here is a pic of my friends first fish.. he hadnt gone in 15 years. was 24", he was very disapointed when i wouldnt let him keep it...rookie.
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv293/catdog211/IMG_1462.jpg

And when i went out today to try and catch a fish in honor of my BIRTHDAY, all i got was a buzz and this disgusting thing...
http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv293/catdog211/IMG_1470.jpg

o well i love the reaction from a first timer... i think i got a new fishing buddy out of the deal.:uhuh:

That disgusting thing you have on the hook is your first class ticket to the biggest bass of your life... put it on a bigger hook, and throw it around some shoreline boulders at night..........

That thing reeks of 8$ eel skin.:biglaugh:

That looks like a well feed specimen. The striper looks good too. Kudos!

Better have a good rod to heave that chunker out there.