This is what a 50#er looks like

[MOPanfisher]

That 55 pounder is a long, big fish.  Might be partially the angle making it look longer, either way it's a good one for sure.

[Johnsfolly]

5 hours ago, MoCarp said:

big carp like that are uncommon, but we do have pockets of great carping in our area, many waters are still untapped potential, huge carp like other fish act very different they their smaller brethren a fish 20# and up are old and common carp can live a very long time, they get savvy and are very hard to fool if you want to learn more just look up Carp Anglers Group on FB, places methods etc...and quality photography is a passion with more than a few Carpers.

here is a nice apple scale mirror from dale hollow just a few days ago, think it was a low 30

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I do like the oddball looks of mirror and leather carp!

[Riverwhy]

[Riverwhy]

45 pound carp