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The wild boar of water: The carp season has begun

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The carp loves muddy ground. That's why it is also known as the wild boar of the water. Credit: Daniel Salg

From September to April, freshly caught carp is on the menu in Franconia. Pondkeeper Josef Dorsch explains why catching carp is such a dirty business and how best to prepare it for a delicious meal.


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Josef Dorsch is a pondkeeper in Franconia and an avid carp fisherman. Credit: Daniel Salg

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