Amateur angler catches the thought-to-be largest ever 143lb fish in Maldon
Darren Reitz said it took him and three others 50 minutes to haul the massive 143lb (64.4kg) catfish out of the water at Chigborough Lakes nature reserve.
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Séamus is a trainee reporter for the Colchester Gazette and Harwich and Manningtree Standard, focusing on health, politics, social issues, and culture. Got a story? Send him an email at seamus.ohanlon@newsquest.co.uk
Darren Reitz said it took him and three others 50 minutes to haul the massive 143lb (64.4kg) catfish out of the water at Chigborough Lakes nature reserve.
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