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carpmaster · Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject: Poll:

Someone I know got stopped by a Game Warden in New England recently because they were using corn as Carp bait. The Warden didn't penalize them with anything, he just simply told them to pack up their stuff and leave and asked them if they knew that it's illegal to use corn to fish for Carp. I've done a lot of research over the past few years about the affects corn has on Carp and have seen plenty of evidence that it doesn't hurt the species, while I've also seen evidence that it does hurt the species. For these reasons I have posted this poll to get the publics opinion on the question. Please only answer the poll if you have done a good amount of research on the affects of the matter!

Thanx,

Carpmaster

carpman · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 5:30 pm Post subject:

I thought it was only illegal to use corn in trout waters? The trout can't digest the corn and it kills them, not the carp.

bedlem · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject:

You are right Carpman, at least on the point that it is illegal in trout waters. If the body of water is not considered a trout water ( stocked by the state of RI) then it is legal to chum and/or use corn..unless there are special restrictions like drinking water res. or what not as well.

The part about killing the trout is highly disputed on both sides and no clear answer has been found. Corn is not really digested by anything. We chew it up and pass it through but we never really digest it, just as carp who use the molars in their throats to chew it and pass it. Trout on the other hand do not have molars...but as I said there is no clear evidence that they do not simply pass it.

I have seen posts, or heard many comments lately that corn is illegal. It is in some areas but in most it is legal...People need to read the local rules or even call the Ep's to get a clarification. They are friendly people and will willingly answer your rule based questions, I know since I have called them many times in preparation of hosting certain events. Please stop the rumor mills, educate yourselves.

lockman21 · Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 5:55 am Post subject:

If corn is so harmful to fish, then why are then why is RI one of only two states in the ENTIRE country that outlaw it? Silly to me....