31-01-2022, 01:06 PM
Both fish are carp:
Goldfish are Carassius auratus and pretty harmless when they escape or are released into waterways, although it's best to keep them captive since they aren't native. They are mainly vegetarian and don't dig up the bottom.
Koi are Cyprinus rubrofuscus and are a very serious pest with huge fines if you are caught in possession of live ones. They feed by digging up the bottom and totally destroy habitat.
I would think that using fish for bait is more successful if they are the right kind for the habitat - eg fresh water fish (carp) for fresh water fishing (eg bass in the US) but use saltwater fish for saltwater fishing. I'm not sure though. I guess anything goes for berley so long as it's oily and smelly. Its main result is to encourage sharks to hang around and they aren't really fussy.
Goldfish are Carassius auratus and pretty harmless when they escape or are released into waterways, although it's best to keep them captive since they aren't native. They are mainly vegetarian and don't dig up the bottom.
Koi are Cyprinus rubrofuscus and are a very serious pest with huge fines if you are caught in possession of live ones. They feed by digging up the bottom and totally destroy habitat.
I would think that using fish for bait is more successful if they are the right kind for the habitat - eg fresh water fish (carp) for fresh water fishing (eg bass in the US) but use saltwater fish for saltwater fishing. I'm not sure though. I guess anything goes for berley so long as it's oily and smelly. Its main result is to encourage sharks to hang around and they aren't really fussy.