``Two Tone,'' Britain's greatest carp, has been found dead, apparently of old age at 45, and will be buried with ceremony.
The photo above, of John Bird with a catch at 67 pounds in April, 2008, is from Carpfishing UK.
And there is a huge difference between how carp are viewed in the old country, and over here.
As these two graphs from the story in the London Evening Standard sum up:
The fish will be buried next to Conningbrook Lake at Mid Kent Fisheries in Chilham, near Canterbury, next weekend and a plaque will mark his grave.Anglers will hold a wake and raise a glass of champagne for him afterwards.
I find that just amazing, and sort of wonderful.
And thanks to The Outdoor Pressroom for the heads up.
Several regular Stray Casts commenters will be flying over to England to protest the ceremony.
Seriously though - nice article Dale. Very interesting, the difference in perception.