Wandering America: My kill threshold is far ahead

Chapter 249 The Fisherman's Joy Is Beyond Your Imagination

A number 1 slowly floated across the screen, and the sender's user ID was 【Handsome Little Dictionary】.

"Hello, handsome little dictionary, welcome to this live stream."

Ma Jieke imitated a female anchor he had seen before, using a lavalier microphone to greet people.

"Jack, it's me, Jimmy!"

Unexpectedly, the other party started sending a barrage of comments: "Why are you only starting your stream now? I've been watching your stream since this morning, constantly refreshing the page, I've practically worn out my F5 key!"

"Pfft..." Upon seeing his username, Ma Jie couldn't help but exclaim, "Dude, your username is so childish. Anyone who didn't know better would think you were in elementary school."

"What do you know? I've used this name since I was 7 years old, and I still can't bear to change it. Wait a minute, I'll go tell Little Pudding and the others to come see you."

While the two were exchanging words, many more users flooded into the live stream and began to speak and interact frequently.

After all, it's an official live stream, so it naturally attracts a lot of viewers. Even ordinary people like Ma Jieke get to click in and watch.

【Harry the Witcher】: Unbelievable, there are actually Chinese contestants participating.

【Bloody Angel】: A long-time fan who has lived alone in the wilderness for ten years is here to check in!

[Error 404, User Not Found]: Dude, what's going on with you? You haven't found a place to stay yet?

【CCDOG】: I just finished reading Roland's book, and my heart is a little weak. I came here to relax.

Seeing the barrage of comments scrolling across the screen, Ma Jieke wasn't swayed by the hype. Instead, he pointed the camera at the newly erected temporary shelter: "Welcome everyone to my live stream. First, let me introduce myself. My name is Ma Jieke, and I'm a contestant from China. This is a simple wooden cabin that I built in a day. It looks pretty good, right? Let me show you around."

As he spoke, he circled the cabin with the live-streaming camera, then brought the camera inside to continue his introduction: "The space looks a bit small, but the smaller it is, the warmer it is. It's enough as a temporary residence. Look at the hidden compartment under this sleeping bag. I bet among the ten contestants, only I can do something so meticulous."

Upon hearing his boasting, the live chat exploded.

"Are all Chinese people this fond of boasting?"

"Dude, you think a run-down wooden hut is something to brag about? Isn't that basic stuff?"

"If you start by putting down other contestants, you'll be forced to withdraw from the competition sooner or later."

Faced with overwhelming criticism, Ma Jieke smiled without saying a word, and the show's effect was achieved. In today's internet environment, those who can't create entertaining moments have long been eliminated.

He ignored the trolls and went about his business at his own pace: "Now I have a place to stay, but I've overlooked a serious problem. I haven't even had dinner yet, and I don't want to go to bed hungry."

As he spoke, he picked up his fishing gear bag and walked toward the freshwater lake not far away.

In the live stream, the warm-toned sunset spilled across the lake, dividing the water in two.

On the side closer to the shore, it seemed as if countless golden sprites were dancing on the waves.

Looking into the distance, the color gradually turned a deep orange-red, like a pool of aged wine. "My goodness, the scenery is so beautiful."

"What are you taking a screenshot for? What are you standing there for?!"

"I'm guessing the main package will be used for live-streamed fishing."

The fisherman was ecstatic.

Ma Jie found a suitable angle to fix the camera position, then opened the tackle bag and, with the boost from [Fishing Master Iv7], skillfully assembled the fishing rig.

He first pulled the fishing line from the hand reel, then threaded it through the sinker and lure, and finally tied a high-carbon steel treble hook to the end.

A lure is simply a very ordinary colored metallic sequin, shaped like a small fish and then sprayed with a layer of gold-plated fish scale pattern, which makes it sparkle when it enters the water.

Triple hooks are fish hooks with three points and sharp edges, designed specifically for sea fishing and lure fishing.

Traditional fishing methods involve using live bait such as earthworms and grasshoppers, staying still at one fishing spot, and using the fish's feeding desire to lure them onto the hook.

Lure fishing, on the other hand, uses artificial lures to mimic small creatures, stimulating the target fish's aggressive instincts and provoking and enticing it to bite.

One is passive waiting, and the other is active attacking; these are two completely different hunting methods.

Since the tackle kit did not include a fishing rod, and making one would take too much time, Ma Jieke had no choice but to challenge himself and opt for the most difficult method: handline fishing.

