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in 1966 Walker concentrated his efforts in addressing the new problems faced at what was at that time the largest man-made stillwater in
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to verify its weight. After collection the fish was transported to the zoo's aquarium and put on public display. Walker had named the carp
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recognized record currently stands at 68 lb 1 oz held by Dean Fletcher caught in 2016
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Lures for Game, Coarse and Sea Fishing by Taff Price, A & C Black (1972) page 96
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