Chapter 536 Lure Fishing Kill
In the preliminary and semi-final rounds, Wang Bin was a substitute for Xiao Yu Wang in all three rounds of lure fishing for bass, and he failed to get a valid score in all three rounds. In the end, it was better to let Xiao Yu Wang try.

Little Fish King's lure fishing skills are also quite good; who knows, he might have an exceptional performance.

This also allows Wang Bin to rest and conserve his energy for the hand rod fishing competition, since Wang Bin's hand rod fishing results are better than Xiao Yu Wang's.

This arrangement achieves two goals at once.

"It has to be Brother Gong, his efficiency in catching fish is really high." As the competition started, Wang Bin saw the updated results column, and a smile flashed across his face with a hint of admiration.

Gong Lei was the first to catch a fish, boosting the ranking of Chen's Club.

But ARK quickly caught up, and Greghak and his team were very skilled at finding fish, quickly hooking fish and overtaking them.

"Old Wang had a strong start and turned the tide."

However, Wang Heng was also very efficient, following closely behind Gong Lei and achieving a valid result before Cui Liang, and also hitting the fish first.

If they maintain this pace, they have a good chance of winning the individual star championship.

"Cui Liang has also caught a fish, and Chen and ARK are starting to take turns."

Almost immediately after, Cui Liang's performance also became apparent, causing Chen and ARK to take turns leading, with neither able to maintain their first-place position.

Even teams like Spider-Man and Deka Elite are closely following each other, with rankings changing frequently. It's likely that the final rankings won't be finalized until the last whistle.

"Little Fish King's skills and luck are similar to mine, so it's probably going to be hard for him to get a good score, but it's still good to experience the international finals." Wang Bin observed the performance of his team members.

Although Xiaoyuwang's performance wasn't explosive enough, and he fell to the back of the team, which didn't help the team's overall score, Wang Bin wasn't worried at all. He was just trying Xiaoyuwang's luck and wasn't counting on his score.

Even He Haibin's performance failed to rank among the top three in the team.

This good news means the team will perform even better.

"This competition is really exciting. It seems that all the club teams are giving it their all in the finals," Wang Bin murmured, looking at the constantly changing results.

Of the four bass fishing matches in the entire series, the final match was definitely the most exciting and thrilling.

All the athletes used all their best skills and were at their peak performance, resulting in almost everyone achieving better results than in the first three rounds.

"It's already the finals, if we don't give it our all now, when will we?" Chen Yuan smiled.

The excitement and intensity of this bass fishing trip were predictable, as it was the last and most important bass fishing trip. Unlike previous trips where there was room for error, the results this time would determine the final rankings.

It directly relates to the final honor and prize money, so all brand teams and club members will definitely give it their all.

"Old Wang seems to be in a bad state. His performance has been overtaken by Cui Liang, which has prevented the team from improving and his individual performance is also declining."

As time went on, the competition became increasingly intense, making the spectators feel a little tense. Wang Bin, who was staring intently at the results column, looked slightly worried.

Wang Heng's start to the season was his best in the four bass fishing competitions, with efficiency almost on par with Gong Lei. However, as time went on, his frequency clearly fell behind.

Not only did they fail to keep up with Gong Lei and the others, the gap actually widened, and they were even overtaken by Cui Liang just now, leaving the club in second place and unable to overtake ARK.

And the gap has widened somewhat.

Most importantly, my individual score dropped to thirteenth, and with the estimated hand rod fishing score, my final individual ranking was third.

This is not the way to go.

Although second place in the bass fishing competition is already a very good result, and with the hand rod competition results, the team won the championship but did not win the individual star award, which is really a pity.

Furthermore, its impact on performance is limited, and it also has some effect on the promotion of lure fishing brands.

"I trust Brother Wang's ability to adjust." Chen Yuan remained relatively calm.

There's nothing we can do; he can't play, and even if he did, he wouldn't amount to much. We can only rely on the athletes.

"coming."

Sure enough, as Chen Yuan finished speaking, the big screen of the competition showed a fish being caught. It was Wang Heng quickly reeling in the line, and soon a bass floated to the surface and was quickly pulled onto the boat.

"This one looks pretty big. Is Old Wang looking for a bigger one?" Wang Bin smiled broadly as he looked at the fish caught on the screen.

This fish looks bigger than all the others in the catch, equivalent to several smaller ones. It's estimated that this one could not only surpass ARK's catch but also widen the gap.

"Haha, he actually gained 10.76 pounds! Old Wang's individual performance has even made it into the top five, second only to Brother Gong and a few others."

