Surprise Bass while carp fishing

[saxmatt]

That’s actually a ghost carp which is a carp/koi hybrid. You can tell by the dark mask on it’s head. Those aren’t very common, cool catch!

[gman]

Originally Posted by saxmatt

That’s actually a ghost carp which is a carp/koi hybrid. You can tell by the dark mask on it’s head. Those aren’t very common, cool catch!

He is absolutely obsessed with Carp fishing, we have been fishing non stop for them all over NY/NJ. This particular park has a lot of these ghost carp. He has caught a bunch of them this year I didn't realize it was a different type of carp. I'm trying to get him a mirror so we have been spending a lot of time in Central Park.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Wow! That thing is a toad! Well done and great catch. Awesome catching on the Carp as well. Man they sure do put up a crazy fight! Fish of a lifetime.

[AndyS]

Love to see younger anglers actually handling fish and not using Boga Grips.

Impressive bass to say the least !

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!