frix, we have worked probably 10 jobs in last 15 years where carp have taken over the pond. I literally have filled the shock boat with carp dumped and went out for more. If kept in balance I think you might satisfy your goals. How hard this is not sure?? If left unmanaged it will go carp heavy they destroy the repro of bass then the numbers of carp sky rocket then they run out of food and what resutls is a few monster bass, tons of carp and a muddy pond. I wish I had better advice if you want some carp come to GA i can get you plenty from lakes that pay me to remove them.
