I hunt carp. Visibility usually stays around 4 meters here, so Im not sure how that compares with you. In my experience, they are not a tough fish to hunt. They present a large target, and do not swim quickly. They also do not scare as easily as most fishes. The main trouble I have with them is getting a spear through their tough scales. I have had spears bounce right off many times. Hopefully this will not be a problem with my new Riffe #0.
Carp are not the best for eating, but I do. I had an old Aunt from Germany that used to cook carp, and with the right seasonigs and sauces the fish can become agreeable. The texture of the meat is quite good, being firm and flaky, but lots of bones.
I have never tried baiting carp, but I know they eat corn. Let us know how your experiment goes.
