As a Fisherman, My Fish Can Level Up-Chapter 85 - I’m Really Afraid of Heat [Regular Extra Chapter]

Chapter 85: Chapter 85 I’m Really Afraid of Heat [Regular Extra Chapter]

Chu Mingcheng’s primary target fish for this trip to Xisha were deep sea fish, which resided at depths of at least eighty meters, mostly between one hundred to one hundred fifty meters, and he would use the bottom fishing method.

This fishing method involves using the weight of a lead sinker to rapidly submerge the bait hook to the seabed, and then, by utilizing the length of the branch line and the action of ocean currents, allow the bait to drift near the sea floor.

The length of the branch line is generally between 2 to 4 meters, and the lead sinker is about 5 to 10 kilograms.

Even if the deep sea fish weighed only a few kilograms, it would be challenging to reel them in with manpower alone, which is why Fishing Man uses electric fishing reels for deep sea fishing.

One reason is that most people don’t have boats to go out to the deep sea, and a single trip can cost several thousand or even tens of thousands. Using an electric fishing reel saves both time and effort and, importantly, it allows one to catch more fish to make back the investment.

The equipment for deep sea fishing, for enthusiasts, would likely include two to three electric fishing reels, capable of catching both medium-sized and hundred-pound big fish.

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Including multiple fishing rods as well.

Chu Mingcheng paid eight thousand for tuition and, including the plane ticket, he still had over one hundred thousand left.

Considering he wouldn’t likely be going out to sea frequently to fish for deep sea fish in the near future and that he planned to visit Nansha before the fishing ban next year—although it was still early and uncertain—it did not prevent him from purchasing a high-powered electric fishing reel.

He walked into a large fishing tackle store and immediately inquired about the “M-brand” Golden Gun Z30 model.

This electric fishing reel was imported and could pull creatures weighing over a hundred pounds, making deep sea fishing in Xisha a breeze.

This fishing tackle store happened to carry this brand, priced at twenty-two thousand.

Chu Mingcheng was already aware of the price when he chose this electric fishing reel, so naturally, he wasn’t startled by it.

Then he bought a 700 series fishing rod for three thousand.

The fishing line was a 12 number, 8 braid PE line; he bought a thousand meters according to the line capacity of the electric reel.

He organized his fish hooks and other gear, and his savings dropped to less than eighty thousand.

The current investment was for the sake of better earnings in the future, and he wasn’t at all reluctant to spend.

However, Chu Mingcheng was gradually becoming an enthusiast himself. Since falling into the hobby in October, in just a short month, he had already spent around fifty thousand on equipment, truly one who could burn through money.

After buying the equipment, he went straight back to the dormitory.

The next day, Lu Zheqiang took him out to sea, but it wasn’t just the two of them; Tong Shu Man, who joined his team yesterday, and another female student were also there.

Today, Tong Shu Man was even bolder. After heading out to sea, she changed into a sexy bikini right on the yacht.

The front was a bombshell, and so was the rear!

Several men simultaneously exclaimed in their minds, “What a feast!”

But Chu Mingcheng was somewhat dismayed, as he found himself inadvertently catching sights of the bombshell, certain he wasn’t a lecher and wasn’t doing it on purpose.

If he really wanted to look, he’d do so openly, after all, isn’t that why she dressed that way, to be seen?

Tong Shu Man seemed unfazed on the surface, but in reality, she was purposely appearing in Chu Mingcheng’s line of sight.

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Previously being rejected at the dinner, combined with his handsome features and the clearly strong and powerful physique visible when wearing his diving suit, intrigued her greatly.

Moreover, his rejection of Lu Zheqiang’s invitation last night made her feel she might be able to lend a hand, to keep him around.

She also didn’t mind having a deeper interaction with Chu Mingcheng, even dating for a while since marriage was not on the cards and there was no need to consider the other’s wealth.

However, as a woman, she knew that taking the initiative would put her in a passive position, so she would intentionally or otherwise display her charms in front of him.

After all, the one who takes the initiative, if rejected, would lose face, and would also be more easily manipulated.

What deflated Tong Shu Man a bit was that she did not often have the opportunity to showcase her charms and, just when she finally had the chance today, she found that Chu Mingcheng seemed genuinely uninterested in her.

