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Chapter 161 Take it to make soup [Second update!]

Shengzhong Lake is a large area, with many good fishing spots that can be reached directly by car.

Li Younan observed where they had parked. From his professional perspective, this was not a very good fishing spot.

When making this judgment, Li Younan didn't even need to analyze it deliberately—with the fishing talent given to him by the system, he had already made the judgment almost subconsciously.

Of course, if you think carefully about the core logic, you can figure it out, but there's no need. My intuition has already told me that it's very difficult to catch fish in this area.

It's not that there are no fish at all.

If you're looking to fish, this spot is great for catching mandarin fish; you should give it a try.

The mandarin fish is considered one of the more difficult fish to catch in any freshwater lake, and in Shengzhong Lake it is probably among the top three most difficult fish to catch.

The reason it is difficult to catch is because this fish is a mid-to-upper-level predatory fish.

At this time of year, they will be chasing small fish in the shallows.

To catch this predatory fish, you can't just cast your line and wait like a beginner. You have to use lure fishing.

Simply put, lure fishing utilizes the aggressiveness of predatory fish—these fish will actively attack fish smaller than themselves, which is essentially a case of big fish eating small fish.

Lure fishing involves using a hook to simulate a small fish or other bait to lure predatory fish and make them attack.

Different predatory fish have different preferences for their favorite foods, so lure fishing is a highly targeted fishing method that requires a certain level of skill.

This is almost a dividing line between novice and advanced anglers. Learning lure fishing and being able to consistently avoid skunking at least means that you have progressed from the "waiting for fish" stage to the level of being able to actively "find and hook fish".

However, Li Younan remained silent about the difficulty of fishing in this area.

This was selected by Liu Yuxuan.

Liu Yu is a very confident person, so there's no need to disagree with him on this matter—that kid will definitely try to convince himself and then rattle off a bunch of things to prove he's right, which Li Younan is too lazy to listen to.

Moreover, it didn't really matter to him where he fished; he was just worried that Liu Yu would get angry and embarrassed if he didn't catch any fish later—which was almost foreseeable.

This time, Li Younan brought cooking tools, but not the single-person mountain stove he used on his last long hike. Instead, he brought a portable gas stove and a larger pot for leisure camping.

There are many plump and delicious fish in Shengzhong Lake. It would be very pleasant to catch them and process them while they are at their freshest, and then fry them.

Liu Yu, who was standing to the side, saw that Li Younan had already taken out the cooking tools and couldn't help but smile.

He knew, of course, that Li Younan was an excellent cook, and he was pleased to see that the other party was aware of this—it seemed that Li Younan trusted him.

Liu Yu knew very well that Li Younan was a proud person at heart, and it wouldn't be easy to subdue such a guy.

Although he was confident he could tame Li Younan in this regard... it would still be somewhat satisfying to actually do so.

Liu Yu looked towards the lake.

He's already analyzed it... judging from the water's color, this would be a great fishing spot.

He didn't know much about the fish in Zhongshan Lake, but the fish in the reservoir were pretty much the same. As long as he baited the area well, a lot of fish would gather soon and he could catch them.

He was very confident about this.

The most important thing is to prepare the bait.

He moved his fishing box to the shore and began preparing the bait, saying to Li Younan, "I'll prepare the bait area later, you can come and try it out too. By the way, I can help you take some videos."

Li Younan didn't speak. He walked to the shore, stood on a large rock, and looked out into the water, his mind racing with thoughts.

The system's task is to catch fish without using fishing tools.

After much thought, using a bow and arrow is the best option if we don't use a net.

If you tie a fishing line to the nock of an arrow and shoot accurately enough, you can easily complete the task.

Moreover, this is relatively simple and easy for him to implement.

The current problem is that areas with many fish are often murky water, and you can't see any fish at all unless they swim to the upper layers of the water.

Moreover, the resistance of water is great, and even the best archers can only be lethal within a distance of one or two meters in water.

If the fish swims any deeper, the arrow will quickly lose its momentum.

The scenes on TV where bullets are shot into the water and disappear into the deep water are against the laws of physics. So baiting is quite important; you need to find a way to make the fish float higher.

Liu Yu quickly prepared the bait.

He opened the parasol.

This season is very comfortable; the temperature is neither too cold nor too hot. There's a little sunshine in the sky, but it's not too hot either. Liu Yu cast several handfuls of bait into the lake.

Li Younan strolled over slowly, looked at the feed that Liu Yu had prepared, and then stood at a distance and sniffed it gently, his expression somewhat strange.

Well, how should I put it? Liu Yu's bait isn't terrible, but it probably won't attract small fish.

If he can't attract small fish... it seems Liu Yu did this on purpose, hoping to catch big fish.

If you don't use the appropriate baiting method for mandarin fish directly, the best way is to first attract small fish, then lure the mandarin fish over, and then use lure fishing to induce them to bite... If it were Li Younan, he would fish like that.

But it's clear that Liu Yu lacks that kind of experience and skill.

