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As for the Big 20 format tournament that is being held by Bass Pro, it is important to look at the numbers. In 2014 they harvested 40,00 pounds of fish - that included carp, grass carp, buffalo, and possibly some Asian carp. I was not able to locate a precise breakdown. That took place on two lakes that combine for 88,0000 acres. That is a harvest of only one-half pound per acre. Assuming a low density of 100 lbs per acre, that is less than one-half of one percent of the total carp population. I think it is unrealistic to believe that they even made a measurable dent in the amount of carp or even large carp. Their actions neither helped not hurt the fishery.
I actually think that there are some small waters, perhaps under 50 acres or so, where if enough carp fishermen were present, that selective harvest could do a great deal to improve the size structure of carp. One might encourage harvest of all carp below a certain size. This has been successfully done on many waters for many types of fish, but a lot people are resistant to even discussing the harvest of any carp of any size.
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It would be nice if the official image could be released around 8 pm or earlier on March 31 for those of us who will be getting to bed early and fishing the next morning.
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Never mind, I think I succeeded. I think that if a person gets a message that an email already exists, then a person need only go to Events > CAG Big Four > Sign in here > Events > 2015 CAG Big Four and then follow the instructions.
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I have already paid for the Big four, but when I tried to register, it said that such a password already existed. so I rest the password and tried again. I cannot make it through the registration process because it keeps telling me that the email already exists.
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Could you release the official Big 4 image on the evening prior to April 1? I plan on catching some giants on April 1 and would like to have it printed out before I go on my session.
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It's official. I am going to have to visit this place. 6 hour drive. $15 3-day license. $15 camping. 41 lb carp. No brainer.
Congratulations on the gorgeous pair of carp.
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As always, great results, great pics, and a great writeup.
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That was a nice writeup. One of these days I will have to head to the Larry.
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I would have made up a more exciting story such as you had a HUGE carp on the landing mat, you then slipped and your foot found its way into the carps massive mouth. The carp then proceeded to clamp down, breaking your foot.
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Congratulations on the fantail and on getting your girlfriend to actually hold the carp - both are rare accomplishments.
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Congratulations! Judging by the healthy build on some of those fish, I'm sure that there are even bigger ones waiting to be caught.
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Congratulations! That is an awesome fish.
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Today, I caught the fattest mirror with the biggest scales that I have ever seen. The fish did not fight very well and a careful look yields a slight deformity in the tail area. The fish measured 26" and weighed 14 lb 2 oz. The great thing is that this fish is a recapture from October of 2009 when she measured between 14" to 16" and weighed 2 to 3 lbs. I've caught bigger mirrors, but none that were this fat. Catch-and-release works.
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I'm getting ready for a evening/night/morning session. I hope it turns out as good as yours.
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Great catches!
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Congrats on the fat fish!
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That's a great-looking spot. Congratulations on the personal bests!!!
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Great pics and writeup. That was an awesome session.
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Cool bonus northern!
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I notice that the Saginaw is on the rise. Two of the rivers that feed it, the Cass and Tittibawassee are up over 4 feet and still rising. We'll see what happens.
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Kentlakecarper, thanks for the work that you have been putting into the tournament. I've been reading the threads that you have created. It looks like the timing may be really good for the tournament. I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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If the fishing is decent, I plan to make full use of my 72 hour license and fish on Monday. I'm not sure where I will fish, it could be one of the swims in the tournament or a tempting-looking island area around Bay City (Middle Island/Bigelow Park). Is anybody else going to fish?
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I hope that I can catch a few like that. Those are super-thick fish. I'm jealous.
A 23 lb average is awesome. I am developing a law (I'm coining it after my last name: Bates' Law) which states that the maximum size carp in a body of water is slightly more than double that of the average sized carp. Of course, the sample size has to be sufficient, say 50 or more carp. 23 x 2.25 = 51.75 lbs. I hope you catch that monster.
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Thanks for the report. I've never fished the Saginaw and I am looking forward to it.
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Your CAG forum name: Ohio Carper (Jetson Bates)
Your state or province of residence: Ohio
The state or province of your FFF 2016 fishing venue, if it differs from your residence: Ohio
Junior (17 or under as of 1/1/16)?: No, but I wish I was