140: Chapter 140 [Competition Fishing Road] 140: Chapter 140 [Competition Fishing Road] Light!
The first one Yue Feng picked up was the 3h action 4.5 meters.
Holding it felt even more perfect than the Qing Hong rod.
He flexed the rod sections one by one, the ultra-refined touch remained impeccable.
Shaking the rod’s body, the tip appeared light, flexible, yet the transition between the second and third sections demonstrated robust power.
He then checked the 5h and 7h rods of the same size, with equally flawless action and excellent handling, Yue Feng could not find a single flaw.
Using the 4.5-meter rod as an example, for the 7h version, Yue Feng specifically weighed it on the electronic scale in the shop, weighing it before and after attaching the fishing rod components, with a final weight of just 98g.
Such action and this data, compared to the most advanced technology and high-end materials on the market, were far ahead.
Consider that top domestic fishing rod factories with high-carbon 7h fishing rods, all made of imported materials, also have a material weight around 120 to 130 under the same structural strength and action, not to mention that Chengying also has a full paint coating.
Looking at just the weight parameter, it had increased by at least thirty percent, and if taking into account the technical content, it had multiplied several times over.
Beyond the fishing rods, there was a whole box of floats underneath.
Yue Feng estimated there were two sets of Crucian Carp Floats, one set of mixed-breed floats, and one set of Carp Floats.
Twelve pieces across four sets, covering all the standard Taiwan Fishing scenarios, each float meticulously crafted.
After reviewing the major items, there were various small accessories remaining, different models of high-end fish hooks, super light, super thin, and incredibly sturdy.
Different models of fishing lines, from size 0.08 up to 3, had all the common freshwater fishing sizes available.
The line diameter was standard, with strength data marked on the spool box nearly half higher than market strength, 1.0 size leader line, standard diameter 0.165mm.
Direct pulling strength 3.5kg, knot strength 3.4kg.
On the market, regular 1.0 size lines, with relaxed standards to diameters between 0.165–0.175mm are considered top-quality if they reach a direct pulling strength of around 2.5kg, while knot strength is even lower, only sixty to seventy percent of the direct pulling strength.
These data greatly exceeded current understandings of nylon filament material.
If released to the market, all fishing line manufacturers would probably go crazy.
In addition to these relatively larger items, there were various small accessories like Lead Skin seats, space beans, high-speed Octagonal Rings, and so on, effectively updating all of Yue Feng’s existing gear from top to bottom.
Even the most discerning professional angler would drool over Yue Feng’s setup.
After playing with and examining them for quite some time, Yue Feng finally opened his rod bag and fishing box to carefully store each rod and accessory.
With all the competition set products properly organized, a new system alert sounded.
The Competition Set has been completely unsealed, automatically triggering a new phased task “Competition Fishing Road.”
“Competition Fishing Road”: Having a high level of Fishing Skill is a quality a professional host must possess, essential for intermediate anglers looking to advance, and to enhance skills, one needs to compete in higher-level competitions.
Task Content: At the Basic level, secure at least three championships in fishing competitions with no fewer than forty participants.
Awards will vary based on overall performance scores.
“Damn it, I knew it wouldn’t be so simple, waiting right here for me!” Yue Feng checked the new phased task sent by the system and couldn’t help but complain.
After acquiring quite a few Basic Formulas and Basic to Intermediate Fishing Skills, Yue Feng’s fishing level now held an absolute advantage in front of ordinary fishermen.
However, that was only relative.
There were always stronger experts among the strong.
Facing wild-fishing competitors might give him a significant advantage, but if he were categorized among higher-level professional anglers, what he knew, others knew too, and the advantage would not be so clear.
Feeling uncertain, Yue Feng’s brain began to think rapidly.
After pondering for a while without any results, he decided it was safer to ask the system.
Are there any restrictions for the fishing competition?
Is the Black Pit okay?
[At the Basic stage, there are no restrictions on the competition level, only on mandatory conditions, but the comprehensive score will be adjusted according to the different value of each competition level!]
That’s good, that’s good!
Based on the system’s explanation, competing in a Black Pit, like the previous competition, counts as completing the task.
Speaking of which, Yue Feng hadn’t been learning to fish for long; if he were to participate in higher-level regular Taiwan Fishing competitions right away, he really wouldn’t feel confident at all.
If he went to a nearby Black Pit, Yue Feng would feel more relaxed.
Both psychologically and in terms of actual fishing skills, Black Pit competitions are currently Yue Feng’s best choice.
It wouldn’t be too late to try official competitions once his skills and experience improved.
After tallying all the task earnings from this trip, Yue Feng felt sleepy, took a refreshing shower in the washroom, and went to bed contentedly.
The next morning, Yue Feng was woken up on time by his long-established biological clock.
It was just dawn, and Yue Feng opened the doors of his fishing gear shop for business as usual.
During the time Yue Feng was busy planning the fishing event, his regular customers who depended on the store’s bait and ground bait really suffered.
Yue Feng had put up a notice at the door in advance about the temporary closure, but some anglers hadn’t noticed it, and their supplies of bait and ground bait had run out, leaving some without bait for two days.
Today was the first day back in business, and early in the morning, he was greeted with a huge sales peak.
Often, without comparison, there is no harm; compared to Yue Feng’s slightly pricier products, the effects of those cheap items on the market were simply too poor.
Once having tasted the delicacies, who could settle for plain cornbread and salted vegetables.
The bait-deprived anglers, like thirsty young housewives, rushed in, practically clearing out half of the buckets of bait Yue Feng had just put on display that morning.
All morning, the store was hardly empty, and many who had watched Yue Feng live streaming big-fish catches stayed longer in the store, hoping to pry some specifics from Yue Feng.
However, the local reservoirs hadn’t announced any specific opening times yet, so Yue Feng couldn’t provide any detailed information to the anglers.
Tying hooks, preparing lines, and bait and ground bait—a flurry of activity went on until noon when Yue Feng finally settled down.
After lunch, Yue Feng logged into the backend of the live streaming platform and officially uploaded the approved narratives.
Although Yue Feng had certain expectations when he uploaded the narratives, the reaction after going live exceeded his expectations by a large margin.
First was the narrative where You Ying skillfully cast the rod to catch a big fish, which was immediately pushed to popularity not only by fishing but also non-fishing fans.
It wasn’t long before the website’s operational managers noticed it.
You Ying, who always focused on talents and looks as the direction for live streaming, has now appeared in a live stream fishing, and what she caught was a big fish—this was quite rare.
It deserved a hot spot!