Dean Fletcher

Thinking Tackle Podcast | Thinking Tackle Podcast: 042

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Dean Fletcher caught a fish known as The Parrot at a colossal weight of 68lb 1oz from the Wasing Estate Fishery in 2016. Consequently, this tremendous capture makes Dean the current holder of the ratified accolade, the British record for a carp.

Dean started carp fishing in the early '80s, and he now focuses much of his carp angling locally around the Reading area.

Along with Wasing, he’s fished other familiar venues such as Dinton Pastures and Wellington Country Park. Some of his most memorable captures from these fisheries include Wellington Park’s The Turtle and Dinton’s Bruno.

Outside of his fishing, much of his time is dedicated to running the family greengrocers business. As well as work and angling, judo is a big part of Dean's family, many of whom have competed at the highest levels of the sport.

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