An angler from the UK caught a “proper lump” of a common carp on a recent trip to Hungary. Weighing 105.4 pounds, the obscenely fat carp stands to break a world record, according to the managers of ...

A commercial fisherman working on the Illinois River near Morris netted one of the largest bighead carp ever recorded on June 14. The giant carp weighed 109 pounds, according to the Illinois River ...

It was not the largest carp to have been caught at Bluewater Lakes this week, which is remarkable. But the bright-orange behemoth reeled in by Andy Hackett on Thursday was definitely the most striking ...

A 10-year-old who reeled in a giant carp says he knew it was a record contender before he ever got it ashore. Chase Stokes' fish did indeed set a state record in Vermont. It weighed in at 33.25 pounds ...

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CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man didn’t have to go far to reel in a big catch and go viral in the process. Danny Vivar is no stranger to fishing, having previously perfected his craft across several ...

FERRISBURGH, Vt. (AP) - A 10-year-old who reeled in a giant carp says he knew it was a record contender before he ever got it ashore. Chase Stokes' fish did indeed set a state record in Vermont. It ...

If you're looking to cast short to mid-range, a 10ft rod with a 2.5lb or 2.75lb test curve is a solid starting point. For ...