As I have not been to any water in 2 months, I am repacking my box for the umpteenth time, found my note book and noted that, in three years, I have not caught a carp under 2 kilo's. After asking around, I found that nobody I know has caught a small carp at Midmar or Albert Falls, or at the 2 farm dams where I sometimes fish.(I normally go fishing 5 times a month). Is there something wrong? Are the carp not breeding? The bass cannot possibly eat all the fry.
Small Carp
- Thread starter Bottie
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Klaserie is in the same situation
I believe if someone did monitoring there you'll find that bass grow at a rate of around 2-4kg in their first year.
The reason for this is
1. the amount of predation on the fry meaning less fish to compete for food
2. warm water all year round providing food all year around
3. warm water providing for growth all year round
With a general population of 2kg fish in the dam the smaller fish just won't get a chance to get to the baits.
The fish are for sure spawning as they won't stay 2kg for all their life but will grow constantly.
I believe if someone did monitoring there you'll find that bass grow at a rate of around 2-4kg in their first year.
The reason for this is
1. the amount of predation on the fry meaning less fish to compete for food
2. warm water all year round providing food all year around
3. warm water providing for growth all year round
With a general population of 2kg fish in the dam the smaller fish just won't get a chance to get to the baits.
The fish are for sure spawning as they won't stay 2kg for all their life but will grow constantly.