12:13AM BST 25 Apr 2009Members of the Chorlton Anglers Club, in Manchester say the fish – named Big Scale – is the pride of the lake and is an unofficial member of their club.
They land him at least twice a year and sometimes he's pulled out four times during the season.
Each time, the anglers tend to any injuries, take a photograph, then release him back into the water.
Club Chairman Simon Dale said: "Without doubt, he is the pride of the lake. It is quite a struggle. He doesn't give in easily.
"He is a very clever fish and doesn't often take the bait. He isn't always caught."
Big Scale is one of a number of large carp in the lake that are honoured by being named because they weigh more than 20lb.
The others include Big Mac who weighs 29lb; Tchaikovsky – named after the composer's 1812 overture because he surfaces 18 times every 12 months; Bones, Sweetpea, Paisley and The Ugly Fish – all slightly lighter at 28lb.
Mr Dale, an air conditioning engineer, recognises every large fish in the lake.
"I am so passionate about my sport," he said.
"And I am thrilled how popular our club is becoming. It is a fantastic way of getting the community together and for children to get out in the fresh air and learn about wildlife."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5217024/Carp-is-the-one-that-got-away-after-being-caught-and-released-repeatedly-over-30-years.html
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