Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Raising trophy, uh...er...carp.

IMO the key to growing large common carp is to limit their reproduction and subsequent offspring so they don't stunt at 6-8 lbs. In southern waters this would likely mean being predator heavy with LMB and/or possibly HSB. In northern waters being pike or musky heavy would be the way to go to keep their numbers in check.