A New Best!

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This morning I caught one hell of a gudgeon. Just over 7 inches long weighing 2 1/4 ounces. Blown away!!

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That is a beast!

Well done :Hat:
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Stunning. Your first 2! :Hat: :huray:
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What a clonker!

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Blimey! I've never seen a gudgeon like that before. Well done!
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Wow, that's not far off being a "Horse" Gudgeon :Hahaha:
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what is the british record for a gudgeon ? it could be a contender,

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Chubman wrote:what is the british record for a gudgeon ? it could be a contender,
Not even halfway! The record is 5oz dead. :shocked:
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The Sweetcorn Kid wrote:This morning I caught one hell of a gudgeon. Just over 7 inches long weighing 2 1/4 ounces. Blown away!!

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Wow! I bet that put up a bit of a scrap :Hat:
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Very nice - a new PB :Thumb:
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