Ok, years ago they used to harvest them here for cat food.
My goal in my youth was to be the guy that speared the world record carp.
Both with the spear gun and the bow and arrow. At that time we had carp that exceeded 50 to 60 pounds. Both with the bow and the ol' snubnose. When the opportunity arose I freaked. It was like shooting an old truck tire!
The damn arrow and spear both bounced off and came back at me with lightning speed. both just missing my head. Im sure now days with newer technology that there is better gear. But the point is.. dont discount them as being a big sac of mush! thats armour they are supporting and it works.
Btw I never did get the wr

jim