The Redneck Fishing Tournament

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The tournament attracts hundreds of participants, but still it makes only a small dent in the carp population. By one estimate, 9 out of every 10 fish in certain parts of the Illinois River are Asian carp. The fear is that the invasive species could wipe out the bottom of the marine food chain, threatening an entire ecosystem.

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