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In reply to Post #1467
I don't get it Mark. Yatesy's redmire 51 was spawn bound and everyone seems happy with that? The two Duncan Kay's records (same fish) were also spawn bound. A fish weighs what it weighs. It's just facts, not merit or even opinion should come into play. The current record committee came into being as the previous one rejected Chris Yates' record and now this one sits as judge and jury. I think the fact it wasn't claimed is a shame. This fish would have smashed the record away from holme fen and the avenue and put it out of reach for a long long time. They're coming up with weird rules now around banning claims for fish being fed solely on anglers baits and stuff. They're a joke. Like all these things it becomes political.
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In reply to Post #1466
I have no clue if would be accepted or not mate. They did not even try though. I salute them for that. What is right, is right... What is wrong, is wrong.
That code of ethics, is ingrained into carp fishing, and it should never be forgotten.
It was the heaviest carp ever caught in the UK. But it is not the British record.
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In reply to Post #1465
I remember that happening I just didn’t realise it was that carp, now you mentioned it I definitely recognise it. Very good of him not to claim it though, when it happened I’m sure I read somewhere on Facebook that it wouldn’t be accepted anyway because it was spawn bound?
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In reply to Post #1463
That is the fish, that a few years later was to become the biggest carp ever banked in the UK Rich at 83lb4oz. It was called the 'big plated'. It was spawn bound, and unfortunately died not long afterwards. The captor, was also one of our long term customers, who has never wanted any publicity. He never tried to claim the British record. He never hoisted it up for any photos. The fishery never pushed him to claim the British record. That carp, was absolutely incredible and so hard to even put on the bank... It would often go missing for years on end, it was without question the hardest carp in the lake to catch.
Remember what is written above, if the British record ever gets broken by anything dubious and was accepted. 83lb4oz was actually the biggest UK carp ever caught on rod and line.
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In reply to Post #1458
Hope you spank the bookies this week 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #1462
That kent scaly is genuinely the best looking carp I’ve ever seen 😍 that is absolutely stunning
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In reply to Post #1448
Photos of some of the captures I was talking about in this post which I have replied too.
I am quite certain this angler below Rob, holding the big Kent scaly, caught the CV fish above first on an S2 as well. But I never saw that photo.
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In reply to Post #1460
Legend cheers pal
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In reply to Post #1459
A few.
But one at a price worth backing for a pound or two each way is 'Sa Fureur'. It runs in the Coral Cup tomorrow at 14.50. It's 25-1 with bet365 right now who are paying 7 places for the e/w. 14-1 with most other bookies who are paying 4 or 5 places. That is big value. It's the horses handicap debut, but the shrewd trainer G Elliott would not be bringing a novice for this race, if he did not believe the horse was extremely well handicapped. Best jockey in the race onboard. 25-1 is well worth a pound or two of your money right now. Back it e/w.
This horse, will very likely get gambled I'd imagine.
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In reply to Post #1458
Any tips for the week mark 
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In reply to Post #1456
We live in an internet age of 'influencers' James nowadays. Before that, the mags were not that much different in reality, not when you really think about it. Marcus and Lee are behind the two of the biggest selling freezer baits of all time. They helped so many young carpers achieve PB's over the past 20 years. A lot of young carpers would not even know their name.
Both safe enough in their own accomplishments regarding carp bait though, to publicly acknowledge someone else.
We are now so stupidly busy, I've been told I am not allowed to say another word on the internet... Not ever. I was working flat out until 23:00 on Sunday night. I have not had a day off for three weeks now, I really need it, but it simply ain't going to happen  .
This week, is also a pretty important week for me in my 'other' work. I have to combine the two. I was up making mixes and liquids at 4am this morning, just to try and work around Cheltenham.
I am likely to disappear for a few weeks again from online. Don't email, do not ring us, the work phone is always on silent and never gets answered. WhatsApp or text is the way to get hold of us if you are chasing an order.
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In reply to Post #1456
Did quite well last winter soaking my freebies in his active CSL for a couple of days before i went. Don’t know why I haven’t used it this winter
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In reply to Post #1452
Awesome - there's a name you don't see banded about much and spoken about in quite circles - "Marcus Watts"... that guy knows his onions.
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In reply to Post #1451
Wades 38+, S2
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26lb, what a lovely carp. Well done slayer.
I have a sneaky feeling he is going to catch a monster tonight or in the morning.
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