In reply to Post #90
It was a VS fish. Harrow cross by the looks of its shoulders. Harrow fish were apparently bought in from Belgium back in the day Went in as a c4 so probably low double. Agreed done the right way.😀
It was a VS fish. Harrow cross by the looks of its shoulders. Harrow fish were apparently bought in from Belgium back in the day Went in as a c4 so probably low double. Agreed done the right way.😀
In reply to Post #91
Agree, done exactly the right way.
The only sad thing is that it can leave the door open for people to manipulate this example. stock ponds force feeding etc. The right fish, size capped at stocking, living in a "water" many variables, size, stock etc. that has been left to grown under "normal" circumstances. Feed by anglers as opposed to lake owners as an example. Keep it as natural as possible and the fish will keep the merit it deserves.
For me the carp record does not hold the merit that it once did due to people trying to cash in on it. With the right stocking policy and environment where the fish lives and grows, it could end up being a little bit special again, we will have to see.
Agree, done exactly the right way.
The only sad thing is that it can leave the door open for people to manipulate this example. stock ponds force feeding etc. The right fish, size capped at stocking, living in a "water" many variables, size, stock etc. that has been left to grown under "normal" circumstances. Feed by anglers as opposed to lake owners as an example. Keep it as natural as possible and the fish will keep the merit it deserves.
For me the carp record does not hold the merit that it once did due to people trying to cash in on it. With the right stocking policy and environment where the fish lives and grows, it could end up being a little bit special again, we will have to see.