World Carp Classic - Official Global Website
Lake Bolsena 2nd - 8th September 2012
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The World Carp Classic 2011, held on Lac de Madine, France was, as it has been in the previous four years on the venue, another record breaking year. New records were established with a record number (20) of 20kg plus fish, several more than ever before and as a result, a higher average weight was acheived. Also, the total catch-weight of the winners, a massive 377.6 kg, set a new record as all in all, we signed off from Madine on a massive high note.
When asked for a quote after the prize giving ceremony they said: “To be up on stage and to hear our national anthem playing is one of the proudest moments of our lives” 
The first fish of the competition was caught by the Romanian pair of Emilian Paraschiv & Nelu Capitanu but, although they were event leaders at the time, they were later disqualified for several breaches of the rules.
Another Romanian pair, Gabriel Popa & Ion Nitu had a much nicer outcome in the event, as they claimed 3rd place overall with, amazingly, five carp of over 20kg for a total of 102.8kg. Now that is a really impressive haul of big carp!
Jens and Thomas weighed in a staggering 377.6kg of carp, including new PB’s and four 20kg plus carp to 24.2. (pictured above) Their catch also ensured Team Deutschland1 victory in the Pairs Event, in which the Team caught over 200kgs more than their nearest rivals and 2nd placed Team CC Moore.
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The event began with high winds battering the shores of Madine and the English pair of Dan Moorcroft & Colin Gray were the main benefactors of these conditions, putting fish on the mat right from day one. Dan and Colin caught fish steadily throughout the competition and ultimately gained 2nd place for their fine efforts.
Jens Gassen & Thomas Muller of Germany were the greatly deserved eventual winners and World Carp Classic Champions 2011. When your luck is in, it’s in, and as they had caught the 2nd fish of the event in the form of a fine 21.5kg mirror, due to the disqualification mentioned above, that fish was elevated to the prize-winning status of first fish! However, more significantly, that fish was to kick off what was an incredible run of carp as Jens and Thomas took the tournament by the scruff of its neck on day three and added 10 more carp to their already impressive tally.
After the closing ceremony, the pair said: “Having fished from the same peg two years ago, we knew the swim well and where the best spots were to place the baits. We are delighted to be the first ever German team to win the World Carp Classic and to set a new record for the biggest ever total weight of carp caught is a real bonus. It is a very proud moment for us and we are looking forward to celebrating our win"