After the observer weighed the item and confirmed the score, Wang Bin couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his face beaming with joy.

This one move not only allowed Wang Heng to catch up in efficiency, but also significantly improved his performance, allowing him to surpass nearly ten people and demonstrate world champion-level strength.

The team's score instantly surpassed ARK's by several pounds, marking their largest lead over ARK in several bass fishing competitions, putting them in a very favorable position.

However, as ARK members quickly caught fish, the gap narrowed somewhat. But Gong Lei and Cui Liang were also quite frequent, and Chen's Club remained firmly in first place until the end of the first half.

Although the gap is already very small, and any slightly larger one could easily be surpassed, it is still number one for now.

"Stay calm, stay calm."

After halftime, Wang Heng and his team returned to the registration point. Wang Bin quickly stepped forward to hand them water and encouraged them, saying, "We're in first place now. Let's maintain our momentum, keep our advantage, and crush them all."

The staff who remained came forward, offering water or helping to carry the fishing gear.

After all, only Chen's fishing tackle made it into the international main competition, so the staff in China would definitely serve Chen's.

"eat first."

Chen Yuan didn't discuss the competition this time, but took them to have a meal and rest.

At this point in the competition, there's no need to say anything more. The athletes all know what to do. All he needs to do is arrange matters outside of the competition, and that's the best support for the athletes.

The competition continued in the afternoon.

Shortly after the start of the game, ARK completely overtook Chen's Club.

"Stay calm, stay calm!" Wang Bin paced anxiously back and forth, watching the changing scoreboard, wishing he could channel his energy into his teammates.

Although Chen Yuan didn't say anything, a slight tension, anticipation, and a hint of worry were still visible in his calm eyes.

Is it going to be reversed?
Second place in lure fishing for bass is actually an excellent result. Based on his performance with a hand rod, as long as he maintains a consistent performance and avoids mistakes, the championship would definitely belong to Mr. Chen.

Moreover, given Wang Heng's current performance, he is highly likely to win the individual star award, which would be a great achievement for both the team and himself.

But it still fell short of expectations.

"Okay, okay, that's it."

"Stay calm, stay calm, we must stay calm."

"Surpass him, surpass him..."

Wang Bin was the most nervous, watching the competition screen. He was excited to see Gong Lei and Wang Heng's team regain first place, but anxious when they were overtaken. The closer it got to the end, the more intense the competition became. ARK and Chen's Club went back and forth, and the battle for the individual championship was extremely fierce.

The Spider-Man and other brand teams followed closely behind, occasionally managing to overtake Chen's and ARK. Although these victories were fleeting, they were enough to bring challenges and pressure to ARK and Chen's.

This tense, exciting, and thrilling competition not only attracted the attention of the audience, but also drew the attention of all the media, who were waiting for the final results.

"duo~"

Finally, under the tense and expectant gaze of everyone, the final bass fishing competition came to an end, but the results were not yet finalized, and live footage was still displayed on the big screen.

"There's a last-minute fish."

There were several shots on the screen. When Wang Bin saw Gong Lei's last-minute shot, a look of joy immediately appeared on his face.

To be precise, it wasn't exactly a last-minute finish, because Gong Lei had already finished reeling in the line, reached out and grabbed the bass, dragging it onto the boat. The observer quickly stepped forward to weigh it and confirm the result.

With Gong Lei's results confirmed, Chen's Club rose to first place, narrowly surpassing ARK.

However, ARK's Greg Haak also caught a fish, and judging from the picture, the bass was quite large, which instantly froze Wang Bin's smile.

"There is still hope, and Old Wang can still make a profit."

With Greg Hack's last-minute catch of 3.76 pounds, ARK quickly overtook Chen with a 3.12-pound catch, temporarily taking the lead in the bass fishing finals.

But this is not the end.

Wang Heng was the real last man standing, currently reeling in his line and struggling with the fish. The catch hadn't even surfaced yet, but it had already attracted everyone's attention.

ARK's Greg and others became somewhat nervous upon learning that the results were not yet fully determined.

Everyone in the registration area, the draw area, and the substitutes' bench, including various media outlets, focused on Wang Heng. The largest shot on the big screen of the event was of him alone.

Below are images of athletes like ARK anxiously awaiting their results.

"Wow~"

Finally, the fish appeared on the surface of the screen, and everyone could almost hear the sound of waves crashing. The camera zoomed in quickly, and the fish that had been pulled out of the water became clear.

"This bass doesn't seem to be very big. I wonder if it can exceed the 3.12-pound mark," Wang Bin estimated the size of the catch, his serious expression showing some worry.

