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Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:14 pm
by Caneforme
This is the 2nd heaviest fish I have ever caught. Lovely looking fish but did not put up much of a fight until he/she noticed the landing net, however once on the unhooking mat he/she went all SAS Ninja on me!
I did not know what sort of fish he/she was so took these photo's to look it up when I got home. The most Chub like looking Carp I have ever seen.
John
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:43 pm
by Mole-Patrol
Possibly a grass carp.
They don't fight until netted. Then the gloves are off and you end up unhooking it in the next county.
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:05 pm
by Wanderer
Grass Carp.
That was my first thought.
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:07 pm
by Aitch
Deffo a Grass carp... they go ballistic once in the net...
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:18 pm
by Olly
Definitely a Grassie - got a picture of my friends capture of one at 34lb+ on Wednesday last week.
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:34 pm
by Wanderer
I've only caught one or two grass carp and that was many years ago ( although I don't often fish specifically for carp) and I was just wondering if there are many grass carp about, these days ?
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:48 pm
by Caneforme
Wanderer wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:34 pm
I've only caught one or two grass carp and that was many years ago ( although I don't often fish specifically for carp) and I was just wondering if there are many grass carp about, these days ?
I was not fishing for Carp, just light tackle for Silvers. I had a size 20 hook on 2lb line so I was glad he swam into the net before he kicked off. I am lucky enough to be able to fish on my bosses (and long time friends) lake. I use chopped worm and maggot and catch anything from tiny roach right up to 9 lb Carp. I just cast out my float and wait to see what bites, which is what I do any where I fish.
John
Re: Only one I have ever caught.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:49 pm
by Caneforme
Olly wrote: ↑Sun Jul 25, 2021 6:18 pm
Definitely a Grassie - got a picture of my friends capture of one at 34lb+ on Wednesday last week.
Wow that is a good size!!!!!
John