Sez :
Asian carp is an invasive species that was introduced by pondsmen in
Arkansas under "careful controls" in order to help them control algae
growth. Well, when the Mississippi flooded like crazy they got into
old man river, are travelling north to the great lakes. It has been a
disaster, crowding out native species and causing other problems.
Worse, fishermen don't like them because their flesh is too "boney".
But I think there would be some advantages to them from a
sportfishing perspective. As a non-native species, there are no bag
limits, lots of fun. As for the eating, many fishermen catch and
release anyway, they're in it for the sport of it. The catch could be
taken to local animal shelters, the hungry cats and dogs aren't as
picky as humans, or they could be ground into excellent fertilizer.
Any experiences out there catching these critters?-Jitney

Yeah. Use a net. Hold it up in the air and wait for them to jump into
it. I've seen footage of Illinois River anglers being whapped upside
the head by Asian carp jumping over their boats.

On Mar 24, 1:10 pm, Don Piven wrote:
Sez :

Asian carp is an invasive species that was introduced by pondsmen in
Arkansas under "careful controls" in order to help them control algae
growth. Well, when the Mississippi flooded like crazy they got into
old man river, are travelling north to the great lakes. It has been a
disaster, crowding out native species and causing other problems.
Worse, fishermen don't like them because their flesh is too "boney".
But I think there would be some advantages to them from a
sportfishing perspective. As a non-native species, there are no bag
limits, lots of fun. As for the eating, many fishermen catch and
release anyway, they're in it for the sport of it. The catch could be
taken to local animal shelters, the hungry cats and dogs aren't as
picky as humans, or they could be ground into excellent fertilizer.
Any experiences out there catching these critters?-Jitney

Yeah. Use a net. Hold it up in the air and wait for them to jump into
it. I've seen footage of Illinois River anglers being whapped upside
the head by Asian carp jumping over their boats.

They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.

On Mar 24, 1:16 pm, "Tim" wrote:
On Mar 24, 1:10 pm, Don Piven wrote:





Sez :

Asian carp is an invasive species that was introduced by pondsmen in
Arkansas under "careful controls" in order to help them control algae
growth. Well, when the Mississippi flooded like crazy they got into
old man river, are travelling north to the great lakes. It has been a
disaster, crowding out native species and causing other problems.
Worse, fishermen don't like them because their flesh is too "boney".
But I think there would be some advantages to them from a
sportfishing perspective. As a non-native species, there are no bag
limits, lots of fun. As for the eating, many fishermen catch and
release anyway, they're in it for the sport of it. The catch could be
taken to local animal shelters, the hungry cats and dogs aren't as
picky as humans, or they could be ground into excellent fertilizer.
Any experiences out there catching these critters?-Jitney

Yeah. Use a net. Hold it up in the air and wait for them to jump into
it. I've seen footage of Illinois River anglers being whapped upside
the head by Asian carp jumping over their boats.

They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.- Hide quoted text -

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check this out.

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.b...1547a1d8c26e8b

"Tim" wrote in message
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They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.


Sounds like a crazed E-Tec owner I know.

Eisboch

On Mar 24, 3:17 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

oups.com...



They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.

Sounds like a crazed E-Tec owner I know.

Eisboch

But would the carps leave you alone if you have two e-tecs on your
boat?

That would be the same as one 4 cycle, wouldn't it?

On 24 Mar 2007 13:21:38 -0700, "Tim" wrote:

On Mar 24, 3:17 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

oups.com...



They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.

Sounds like a crazed E-Tec owner I know.

But would the carps leave you alone if you have two e-tecs on your
boat?

That would be the same as one 4 cycle, wouldn't it?

One ETEC by it'self is worth more than two four cycle engines.

Four cycle outboard engines are for pansies. :)

On Mar 24, 3:28 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 24 Mar 2007 13:21:38 -0700, "Tim" wrote:





On Mar 24, 3:17 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

groups.com...

They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.

Sounds like a crazed E-Tec owner I know.

But would the carps leave you alone if you have two e-tecs on your
boat?

That would be the same as one 4 cycle, wouldn't it?

One ETEC by it'self is worth more than two four cycle engines.

Four cycle outboard engines are for pansies. :)- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

But if you have two 2 cycle engines, isn'tt hat the same as one 4
cycle engine?

2x2 equals, er, what nathaniel branden talking about again?

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:28:53 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Four cycle outboard engines are for pansies. :)

Know a guy with a pair of big 2 stroke diesels - very manly engines I
must say.

Tom, are 'net personas on sale this week or am I imagining things?

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:08:33 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 20:28:53 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Four cycle outboard engines are for pansies. :)

Know a guy with a pair of big 2 stroke diesels - very manly engines I
must say.

Two stroke engines rule!!

Even diesels.

Well, except for my pickup truck.

International 7.3 liter four stroke diesels rule!!

Tom, are 'net personas on sale this week or am I imagining things?

I'm sorry about that - truly. Bad netizenship resurfaced.

Occasionally the muse snaps and I run around screaming for a while to
make the adrenelin rush wear off.

Plus, Mrs. Wave isn't back until tomorrow night and she usually
manages to keep me busy so I don't get into trouble. :)

On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 16:17:59 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Tim" wrote in message
roups.com...


They love the sound of a 2-cycle engine for some reason. they'll jump
right into the boat, and if they hit you, they can knock you down.

Sounds like a crazed E-Tec owner I know.

Crazed? E-tec?

Oh wait - that's me.

~~ er ~~

Well, I guess if the shoe fits... :)