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 First Mirror
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07/11/13 02:10 AM
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AggieAngler'14
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Reeled in a nice surprise this afternoon at Lake Bryan. It wasn't very a big but it was definitely a mirror, and my first mirror at that. I was actually trying to catch a couple small carp as bait for a gator gar trip this weekend on the Brazos. This little fella got a pardon though. 
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Re: First Mirror
[Re: AggieAngler'14]
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07/11/13 02:23 AM
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luvtofish116
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BOOO CARP AS BAIT! lol use panfish! But awsome mirror! still trying to catch my first!
Gotta Have My Fish'n Fix!
Buffalo-40lb
Common-18lb
Grasser-26.8
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Re: First Mirror
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07/11/13 12:18 PM
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Big Ted
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That is a beautiful fish!
PB Common Carp....... 38 lbs
PB Mirror Carp........12 lbs 8 oz
PB SM Buffalo........ 53 lbs
PB Grasser........... 48 lbs 4 oz
PB Blue cat.......... 17 lbs (caught on maize)
Phil 4:13
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Re: First Mirror
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07/11/13 02:01 PM
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Droyhef
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The fact is carp is a better bait, but I don't blame you for passing on that one. I got a little koi about 3#'s last year in the cast net that I turned back.
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Re: First Mirror
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07/11/13 02:06 PM
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SOCALCARPER
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SOCALCARPER
World Carp Masters France 17th Place
ATC 2016 1ST PLACE
ATC 2015 1ST PLACE
ATC 2014 3RD PLACE
PB. Buffalo 44#
PB. Carp 34# and some OZ
PB. KOI. 8#
PB. Grasser 44#
PB. Bass 13.8#
With experience and patience you can accomplish anything. CT
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Re: First Mirror
[Re: AggieAngler'14]
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07/11/13 02:46 PM
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Chuck7700
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nice catch, looks like it's shedding.  
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Re: First Mirror
[Re: AggieAngler'14]
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07/12/13 02:56 AM
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NicLeblanc10
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A mirror is a mix of which carp species?
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Re: First Mirror
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07/12/13 03:10 AM
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AggieAngler'14
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Not really a mix of any species, just a genetic variation of a common carp. Kinda like albinism.
But that's about the extent of my understanding. Someone else on the forum can probably explain the details a lot better.
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Re: First Mirror
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07/12/13 03:28 AM
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banker-always fishing
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Nice Fish. Congratulations! 
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Re: First Mirror
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07/14/13 12:40 AM
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Bigmike1984
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"Pun Intended"
"I rather be watching Judge Judy! Then fish that spot. I really hate Judge Judy! "
"Your everyone's buddy when your on big fish!" Bigmike1984
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Re: First Mirror
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07/14/13 10:09 PM
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Gitter Done
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Nice Fish. First of more to come.
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Re: First Mirror
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07/15/13 12:44 PM
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greentumater
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Mighty fine work! The pardon was well deserved.He never hurt nobody. .gif "angel")
Last edited by greentumater; 07/15/13 05:58 PM.
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Re: First Mirror
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07/17/13 09:59 PM
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accolyte1022
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Interesting stuff: The difference between mirror and common carp is both genetic and visual - biologically they are similar. The mirror carp was the first mutation of common carp, owing to two alternative genes, the S allele and the N allele. The genetic term for a mirror carp is "ssnn" (all minor). Common carp have an even, regular scale pattern, whereas mirrors have irregular and patchy scaling, making many fish unique and possible to identify individual fish by sight, leading to most carp in the UK over 40 lb being nicknamed. Mirror Carp
Last edited by accolyte1022; 07/17/13 10:00 PM.
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