Blanker, given the persecution pike have been subjected to for over a hundred years, and, in some parts of the country ''still are''. It shouldn't surprise you that certain people may become sceptical when they hear the words ''pike removal''. No other species is viewed like the pike, at least in my experience, it's either love 'em or hate 'em.
My own initial problem with your first post, was your description of pike biting through carp anglers lines, on an apparently regular basis. Something I have only very rarely encountered in over fifty years fishing. And yet, as your post suggests, this is the basis for a cull.
I apologise if my words have offended you, I was simply questioning the basis for the intended cull.
As regards the effect electro fishing may have on the carp, surely the effect will be the same for all other resident fish. And I assume then that any ''big'' pike taken are to be returned.
