France's big fish venue sees new 80lb specimen banked.


France’s famous Rainbow complex has one again proved its pedigree for producing mega carp after one of the biggest commons on the world was landed at a weight of 83lb 4oz.

The fish, known as Eric’s common, was banked by Greys and Chub Academy manager Jason Green, with the capture being the first time the fish has weighed in over the 80lb mark.

Jason beat the stunning specimen with a Greys Torsion 13foot, 3.5lb TC rod, Shimano MGS reel, 40lb Power Pro braid, a Kryston Quicksilver hooklink and a size 4 Drennan hook.


“To catch this fish was beyond all my expectations,” said Jason. “I was lucky enough to land a 71lb Mirror from Etang five four years ago, but to return to France some years later and land a 83lb Common I’m just lost for words, this may well be the fish of my lifetime”.

Scroll down to see the video of Jason’s massive common.