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Pictured here is the mighty Two Scale Split Fin, which is one of the original A team from Lake Juvanzé, France. At 52lb 14oz, this monster was taken on a blow-back rig, size 6 barbless, with a critically balanced Entity barrelthat was shaved down. This was fished over hemp, tigers and a large spread of Entity boilies, which was topped up daily. This trip was my first in France and I finished the session with three lost fish and three landed, that consisted of a 27lb 7oz common, 33lb 8oz mirror and the big one.

120+ exhibitors at Norfolk show. Over 120 stands have confirmed their attendance at the British Carp Angling Show. Taking place at the Norkfolk Showground on the weekend of the 18th and 19th January next year, organisers are expecting to see more people attend this year than ever before. The show premiered in January 2012 and blew the minds of many exhibitors who were thrilled with the busy and lively atmosphere, where visitor numbers reached an estimated 9,000 over the 2-day show.

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Stars-a-plenty at Surrey Show. The 14th annual Carp Society Winter Show is taking place this weekend (30th November and 1st December) at Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey. Although advanced tickets have now sold out, tickets are available on the door from 10am both days, with the show closing at 5pm on Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. Exhibitors include Korda, Nash, Fox, Delkim, Taska, Avid Carp, Trakker, Greys, Gardener and CC Moore.

There are still places left to compete with the chance to win a £30,000 prize!Leeds-based tackle shop Eric's Angling are holding a brand-new contest that carries the top match prize in specimen angling in the UK. The Eric's Angling Championship will carry large runner-up prizes of £6,000 for second place and a third prize pot for £2,500. In addition to this awesome prize bundle each qualifying pair from the 13 rounds of qualifiers will also receive a prize for competing. This match is open for any pair to enter and promises to be an epic competition.

The Chod Rig has become one of the most popular presentations in the modern carp fishing world. If you have yet to try one then here is a video guide to help you tie one. . .

36-4-0 carp is new lake best. Stephen Charlesworth has set a new complex record, at the popular Cherry Lakes in Gloucestershire, after banking a 36-4-0 common carp. Complex owner, Mike Kirsch takes up the story: "Whilst enjoying some good ‘west country cider’ in the village pub, I got a call from Stephen saying he had caught a ‘good one’. ”How big” I asked? .