Alan Whitty
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Yes, there were at least two other 17lbers back then, but furry chops devastated the fishery, there are a few barbel still there, odd gooduns too, but these are follow on fish, at least two stockings later by the EA, these fish might well be close to doubles now, anything bigger are good swimmers to survive... I caught that fish in 2012, I couldn't tell you exactly what year it reached the 20lb plus bracket, but I think it was around three years later, it was in perfect condition when it was found, with otter attached and was scared off, I've seen the photos of it, it was destined to be the record until that fateful day....
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