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40+ pound carp
Last Post 28 Jan 2011 04:56 AM by fisherfanatic. 4 Replies.
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mramboUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:9 mrambo
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02 Jun 2010 03:30 PM

    I recently caught a common carp well over 40" long, and between 40-50 pounds,  my scale only goes up to 25 pounds so the weight is an estimation.  the fish was caught on an ultralight with 4 pound line.  i was wondering if anyone knows what the line class record in illinois is for carp.  i know i can't certify this catch,  but there is a good number of carp this size in this lake and i would like to know for the next time i catch one.

    thank you in advance for any info provided.
    PegsguyUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:4095 Pegsguy
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    04 Jun 2010 09:40 AM
    Illinois does not keep line class records. The state record for a common carp is 51#, the record for a bighead is 64# as of publication of the 2010 fishing guide. I believe a new bighead record is pending. A carp over 15# qualifies for a 'Big Fish' award, a common carp over 32" earns a catch and release award. The release of bighead is discouraged. Illinois does not keep records for grass carp or silver carp as they are not normally taken on hook and line. Tom
    Lifer in NE Illinois Gen. 1:28 I didn't rise to the top of the food chain to become a vegitarian!
    fisherfanaticUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1491 fisherfanatic
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    28 Jul 2010 05:29 AM
    Do you have a pic?
    TIGHT LINES!
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    mramboUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:9 mrambo
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    27 Jan 2011 08:23 PM
    I have a terrible dark pic on my phone
    fisherfanaticUser is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:1491 fisherfanatic
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    28 Jan 2011 04:56 AM
    Posted By mrambo on 27 Jan 2011 09:23 PM
    I have a terrible dark pic on my phone


    Try transfering it to your computer and enhancing the color.  A fish like that might be able to win the Outstanding Catch Contest!
    "I may be physically at my computer right now, but my mind has gone fishing!" --Avid angler from MI and member since 2009--

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