Andy Hackett couldn't believe his eyes when he reeled in his fishing line. While doing his favourite hobby in a French fishery, this British man made the catch of his life: a goldfish of phenomenal proportions. The fish was so big that it struggled for several minutes before finally being caught.
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A mammoth fish
This story took place at Bluewater Lakes, a fishery located near Troyes (Grand Est). As he told the Daily Mail, Andy Hackett, a 42-year-old British man, made the catch of his life:
It was great to catch it, but it was also pure luck.
Never get bored of seeing her go back 🥕🥕🥕🥕
Posted by Bluewater Lakes on Thursday, November 3, 2022
According to his testimony, the engagement between Andy Hackett and the fish lasted 25 minutes! The catch in question was a goldfish weighing around 30 kilograms! Or, more precisely, a hybrid between two species of carp of an orange colour. This is not the first time this fish has been caught, and it even has its own nickname and story.
'Carrot', a 20-year-old fish
According to Bluewater Lakes, the goldfish is nicknamed 'Carrot', because of its colour, and it was released into the lake some 20 years ago by a certain Jason Cowler. Since then, Carrot has not stopped growing! However, this fish is rather shy and is rarely seen in the area. Bluewater Lakes said on Facebook:
We never get tired of seeing her,
Finally, after posing with Carrot, Andy Hackett let her go. Who knows, maybe we'll see her again in several years when she is bigger than now!
This article was translated from Gentside FR.
Sources used:
-Daily Mail: We're gonna need a bigger fish bowl! British angler catches one of the world's biggest goldfish - weighing a whopping 67lbs 4oz
