The Gyékényes Grail – the story of the legendary koi carp

“In the deep blue-green waters of Gyékényes lives a special fish, a fantastic koi carp known as “Grál”. Its uniqueness comes from its two-tone orange and brownish color and its impressive size, which is why it has become a legend.

Over three autumns, in three different years, I managed to catch this mystical koi carp. Each time, the same quiet, cool air enveloped the lake, the gentle rustling of the reeds and the mist rolling over the water signaled: autumn has returned, and with it, perhaps Grál too.

The first time, I could hardly believe it when its orange-golden body gleamed in the landing net. By the second catch, I already knew: this is no coincidence. And on the third occasion, when the scale showed 26.10 kilograms. My joy is indescribable that I had the chance to meet this extraordinary carp three times.

Even now, when autumn arrives in Gyékényes and the sun hangs low, the thought always lingers in my mind: maybe Grál will appear again… and perhaps fate will bring us together once more. I wish every fellow angler the opportunity to at least admire this wonderful fish once, or even catch it”