Very nice Tiger for sure...nicely done! If I wasn't in total shad mode I would be at them full time right now.
Great fish, especially for your first. IMO it is more about putting your time in and casting vs lure selection. If they are in the mood to feed they are gonna hit. If not, the best most realistic lure there is won't change that. I think the pic and length is plenty good for a replica.
CTRL + ALT + the Print screen button. If that doesn't work you can always right click the image and paste it directly. It cuts off after a minute. I suspect that is intentional on their part.
Definitely move around to see if you can find some cover....very key. They have not done the weed beds any favors by constantly manipulating the water levels.