From memory, Tim Paisley (probably in one of his earlier writings) classed a big carp as 25lb+. Terry Hearn classes a big carp as 35+. So what would you class as 'big'?

Personally, I'd go with 25+ as big, 30+ is huge and 40+ is a dream for most of us, but I don't think the 'magical' 20lb barrier (as it used to be called) is applicable now.

Whadya reckon?

10LB plus.........

Depends how big the average size is in the water you are fishing!!

I totally agree. It's a sad day when someone no longer considers a twenty pound carp to be a big one. A fifteen pounder could equally be considered to be a big fish on some waters.

A big carp in my preference is a personal matter it is whatever makes you happy.

"I don't think the 'magical' 20lb barrier (as it used to be called) is applicable now."

It is if you are yet to catch a twenty mate!

Personally I take a 20lb carp to be a big carp. But I suppose it's all relative to your P.B.

the wife say's am BIG

JDB ECHO

here in the nw,i think 20lb is still applicable...

The season i've been having if it moves the danglers,bleeps the alarm and i have to put a net under it,

IT'S BIG.