Reborn in 1990, a life of fishing and gathering seafood.

Chapter 75: A Jin of Fish Catch! The Return Trip [Please Subscribe]

Chapter 75: A Thousand Pounds of Fish! The Return Journey [Please Subscribe]

"Brother Hao!"

"There aren't many left of this net."

after that.

The two went to the second net.

The number of mackerel caught was much smaller than in the first net, indicating that the school of mackerel had scattered.

After all, fish in the sea don't just sit still and wait for you to cast a net to catch them; they can swim far away in just a moment.

If it's a large fishing boat or multiple fishing boats surrounding and attacking, it's possible to catch them all in one fell swoop.

Fang Hao's fishing boat didn't have a fish finder.

Real-time detection is not possible!

"fine!"

"We've already made a profit on this trip!"

"The two nets will yield at least a thousand kilograms of mackerel—we'll take them straight back to the fishing port and sell them to Wang Mazi."

Looking at the lively mackerel in the cabin.

Fang Hao estimated that it weighed at least a thousand kilograms, and this trip to sea had made him incredibly wealthy.

Whether it's a gift from God or not!

Grandma is still the one who protects us!

Such a harvest on a first-time sea voyage is truly enviable.

A true newbie aura!

Many experienced fishermen cannot catch this many mackerel; two nets brought up over a thousand kilograms.

Thankfully, this fishing boat has a net-hauling machine.

Otherwise, he and Fang Qiang definitely wouldn't be able to do it.

"Then hurry up and pack up and go back."

Fang Qiang nodded emphatically.

They immediately began to work quickly and efficiently.

There were only two of them on this trip, so they had to do all the work themselves.

These fishing boats are usually staffed with three people, and the captain often takes on multiple roles and does everything.

This job is not something everyone can do.

"Uh-huh!"

It's not only dangerous, but also quite tough!

For example, when the waves are big, it's hard to even stand on the deck, let alone do any work.

Working under such harsh conditions is a huge challenge in itself.

In later generations, many young people, even those who deliver food, would rather not go out to sea on ships, especially large ocean-going vessels, as it is arduous, boring, and tedious.

This kind of work is only done by people in their forties and fifties. Perhaps when they can no longer do it, this industry will gradually decline.

"The mackerel these days are really big!"

"Each one weighs several pounds—"

Fang Hao picked up a mackerel.

He was weighing and estimating it in his hand.

For a moment, I couldn't help but sigh.

The mackerel available in those days were of excellent quality, both in terms of quantity and appearance, far surpassing those of later generations.

Nearshore fishery resources are not yet extremely scarce.

"Sigh...it's just a bit of a shame!"

"If the entire school of mackerel is surrounded, the catch could be several times greater—"

Listen to what Fang Hao said.

Fang Qiang was still somewhat dissatisfied.

After all, who would complain about having too much fish?

"It's already very good."

Fang Hao shook his head.

I'm really lucky today!

Two nets down!

Over a thousand kilograms of mackerel.

I didn't know it was the newbie protection period.

You can still get blessings by worshipping at the Grandma's Temple.

If it were a large fishing boat, it might catch them all in one net. Thousands of pounds of mackerel would have no chance of escaping and would all end up in the net.

A group of mackerel are hunting.

There are still hundreds or even thousands.

It is calculated based on the weight of each piece, ranging from a few kilograms to more than ten kilograms.

The entire school of mackerel weighs at least tens of thousands of pounds; catching just one in a net could make you a fortune.

When placed in later generations.

The larger the mackerel, the more expensive it is.

Prices even skyrocket during holidays like Chinese New Year, with a large mackerel costing as much as a month's salary.

"People should know how to be content!"

"Catching so many mackerel is incredibly lucky; they could sell for at least two or three thousand dollars."

Fang Hao continued.

I originally just planned to go out for a stroll.

I never expected to encounter a school of mackerel.

It can only be said that the fishery resources in the 1990s were much better than in later times.

Twenty or thirty years later.

There's practically nothing to catch in shallow waters.

There are more boats than fish!

Let alone mackerel!

There might not even be mackerel.

"oh oh."

"That's true."

Fang Qiang nodded in agreement.

It was truly a stroke of luck to have such a great harvest on this trip, but human nature dictates that one naturally wants as much as possible.

All of this is money!

A pound of mackerel costs two or three yuan.

This is equivalent to most of a day's work income.

Catching thousands of pounds of mackerel can definitely make you a fortune; you can't get such a harvest by setting traps on the shore.

Only by going to sea can there be endless possibilities!

"Walk!"

"Return to base first."

"We'll clean them up back at the fishing port, otherwise the fish will spoil easily if they're not iced."

Fang Hao spoke again.

The entire cabin is now filled with mackerel.

They returned with a full load of goodies.

This boatload of mackerel will be taken back to be sold.

It could sell for at least two or three thousand yuan.

One-tenth of the money spent on the boat was immediately recouped. I wish I could have that kind of luck every time I went out to sea.

"receive!"

Fang Qiang stopped talking and took advantage of the fact that the fish on the boat were still fresh.

We have to ship it back and sell it right away!

It's important to know that mackerel die very quickly after being pulled ashore.

Those large ships that go out to sea to fish use ice to keep the fish fresh, and the more advanced ones even have ice storage to keep the fish fresh.

Then.

Fang Qiang then steered the fishing boat back towards the fishing port.

along the way.

We encountered quite a few fishing boats.

Fang Hao and the others went out late!

It's not too late to come back!

After all, only two nets were cast.

They didn't even bother setting up the fish traps.

We need to hurry up and bring these mackerel back to sell; making money is the most important thing.

"Brother Hao!"

"If only I had this kind of luck every day, I'd be rich soon!"

Fang Qiang said as he steered the boat.

Even the sea breeze smells sweet.

The overwhelming joy of that harvest surged through my heart; it felt like I'd hit the jackpot.

Although the fishing boat belonged to his childhood friend and the fish were also his childhood friend, he was genuinely happy for him. He wasn't the kind of person who was afraid of his brother suffering or driving a Land Rover.

"Hahaha~"

"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

"This single haul might have used up all my luck for the month; it's hard to say whether I'll be able to open a business again."

Fang Hao couldn't help but shake his head.

Luck is something you can't predict.

When things are bad, they're really bad; when things are good, they're really good.

For example, the fishing boat that Fang Dajun helped work on in his previous life was incredibly lucky; it caught a large yellow croaker and made a fortune.

Not everyone has that kind of luck!

It hasn't happened once in decades!

It's comparable to winning the lottery.

"Who can say for sure?"

"Maybe Hao-ge, you were born for the sea, your shipping business is booming! But tonight we can go out to sea to catch squid—"

Fang Qiang couldn't help but laugh.

Luck is also very important when fishing at sea.

If you're lucky, you can catch a school of fish and make a fortune; one trip to sea can earn you as much as someone else's entire year.

Under normal circumstances.

Ordinary fishing boats catch all sorts of random things when they go out to sea. After deducting fuel costs, labor costs, and the depreciation and maintenance of the fishing boat, they don't make much money.

Larger ships might even make more money!

This is the difference between an individual and a business.

The former can only make a living.

Only the latter has the potential to make big money.

"no problem."

"Let's go out again at a suitable time in the evening—"

Fang Hao nodded.

The best time to catch squid is around April each year.

This is good stuff!