mchenry-crisis.org Chapter 82: Did We Stir Up a Crab Nest? [Please Subscribe]
Chapter 82: Did We Stir Up a Crab Nest? [Please Subscribe]
Chapter 82: Did We Stir Up a Crab Nest? [Please Subscribe]
In the blink of an eye.
An hour or two passed quickly.
After setting the net, the two waited at sea until it was brought up later.
"Yankees!"
"Let's set up a net and see if there's anything. If there is, we can catch some for breakfast—"
Fang Hao suddenly spoke to Fang Qiang.
I'm going to pull up one of the fishing nets I just set to check the catch.
It's important to know that fishing nets are often much faster than fish traps or other methods.
The fishing nets were lowered into the sea.
Any seafood that passes by or is bumped into is destined to be caught.
However, whether or not you can catch fish still depends on a bit of luck.
of course!
If there are abundant seafood resources in this sea area, the chances of catching a catch can be greatly increased.
"Alright!"
"Then let's collect the one that's placed at the very front first."
Fang Qiang nodded.
Then they turned the boat around and headed back.
We just laid down four silk screens in total!
Actually, there are many types of fishing nets.
There are trawl nets, seine nets, and wire mesh nets.
Now they are setting up a silk screen.
Fish, shrimp, crabs, and other small creatures will get entangled and stuck if they bump into it, and the more they struggle, the tighter they get entangled.
This type of fishing net is best suited for small fishing boats operating in shallow waters. It is quite efficient at catching fish and is loved by many fishermen.
"Yankees!"
"The flag is there."
Fang Hao immediately spotted the foam flag.
These are the markings left when the nets were set. They are to help find the fishing nets when hauling them in, and also to alert other fishing boats that they have already set their nets.
"OK!"
"I'll stop the boat first—"
Fang Qiang nodded in response.
Then sail the boat over there.
I'm getting ready to collect the first piece of silk netting.
Normally, it takes about two hours to retrieve the net after it's been taken offline.
After all, the longer the sea is left, the more likely it is to catch seafood.
This is probability theory!
soon.
The two men moored the boat and began to haul in the net.
"Brother Hao!"
"There are preserved fish! Two of them—"
The fishing nets have just been hauled in.
I spotted two fish right away.
Yellow-foot wax is a common local variety.
Pan-fried fish is quite delicious.
"Another dogfish!"
"It looks like there are more fish than fish."
Fang Hao couldn't help but ponder.
It's hard to say what kind of fish you can catch with a gillnet; it's likely to be mostly a bunch of random, miscellaneous fish.
These things aren't worth much!
My main goal is to catch grouper and the like.
The price is relatively considerable.
Wow!
"It's a blue crab!"
"It's huge!"
Just at this time.
Fang Qiang's voice suddenly rang out.
A female orchid crab, about the size of a palm, emerged from the water, already tightly entangled in a net, still baring its fangs and claws.
"good!"
"This is the real good stuff—"
A smile involuntarily appeared on Fang Hao's face.
It's worth noting that blue crabs are considered a very good catch among seafood.
Some fishing boats specialize in catching orchid crabs.
This thing isn't as expensive as a blue crab.
But it's also much more expensive than fish!
"Another one!"
Fang Qiang's voice rang out again.
Another orchid crab came into view.
It's a bit smaller than the previous one.
This is how the net is closed!
It's always full of unknowns and surprises.
Nobody knows what will happen next.
At the beginning, there were several small fish in a row, which was indeed disappointing and frustrating.
After all, small fish are worthless!
Who would have thought that things would take a turn for the better?
Two orchid crabs appeared in quick succession.
This is a good omen!
Sometimes, setting and closing the net are both mysterious processes.
It's either an empty net or a bumper harvest.
"Holy crap!"
"Another big one arrived, it looks like it weighs at least a pound, this feeling is just so great—"
In the brief moment between their conversation.
Another orchid crab was caught in the fishing net.
I never expected to be so lucky!
These orchid crabs are all as big as the palm of your hand; they would definitely be delicious steamed!
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
"Have we stirred up a hornet's nest?"
"We caught several flower crabs in a row—we might as well just switch to catching flower crabs altogether."
Fang Hao couldn't help but smile and say.
They caught four or five orchid crabs in one go.
And they're all quite big!
"Then we'll need to buy a crab net."
"That thing is better for catching crabs—this net is easy to break—"
Fang Qiang said directly.
It's important to know that there are many types of fishing nets.
It even goes so far as to subdivide the capture of various kinds of seafood.
For example, those that specialize in earning crabs!
"That's a good idea!"
"I'll go back to town and take a look."
"Getting some crab nets to catch blue crabs would be a good idea; they're not exactly cheap."
Fang Hao nodded and said.
After all, orchid crabs aren't exactly cheap.
If you have crab nets, you can catch dozens or even hundreds of kilograms of crabs at a time, which can be quite a considerable income.
Some fishing boats in the village specialize in catching crabs, mainly blue crabs and swimming crabs.
"Brother Hao!"
"It seems like there's not much left in the back—"
After collecting a few crabs.
After collecting over ten meters of netting, all of them were empty.
It seems one shouldn't be too happy too soon.
"fine."
"Collect this one first, then organize and put it away."
"As for the other nets, let's leave them running for a while! We'll pack them up after we have breakfast—"
Fang Hao shook his head and said.
I'm quite satisfied with catching a few orchid crabs.
After all, the fishing net had only been in place for an hour or so.
Aside from catching some orchid crabs at the beginning, I wasn't so lucky afterwards.
"OK!"
Fang Qiang nodded.
All actions were to be carried out under Fang Hao's command.
Fang Hao does whatever he tells him to do!
"Yankees!"
"Quickly untangle these blue crabs—then steam them in a pot for breakfast. It's been so long since I've had such fresh seafood!"
Looking at those palm-sized orchid crabs.
Fang Hao suddenly felt a little hungry too.
These giant orchid crabs are absolutely delicious.
Steaming and stir-frying are both absolutely delicious!
Fishing boats have limited resources, so they can only use the most primitive and simple cooking methods.
Steamed!
Luckily, there was a stove on the fishing boat!
When my uncle and cousin went out to sea to fish before, they often cooked extra lunches on the boat.
They are basically caught and eaten on the spot.
Eat fish if you have fish!
Eat shrimp when there's shrimp!
The ocean has no shortage of seafood.
"Brother Hao."
"These orchid crabs aren't cheap—maybe we should just keep them and sell them. We can just grab something to eat to tide us over, we need to hurry and haul in the fishing nets later."
Seeing that Fang Hao was about to eat the orchid crabs, Fang Qiang suddenly felt a pang of regret and reluctance.
Wholesale prices are two or three yuan per kilogram.
Retail prices in the market can even reach four or five yuan per kilogram.
It's only slightly cheaper than mud crabs!
These few orchid crabs weigh at least four or five pounds each, and if they were kept to sell, they could fetch a good price.
How could I possibly afford such a lavish meal!
"You little brat!"
"I can't bear to eat even a few crabs."
"We can catch more after we finish eating—"
Fang Hao laughed and cursed.
That's how fishermen are these days; they're reluctant to eat even the best food.
Sell them all!
If it's a grouper or a rock grouper.
Fang Hao might still be a little reluctant.
'
"Alright!"
Fang Qiang nodded helplessly.
Fang Hao is a fishing boat owner!
Whatever he says goes.
We can't possibly stop him from eating the orchid crab.
Consider it a luxurious treat!
Many fishermen may never have eaten a large blue crab. They usually save the big ones to sell and only eat the small ones as a treat.
That saying really applies.
He fished his whole life but never ate fish.