With my left hand holding the hand reel for reeling in and out the fishing line, and my right hand pinching the lure about 70 centimeters away, I gently swung it from side to side to feel the true weight of the tackle.

Then slowly increase the swing amplitude until the sinker, lure, and hook are in a straight line. Then, exert force with your wrist again, and the fishing line will cause the fishing rig to rotate 360 ​​degrees at high speed on one side of your body.

When the time is right, gently loosen the spinning fishing line with your fingers.

Whoosh! With an almost inaudible whooshing sound, the fishing hook and line were cast out and, thanks to the clever use of centrifugal force, gently fell into the shimmering lake.

After the lure entered the water, Ma Jie did not rush to operate. He first let the sinker carry the lure to the bottom, and then pinched the fishing line with his right thumb and forefinger, and dragged it rhythmically.

Meanwhile, in the unseen lake water, metallic sequins were spinning rapidly, flashing and reflecting light, truly resembling a small fish fleeing in panic.

Because you don't rely on a fishing rod and instead hold the fishing line directly with your hands, any subtle underwater reactions are amplified and reflected in your tactile feedback.

After several minutes of this operation, apart from a small fish nibbling at the lure twice, sending out a "tap-tap" signal, there was no other movement.

Ma Jie immediately realized that the casting point was wrong. For lure anglers, the moment the bait enters the water basically determines 80% of the outcome.

True masters don't rely on technique, but on keen eyesight. They analyze factors such as season, weather, water temperature, and time to pinpoint potential hiding places for fish.

I tried several more times, from the backwater to the shallows, from the deep water to the edge of the seaweed, but all my attempts ended in failure, and I didn't catch a single fish.

However, Ma Jie was not in a hurry, because fishing was not his forte. His skill level was what it was, and it was such a difficult handline fishing, so it was normal for him to come up empty-handed.

By this time, the viewers in the live stream had lost patience, and the barrage of comments they sent was increasingly infuriating.

"Dude, don't embarrass yourself with this skill level. Hurry up and catch some seaweed to eat before it gets completely dark."

"Are you kidding me, streamer? As far as I know, of all the contestants who started broadcasting today, you're the only one who's still hungry."

"Haha, someone's going to have trouble sleeping tonight. Who is this person? It's so hard to guess."

"Shut up, all of you shut up! You have no idea how powerful Jack is!"

A quick glance at the comments that were both funny and thought-provoking revealed some touching moments from die-hard fans, probably posted by Jimmy and his team.

The live broadcast was almost halfway through, and the setting sun had mostly sunk into the valley, leaving only a last ray of afterglow covering the lake.

If he continued to rely on luck like this, he feared he would suffer a humiliating defeat. Ma Jieke immediately stopped casting and calmly analyzed the potential problems.

Suddenly, he vaguely heard the sound of flowing water not far away. A flash of inspiration, like a singularity, spread rapidly in his mind and exploded.

"Damn it!" He couldn't help but curse, grabbed his fishing gear and live streaming equipment, and quickly moved towards the stream.

When you reach the slow-flowing areas on both sides of the inlet, cast the fishing rig out again, repeating the same action over and over.

This is the charm of lure fishing: by using techniques such as twitching, pausing, shaking, and swaying, you give the lure "life" and make it present its most alluring state.

"Just change the location and the fish will bite? If it were that easy, everyone would be a fishing expert."

"Stop messing around with the streamer. You'll be out of commission by dawn anyway. You might as well save your energy and prepare for tomorrow."

"I feel sorry for the main customer for a second. If all else fails, we'll just order takeout."

Ma Jie didn't look at the public chat anymore. Instead, he patiently manipulated the lure, simulating the dying struggle of a small fish in the water by pulling and stopping.

There was still no movement underwater; the fish in the lake seemed to have all died.

Just as he was about to reel in his fishing rig and try again, a clear and rapid signal, like an electric current, traveled along the fishing line into his numb fingers.

On the lake surface, the fishing line, which had been motionless, suddenly sank to the bottom!

"They're here!"

In his excitement, Ma Jie used his wrist and arm simultaneously to pull the fishing line backward sharply.

Despite the excruciating pain from his cut finger, he gritted his teeth and endured it.

The next second, the sharp barbs of the fishhook transformed into deadly claws, plunging deep into the fish's mouth to ensure that the prey had no chance of escape.

After completing this step, he quickly loosened the fishing line and used a hand reel to pull it.