Unsure of the exact weight, one can only estimate it to be around three pounds based on experience. This is a very sensitive specification, where the outcome hinges on the smallest details, and it can be quite emotionally charged.

"Either you deliver the decisive blow, or you are defeated in the final moments."

Everyone who witnessed this scene had this thought at that moment.

Looking at the current rankings of Chen's Club, although it has temporarily fallen to fourth place after the results of other brand teams were finalized, the third-ranked Deka and the second-ranked Spiderman are only less than two pounds ahead of Chen's.

If Wang Heng can get his tail on the boat, he will definitely be able to surpass it. The only suspense is the individual championship. The gap between Chen and ARK is definitely not that big.

Either Chen will deliver a decisive blow to ARK, or ARK will narrowly win.

"You caught it! You caught it! Now it's time to witness the results." Wang Bin watched with extreme nervousness as Wang Heng handed the bass to the observer to weigh it.

Even the cameras were zooming in, eager to witness the final results as soon as possible.

"3.17, 3.17 pounds, we won, we won."

The moment the weight appeared, Wang Bin jumped up excitedly, his excitement beyond words.

Chen Yuan smiled too, his tense nerves completely relaxing at this moment. He felt fortunate, excited, and proud of Wang Heng and the others for finally achieving such results.

The complex emotions I felt at that moment were no less than when I won the championship after the final game.

Lure fishing wins the championship.

With this last-minute catch, Wang Heng surpassed three clubs and pulled Chen's team to the top of the bass fishing championship. You can imagine the sensation this last-minute catch caused.

When the news reached China, it was enough to get people excited, and Wang Heng's name would surely be cheered by countless people.

"Click, click~"

Numerous media cameras were either pointed at the competition screen, at Chen Yuan and the ARK on-site manager, or at the athletes after learning the final results in the storyboard.

Some were happy while others were sad. The Chen Clan Club was excited, while the ARK members were visibly helpless and regretful, as well as extremely unwilling.

The results were in: Wang Heng snatched a 3.17-pound bass at the last minute, ultimately winning by a mere 0.05 points – a result that was hard to accept.

Just like in the carp fishing competition in the first stage, Wang Heng and his team were defeated by a narrow margin, which was hard to accept and they felt very frustrated.

It's regrettable and frustrating to be crushed by such a narrow margin.

"Lei, congratulations."

Despite their regret and disappointment, the outcome was already decided. After leaving the field, Greg Haak and his team adjusted their mindset and generously offered their congratulations to Gong Lei and his team.

"I knew from the beginning of the tournament that the Chen family was definitely ARK's strongest opponent. Even though you didn't pose much of a threat to us in the knockout and semi-final rounds, we never dared to let our guard down. I never expected to lose in the most important match." Mike smiled wryly and extended his hand to congratulate Gong Lei.

“We all know your lure fishing skills are absolutely world-class. We still lost to you in this tournament. Lei, how about you consider joining BASS and FLW and participating in the world's largest bass fishing tournament? With your current skills and form, you're sure to succeed,” Logan suggested while congratulating him.

While international fishing enthusiasts can register for the two most prestigious global competitions, BASS and FLW, they need to meet certain conditions and follow certain specific rules.

The first requirement is to be a tournament member.

If you are not a BASS or FLW member, you can only participate in FLW open tournaments unless there are special circumstances. All other series of tournaments require membership.

After all, both of these competitions have their own organizers, and it's not enough to simply be a member of a fishing association or the International Fishing Association.

Just like the city association competition held at Chen Yuan Fishing Ground, you don't need to join CAA to be eligible to participate; you need to join Chongming City Fishing Association to be eligible.

"Thank you. I've joined the club now, and I'll follow all the arrangements for the matches." Gong Lei chatted enthusiastically with the other party, entirely in English, which Wang Heng and the others could barely understand.

"Congratulations."

Then Greg Hack and his group extended their hands to Wang Heng and his group to congratulate them.

Gong Lei, the translator, was offering congratulations. Wang Heng and the others warmly shook hands and expressed their gratitude. Osterphinis, in particular, held Wang Heng's hand and said many things.

The gist of the message was to congratulate them on their bass fishing competition results and to discuss the individual star award competition. Phoenix considers Wang Heng their strongest rival and hopes for a thrilling showdown.

"Click~"

When they returned to the check-in point together, media reporters from all directions swarmed around them, completely surrounding the champion and runner-up.

Especially Wang Heng.

That last-minute, buzzer-beating victory was so exciting and thrilling that it attracted the attention of countless media outlets. If this had happened in China, it would probably have been headline news in the sports section.

(End of this chapter)

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