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. 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 !