New archery carp state record:

[Skunk City]

Originally Posted by Delawareriver

There has been multiple studies that have proven the harmful impact the common carp does to the ecosystems they are introduced in to. They stir settlement up while feeding and spawning. They feed heavily on micro organisms, plankton, and insect larvae that are heavily relied on by our native and game fish. Have no Natural predators especially after the first year of life and a single large female can produce a quarter million eggs in a single spawning season.

Not to mention you did not ask what we do with our carp so how do you know if they go to waste or not? The state record is going to be mounted but we give most of our carp to people that do eat them, to farmers who add them to their manure for better fertilizer, give to commercial turtle trappers, give to other fisherman that use them for catfish and crab bait as well used in chum.

As a fellow sportsman I don't ask you to agree with what we do but show respect and ask before you assume. We are all on the same team enjoying the great outdoors

Great points made. Welcome to the board.

[AndyS]

Thanx for posting, congrats on the new State Record !!

[shucker]

I totally agree on your views of carp..they fight well and are fun to catch but other then that there worthless.

[Delawareriver]

Thanks guys for the support

[beezer]

Congratulations on your record.

Carp hunting looks like fun.

[HK1490]

Where's the best place to fish for carp in NJ??
I like to take my son for some action because they're pretty good fighters.Thanks

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by HK1490

Where's the best place to fish for carp in NJ??
I like to take my son for some action because they're pretty good fighters.Thanks

They are all over. Pick a body water near you and there is a good chance there are carp in it. Passaic River is certainly a good starting point.

[Gatto1227]

Raritan river. Anywhere and everywhere. Can't go 20 feet without spooking one. They're kind of annoying when you're targeting other species. Some big ones too. Some of the biggest fish I've ever seen under the train bridges in Manville.

[HK1490]

Thanks for the info.

[Mark B.]

And, should anyone consider taking up bow fishing,

See page 38 of: http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf...igfsh32-39.pdf