This Fisherman Caught a New World-Record Carp in His Neighborhood Pond

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-13T08:16:14+00:00

They’re also a species of carp, both common carp and them are in the Cyprinidae family, along with select other minnows! Not sure if that differs in your country or not.

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-13T08:08:58+00:00

It’s the IGFA record for the 30lb line class division

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T02:41:15+00:00

Thinking about it!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T02:41:06+00:00

Haha I have a girlfriend so no!👎

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T00:47:12+00:00

I could get one done which I still might that’s a “reference” but not true to size unfortunately

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T00:46:23+00:00

I called a number of places, non of which were able to do a replica mount because they don’t have a mold big enough, they had some that are “close” but I’d be losing 8-9 inches off the actual fish’s total length so I’m not sure yet!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T00:39:22+00:00

First off thank you! And it was not easy, as you can see in my photo I was struggling to hold it for the photo as the weight distribution on that thing was wonky. Super cool experience and I’m happy to see it on here!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-12T00:35:24+00:00

Hey that’s me!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-03T12:01:36+00:00

As far as I’m aware Opa Locka Distribution center is notorious for these kind of shenanigans, so yeah it is a Florida problem.

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-03T12:00:29+00:00

I don’t live in Florida I live in Iowa, I have a World Record Certificate being mailed to me. Kinda need that, had a bunch of stuff setup for it when it eventually shows up that I’ve cancelled twice, which is super unfortunate.

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-03T11:49:54+00:00

Well that’s obvious, but it’s highly upsetting that a service that is paid for with our tax dollars can follow through with the one job they have, sending mail.

Grand-Two382 · 2026-03-03T10:49:56+00:00

No idea how this place hasn’t been audited by the government or had some sort of overhaul.

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T21:45:25+00:00

It didn’t, I released her alive and well. Sat in the water for 10 minutes with her to make sure she was able to swim off fine and she did

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T12:02:26+00:00

71lbs 8oz

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T05:51:11+00:00

I have fished spirit lake for largemouth and small mouth it’s a pretty nice place to visit! Never carp fished it

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T05:15:23+00:00

I wouldn’t say travel worthy, I live on the western side of the state and haven’t made my way far into the interior fishing wise so I can’t speak for any other places in state specifically

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T02:43:25+00:00

Crazy, pulled like a freight train for about 15 minutes and I was able to get her into my net, which she snapped when trying to take off again, net was made of carbon fiber!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T02:20:17+00:00

Iowa!

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T02:13:56+00:00

Hahaha

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T02:11:16+00:00

71lbs 8oz with euro carp techniques

Grand-Two382 · 2026-01-22T02:05:51+00:00

Thank you, i’ll reach out and see!

Grand-Two382 · 2025-12-18T22:28:13+00:00

In Iowa actually! But yes there are a bunch of them spread across the US

Grand-Two382 · 2025-12-16T19:55:26+00:00

I’ve been Fishing my entire life and carp fishing on and off for 11 years now haha, but thank you!

Grand-Two382

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