BassAddict said:
Today i was wondering what effect does carp have on bass, also whats the simplest way to catch a carp? will bread on a small hook with a bobber work?
Here are a few TinBoat threads that have covered the rigs and bait
Simple Carp Rigs:
https://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=816&highlight=carp
Bait and Baiting
https://tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=762&highlight=carp
In my area we have a large number of anglers devoted to carp fishing (Mr. Fish is one, but he is also very much a multi-species guy). Carp are awesome to catch, they fight great, grow huge and for many, are going to be the largest fish you can catch in fresh water.
As far as there effect on bass waters, most biologists agree that that they improve those waters. While bass fisherman can be heard to say that the carp muddy up the water this dos not hurt the bass provided there is sufficient depth in the lake or pond. Further, bass and carp do not compete for the same food. Finally, Bass (and other species) can and do eat the carp fry and eggs.
Several things are important to note:
1. Although carp and bass can thrive in the same water, carp are much more resistant to poor quality water conditions (i.e. low oxygen, polluted water and warm water);
2. Sometime you will note that a body of water has a large carp population and no bass. This might mean several things - carp are usually much easier to see in the water then bass so there might be a decent bass population but you cannot see them. Or, the water quality is poor, carp tolerate teh poor water but bass do not so you get lots of carp;
3. Contrary to some belief, carp do to "ruin" the water for bass. (See point number 1). Of course any water system out of balance will favor one species over another.
PLEASE do not try to become a half-assed marine biologist and decide that you can fix a perceived problem by killing one species to hopefully favor another.