little fisherman catching the sea

Chapter 9
Growing up by the sea, Zhang Miao naturally knew many things.

For example, there are some small islands and some reefs, which will be exposed to the sea when the tide is low.In the offshore, there are also some fishing rafts, which are both low-scoring and breeding places.

The island I came to this time is also engaged in farming.This is just a small island, which cannot be completely submerged during high tide, so it can also be a good duck farm here.

Usually, the ducks are driven to the tidal flats, and when the tide is high, it is good to put the ducks in the duck pen. These sea ducks are relatively expensive and popular.

"Go ahead first, I'll tie the boat." Zhang Liye approached the shore and said, "Take it with the pliers."

Zhang Miao is carrying the bucket and the 'iron tongs' in his hand, which are used to catch crabs.When the tide is high and in open land, such tools are more convenient for catching crabs. These are some better tools.

Zhao Ling walked in front with the same equipment, "We also come here occasionally to catch crabs. If we are lucky when the tide is high, we can earn one or two hundred yuan a day. If we are not lucky, we will not earn a penny. Still very tired."

Zhang Miao nodded, lifted her hat and said, "The sea breeze is a bit strong, and the temperature is not too high. It's a bit freezing."

It’s good to know that it’s cold. This is the daily life of people who drive the sea. This job is much more tiring than imagined.There is no romance at all, not to mention dirty and tiring, and the money earned is relatively limited.

Zhao Ling took her son and walked towards the tidal flat, which is a low-lying area, and the sea water rushes over there first when the tide is high.

Zhang Liye also came over at this time, and he came naturally after the boat was tied up. He also hoped to catch more crabs today.Although my son is about to graduate from college now, I just want to save more money. The current house price is so expensive.

Watching the seawater pouring in, Zhao Ling reminded, "Look here, some fish and crabs may come here."

Zhang Miao naturally nodded repeatedly, the high tide is different from the sea spray.When the tide is high, you can only see the continuous influx of sea water and see the water level getting higher and higher.And those waves on the beach will recede when they hit the coast. This is a completely different thing.

Stepping on the sea water up to his feet, Zhang Miao walked towards the mouth of the sea.

Zhao Ling reminded at this time, "Don't go that way, this side is low-lying and wider. Just look at this side, and this is where the crabs come."

Zhang Miao obeyed, he had his own advantages, but Zhang Miao also knew that he was not an experienced seaman.Of course, Zhang Miao needs to listen to those useful experiences.

Zhang Liye also said at this time, "Don't just look at the sea. Sometimes crabs will climb to the shore, so you should also look at the shore, especially some grass and small slopes. Crabs like to climb there."

Sea water, besides sea water is still sea water, Zhang Miao has nothing else to gain now.

Suddenly Zhang Miao started to trot, like a cheerful child, running happily on the waves, because this is a good discovery, and finally a good discovery.

The iron tongs in his hand ruthlessly clamped a crab that followed the sea into the island, and clamped the crab firmly, Zhang Miao lifted it up at once.

"Swimming crabs, there are probably three or two."

Zhang Liye looked over and said with a smile, "Put it in the bucket first, don't tie it."

"Dad, come here!" Zhang Miao's voice suddenly rose, very happy, "I saw crabs again, two or three!"

Zhang Liye immediately changed from searching Xiao Gaopo's crab hole to running over with a bucket and iron tongs to catch these big crabs.

Zhang Miao trotted, the first pincer missed, and the second pincer still missed.Crabs in sea water are relatively flexible, and it takes a little skill to catch them.

"Hey, Chijiahong! She's still a mother!"

Zhang Liye is in a good mood. Of course, Chijiahong has both male and female crabs. In fact, the price of female crabs is slightly higher.It's just that the female crab is relatively smaller in size, and it is also relatively small in the eyes of some people.

Zhang Miao stepped on the crab and felt the big crab struggling violently. Zhang Miao immediately bent down.Of course, there are skills in catching crabs. Because you stepped on the crabs, you can only start from the back of the crabs and grab the crabs to avoid being pinched.

