I have this question out on a few forums...
Someone released koi into our pond, the incredible stupidity of releasing these invasive fish into a pristine pond can be the subject of another thread. Needles to say, these are very destructive to the native species and we have some of the best bass fishing locally. We want them gone. The State won't help as the conditions of the lake, cool and clear, will not let them establish a huge population but they will sustain in the shallower, weedy lagoons where the best fishing is and where the native fish spawn.
These fish are now closing in on 3 feet...monsters. I have only seen 3-4 of them, but there must be more. Our neighbor took out a few with a bow, but folks haven't had any luck landing one. I've tried worms, bread balls and sinking and floating flies with no luck. Someone said to try sweet corn kernels on a small hook, that will be next.
Some here must fish for carp..help.
My plan is to try myself, but I also pinned a few $20's up in the basement as a bounty for any family or friends children who land and kill one.
Someone released koi into our pond, the incredible stupidity of releasing these invasive fish into a pristine pond can be the subject of another thread. Needles to say, these are very destructive to the native species and we have some of the best bass fishing locally. We want them gone. The State won't help as the conditions of the lake, cool and clear, will not let them establish a huge population but they will sustain in the shallower, weedy lagoons where the best fishing is and where the native fish spawn.
These fish are now closing in on 3 feet...monsters. I have only seen 3-4 of them, but there must be more. Our neighbor took out a few with a bow, but folks haven't had any luck landing one. I've tried worms, bread balls and sinking and floating flies with no luck. Someone said to try sweet corn kernels on a small hook, that will be next.
Some here must fish for carp..help.
My plan is to try myself, but I also pinned a few $20's up in the basement as a bounty for any family or friends children who land and kill one.