As the XI. IBCC reaches its midpoint, the competition is heating up with massive carp, leadership changes, and challenging conditions on the shores of Lake Balaton.
A second 23+ kg carp lands in Örvényes
Polish team Bookingfish Poland checked in with an impressive catch from the public beach in Örvényes. The perfectly shaped carp weighed in at 23.68 kg, currently the second biggest fish of the event, just 90 grams behind the leader.
Strong debut from the main sponsor
Beta Mix Romania, main sponsor of the event, made a remarkable entry with their first catch: a 20.3 kg golden common carp caught at the Vigadó Public Beach in Balatonszemes. A strong start that promises more to come.
BREAKING: New leader in the biggest fish competition – 31.18 kg!
The long-awaited news has arrived – a 31.18 kg carp was landed in Balatonvilágos by Team Parys-Mikbaits.sk in the evening hours. This massive fish is now the largest of the tournament so far. Congratulations to the team!
Challenging weather conditions on the water
Wind, fronts and frequent storm warnings have made the past days more difficult for competitors, especially in exposed sectors. Despite the challenges, the teams continue to work with focus and resilience.