674. 673. Fish Attack (2/5)

Chapter 674 673. Fish Attack (25)

Sockeye salmon is a very important economic crop in American fisheries, and the government has taken strong measures to protect it.

Fishing red salmon in the Colorado River is a very popular activity for anglers, but the fishery department has given regulations that each person can only fish a maximum of ten fish during the red salmon migration season.

In addition, you need to apply for a fishing license to fish for sockeye salmon. There are length and weight requirements for fish caught, and fish less than 1.5 kg cannot be caught. The purpose is to protect the reproduction of sockeye salmon.

Hans had a fishing license, and they planned to fish sockeye when they came to Horseshoe Town this time, so he put on his fishing license and hung it on his chest to participate in fishing.

There are many people sitting on the shore, and from time to time someone pulls the hook and a big red fish is caught.

As the name suggests, the body surface of sockeye salmon is bright red. If this is not in a river bend but in a stream, you will be able to see a very beautiful spectacle of fish migration.

Hans found a place with few people, beckoned and said, "Li, come here, let's go fishing here."

Li Du shook his head: "The riverside is not good, these places have been fished thousands of times, no matter how stupid the red salmon is, they will not easily take the bait here."

There was a small pier at the bend of the river, and there were some small boats tied there, so he set his sights on the small boats, ready to go fishing.

"It's a pity that our fishing machine is sold, otherwise it would be fun to use the fishing machine to fish here." Hans shook his head regretfully.

Li Du said: "It's okay to have a boat, let's go, rent a boat, and go deep into the river for fishing."

There are two kinds of fishing boats docked at the pier. One is a small wooden boat, a bit like the sampans used by inland river fishermen in southern China, and the other is a fishing boat with a shell made of steel, aluminum or special plastic.

Li Du thought that these fishing boats were the toys of the rich, and they usually parked here, and occasionally came for fishing on vacation, and did not rent them out.

As a result, Hans went to ask, and he guessed half right. These fishing boats did belong to rich people, but they could also be leased, and the rental fee was used to maintain the fishing boats.

Li Du chose a wooden boat. There were only five adults and two children among them. The carrying capacity of this kind of wooden boat was no problem.

The rental fee for a wooden boat is two hundred yuan, which can be used for one day.

Hans paid two hundred yuan, and they brought the fishing tackle, oven and fresh water aboard, pulled the outboard engine tied to the stern of the boat, and drove out in a buzzing manner.

The outboard engine rotated rapidly, splashing water and splashing around, disturbing the relatively quiet bay.

Standing on the bow of the boat and stepping on the boards, facing the humid lake wind, Li Du couldn't help but feel a sense of heroism in his heart.

He was thinking about reciting a poem to meet the occasion, but he hadn't thought of the poem yet, when a big fish suddenly jumped out of the water...

The big fish soared into the air, and the scales on its body shone dazzlingly in the sun. It was nearly one meter long, its body was round and strong, and its tail was like a small fan. It swung in the air like this - it just hit Li Du on the face .

"Ah!" Mr. Li screamed, his eyes went dark, and he fell into the river bend.

'Plop', Brother Lang quickly jumped down, grabbed Li Du by the collar and pulled him up again.

Godzilla and Da Ao came to help, and Ah Ao and Gan Qianmian also bit his clothes with their teeth, and worked together to drag him aboard.

Ah Miao didn't participate. It stared at the front of the body with wide eyes, opened its small mouth, and its chubby, furry face was full of shock.

What did I see just now? What did you see? What did you see?

a fish! A big fish! A big fish jumped up! A big fish jumped up and landed on the boat by himself!

Ah Meow couldn't believe it, how could she be so lucky? Food automatically jumps in front of you, what does this mean?

The big fish patted Li Du with its tail and landed on the boat. It was jumping vigorously, and the big fish slapped the wooden boat vigorously, shaking the boat.

Li Du covered his burning cheeks and shouted, "Ah Miao, kill it!"

Hearing his order, Amiao immediately became energetic. It jumped to the big fish and shouted excitedly: "Meow!"

This fish must weigh at least 30 kilograms. Ah Miao jumped on it but couldn't hold it down. The big fish struggled, but almost slammed it into the water again.

Brother Wolf became impatient, and said to the two little girls, "Cover your eyes."

Ivana obediently covered her eyes with her small hands, and Victoria also covered her eyes, but her fingers were separated to reveal slits, and she looked at them curiously.

Brother Wolf took out his saber and inserted it into the back of the head of the fish, and the lively fish stopped immediately.

Li Du wiped his face, and finally felt that his cheeks did not hurt so much.

Godzilla wiped his hands and said, "It's such a big fish, so just roast it?"

Da Ao shook his head resolutely: "No, no, this is an Asian carp. It cannot be eaten. The heavy metal content in the body exceeds the standard. It is better to throw it away."

Hans exclaimed, "Has the Asian carp entered the middle of the Colorado River?"

The Asian carp disaster is ravaging the inland rivers and lakes of the United States. They have strong adaptability, strong reproductive ability, strong survival ability, and strong predation ability, which seriously damages local freshwater resources.

In addition, they also pose a threat to river security.

For example, just now, the operation of the outboard motor startled the fish. Asian carps have the habit of jumping out of the water when they are frightened. This may hurt people on the surface, and Li Du was injured.

This species invasion incident has been known all over the United States and even the world, but the US government, with aliens as its imaginary enemy, has nothing to do with these fish.

The main problem that cannot be solved is that these fish have no food value.

Asian carp mainly invaded areas such as the Great Lakes and the Colorado River, and during the American Industrial Revolution, they were the sewage of surrounding cities.

Although the problem of smelly water and black water has disappeared after treatment, the heavy metals and toxic chemicals that have sunk to the bottom of the lake and dissolved in the water have not been completely removed.

Asian carp contain these substances, so the government does not encourage people to eat these fish.

Sockeye salmon, by contrast, don't have this problem because they don't eat when they enter freshwater watersheds.

Brother Lang carried the big fish by the side of the boat, cut the fish body into several pieces and threw them into the water.

Seeing this, Ah Meow became anxious, jumped over with her little paws, and roared angrily, "Meow, meow, meow!"

Li Du beckoned and said, "Don't be shy, this fish can't be eaten, come here, let's fish by ourselves, catch delicious fish."

Ah Meow is not reconciled, such a big fish, such a big fish! How many meals can you eat!

Hans and the others prepared their fishing gear and threw out their hooks one after another, waiting for the red salmon to take the bait.

Li Du was slapped severely, and now his face is still hot and numb.

It means that a man with a thick neck and a thick skin, a little girl like Victoria or Ivana, might break her neck if she is slapped like this by a fishtail!