The Croc I | John Claridge | S4: Ep.5
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1h 4m
Not all carp are created equal, and not all lakes are the same. This is the story of John Claridge’s pursuit of a fish often argued to be one of the finest mirror carp ever to grace the UK. In this episode, John faces the harsh realities of fishing a vast, unforgiving water, where every bite is hard-earned and every day brings a new challenge.
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