But this prey was clearly not so easy to deal with. After being hooked, it struggled desperately, taking advantage of its home-field advantage to thrash around underwater, dragging the fishing line and leaving trails in the water.

Ma Jie didn't rush to reel in the line. The fish had already taken the bait, so it was impossible for it to escape. The only factor that could cause it to get away was that the fishing line couldn't withstand the tension and broke.

Therefore, he did not blindly engage in a struggle with the fish, but rather waited for the right moment to release the line when the fish exerted its strength and pulled, and then reeled it in when the fish wanted to rest. His main strategy was to retreat when the fish advanced and harass the fish when it was tired.

After several rounds of this back and forth, no matter how energetic this guy is, he will eventually be exhausted.

But as it turns out, animals often unleash amazing power when faced with danger.

Splash! With the ripples of the water, a dazzling silver light flashed across the lake surface. The fish, cornered, leaped out of the water, struggling to shake its head in the air, trying to break free from the hook.

Splash! It splashed up a large wave after falling into the water, but the force pulling the line did not diminish at all.

Although it was only for a moment, Majac was recognized by its distinctive tall dorsal fin.

"Arctic grayling!" he excitedly announced to the camera, demonstrating his ability to identify the fish species.

He then continued to engage in battle, constantly depleting his prey's stamina. This pure confrontation with the laws of nature gave him an unparalleled sense of exhilaration.

Is this the unique joy of a fisherman? Powerful and strong, so incredibly powerful!

Finally, in this battle of wits, the fish gradually lost its vitality, and every drag and impact seemed powerless.

Seeing that the time was right, Ma Jieke began the reeling-in phase, holding the hand reel and slowly pulling in the line.

Although it tried to jump around a bit more, it was too late. It could only mechanically slap its tail as it was dragged from the deep water to the shallows.

Until it was completely out of the water, it lay weakly on its side on the pebbles, its mouth and gills opening and closing as if it were panting heavily.

"Haha, who just said I was going to go hungry today?"

Ma Jie happily picked up the silver cold-water fish and held it up to the camera for a close-up shot.

The comments that were just moments ago sarcastic and cynical suddenly changed their tone.

"Wow, how did they do that? I'm really curious about the principle behind it."

"It's just a newbie protection period, what's the big deal?"

"Brother, you're really stubborn. It's not okay if you can't catch it, and it's not okay if you do. If you're so good, why don't you go and compete?"

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Ma Jie immediately explained: "The reason I changed my fishing spot to the inlet is because there is more oxygen there than in other areas. Also, the stream flows down from the mountain and carries all kinds of food scraps, which causes fish to swim upstream to feed. The further away from the inlet, the fewer fish there are, which is why I couldn't catch any fish before."

"My God, you came up with this on the spot? What kind of brilliant mind is this?!"

"Could you please say that again, streamer? I feel like my CPU is going to burn out."

"Hey, speak up! Are you deaf?!"

Looking at the limited time left in the live stream and the sky completely shrouded in night, Ma Jie continued, "Family members, I originally wanted to stream how to cook Arctic fennel, but I only have 5 minutes left before I end the stream, so let's do a summary of today and plan for the future."

"Today I finished setting up my temporary shelter and successfully caught a fish for dinner. Looking back now, I realize I made a lot of mistakes. If I had chosen the right fishing spot from the beginning, what you are seeing now would be me performing a mukbang."

"Next, I'd like to give you a heads-up: I plan to make this my permanent camp and build stone shelters here. As for the start date, there's really no way to set a fixed time, but I will definitely try my best to present the most exciting program to everyone within the limited time available."

After he finished explaining his grand vision, the audience started arguing again.

"Stone shelter? Are you sure, buddy? Do you know there's a curse on this show: the better the house, the earlier you quit the competition?"

"Stop talking nonsense, I've watched all nine seasons of 'Solo in the Wild,' and there are no more than three people who can actually build shelters out of stone."

"I advise you to think about how to get food first before worrying about housing. You're lucky today, but what about tomorrow?"

"Spectacles ruin a nation! Spectacles ruin a nation! Spectacles ruin a nation!"

Seeing the comments questioning him, Ma Jieke laughed and said, "Alright, everyone, I know my own abilities. Don't worry about me. This is the end of today's live stream. See you tomorrow."

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After saying that, he waved in front of the camera, and as the countdown reached zero, the signal was automatically cut off.

However, although the live broadcast machine stopped working, the recording of materials could not stop. Ma Jie took out the camera again, ready to demonstrate how to deal with this Arctic.