Elliott settles the score with a monster 45lb mirror. Having first crossed paths with the fish years earlier, a twist of fate brings an unexpected return. With winter closing in and every second of the fading autumn counting, Elliott leans on tactical confidence and the carp’s old habits. Just a few trips later, it all comes together and he strikes gold!
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