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arrow1b
May 24th, 2005, 03:36 PM
does anyone know what the record weight is for a grass carp?
Robin@AimLow
May 24th, 2005, 08:46 PM
World rec is over 80 lbs. MO record is 73 lbs (I think). Don't know about IL...but that is a heck of a fish you shot!
arrow1b
May 25th, 2005, 05:13 AM
I actually snagged one that is close to seventy pounds, last week. That's why I was wondering. thanks
LinuxDude
May 25th, 2005, 05:16 AM
Around here they're illegal to shoot. Nice one though! Gonna smoke it?
Robin@AimLow
May 25th, 2005, 05:40 AM
Dude, where are those coming from? I know you probably won't say exactly, but how about river, lake, private lake?
Ytailhtr
May 25th, 2005, 07:09 AM
Hey Robin, I seen on the "Pics" thread that a guy was shooting really big grass carp and said he hoped they didn't "pop off".....could you tell us what you use to hold those big buff's and grassies on with?.....do you shoot one arrow head exclusively or do you change for different species.....I use Muzzy's and have never lost any, but my friend has....just wondering what you guys use to hold those big fish on with.....thanks, Kelly
rivershark
May 25th, 2005, 07:46 AM
record here in arkansas is around 80 lbs. we always just shoot a muzzy and try to get another arrow in it as quick as we can. as far as i can see there isnt another head thats going to out perform the muzzy
Robin@AimLow
May 25th, 2005, 10:31 AM
As I said in the favorite head thread...Muzzy is the only point in my boat, always.

For me, smaller fish are harder to hold than the big ones. Also, grassies are fish that shot placement is critical. Hit them low and/or back, and you are likely to loose them...the belly is just too soft. For that reason, I always aim for the gill plate on a grassie.
arrow1b
May 25th, 2005, 06:51 PM
Dude, where are those coming from? I know you probably won't say exactly, but how about river, lake, private lake?semi- private 225 acre lake. I have found a grassy mecca. They put so many in this lake many years ago, that it was weedless for about 5 or 6 years. The fish would actually whale up partially on shore to get a bit of anything green. These are old old fish
Robin@AimLow
May 26th, 2005, 06:42 AM
Let me know if you need any help with those...they would make great video! :wink: