AK Fish Finder - Mirror Carp Details

Name:

Mirror Carp

Water Type:

freshwater

Latin Name:

Cyprinus Carpio

Common Names:

Ideal Water Temp:

84 degrees but will feed in most tempretures

World Record:

91 lb by Andre Komornicki from London

Description:

The difference between mirror and common carp is both genetic and visual - biologically they are similar. The mirror carp was the first mutation of common carp, owing to two alternative genes, the S allele and the N allele. The genetic term for a mirror carp is "ssnn" (all minor). Common carp have an even, regular scale pattern, whereas mirrors have irregular and patchy scaling, making many fish unique and possible to identify by sight, leading to most carp in the UK over 40lb being nicknamed. This lack of scales is widely believed to have been bred in by monks in order to make the fish easier to prepare for the table. They can grow in excess of 60lb - the last few British record fish have all been mirror carp.

Contrary to popular belief, Leather carp are not Mirror carp without scales; there is a distinct genetic difference. Leather carp are permitted a few scales; however, the dorsal row of scales is either absent or incomplete. Leathers also have reduced numbers of red blood cells, slowing growth rates.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirror_carp

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River Bend Farm picnic area The Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. Walk along restored sections of the Blackstone River Canal and Towpath from the River Bend Farm Visitors Center. Added by bedlem from the trip entitled My new PB...		Spillways Added by bedlem from the trip entitled Blackstone Carp where are you? or Winter Edition 2010
Lincoln Bike Path A nice open section of the Blackstone, accessible via the bike path. Gravel bottom with a smattering of silt. A moderate current with plenty of structure to hold fish. Trout stocked waters so by RI Law no chumming or use of corn/maize. Added by bedlem from the trip entitled 4 Days		Stanley Woolen Mill Gravel and silt mixed bottom with a mild current this is the area where the canal meets back with the river by the Stanley Woolen Mill. There is a small cove but the main area to fish is near the bridge where the water deepens a bit before coming to a small dam. Added by bedlem from the trip entitled 4 Days
Rice City Pond Winding branches of the river and canal merge here forming some great cross and back currents, coves and marshes to hunt down large fish. With a gravel and heavy silt bottom, fish ranging from 5-30+ pounds, many weed beds and loads of under water structure fishing here can be both challenging and rewarding. Added by bedlem from the trip entitled 4 Days		Blackstone There are many great areas to fish the Blackstone. Look for deep holes amid the flowing river. Most of the bottom is silt/pebble. Added by bedlem from the trip entitled Blackstone Carp : Fall Edition

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bedlem on 06/05/09 05:58 PM