Looking at the sky from the sea, the moon came out before the sun set.
And for some reason, Li Du felt that the moon was much bigger from the sea than it was from the land. It was like the essay he had written in elementary school: a big silver plate hanging in the air.
As the night deepened, the moon shone brighter and brighter. The white light fell on the sea, the waves rippled and the waves rolled. The moon was reflected on the sea, and there were thousands of moons.
Every time a wave jumped, there would be a moon dancing along with it. Every time a wave flowed, there would be a moon appearing on it.
The moon was big tonight, and the stars were sparse. There were only a few scattered stars in the sky to accompany the moon.
The moonlight was bright enough that Li Du felt that there was no need to turn on the lights.
For the first time, he knew that moonlight could be so bright, especially when it was reflected in the clear water. Li Du looked down from the bow and felt that the water was not black, but silver-blue.
The owner, Robinson, came over and handed him a bottle of beer. "Hey, Mr. Li, it's best not to stare at the water on a full moon night."
Li Du took the beer and asked with a smile, "Oh? What's wrong? "
Out of habit, the owner shrugged before speaking. He said, "This is a legend of King Island. You know, the sea has swallowed countless lives.
"Usually, these spirits stay at the bottom of the sea. On a full moon night, they will float up to get the power of the silver moonlight. If they happen to see your reflection in the water, they will swallow your shadow and make up for the loss of their souls."
Big Quinn laughed. "This is a terrible legend."
Li Du said, "Compared to our Chinese ghost culture, where water ghosts look for substitutes, this legend is very tactful."
Big Quinn was interested. "Water ghosts look for substitutes? What kind of legend is this? Boss, tell me about it. "
The owner waved his hand and stepped back. "Don't. Do you want to start the road of horror on a full moon night? I'm sorry, but I can't participate. I'm going to get my fishing rod ready. "
They were lucky to have a full moon night, which was very good for night fishing.
Most fish in the sea were attracted to the light, and the cold moonlight had an extraordinary allure to them. They would float to the surface of the water, and it was easy to catch a big fish.
It was a coincidence that they went out to sea to fish under a full moon, but many old fishermen were waiting for this day, so there were many people going out to sea to fish at night.
Many people knew that there were big fish in the sea area that Robinson found, so on this night, many fishing boats came and scattered on the sea to fish.
Compared to unorthodox players like them, he was much more professional. A few lights gradually rose from the surface of the sea. These were Fish Luring Lights, which were responsible for luring fish to the surface.
There were two reclining chairs on the deck of the Lucky Harvest. The railing in front of the two reclining chairs had a fishing rod holder, which could be used to fix the fishing rod. After casting the fishing hook, one could just wait for the fish to take the bait.
Robinson asked Li Du if he knew how to fish. Li Du nodded and said, "I'm not an expert in fishing, but I know the basic skills. If a fish takes the bait, I'll pull them out."
Hearing this, the owner said, "That's good. Then I'll leave the fishing rod to you. You take care of it yourself. I'm going into the water to find some dinner."
Li Du was surprised. "Going into the water at this time? Will it be dangerous? "
The owner laughed and said, "I grew up in Tasmania. Before I learned to walk, I learned to swim. What problem can there be in the water in such good weather?"
He was more concerned about Li Du. "I'm sure I'll be fine, but are you sure you're good at night fishing? Night fishing is different from ordinary fishing. "
Li Du asked humbly, "Please guide me. I'll see if my experience is useful."
The owner gave him a toolbox, which was full of fishing hooks, fishing lines, floats, baits, and other things.
Opening the toolbox, he introduced them one by one. "The hook needs to be bigger, so the fish won't run away easily. The line can be thicker, so you don't have to worry about the line breaking.
"This is different from usual fishing. Usually, using a big hook and thick line can easily alert the fish. It's okay at night. Fish are short-sighted, and without the help of sunlight, they can't see clearly.
"The rod needs to be strong, and the pendant needs to be heavier. I suggest using a 100-gram pendant to let the hook go deeper. However, you also need to prepare a float rod and use a luminous float. That way, the fish won't be able to run away no matter if they're in the deep water or on the surface. "
In addition to these words of experience, the owner also taught him how to use some auxiliary tools, the most important of which was a fishing lamp.
This kind of fishing lamp also had the effect of a fish-luring lamp, but it was not a professional fish-luring lamp and could not be switched to the most attractive light.
Its light was mainly used to illuminate the surface of the sea. After all, night fishing was very tiring for the eyes.
The fishing lamp came with a display screen that showed the battery level. It could be switched between far and near lights, and each light had three adjustable levels: high, medium, and low.
In addition, there was a fishing net, a multi-purpose clamp fishing stand, a mosquito repellent, and other tools. When the whole set was assembled, Li Du suddenly felt like a professional fisherman.
Seeing that he had learned how to use these tools, the owner changed into a diving suit and jumped into the water.
Li Du saw that the owner was carrying a box in his hand, a fishing net tied to his waist, and a harpoon and spear on his back. Li Du guessed that the owner would not be in danger at the bottom of the sea.
He released the little bug to scan the surrounding waters and found that the yacht was docked next to a reef about ten meters north.
The reef was only a few meters above the water. Some seaweed grew on it, and brightly colored fish swam around the reef.
After the owner entered the water, he swam toward the location of the reef, which made Li Du feel more at ease. Obviously, the owner knew about the existence of the reef and wanted to dive there to fish.
The water where the reef was located was not deep, and with the owner's swimming ability, there was no need to worry.
He cast the hook and then lay down on the recliner, leisurely looking at the bright night sky and the rising moon.
The moon was beautiful that night, and the air quality in Australia was good. The visibility of the night sky was very high. Just by looking at the moon with his naked eye, he could vaguely see the craters on it.
Australia was rich in marine resources, and the place where Robinson chose to night fish was a sea full of fish. Li Du drank less than half a bottle of beer, and the luminous fishing float began to shake.
Seeing this, he sat up straight and said, "Godzilla, come, let's eat grilled fish tonight. The grilled fish has taken the bait!"
Godzilla hurried over, but Li Du was in a hurry to lift the rod. The fish had not completely taken the bait, and after being startled, it broke free from the hook and ran away.
Seeing the bare hook, Godzilla smiled carelessly. He took the beer and the dried fish, fish fillets, grilled shrimp, pickled crab, and other snacks that the owner had left behind. He said, "Boss, take your time."
The hook returned to the water, and the two of them drank and ate. For some reason, Li Du thought of a poem:
The bright moon shines above the sea, and the ends of the earth share this moment!
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