Why Are They Lumped Together?

[oneshot]

Why does everyone lump Buffalo and Suckers in with Carp. They are Native where Carp aren't plus they taste much better??

oneshot

[fishinwrench]

I think it's just because most folks (including some MDC agents) can't tell the difference, or don't know that there is a difference.  

[jdmidwest]

I think it is because they are "rough fish", not to be confused with the pretty "game fish" they like to breed and protect.

[MOPanfisher]

Or because there is little to no danger of depopulation due to overfishing.

[jdmidwest]

I see a lot less suckers now that gigging is a sport. Suckers should be upgraded to game fish for protection. 

[Seth]

Suckers are still plentiful on the Gasconade and that river gets absolutely pounded during gigging season. I could only imagine how thick they would be without a gigging season.