I totally agree with your comments Flattieman. But we can all see there is an abundance of carp around, and I wouldn't like to see hard proven facts that carp were the main causes for such things as soil erosion or decrease native fish stock because if we got to that stage, it may be beyond our control.
We should compile a list of our favourite spots to catch carp, sharing is caring!
I personally have not targetted carp, but would love to have a crack at one. I heard in Europe, its some kind of sports fish to them! Australian Carp charters we come!!