:beathead: As suggested earlier in the post, fishing for "Grass Carp" (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a violation of fishing regulations unless there is a special opening. You can, however fish for the "Common Carp" (Cyprinius carpio) in this state. They are widespresd. There is a very good book entitled Carp on the Fly by Barry Reynolds, et al. You might want to order it from Amazon if you're serious about fishing for carp. It has a section on flies in it. Seems to me it was about $15.00 and read the regulations. It might save some money and embarassment.
Steve, how the heck are you? I think this pertains to a private pond and not public waters. Is it still against regulation?
Hey Steve, Don't hurt your head beating it on the wall. Save yourself the embarrassment and money it will take to fix it. Again as I had posted earlier in the thread....private pond, private property with no public access, private stocking for weed control. Thanks to all who gave me ideas.
Grass Carp are expensive. A WA Department of Ecology permit/visit is required before even being able to purchase them. Most sales go to private pond owners, large businesses complexes, and golf courses. All with NO possible outlets to any other bodies of water. There are some really big ones in Semiahmoo Golf Course's ponds and the Bellingham Golf and Country Club's ponds.
I hear you- some of the big trips in Rufus Woods look like their fins are worn off. They're just gone.
I was watching a fishing show where they were fishing for grass carp in florida with flies that looked like mullberries
