A 12-year-old has claimed the record for the biggest-ever mirror carp caught by a youngster on a visit to the phenomenal Euro Aqua complex in Hungary.
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Gilino Van Gestel from Holland was fishing with his dad Bennie, a well-known angler in his own right, when a giant 96lb 4oz mirror picked up his bait.
With the full moon shining over the 25-acre lake, currently home to the world record, Gilino with the help of Paul, Bennie and world record holder Michel introduced a substantial amount of bait to get the big fish confidently feeding.
Michel and Jacqueline, who run the lake, then received the call in the early hours that a monster carp was in the net.
Putting the huge fish in the sling, Michel realised just how heavy it was, with the scales stopping at 96lb 4oz.
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Gilino then let roar a huge scream as his capture of a kid's world record mirror carp was confirmed – a day he will never forget!
The impressive carp fell to a Euro Aqua Diamonds hookbait.
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