March 18 Fishing Trip at Li Dian: Weather Score 52, But I Didn’t Get Skunked!
Let me start by spilling the tea—this fishing trip was a rollercoaster! First, let’s list the basics because every angler obsesses over these details:
- Date: March 18
- Location: Li Dian
- Temperature: 9-14°C
- Rod Length: 4.5m “See the Great Sage Again” rod
- Line Setup: 1.5 main line + 0.8 leader, size 5 Xi hook
- Float: Golden Eye with 2.4g weight
- Bait Formula: Dayuwang Fishy + Fragrant mix
Before heading out, I checked the fishing weather score on the app—it was only 52, labeled “not suitable for fishing.” And guess what? It was spot-on! Yesterday’s weather was almost the same, and the bite was terrible. I only caught two big-eyed fish, and none of the other anglers by the river had much luck. So I went into today’s trip with zero expectations—my gut was telling me it’d be a slow one.
My Go-To Bait: Dayuwang Fishy + Fragrant (1:1 Ratio)
You know that one bait that’s never let you down? For me, it’s the Dayuwang Fishy + Fragrant mix. A while back, I used this exact combo and caught fish like crazy—total bliss! So I was crossing my fingers it would work its magic again today.
Old rule: Use leftover bait for chumming and fresh bait for fishing. No wasting good stuff, right? I mixed the old bait into a ball and tossed it into the water to lure the fish in, then prepped the fresh mix for casting. Thriftiness is key for us regular anglers!
1 PM at the Spot: No Bite for Hours—Even the Old Master Was Discouraged
I arrived at the fishing spot around 1 PM, and an old fishing buddy was just getting there too. Neither of us had a bite yet, but I stuck to the plan: keep the frequency up! Crucian carp love it when you cast regularly, so I didn’t slack off—cast, reel, repeat, even if there was no action.
Time crawled by, and still… nothing. I tried everything: switching between bait and earthworms, running lead, flying lead—zip. The only “bites” were tiny fish nipping at the bait, but my hook was too big to catch them. Three hours passed, and the old master was this close to giving up. We made a pact: if no fish bit soon, we’d pack up and leave.
4:20 PM: Finally! A Top Float and a Nice-Sized Spoon Fish
Just when we were about to call it quits, around 4:20 PM, the float popped up—yes! A bite at last! It was a spoon fish, decent size, and it fought hard—such a great feel in my hands! I didn’t get skunked, and my mood did a 180. No more moping about the bad weather score!
Big Bow, Fish Got Away—Slapped My Thigh in Frustration!
A few minutes later, a crucian carp showed up too—turns out the fish were finally coming around! The wait was long, but patience paid off. Then… the moment I’ll never forget: a sudden black float! I yanked the rod, and boom—big bow! It was a red carp, probably around 3 pounds, and it had serious strength.
But here’s the kicker: when it darted left, I couldn’t reel it in, and the leader snapped! Ugh, I should’ve changed the leader—used it a few times before, so it must’ve been damaged. I slapped my thigh so hard it still tingled later. What a bummer!
Old Master Joined My Spot—He Finally Caught a Fish Too!
The old master saw I had a bite and moved over to my spot. He said he just wanted to avoid getting skunked, so he tried my bait. He joked that I never used much chum, but I always caught more fish than him. When he asked where to buy my bait online, I told him it’s only on the Fishing App—shhh, don’t tell everyone! Oh, and I let him in on my secret: add rice wine to the bait and chum a little while fishing.
Sure enough, he caught a fish too! We both grinned like idiots—nothing beats that feeling of not going home empty-handed.
Releasing the Catch: Light and Happy, Plus Taking Trash With Me!
We decided to pack up when the sun started to set. My catch wasn’t many, but the sizes were good—the spoon fish was almost a pound! I took a few photos, then released all the fish back into the river. It felt so good—like giving back to the water that gave me joy.
And hey, I didn’t forget the important part: picked up all my trash and took it with me. Protecting the environment is every angler’s duty, right? No littering allowed!
Sharing the Fishing App Love—Welcome, Old Master!
On the way home, I told the old master about the Fishing App—all the bait tips, weather scores, and a community of anglers. He was excited to join, so I helped him download it. Welcome to the Fishing family, Master Ren!
That’s my day—frustrating, exciting, and totally worth it. Even with a 52 weather score, even with a fish getting away, releasing the catch made it all perfect. Can’t wait for the next trip!
