Carp Diem: targeting the 'perfect invasive species' one fishing competition at a time

2.3 tonnes of carp were removed from the Narrabri creek in north-west NSW at the annual carp muster - but experts say it won't make a dentSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityOn the banks of Narrabri Creek, carp filling a rusty truck rot in the morning sun. The stench is overwhelming; muddy and salty despite being hundreds of kilometres from the ocean.The sixteenth annual Namoi Carp Muster in Narrabri is in full swing. It is one of the biggest weekends of the year for the town of 5,500 people, located 530km northwest of Sydney. Fishing starts at sunrise and the truck fills as the day heats up, reaching 36.5C on Saturday afternoon.Carp awaiting disposal at the Namoi Carp Muster.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia's fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading...