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lol...it is pretty creepy looking. Fine, I'll post the real pic.

I've decided this is the correct answer and solution.

I didn't. I don't know why. I think I was so freaked out that I got something bigger than 2lbs that I just wasn't thinking.

Wow, that's pretty decent.

ha....thought it was weird to put my face online for some reason.

Nice tool, ty. This is my best catch so far and by far.

Hey guys. I'm pretty new to freshwater fishing and when I landed this fish I had no way to get a weight. Curious what you would put it at. For reference the kayak is about 35" wide. The fish is on my lap so it's not a 1 to 1 comparison but you get the idea.

I believe so but I have never caught any.

Only other thing we really have is sunfish and catfish. Too big to be sunfish and I didn't think catfish hit the top like that.

I'm pretty new to freshwater fishing and don't consider myself a good saltwater fisherman either. Anyway, in the local river where I live I'll be out on my kayak fishing and some days the bass are just exploding on the surface all around me. No matter what I do I can't get them to bite but they are obviously feeding. I try top waters, glide baits, shallow crank baits and so on and no luck. Just curious what I could try in this situation. Thanks

Some great replies here. Thanks guys....feeling better about the rod. Will be getting used a good bit this weekend with the awesome weather coming up.

Hey guys. New here so I apologize if it's been asked. Just wanted some feedback from people more experienced than myself...which is just about everyone to be honest. Anyway, I was looking for an affordable rod and where I live the only option is Walmart. I picked up this rod (Lew's Hank Parker 6'-10" spinning rod) for $45. I rigged it up and took it down the street and it feels great. Very light weight and just in general I really liked the feel of it. That said, I am wondering if anyone else has tried it out. I guess my only concern is it holding up and not breaking on me. Thoughts?