JUMBO hybrid-- Fish ID?

I just got out of quarantine and wanted to take my little cousin fishing to celebrate. Her new zebco combo somehow broke internally on the first cast, but she took it in stride. She mastered using my open face reel really quickly and didn't break off a single fish over the course of 6hr on 4lb line in swift current. She got 6 or 7 species by the end of the day, but the slab that's above and the smallmouth I'm dropping below really got us excited. Before we even started packing our bags to leave she was asking when I'm going fishing next, and if she could come with me again then Nothing beats getting a kid excited to go fishing!

Nice ones!

That is a massive redbreasted sunfish.

Thank you, they definitely gave her a good fight!

Wow, it sure looks like it from the pics I can find online. Thank you CarlB! I wish I could change my title now, lol

She's hooked now Nice ones

You hit the nail on the head Leo, I couldn't get her ready to go home until the bait ran dry Thank you!

Looks like you have a fishing buddy for life! Nice fish

I was thinking the same thing Much appreciated!

Totally AWESOME! That is what fishing is all about. As already been said above. "Fishing buddy for Life"!



Side Note: CarlB nailed it. Redbreast. Big one at that!

You're absolutely right Banker Yesterday was another reminder of how great it is to go fishing!

Thank you for the ID confirmation, now I need to find myself a redbreast to catch

Yes Sir. Fishing buddy for life! Super post and a super fish.

Lifetime Memories and a Trophy Fish! Always love post like these. Good job to you and your cousin.


Side Note: Glad you are out of quarantine!