Tyler congratulations on a fish and story of a lifetime! It's usually a good thing when the fish you're holding is almost as large as you are! Golden shiners are such a great bait and to catch a bass that size in a pond in Staten Island is a pretty remarkable feat. Nice carp as well, pound for pound they're great fighting fish and don't get the respect they deserve. Congratulations to you and your dad for a great day on the water! Smiles speaks volumes!