Nick Helleur recounts a fascinating tale full of secrecy and intrigue. Like carp fishing’s answer to Indiana Jones, Nick sets his sights on uncovering one of the rarest antiquities of the Colne Valley, a giant old ex-Savay Italian. Having located its quiet home, Nick sets about laying a trap for a carp that precious few anglers even dared to imagine existed. With the start of the season drawing near, Nick’s anticipation levels went up ten notches… but would he be able to trick the big Italian into his net?
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