Mitchell Cracks the Code at The Factory

There’s always that one angler who just seems to click with a venue — and over the weekend, Mitchell proved beyond a doubt that he’s got the Factory carp absolutely sussed.

It wasn’t a fluke. It wasn’t luck. It was textbook watercraft, consistency, and top-drawer angling — and it resulted in yet another cracking fish just shy of the 30lb mark. Same rod, same time, same swim. A pattern’s forming, and it’s clear Mitchell is on the pulse of this lake.

For those who know the Factory, you’ll know it’s not a water that gives up its biggest residents easily. These are carp that have seen it all — cautious, powerful, and old enough to know a thing or two about rigs and pressure. But Mitchell’s approach? Quiet, confident, calculated. He’s putting together a run of form that’s seriously impressive.

This particular capture tipped the scales just under the magical 30lb mark, and while it may have fallen a few ounces short, there was nothing small about the way it was earned. The take came right on cue — same time as previous sessions — and on the exact same rod that’s been doing the damage over recent weeks. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through careful observation, prep, and knowing when to sit tight and when to tweak things.

It’s a real buzz to see anglers connecting the dots like this. Watching patterns emerge, behaviour get read, and results follow is what big-fish angling is all about. Mitchell isn’t just turning up and hoping for the best — he’s learning the lake, the fish, and their habits. He’s fishing smart.

This latest capture comes off the back of a strong run of sessions where Mitchell has been quietly plugging away, keeping his baiting tight, his presentation clean, and his confidence high. The Factory can be moody, especially as the pressure drops or wind changes direction, but he’s not been phased. Rods on the money. Traps set with intent. Fish handled and returned with care. All class.

For many of us, it’s these moments that keep us coming back. The early starts, the prep, the blanks — they all lead to sessions like this. And when a plan comes together so precisely, you’ve got to tip your hat.

Well done, Mitchell. Top angling, mate. You’ve earned every ounce of that fish, and we’re all watching closely to see what you’re lining up next. Word is there are a few others eyeing up that spot now, but we reckon the Factory's finest might already know who they trust to feed them.

Keep doing your thing, buddy — the big ‘un can’t be far behind.