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That's a cracking specimen Tinca. I haven't caught a tench in over 20 years, but they're still one of my favourite fish.

And good on you for catch and release, too many people kill these without knowing anything about them.

Seems like your secrets out. I went past the spot today, it was quite sad to see an empty beer bottle and old can of bourbon on the bank, I wish people would respect a fishing spot and not leave litter. Respect? Huh! Unfortunately many from this generation and last can't even spell the word, let al...

Seems like your secrets out. I went past the spot today, it was quite sad to see an empty beer bottle and old can of bourbon on the bank, I wish people would respect a fishing spot and not leave litter.

Yeah that's me, I go past that spot pretty regularly.

I never have time to go fishing, so the secrets safe with me.

I think I stopped and chatted with you when I was out on a bike ride with my son. Some decent fish there.

youngfisho wrote:Just wondering how do the Carp get into all the lakes and ponds? in particular the newer waters?

If they're connected via storm drains or creeks, then they get introduced through them.

and unlike carp, they can be returned to the water.

Eltham?

Yep, it's a little mirror carp.

Texas wrote:Many moons ago,when we went to Cobrawonga,we would always bring back some big carp for a neighbour (Hungarian).
He smoked them.

I've smoked a few things, but how do you smoke a carp? How would you even light it? :icon_lolz: