New lake record carp - Giant 57.6-pound scale for Joey Lunenburg
Another record was broken last night at Fishing Adventure. Joey Lunenburg, fishing from fishing hut 1, managed to catch an impressive pangolin of a whopping **57.6 pounds** - a new lake record that will go into the history books. With this catch, Joey broke the previous record of Martijn Knijnenburg, who previously had a 56.6-pound mirror carp to his name. The difference: exactly 1,000 grams. And that makes all the difference at the top.
The catch took place in the early hours, during a still, crisp night when the water was mirror-smooth. Joey had put his faith in his approach and choice of bait - and with success. When the bite alarm went off and the line snared, a fight began that soon made it clear: this is no average fish. After an intense drill, the massive scale came gently towards the shore, and it soon became clear that this was an exceptional specimen.
The fish was not only heavy, but also beautifully built - a robust, symmetrical pangolin with a deep flank, powerful tail and unmistakable appearance. For Joey, an avid angler who can regularly be found on this water, this was an absolute highlight. "You always hope for that one fish, which surpasses everything," said Joey. "And tonight it really happened."
Fishing Adventure is known for its well-groomed fish stock and powerful, healthy fish - and this catch underlines that once again. The team warmly congratulates Joey on this legendary catch, and thanks him for treating the fish with respect. Naturally, the carp was calmly released after a short photo session, so that it can surprise many more anglers.
With this catch, the lake record has been tightened again - and who knows for how long. One thing is certain: at Fishing Adventure, the monster carp are still lurking.
