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Ron Troversial Clay
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You often get the comment from some big fish anglers that certain fish don't count.
Even on this website I have noted such comments.
Some time ago I was in my tackle shop and an angler was showing pictures of some of the carp he had caught in France up to nearly 60 lbs.
"Ah but they don't count." exclaimed one of the anglers present.
Although I have never fished for carp in France myself, I understand from those who have, that they are not as easy as is made out. They still have to be caught, and what's wrong with being pleased with some nice big fish, irrespective as the where they are caught.
Most of the very big fish I have caught in my life have been taken in other countries. I have fond memories of these fish that will stay with me forever.
But according to some they don't count.
Personally I think that this is a load of hogwash and reminds me of the "Ultracult" days of the 70s where rod hours counted more than fish caught.
Even on this website I have noted such comments.
Some time ago I was in my tackle shop and an angler was showing pictures of some of the carp he had caught in France up to nearly 60 lbs.
"Ah but they don't count." exclaimed one of the anglers present.
Although I have never fished for carp in France myself, I understand from those who have, that they are not as easy as is made out. They still have to be caught, and what's wrong with being pleased with some nice big fish, irrespective as the where they are caught.
Most of the very big fish I have caught in my life have been taken in other countries. I have fond memories of these fish that will stay with me forever.
But according to some they don't count.
Personally I think that this is a load of hogwash and reminds me of the "Ultracult" days of the 70s where rod hours counted more than fish caught.