Kentucky Man Sets State Record with 65 Pound Carp Catch
Eddie Young, Woodford County resident conducted a last minute bait switch on his final cast for the day and ended up with a large surprise right after his wife called him to come home. According to Kentucky Outdoors, it took Young 45 minutes to haul his last yet successful 65 pound carp catch. Bait of choice? Bobber and night crawler.
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Kentucky Carp State Record Set
Young’s bighead carp is said to be the largest in state history according to Fishing Kentucky Lakes, Rivers, and Creeks. He compares his fishing victory to “winning a state football championship, but a little better.” Additionally, he told Kentucky Outdoors “I am truly blessed, but now it’s time to take a break again.” The carp was caught last Friday evening out of the Kentucky River.
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Just last year, Young caught a bighead carp almost the same size if not larger but had issues certifying it.
Fun Fact: Bighead carp can be found in at least 18 states, and are large narrow fish with eyes projecting downward.
Certainly a feel good story that will motivate many to get out on the water this week!
