“We just think this is way uncool” …And there is a better way.
Why can’t we start designating specific lakes/ponds/ as “Carp Sanctuary’s” where our smellies can live long as prosper and not have to endure through these mindless killings. We would rather see fish moved to an environment where they wont interfere with the reproduction of other game species. We have designated Trout lakes, designated Bass lakes,…Why not designated glory holes for our brownline stank?
Relocation…not eradication.
Tags: alternatives, bowhunting, carp, conservation, killing
preaching to the choir….. testify!
I’m surprised this hasn’t started happening amongst the bank/Euro style carp fishing fraternity yet, take a look at the success of the hawg havens over in Europe! The record just went again at 91lb, that’s enough to make your pants brown, never mind your line…
Did you know that in England (not Scotland) Carp fishing is massive however noone goes after them seriously on the fly - there are stocked lakes where they grow enormous and guys pay big bucks to sit and throw little multi coloured baits at them called boiles !
It is big business!
http://www.fishingnet.com/England/carp.htm
Right on guys-We need more pig farms here in the states, and The primalfly boys need to get our asses over the pond to stick some of that big trophy smelly on the fly
Texas passed some regs to help protect carp in Town Lake… now known as Lady Bird Lake… (the one in Austin). It’s a start albeit slow.