Anglers Reeling Over Monster Carp's Death

Anglers have been left reeling over the death of a massive carp found floating on a lake in Kent.

Two Tone was 'the pinnacle of the angling world'

Two Tone, weighing in at 67lb 14oz, became Britain's biggest native freshwater fish in 2001 when he tipped the scales at 59lbs and 12ozs.

The mirror carp, who gained his name from his skin colour, is believed to have been at least 40-years-old and is thought to have died from old age.

Chris Logsdon, 62, manager of Mid Kent Fisheries, which runs Conningbrook Lake at Ashford, said: "A week last Thursday it was seen looking distressed.

"We searched the lake for it, then this Saturday it was found floating on the surface.

"I think the hard winter and the cold spring may have taken their toll."

Any carp angler worth their salt wanted to to catch him and a lot tried and failed. It's part of fishing history.

Chris Logsdon, manager of Mid Kent Fisheries

He said Two Tone was "the pinnacle of the angling world" because he was cunning and difficult to catch.

"Any carp angler worth their salt wanted to to catch him and a lot tried and failed. It's part of fishing history," he added.

Two Tone will be buried next to the lake on Sunday morning with a plaque marking his grave.

"I think there may be 20 or 30 people there," Mr Logsdon said.

"Some of these guys have spent every minute of their time at this lake trying to catch this beast, a lot of friendships have been made by people on the banks - it's been an extraordinary, exceptional beast."