Lifting up the big crab, Zhang Miao shook it, "The big blue crab weighs less than a catty and a half."

Zhao Ling walked over immediately, and said with a smile, "Look for the crab again, and I'll tie the crab up."

Because of siblings, but also because of fear of these crabs fighting.If the crabs fight and break the clip, the price will naturally be affected.

Zhao Ling looked at the blue crab, "This is a female crab, quite fat."

That's good, since it is fatter, the price will naturally be higher, which is in Zhang Miao's interest.

The influx of sea water is getting stronger and stronger, and the sea water is getting more and more turbid.But for Zhang Miao, this basically has no effect, he thinks this is the stage suitable for him to play.

Suddenly speeding up his pace in the sea, Zhang Liye, who was standing on the shore searching, couldn't help but wonder.How did you see crabs in such muddy water?

When Zhang Liye was wondering, Zhang Miao had already picked up a swimming crab, "Mom, is this crab big enough?"

Zhao Ling shook her head, she didn't like it, "It's too small, throw it away."

"Eat more, drink more, grow faster!" Zhang Miao couldn't help complaining, hating this crab, "Grow faster, grow fatter, wait for Master Shui to catch you!"

Throwing the crab towards the mouth of the sea, Zhang Miao watched the crab fall into the water, and suddenly became excited, "Mom, give me the net! Dad, go block the mouth of the sea, there are big fish!"

Zhang Liye hurried over and asked, "What fish?"

"It should be a whip fish." Zhang Miao was a little uncertain, "It is estimated to be more than half a meter!"

Zhao Ling immediately threw the fishing net to Zhang Miao and said, "It must be a female fish. Let alone the spawning period, it can be caught."

Whip fish, also known as oxtail fish and squid, the price of fresh whip fish is good.If this fish is caught, it is estimated that the income of about 100 yuan will not be a problem.

With a fishing net in hand, Zhang Miao focused on searching around, "Mom, I swam towards you!"

After saying this, Zhang Miao threw the fishing net over, "Swimmed towards the little drum bag!"

Zhao Ling immediately lowered her head and began to search, but the sea was a bit muddy and difficult to find.But suddenly she saw a vague shadow, picked up the net and decisively caught the whip fish.

Another good income, just this whip fish, basically earned back the oil money.Coupled with catching crabs, today can be said to be a small profit.

Zhang Liye saw that the fish had been caught, so he stopped guarding the mouth of the sea, "Son, you are really enjoying the food, and you can see fish in such muddy water!"

Satisfied, Zhang Miao said while looking for the fish and crab, "That's right, if I don't have any skills, how dare I say I want to catch the sea!"

After saying this, Zhang Miao quickened her pace and scooped up a swimming crab.

It is so handy, so proficient and natural, as long as these crabs follow the tide to the island, Zhang Miao can ensure that they will never return.

A family of three is constantly looking for some seafood on the small island, and they are also "retreating steadily", mainly because the influx of seawater is getting deeper and deeper.

Zhang Miao missed a mackerel again. The main reason is that as the water gets deeper and deeper, these sea creatures become more and more comfortable and flexible, and it becomes more and more difficult to catch them.

Zhao Ling looked at the ground under her feet and said, "Are we going back?"

Zhang Liye also nodded, and it was almost time, "I have to go back, the water is too deep. Son, go ashore!"

Zhang Miao was a little bit unsatisfied, because there were more and more fish and crabs, "Dad, there are more crabs here, let's catch it for a while!"

"You want money and don't want your life!" Zhao Ling also felt a little distressed, and said angrily, "You have been catching fish in the water, how cold it is!"

Well, although Zhang Miao felt that she could still overcome it, she did feel a little cold.

Zhang Miao also felt happier. I don't know if it was because of his high mood or his good physical fitness. He seemed to be more resistant to cold than ordinary people.

A whipfish, two worthless yellow jellyfish, and a hapless squid.Coupled with more than 40 crabs of various kinds, this time it is a full reward.

With a full load of catches, the family of three is ready to go home.This day's income is not too much, but definitely not much!

(End of this chapter)