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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #15 on: April 18, 2013, 11:17:51 AM »
I bet yopu could use em for Coyote bait as well. Ive never bowfished, are the set ups expensive? I live in Moses and near a hot spot to get carp i understand, maybe a new "Family" hobby

We're putting on a Spring shoot here in Tri-Cities just to help new shooters get involved. Our "Spawn-a-thon" is May 18th. Might be a good time to come down and check out what everyone is using. We're anticipating 30+ boats and quite a few more bank fishers.

Any questions shoot me a message or ask CarpCommander. He's a great resource too!
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #16 on: April 18, 2013, 11:59:57 AM »
Spring bear bait? Ive actually eaten carp. If its coming out of a clean water source you should give it a try.
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2013, 05:51:08 PM »
We used to snag them back east when we were young. I can remember hanging them off my handle bars and peddling my bike to my dad's buddy's chinese restaurant. My dad's buddy would trade us the carp for whatever we wanted on the menu. Those guys got very excited to eat them.
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #18 on: April 23, 2013, 02:14:19 PM »
That sounds like a sweet trade josh! I wish I could do that :chuckle:

Thanks jackmaster. I do guide bowfishing trips. Always happy to set people up on a trip for anyone who wants to give it a shot. Everything provided and always fun.

I have tried them do NOT care for them. I donate mine to a lot of people and a lot of them use them for fertilizer. Make great bait for cat fish or crab.
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2013, 02:56:26 PM »
As a youth (Tri-Cities) we treated this species with disdain.  It wasn't until I became an adult, and married into a family of chefs that I discovered their value as a food species.  Carp--when kept in clean, cold running water--is somewhat sweet, and very expensive.  They do have a lot of bones, which puts off a lot of people.  They do not need to be deep fried a la Chinoise, but can be served raw (or Peruvian ceviche); note, however, raw fish from fresh water is highly risky because of the chance of parasites.

As for me, if I think back to the warm waters of the Yakima River delta (confluence with the Columbia), there is no way that I would eat them.  Your choice!
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #20 on: April 24, 2013, 06:30:09 AM »
I used to fillet them and mix them in with other fillets... (perch, bass, etc.) Then a beerbatter fry and nobody knew the difference.

You need needle nosed pliers to remove the forked bones if you catch a larger fish.
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #21 on: May 03, 2013, 08:56:05 PM »
Whatever you do please do not put them on the bank to rot!!!! It's a black eye for the sport and food for all the "huggers" out there. If you can use them, take them otherwise like CarpCommander said, slice and sink. We're all in this together:)
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Re: What do u do with the carp
« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2013, 11:49:43 AM »
Growing up in the midwest we use to smoke them didn't taste too bad. :tup:
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