roadtrip,

Funny, but I've had very similar thoughts relative to the common carp. They are possibly the strongest fish I have ever caught in fresh water and the closest thing to bonefishing in fresh water. I wouldn't be interested in the GC myself because they are primarily veg eaters, but common carp are not and thus far more catchable on flies.

I've been doing some research, inculding surveying some other ponds owners and carp fishers to determine the minimum size pond needed for such a fishery....common carp will muddy water, but if the pond is large enough and the numbers of carp small enough the water would remain clear....and that means carp fishing could be accomplished just like bonefishing in shallow salt water. I will share any info I learn and hope you do the same. I could possibly start the carp stocking as early as late this fall.