Back to the Past to Become a Fishing King-Chapter 569 - 327: A Wise Choice

After a simple meeting, Zhang Yang went over the points of attention for the preliminary match with the team, and then the meal was served, and they started eating.

Everyone was quite conscious of the need to prepare supplies for the competition back at the office in the afternoon, so even the heavy drinkers like Wang Yan limited themselves to just two bottles of beer each.

After efficiently finishing lunch, Zhang Yang went to the front desk to settle the bill, and then everyone drove back to the company.

Xiaobao, who wasn't yet familiar with the team, seemed a bit reserved. Once he got into Zhang Yang's van with Liu Zi, he asked half a beat late, "Boss, I have a question I can't figure out. When we usually fish, things like fishing line setups, bait, and other supplies are prepared normally, right?

Why do we need to specifically take an afternoon to prepare? It seemed like everyone took it quite seriously during lunch!"

Hearing Xiaobao's question, Zhang Yang grinned and, while steering the car, said, "Liu Zi, explain it to Xiaobao!"

Liu Zi nodded and said, "The preparation for a competition is different from casual fishing. The chances of encountering extreme fish conditions in a competition are much higher, especially in ponds where you have to compete in eight matches to produce a result; the fish conditions can be particularly tricky.

This requires the angler to be thoroughly prepared. Small line setups, state baits, rods that match the fish conditions, bobbers, hooks, etc., all need to be ready.

In addition, preparation includes checking all your gear from start to finish after resupplying the consumables! This way, when it's time to use it in the competition, you can manage with ease and not waste time!"

"I didn't expect that participating in a match involves so much!" Xiaobao nodded after listening.

"That's just the beginning; there's more when you're on the field! For example, if you choose an incompatible bobber with the fish condition and don't adjust within minutes, then you're out of that round!" Liu Zi continued, speaking from experience.

"Damn! Choose wrong and you lose? You're not messing with me, right? That sounds ridiculous!" Xiaobao found Liu Zi's example a bit unbelievable.

"Pfft, believe it or not! If you don't believe me, I won't explain further!" Liu Zi pouted and shut the conversation.

Zhang Yang interjected, "It's normal. For instance, if the fish are very aggressive and bite as soon as the bait lands, but you're using a slow-turning, long-travel bobber, it's practically impossible to fish well!

The simple truth is, others' double hook bait has already reached depth, and your bobber hasn't even turned!

This time difference can make a lot of difference; a single cast's time difference seems trivial, but over the course of a competition, the casting time difference is substantial!"

Zhang Yang's analysis was very detailed, directly pointing out the essence of selecting and using bobbers.

"Oh, I get it now!" Xiaobao's eyes lit up as he nodded, elevating his understanding of bobber use immediately.

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Soon, the car stopped steadily under the office building, and Zhang Yang and his group exited the vehicle one after another. At this critical moment, no one was polite, and they headed straight for the warehouse behind the company with a clear purpose.

For the team at the company, they don't need to spend money on fishing gear; they can just go to the warehouse and take what they need regularly. Before leaving, they write a detailed list, sign it, and the storekeeper files it for reference.

Now, some might be curious: since it's free, why is everyone running so fast, as if they're grabbing something?

It's indeed a grab, but only for a small part of the inventory.

The supply tension isn't for big-ticket items like bait and additives but for fine line setups like 0.08 leader lines and 0.1 hooks, which aren't usually needed but are essential for competitions.

According to Zhang Yang, preparing gear like fishing line setups and hooks for competitions is the angler's responsibility. However, lazy folks like Wang Yan can't tie thin lines like the 0.08 leaders themselves.

To address this, the company contacted a factory specializing in hook tying subcontracting and hired professional hook-tying technicians to tie these fine lines. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

But because they aren't used often, the stock is inevitably low, hence the scene of people rushing.

Liu Zi had experienced this situation before during competitions, so he wasn't surprised.

He learned to tie hooks with Zhang Yang, and being young with good eyesight and dexterity, he could handle 0.08 thin lines himself, albeit slowly, so he wasn't too anxious.

Of course, there are other factors, such as Wang Yan, who, if he can't grab the thin leader lines, would definitely hassle Liu Zi and Meng Fan because they're younger.

Xiaobao followed Zhang Yang and Liu Zi to the warehouse at the back, and Wang Yan and Han Qiang had already started playing tricks over the order of entering the room.

A noisy group entered the warehouse, then headed straight for the shelving area in the northeast corner where the leader lines were.

Seeing Xiaobao also heading over there, Liu Zi pouted and pulled him aside, saying, "You're inexperienced; follow me, and I'll help you gather everything you don't have!"

"Alright! I'll follow your lead then!"

Liu Zi grabbed a small basket, like shopping in a supermarket, grabbing a little here and there, preparing various line setups, small accessories, baits, and additives.