His understanding of fishing is still somewhat hazy. It's not that his theoretical knowledge is lacking, but rather that his judgment of the water area and the types of fish in it isn't precise enough, so he can't choose the best method. It doesn't really matter, though, because Liu Yu's bait can attract other larger fish to the upper waters not far from the shore, which can make it easier for Li Younan to fish.

Li Younan observed silently for a moment, and seeing that the bait Liu Yu had used to create the fodder was still effective, he turned around and continued preparing the kitchen utensils.

If Liu Yu is lucky enough to catch one later, that would be great. If not, it's okay. He can catch one himself when the fish slowly gather here and complete the task at the same time.

The scene that followed became more harmonious.

Liu Yu, a handsome young man who was a fisherman, sat leisurely under a parasol, with his multi-functional fishing box under his bottom.

He confidently waited for the fish to gather over there.

On the shore behind them, a Land Cruiser was parked steadily in the open space.

A very handsome young man was carefully preparing the kitchen utensils. He mixed flour and egg liquid, planning to fry any fish he caught later.

Just as the two were preparing, a car suddenly drove towards them from not far away.

……

Li Younan didn't seem to care, but Liu Yu frowned slightly.

This is a small Jimny that can navigate many narrow, rugged terrains. It's clear that the person driving this car often goes fishing in the wild.

The car quickly stopped not far from Li Younan and his group. A guy who looked like a seasoned fisherman got out of the car... He was so dark-skinned that he looked like a black man.

The guy walked over, greeted Li Younan and the others, and said with a grin, "You don't mind if I fish here, do you?"

What could Li Younan say? This was a public place. Liu Yu didn't say anything, just nodded.

The other party was just asking politely, and even if Li Younan and Liu Yu really said that they couldn't fish here, that guy probably wouldn't care.

This guy was very outgoing. He immediately took his fishing box, sat down about seven or eight meters away from where Liu Yu had baited the spot, and started preparing his bait as well.

He strolled over slowly, mixing bait in a basin, and glanced at the spot where Liu Yu had baited the area. His expression was somewhat strange: "Brother, baiting like that won't make it easy to catch fish."

Liu Yu's eyes immediately showed some displeasure, but she still patiently said casually, "Hehe, I'm a newbie."

He was being modest, of course, but in his heart he was thinking that he would make the other person feel ashamed after he caught the fish.

Seeing that Liu Yu said he was a beginner, the older man enthusiastically began to explain to him: "Brother, let me tell you, this area is full of hidden reefs. It's mainly for fishing for mandarin fish, and sometimes if you're lucky, you can even catch redtail catfish. These two types of fish are getting harder and harder to catch in Shengzhong Lake now, so I'm mainly fishing for these two types here. Actually, a better method is boat fishing. For baiting, you should use a combination of dynamic baiting and static baiting."

The man kindly explained to Liu Yu the tricks of baiting here, but Liu Yu listened absentmindedly, only nodding and smiling perfunctorily.

The older man didn't notice the impatience in Liu Yu's eyes, while Li Younan, stroking his chin, had a somewhat amused expression—what the older man said was actually quite accurate in his judgment, which showed that the older man was a truly skilled angler.

The older brother had almost finished preparing the bait, and seeing that Liu Yu wasn't making any moves, he returned to his previous fishing spot to start baiting the area. Meanwhile, Liu Yu was already getting ready to fish.

After that guy passed by, Liu Yucai whispered to Li Younan, "Don't pay too much attention to these people."

Li Younan said with a smile, "Why do I get the feeling that he seems quite professional?"

Liu Yu chuckled, "How could you tell? Are you tanned enough?"

Li Younan blinked: "Isn't this evidence?"

Liu Yu smiled but didn't say anything. He'd find out when she started serving the fish.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Standing on that large rock, Li Younan could see fish in the distance on the water, though he couldn't make out what kind of fish they were.

But as long as fish come, it's fine.

Excitement gleamed in his eyes.

Liu Yu was equally excited. He sat up straight and began to apply the fishing techniques he had learned from the book.

He tried several times without success, but he wasn't in a hurry. He remained patiently seated and said to Li Younan, "Fishing requires patience. Once you start catching fish, you'll keep catching them."

Li Younan remained silent.

Suddenly, Liu Yu's face lit up with a slight smile.

His fishing rod twitched, and after a careful check, he confirmed that the bait had taken the bait. He immediately stood up and laughed, "What did I tell you?"

Li Younan blinked and looked at Liu Yu, who seemed very professional as he lured the fish to swim this way, and soon cast his line—a crucian carp over 10 or 20 centimeters long.

Crucian carp are probably the easiest fish to catch in Shengzhong Lake. They reproduce very quickly and are the cheapest, costing only four or five yuan per kilogram in the market. They are also the easiest to catch, with a chance of catching them in any body of water.

Li Younan was still a little disappointed. If he were the one fishing for this kind of fish, he would have thrown it away after catching it.

However, Liu Yu clearly had no such intention. He removed the fish from the hook and readily handed it to Li Younan, saying, "Go and make a delicious soup."

His words were full of confidence and pride.

Li Younan chuckled and obediently took the fish to make soup.

Liu Yu said, "Judging from today's start, it will be a bumper harvest."

Li Younan gave a perfunctory reply: "Good luck!"

(End of this chapter)