Soon, the boat arrived in a sea area with exceptionally clear water.

Today’s weather featured mild waves, perfect for practicing scuba diving.

Chu Mingcheng’s learning task for the day was to descend to sixteen meters using a line, then perform a rescue of a BO diver at ten meters depth and execute surface dragging and rescue procedures.

However, according to Lu Zheqiang, if Chu Mingcheng could pass these trainings with ease today, he would actually meet the certification requirements and could directly obtain a two-star certificate.

If that were the case, he could try target practice in the sea that afternoon.

As expected, Chu Mingcheng completed all of today’s training quite easily.

During the assessment, he even suggested to Lu Zheqiang that he could attempt constant weight diving down to thirty-five meters.

You should know that this is already the assessment requirement for an AIDA four-star rating.

Chu Mingcheng proposed it now because there were people around, he could safely explore his own diving depths without worrying about accidents that might occur when he is diving alone in the future.

He had already completed dives of over twenty meters under a pier before, without feeling much pressure, so in theory, thirty-five meters shouldn’t be a problem either.

With Lu Zheqiang by his side for protection, he descended along the rope to thirty-five meters underwater.

At this depth, the light was already much dimmer, and all he could hear was the sound of water flowing past his ears.

There was a slight sensation of pressure, but he still felt relaxed.

Chu Mingcheng now realized that continuing to dive another twenty or thirty meters wouldn’t pose a problem for him, and this would give him more options in the future for fishing and hunting.

Feeling assured, he saw the hand signal from Lu Zheqiang telling him to ascend.

So he signaled OK and slowly began to ascend along the rope.

The entire ascent and descent took nearly two minutes, mainly because he had paused for over twenty seconds.

Lu Zheqiang removed his snorkel, looking somewhat regretful, “Ah Cheng, if I had met you earlier, I might have had the opportunity to lure you over to Lu City.”

“Speaking of which, do you really plan to develop your career in Xia City? Don’t you think Lu City is a better option?”

“It would be more convenient to go to Xisha or Nansha too.”

Chu Mingcheng still shook his head in refusal, “Forget it, I really hate the heat!”

Lu Zheqiang was left speechless and choked up. Hate the heat? That’s an excuse no one can argue with!

With the assessment over, it was only ten o’clock in the morning.

Lu Zheqiang took out a brand-new fish spear from the boat, “Do you want to experience the joy of spearfishing ahead of time?”

“Don’t I still not have my fishing license?” Chu Mingcheng asked hesitantly as he took the fish spear.

“No problem, you are currently getting certified for fishing and hunting, and practicing isn’t illegal.”

Hearing this from Lu Zheqiang, Chu Mingcheng no longer hesitated, then he began to understand the fish spear and learn how to use it.

Through learning, he found out that fish spears are divided into three major categories: wood, carbon, and aluminum alloy.

The aluminum alloy fish spear is cost-effective and relatively cheap, suitable for beginners.

Next is the carbon fish spear, which performs better than the aluminum alloy fish spear, with better neutral buoyancy, less recoil, higher accuracy, and naturally greater power. It is very suitable for oil well fishing and hunting.

If one were to hunt large species or engage in blue water fishing, then usually they would choose a wooden fish spear, which tends to be more expensive.

But regardless of range or penetrating power, it is superior to the aforementioned two types.

The one that Lu Zheqiang gave him was an aluminum alloy fish spear, which surprised him with its price tag of two thousand and eight hundred.

So Chu Mingcheng inquired about the price of a carbon fish spear, which was about one thousand more expensive than the aluminum alloy one.

He directly opted for a carbon one, costing three thousand eight hundred, but it could meet most of his fishing and hunting needs.

For shore diving and hunting small fish like Golden Drum Fish, he could actually buy the raw materials online and handcraft a small wooden fish spear himself.

Men should have some hands-on ability! With determination and some practice with the materials, making a suitable small fish spear is not that difficult.

Moreover, a harpoon can also be used, which is an essential backup equipment for fishing and hunting.

In case the fish spear malfunctions, the harpoon can come in handy.

Harpoons are particularly suited for hunting sluggish fish around shores and coral areas, such as Groupers that like to hide in corals during the day and hardly move.

After understanding the fish spears, the next step was practical training.