Here is a Kentucky Afield video about an asain carp commercial fishing tournament held March 12th and 13th 2013 at Kentucky and Barkley lakes in south west Kentucky. http://youtu.be/CQYJd-7iQb8
Over 83,000 pounds of asian carp were caught over a two day period. The winner of the tournament caught over 28,500 pounds of carp in two days.
These things are going to present a HUGE problem for future generations of fisherman, not only in Kentucky but all along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Numerous agencies are working hard to keep the fish out of the great lakes, but most people agree it is only a matter of time before they make their way into the great lakes. If that happens billions of dollars could be lost by commercial fisherman.
It will be interesting to see what comes of this problem over the coming years.
Over 83,000 pounds of asian carp were caught over a two day period. The winner of the tournament caught over 28,500 pounds of carp in two days.
These things are going to present a HUGE problem for future generations of fisherman, not only in Kentucky but all along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Numerous agencies are working hard to keep the fish out of the great lakes, but most people agree it is only a matter of time before they make their way into the great lakes. If that happens billions of dollars could be lost by commercial fisherman.
It will be interesting to see what comes of this problem over the coming years.