 Fisherman catches gigantic goldfish nicknamed 'The Carrot'

British fisherman catches monster-size goldfish nicknamed 'The Carrot'

Fish nicknamed "The Carrot" after being caught, released back into French waters

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Andy Hackett, 42, made the find while fishing Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France

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The 20-year-old female carp weighed 67.5 pounds

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"It was fantastic to catch it, but it was also sheer luck," Hackett said

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Bluewater Lake is a major carp fishery and is so popular that guests have to book in advance

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The fish are prized by anglers because of their color

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British fisherman catches monster-size goldfish nicknamed 'The Carrot'

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Fish nicknamed "The Carrot" after being caught, released back into French waters

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Andy Hackett, 42, made the find while fishing Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France

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The 20-year-old female carp weighed 67.5 pounds

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"It was fantastic to catch it, but it was also sheer luck," Hackett said

Bluewater Lake is a major carp fishery and is so popular that guests have to book in advance

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The fish are prized by anglers because of their color

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