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British fisherman catches monster-size goldfish nicknamed 'The Carrot,’ calls it 'sheer luck'-The carp, nicknamed "The Carrot," was released back into French water after being caught
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| 11-26-22
Posted on 11/22/2022 11:56:11 AM PST by SJackson
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While fishing in France, a British man caught a monster-size carp nicknamed "the Carrot," which weighed nearly 70 pounds.
Andy Hackett, 42, made the find while fishing Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France. The 20-year-old female carp weighed 67.5 pounds.
The fished is prized by anglers because of her coloration, as most giant carp are pale or brownish, USA Today reported.
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posted on
11/22/2022 11:56:11 AM PST
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SJackson
To: Iowa Granny; Ladysmith; Diana in Wisconsin; JLO; sergeantdave; damncat; phantomworker; joesnuffy; ..
Outdoors/Rural/wildlife/hunting/hiking/backpacking/National Parks/animals list please FR mail me to be on or off . And ping me is you see articles of interest.
Not really a gold fish, but if the carp thinks he's a goldfish, he is.
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posted on
11/22/2022 11:57:31 AM PST
by
SJackson
(nations that are barren of liberties are also barren of groceries, Louis Fisher)
To: SJackson
You ought to see the goldfish bowl.
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posted on
11/22/2022 11:58:10 AM PST
by
gitmo
(If your theology doesn't become your biography, what good is it?)
To: SJackson
HOLY CARP!.............................
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posted on
11/22/2022 11:59:04 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
To: SJackson
We’re gonna need a bigger boat.
To: SJackson
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:01:51 PM PST
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: SJackson
that is one ugly fish! I’d throw it back as well!!
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:03:30 PM PST
by
sit-rep
( )
To: SJackson
Kudos for catch and release. A true outdoorsman.
To: SJackson
My Mom said my goldfish ran away; now I know where ‘Goldie’ really ended up! ;)
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:16:00 PM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
To: circlecity
Kudos for catch and release. A true outdoorsman. Are they tasty?
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:17:02 PM PST
by
FatherofFive
(I support Trump. Not the GOP)
To: circlecity
To: FatherofFive
Taste like carp...................
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:18:41 PM PST
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
To: gitmo
To: SJackson
Goldfish are carp. So are store bought minnows.
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:30:49 PM PST
by
waterhill
(Resistrain)
To: circlecity
Likely an invasive species.
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:33:34 PM PST
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: SJackson
In one of our farm ponds, I 2as setting a line when I saw a golden food fish swimming amount the wired fence submerged in the water. I tried hooking it but to no avail.
Turns out our older cousins released a handful of goldfish in this very same pond and it was the lone survivor.
I’d see it in years to come but lost interest in it.
Wonder how long they live?
To: SJackson
Caught a ‘minnow’ once in a private tank. Weighed about a lb. Ugly thing. Stomped it’s head and left it for the coons/possums.
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:34:36 PM PST
by
waterhill
(Resistrain)
To: FatherofFive
“ Are they tasty?”
Not at all. Gamey as hell.
To: waterhill
What a heartwarming anecdote!
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posted on
11/22/2022 12:54:47 PM PST
by
j.havenfarm
(21 years on Free Republic, 12/10/21! More than 5000 replies and still not shutting up!)
To: SJackson
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11/22/2022 12:58:15 PM PST
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central_va
(I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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