Caught the first fish of my adult life today

Hi all, just wanted to share the first fish I’ve caught in my adult life! After countless trips where I came back empty-handed, today was the breakthrough. I've been hitting the water for years, trying different spots and techniques without much luck. But today, I finally felt that tug on the line and reeled in this beauty. A northern pike. It might not be the biggest catch, but it means the world to me. Here’s to perseverance and the thrill of the catch!