First Wiper! and Bonus Slab......

[NorthJerzyG]

Had off yesterday and decided to try out a resi I haven't been to in a while and have only been to twice. Last time there the only thing I caught was a summons, lol..... Anyway, got on the water around 8:30 and was more interested in seeing how my new TM prop would function. It was a noticeable upgrade, so I did some doughnuts and took off to find a spot. :D

Pulled up to a nearby cove and as I was getting ready I had fish sporadically blowing up around me. Had one rod trailing a herring behind me while tossing a few casts in toward the shallows. Look down and see my line on my bait rod taking off so I grabbed it and set the hook. Fish on!! After a decent battle I netted my first hybrid! Small, but fought like a 3# smAllie!! Was actually two firsts in one cause it was my first wiper and also first hybrid of any kind.

Little while later I dropped two lines and motored into the shore to sit in the shade for a few. As soon as I walked back to the boat one rod took off and I saw another lite colored fish coming in. Lazy wiper? Nope, ended up being a slabby crappie!

Called it a day soon after due to impending heat stroke. Managed another small Larry as I was unloading the boat. Not a bad day and mission accomplished!!

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[FASTEDDIE29]

Fish, jump in the water, fish again, jump in the water. It's a hot one out there with no shade. Good to see you exploring and unlocking some secrets that body of water holds. It's a tough one that can be very, very rewarding once you figure it out. Giant slab! Congrats on your first BRID G!!!:D

[Skunk City]

Just wait til you find a school or a 25"+ tows you around the lake! They are addictive!

[Chrisper4694]

Nice job.

[kcritch]

Congrats on the Hybrid dude...that's a fun species right there. Nice slab as well.

[Wilson]

Congrats on the Hybrid dude...that's a fun species right there. Nice slab as well.

How would you know:D:D:D

[kcritch]

How would you know:D:D:D

Seen my wife catch a few like that! :eek:

[Wilson]

I hope you get closer then that someday :)

[icebadger]

congrats on your frist brid:cool:that crappie would look good in garlic and onions :rolleyes:nice pair of fish.

[AndyS]

Congrats !!

Called it a day soon after due to impending heat stroke.............:eek:

[NJSquatch]

congrats on your first but watch out.....i became obsessed with them last year.... once you get a big girl on the other end of the line they are the only species you will want to target.....be sure to attend the hybrid M&G this fall....