The largest rod caught Carp in the UK, but never recognised as the record, the fish known as "Big Rig" has been found dead after spawning at the Avenue fishery in Shropshire . . . .
https://www.carpfeed.com/fishing-news/article/biggest-carp-in-britain-found-dead
https://www.carpfeed.com/fishing-news/article/biggest-carp-in-britain-found-dead