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 Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 10:08 PM
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Bob Landry
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Just curious if there is a reason to fish carp other than the thrill of the fight. I never heard of them being good to eat. Just askin'.
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 10:15 PM
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theCARPenter
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Most of us are Catch and Release Fisherman. When we are looking for a meal we go for those little green sunfish things.
 Grass Carp PB - 56 Buffalo PB - 44 Common Carp PB - 27
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
[Re: Bob Landry]
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02/21/12 10:25 PM
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Bob Landry
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I understand. I'm not much of a catch & release kind of guy. I go more for catch & grease.
2015 Seaark 1872 MV CC Etec-90
Two Helix 12 CHIRP SI's, , MinnKota Riptide ST80/i-pilot Link, Bob's Hydraulic
2020 Robalo R200 CC, Yamaha 150
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 10:50 PM
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Curt0407
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Carp can be a challenge to catch. Figuring out what use for bait, locating the fish, and the reward of a great fight. Also, for many of us, carp fishing is as much of a social event as a catching event. Many of us, (and you know who you are.lol) are not catching, and enjoy sitting on the bank and B.S.ing with our buddies.
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 11:09 PM
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Don Morey
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Because carp are the Worlds Greatest Sportfish. Just Saying 
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 11:14 PM
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Nick220722
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You can camp and fish FOR DAYS
You can drink and still fish
You can hook fish while youre sleeping
You don't have to deal with treble hooks
You can fish off the bank successfully
They get big compared to other freshwater fish
They make great bait for other kinds of fishing
They pull hard
They smell great (Jk)
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 11:15 PM
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ScottEvil
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I carp fish because I want a fish that will make 3 40yd runs and they are the only freshwater fish around here that will do that
Bowfishing sucks
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/21/12 11:17 PM
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Don Morey
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I carp fish because I want a fish that will make 3 40yd runs and they are the only freshwater fish around here that will do that  Well said (.)
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 12:17 AM
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dturnerfish
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1. Because it is a challenge
2. It relaxes me
3. I hate boat noise, I prefer a serene bank
4. I like tying rigs and over thinking things
5. Carp gear is sexy
I tend to over think fishing. Please help me.
When I am over complicating something please kick me in the face. Hard.
DT
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 12:52 AM
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buffaloman chris
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 01:26 AM
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theCARPenter
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A lot of us started out as the usual bass crappie catfish type of fisherman so we understand too.But after you get a few carp on purpose its hard to go back. They fight so hard its an adrenaline rush every time and a lot of fun.
Grass Carp PB - 56 Buffalo PB - 44 Common Carp PB - 27
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 01:35 AM
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fiSherwood
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I still like catching and eating, but just not carp.  Carp grow BIG, they're tough fighters, and I've always marched to the beat of a different drummer... 
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 05:42 AM
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LoneStarCarper
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You can camp and fish FOR DAYS
You can drink and still fish
You can hook fish while youre sleeping
You don't have to deal with treble hooks
You can fish off the bank successfully
They get big compared to other freshwater fish
They make great bait for other kinds of fishing
They pull hard
They smell great (Jk) Best response I have seen to this question in a very long time. Well said.
State Certified Piscatologist 
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 08:14 AM
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Don Morey
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Re: Why Carp Fish?
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02/22/12 12:00 PM
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badchade
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Typical Texas Carper's story...
I used to fish for bass/sunnies, but accidentally caught a Carp. The fight was awesome compared to what I has been getting. Since I was fishing for fun instead of food, Carp were the logical choice.
When the introduction of the World Wide Interweb came about, I found other guys in DFW fishing for Carp, and I saw their crazy gear and became determined to get my own.
Nowadays, the only time I really get to sleep is when I fish. The alarms make that possible. Also, I enjoy competing, so I fish tournaments whenever I can.
Chad
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