It is true also that in Australia and Germany the Cyprinus carpio is by law subject to death if caught .

The cypriniformes (family Cyprinidae) are traditionally grouped with the Characiformes, these groups have certain common features, such as being found predominantly in fresh water. Plus in anatomical structure. Interestingly the most anterior bony pair is in contact with the extension of the labyrinth and the posterior with the swim bladder. Thought this function is poorly understood, the transmission of vibrations from the swim bladder to the labyrinth and in the perception of sound, could explain why the Cyprinus carpio have such a great capacity for hearing and being far more aware of a carp anglers presents.

(Oh yes they know we are there !) Which is why A wise Carp Angler turns his carp alarms/buzzers off when retrieving his tackle from the water and approaches the waters edge with great stealth!

Be Carp rig wise due to the teeth on the inferior pharyngeal bones, Carp rigs can at times get bittern off resulting in a False bite indication lost carp. When this happens it is wise to use what are called a frightener just up the line from the hook about 3" is often enough to avoid this .

Several species of carp can and do live in brackish water. Take the tidal river Thames for instance where it is documented that the river carp can and do travel a cross a wide geographical area from as far up the River Thames as the Thames Valley , and as far down as  the Thames Estuary . Some carp anglers consider the carp family some of the most cautious of all fresh water sport fish that appear to be able with regular frequency avoid capture on rod and line.

(monofiliment line) like Gardener Tackles T80 offers increased casting distance, better line lay and ultimate presentation as it lays flat on the lake bed. Or (braided lines such as (Arma Kordor) Cyprinus carpio can it would appear avoid even the invisible types of specialist carp fishing lines such as ( IQ Fluorocarbon from korda.co.uk. Product code KIQ10 - 10lb / 20m spool )

 All and I repeat all of the following members of Family Cyprinus carpio (common carp), Carassius carassius (Crucian carp), Ctenopharyngodon idella (grass carp), Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (silver carp), Are truly aware and wise adversaries .

Although for centuries Carp have been an important food to humans, the domesticated common carp variety known as koi carp are now also a valued sport fish as can be seen from the extensive stocking of  koi carp at the anglers paradise fishing complex As a result, carp have been introduced as sport fish to various locations across the globe.