VA 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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Carp
30lbs 9oz, 36in long
Added by carpking

Bend in the River
Added by blackstonecarp from the trip entitled January 24th, the Blog

Bend in the River
A great winter spot for carp. Changes through the season with new debris coming in, old snags leaving. Water levels vary and flow of the river can range from insane to mild. gravel bottom with spots of silt, small dying weed beds and plenty of snags to hold fish.
Added by blackstonecarp from the trip entitled Calm Before the Storm

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Kelly House Museum, Lincoln Rhode Island
This is a great section of the Blackstone River. Stocked with trout and loaded with a good amount of other species including Bass, Carp, Pike, White sucker, a host of pan fish, bull heads and more!
Added by blackstonecarp from the trip entitled 24 hours along the Blackstone, in search of a Rhode Island 20

Fisherville Pond
Fisherville pond is a dammed up section of the Blackstone river (though technically called the Quinsig River here I believe)

There is a wide variety of species here though I mainly chase the carp which can reach into the 30's if not possibly more..though the average size is much closer to 8-12 pounds
Added by blackstonecarp from the trip entitled 24 hours on the Blackstone

19.5 pound mirror carp
Housatonic River
Added by jon_degenerate

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