Angler's 52kg carp catch hailed as world record
Summary
Ash Hegarty, a 32-year-old angler from Blackburn, caught a 52kg common carp at Euro Aqua Lake in Hungary. The catch is being described as a possible new world record, and Hegarty said he landed the fish after about 20 minutes with his brother beside him.Key Facts
- Hegarty travelled more than 1,300 miles to fish at Euro Aqua Lake.
- The carp weighed 52kg, or 114lb 10oz.
- Hegarty said he was resting beside the water when an alarm on one of his rods sounded.
- He spent about 20 minutes bringing in the fish.
- Hegarty shared the catch with his older brother, Nigel.
- The brothers said their late father introduced them to fishing when they were young.
- Hegarty said photos and videos of the catch prompted calls from journalists in Germany and Sweden.
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