Worcestershire angler Andy Hackett landed the orange beast while on a trip to France, in a region worthy of toasting such success – Champagne.
The giant, known as The Carrot, was introduced to Bluewater Lakes there 20 years ago, proving elusive since.
But then came along Mr Hackett and rod; using, you might say, a Carrot and stick approach.
The fish, he explained, was a hybrid of a leather carp and a koi carp and after a 25-minute battle, it was all over. The goldfish that had been a white whale to many was in Mr Hackett’s net.
You’re gonna need a bigger bowl,” was everyone’s first thought, quickly followed by whether there were scales large enough to weigh scaly Carrot.