RohanThe Battle with the Biggest Carp
Explaining his tough battle with the fish, Stokes said, “It just started to take drag almost to the other side of the river. I was just about tired out and got it to shore almost and it took right back off. It did that about three times. I knew it was going to be the biggest carp I ever caught.”
The First Look
Finally, Stokes managed the fish to be under control. Then, with the help of his dad, who was managing the net, the young fisherman was finally able to get rid of the carp. He got the first view of his catch when they reached the riverbank.
Carried Fish To New York
Describing the first view of the record-breaking fish Stokes said, “I was so happy, I just yelled out. I thought it must be a state record.” Later, Stokes took the fish to a tackle shop in New York, to check its weight.
Shattering the state record
After reaching the tackle shop Stokes came to know that the carp he netted weighed a massive 33.25 pounds and was 40 inches in length. In July 2017, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department revealed that the carp caught by Stokes had shattered the state record.
Stokes on cloud 9
Without any doubt, Stokes was on cloud 9. And he had decided to keep his massive scalp mounted so that he can admire it forever. With the passage of time, there’s a possibility that Stokes can break his own record.
An Inspirational Initiative
According to Shawn Good, who is working as a biologist with the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and is in charge of the state’s Master Angler Program, this initiative inspires young fishermen to enter “trophy fish” for recognition. Moreover Good revealed that Stokes has submitted more fish than anyone else.