BIG CARP AND CATFISH – Big fish captures versus ‘crap fish!’

Anglers in the UK we have a very different view of carp to many other fishermen in other countries, not least in the States, but why is this?
Sure we have many other fantastic sporting species to pursue including bass and giant catfish. Our pike and perch are great sport fish too, but carp are given special 'cult status' with very good reason!
I’ve personally hooked carp in the 60 to 80 pound weight range and can class these as among the fiercest of fighting fish unstoppable on what is considered ‘heavy carp gear’ consisting of an 80 pound braided main line and 3.5 test curve rods. Having landed Wels catfish well over 100 pounds, carp can certainly match power, speed and adrenaline rush upon hooking up with them.
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