9.5 lber

[NJ219bands]

Went carping in 84 degree Colonial Lake this evening on a hot, humid, sunny day with a light west wind. Only saw one other fisherman. Threw out a can of corn 🌽 for chum, then caught 2 bluegills, a 13.5” brown bullhead and 9.5 lb common carp with Bowl and Basket whole kernel corn on 12 lb test Cajun fluorocarbon line. Gave the carp and catfish to Rana from Pakistan. I may get Tandoori chicken in return. Landed 36 carp and 4 feral goldfish this year. Saw an adult bald eagle, great blue heron, belted kingfisher, sandpiper, 2 killdeer, Canada geese, and mallards 🦆 nearby today. Took a few pictures.

[Broad Bill]

While I enjoy your reports, level of details, passion and enthusiasm for the sport, you might consider getting indemnification agreements from the people you're giving carp to for liability sake:D. Unless you're catching those fish from clean water impoundments which I don't think you are, the people on the receiving end are playing Russian roulette with their health.

[DanH]

As always thanks for the report !