to the open sea only through a narrow strait, it lacks a direct waterway to the ocean, thus limiting the entry of pelagic fish such as swordfish.

Therefore, it is extremely rare to see very large fish in the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea. The yellowtail amberjack is one of the few large fish.

This lost swordfish is also on its way back. It came here today because it was hungry and attracted by the smell of food.

At this moment, the small fishhook hanging from its mouth proved that it was the culprit that tore Zhou Miao's fishing line.

As it swam over, it found a large number of fish and a small number of squid. However, these active fish were fast and scattered as soon as it arrived, fearing that it would be poked by its long, sword-like beak.

Frustrated at not being able to catch these delicious foods, the swordfish tried to swallow a squid.

But the cold texture and fishy smell made it vomit immediately.

Swordfish, being highly mobile and fast, do not like to eat stale food.

Just as it was about to leave, it spotted a floating cod.

The cod was motionless and seemed to be dead.

But when the swordfish approached, it found that the food was still very fresh.

There was no need to be polite; the swordfish downed it in one gulp.

Unexpectedly, it fell for human trickery once again.

"Holy crap...that's awesome?"

Zhou Miao hadn't expected the force to be so great. He was someone who had enhanced his physical abilities with cheat codes, yet he couldn't even lift the fishing rod.

If the fishing rod hadn't been installed inside the fishing hole on the side of the boat, it might have been pulled away.

Slightly surprised, Zhou Miao then imitated the foreigners in the foreign videos, quickly turning the crank handle of the large drum to reel in the line.

However, it is extremely difficult, and it is easy to get stuck after a few turns.

The reason foreigners can turn the crank like that is because their boats are small and they are always in motion.

Once a fish is hooked, the captain immediately sets sail to chase it, making it easier for the angler to reel in the line.

His situation is different now, so the feeling of fishing is naturally different.

Zhou Miao's current task is to prevent the fish from getting too far away and, incidentally, to deplete its energy.

Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.

Those three hours were incredibly difficult for Zhou Miao.

Not only was I exhausted, but after sweating, the cold wind made me feel icy cold all over, like I was taking a cold bath, which was very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, he managed to keep the fish within 500 meters for so long.

Now the fish is completely exhausted, allowing him to quickly pull it back.

In other words, the fish aren't biting well in the latter half of the night, and most night anglers are already asleep. Otherwise, this swordfish, darting around on the bottom, might accidentally bump into someone's fishing line, causing it to break.

Zhou Miao took the fishing rod out of the fishing hole and placed it on his belt.

Then take a deep breath, use your waist and abdomen to lift the fishing rod, and then quickly reel in the line.

He quickly reeled in over a hundred meters of fishing line, and the fish, which had been resting, had regained some strength.

It began to struggle again, not only frantically shaking its head to wash its gills, but also bursting forth with all its might to sprint into the distance.

This time, however, it didn't get its wish. It felt a sudden, sharp pain in its previously numb mouth, along with a very strong force that made it impossible to accelerate. (My Fishing Raft Will Ask for Help: Explosive word-of-mouth, rave reviews!) In the end, it could only follow the force and swim quickly towards the surface.

On the boat, Zhou Miao only felt the fishing rod in his hand shake violently, and then the angle of the fishing line rose rapidly.

He immediately realized that the fish had moved to the surface, so he frantically turned the crank, making the previously loose fishing line taut again.

The man and the fish continued their struggle, each squeezing out their last bit of strength.

Swordfish relies on its weight, while Zhou Miao relies on his current physical condition and faster recovery speed.

In the end, the side that recovered its strength faster won. The swordfish hopped around for a few minutes before settling down again.

This time, the swordfish's docile behavior allowed Zhou Miao to successfully pull it to the side of the boat.

When he saw the fish, he gasped in shock.

Even having witnessed the immense size of a great white shark, this swordfish is still not to be underestimated.

With its long beak, it looks like it's at least four meters long.

It weighs at least 500 jin, if not 1,000 jin.

After the initial shock, Zhou Miao felt relieved. No wonder it was so difficult for him to catch fish even with his current physical condition.

After the initial shock, Zhou Miao felt relieved. No wonder it was so difficult for him to catch fish even with his current physical condition.

Tsk tsk, I wonder how Yu Muzhou will react when he sees this tomorrow.

Zhou Miao was certain that he would definitely acquire it; such opportunities to show off were rare.

However, the fish hadn't arrived on the boat yet, so he couldn't relax.

The swordfish was lying on its side on the surface of the water, barely moving, indicating that it had exhausted all its energy and was no longer able to control its body.

So Zhou Miao picked up the hook that was placed next to him, aimed at his head, and plunged it in hard.

At the same time, he loosened his grip on the fishing rod with his other hand, and then used both hands to grip the hook and pull to prevent the swordfish from struggling at the last moment.

With a fatal head wound, the swordfish, exhausted, didn't really struggle much. After a short while, it became completely still.

Zhou Miao breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to use the crane to lift the fish up when his expression suddenly froze.

He looked up and saw that there was no crane at all.

There are few large fish in domestic waters, so unless requested by the customer, a crane would never be installed, let alone on a rental boat like this.

Fishing boats abroad often have a small door on the left side to make it easier to pull up big fish.

Unfortunately, domestic boats still don't have this design. Their boats are specifically designed for tuna fishing, and installing a crane would take up too much space, so they only have a small door.

Looking back at the fish, Zhou Miao was completely stunned.

Unexpectedly, even after catching and killing the fish, they got stuck at the last step.

No matter how strong he was, he couldn't possibly lift that swordfish, which weighed at least 500 pounds.

What should I do?

Even if you wake Yu Muzhou up, it won't work. He's just a weakling and can be ignored when it comes to physical labor.

With a pained expression, Zhou Miao thought and thought, and finally turned his gaze to the small door at the stern of the boat.

Although there are steps here, it's not suitable to get the fish up from here, but it's the last resort.

Zhou Miao grabbed the hook and pulled the fish toward the stern of the boat. Then he opened the small door and gestured to see if the fish could pass through, since the small door was very narrow and only one person could pass at a time.

Fortunately, swordfish have a cylindrical body, so they shouldn't get stuck.

Zhou Miao then squatted down, grabbed the fish's long beak and pulled it upwards, and then successfully grabbed the fish's neck.

Finding the right position, he mustered all his strength and pulled the fish upwards with all his might.

With a splash, the swordfish's forebody was lifted out of the water and then crashed onto a small platform at the stern of the boat.

Zhou Miao tried again, this time pulling the fish up the steps along with its head and pectoral fins before he stopped to catch his breath.

The fish was incredibly heavy; only his strength allowed him to use explosive force to pull it up little by little.

The real difficulty doesn't lie here, but rather in the three small steps behind you that add up to forty centimeters in height.

Without the buoyancy of the seawater, it wasn't so easy for Zhou Miao to lift the fish.