This technique is quite effective against fish that relentlessly charge straight ahead without looking back. Once the hook is in the fish's mouth and the rod is reversed into the water, the fish gets pulled by the force coming from the side of the rod. With good control over the force applied, the majority of fish can be pulled back.
Yue Feng was no exception. The fish that bolted towards the middle only resisted for a few seconds before its underwater trajectory visibly changed. Yue Feng felt the fish turn around and only then did he lift the rod a second time, slowly sliding the fish in.
However, plans can't always keep up with changes. The big fellow underwater was far from cooperative, obediently following the rod's lead only for one round before it powerfully surged forward again.
