Grál Stories – Stanislav Rubáček

“This year I already visited here once, and something pulled me back, so I set off on a 650 km journey.

It will be quite a memorable weekend for me as I caught the biggest Koi carp of my life. With a short introduction, I will illustrate why catching this special fish is so interesting.

The lake in Gyékényes is a 400-hectare mining lake with lots of humps and fractures (think of it as an egg tray). The water is crystal clear, and the fish – especially the koi carp – are incredibly beautiful and strong. Grál is the king among them: a unique, colorful giant that many dream of.

After my first visit, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Something magical drew me back. When I arrived, the conditions were perfect, and after a few intense days of fishing, the miracle happened: Grál took my bait!

The fight was epic – strong runs, deep dives, but finally I brought him to the net. Holding that magnificent fish in my hands was an unforgettable moment. Tears of joy, pure happiness.

Thank you, Gyékényes – you made another dream come true!”