Big Carp Magazine Big Carp 334 Back Issue

Britain’s Biggest Common
Kieran Duff made UK carp fishing history in April by catching the biggest ever common carp ever to be landed in this country. The huge common was caught from Kingfisher Lake at the Waterside Fishery in Buckinghamshire complex. This fish is well known, gradually going up through the ranks but had gone uncaught for almost a year. At an incredible 66lb 8oz, it’s the largest UK common ever landed! See our 20+ page catch report section for more details.
Our cover shot this month features another massive common caught in April, this time our great friend Martin Locke was the captor. The 62 pound giant was landed from Martins local syndicate. Could our UK record fall this year and be the first common to take the crown since Richard Walkers’ Clarrisa from Redmire Pool many moons ago.
Also, this month the welcome return of consistent Big Carp catcher Carl Udry. Carl had a great end to last year catching some very special carp. his exclusive tale is here in BC for the first time. Speaking of welcome returns this month, Mark and Emma Rose also are back after a very successful start to this year, the regular husband and wife team will also feature next month with part two of their campaign. Some lovely scaly crackers, just up our street.
Mike Madeley makes this his 3rd month in a row with his latest contribution. This month a favourite method of his at this time of the year, fishing in the edge. AS we all know the margins become the carps most frequented area as they wake from their winter slumbers and prepare for spring time spawning.