In Part 2, Simon Scott takes us right to the heart of Wraysbury during its golden era — a time when every cast held the potential to connect with history. Scotty doesn’t just relive the iconic capture of Mary, the most celebrated carp in the UK, but also shares the pursuit and capture of several of Wraysbury’s other mythical residents. From adrenaline-fuelled bites to emotional highs, this is the full story behind some of the most legendary carp ever caught — told by the man who lived it.
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