Zhang Yang, just like in the previous rounds, carried a fishing box and a rod bag, and casually walked towards his designated fishing spot.
Upon reaching his assigned spot by draw number, Zhang Yang placed the fishing box firmly on the spot's number, then squatted down to begin his usual pre-fishing preparations.
After the previous round's normal fishing session, he had a rather clear understanding of the fish conditions at Pond No. 1, so when preparing the bait, he was quite confident.
He used the bait preparation and medication method that worked best in the last test session. At this critical point in the competition, he was meticulous about the state and flavor of the bait, knowing that even a slight misstep could directly impact his catch results.
Given the circumstances, Zhang Yang was especially careful and thorough in preparing the bait, aiming to achieve the right state. After appropriately kneading it, he unusually tested the bait balls in advance for their condition.
