'Extraordinary beast'

Chris Logsdon, 62, manager of Mid Kent Fisheries, which runs the lake, said: "The fish was wily and difficult to catch.

"Any carp angler worth their salt wanted to to catch him and a lot tried and failed. It's part of fishing history."

Two Tone will be buried beside the lake on Sunday morning and a plaque will mark his grave, Mr Logsdon said.

He added: "Some of these guys have spent every minute of their time at this lake trying to catch this beast.

"A lot of friendships have been made by people on the banks - it's been an extraordinary, exceptional beast."