When people start spearfishing or use a new speargun, they usually spear carp since they are an excellent target to practice. This is because they aren’t as scared by divers and are generally curious. Carp aren’t frightened by the speargun being pointed at them. They are also massive because they aren’t fished that often. They can provide a struggle while they're on the stringer because the spear usually doesn’t kill. They also need more power than most fish to pierce their scales. Since they are invasive, they can be speared when other fish usually can’t be.
Despite common conception, Invasive Carp are filter feeders, which is why they are a problem. The other part of why they aren’t enjoyed despite being a nice white fish is because they need to be cleaned uniquely. This is mainly to minimize bones in the fish. I recommend going to this state webpage, https://sdleastwanted.sd.gov/docs/conservationdigest/CarpforSupper.pdf, to learn how to clean them and to look up a video. They taste just fine when cooked. There are plenty of recipes to cook them. However, be mindful of bones since that is the biggest problem.
