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Paul Cooper, one of our expert Field Testers, recently answered a few queries about Margot, a must read if you’re going out to the venue this year!

Hello Paul,

I have just finished reading your article on fishing tactics at Margot 2012.  I’m due to fish Margot soon, I’m in a party that has the lake exclusively, we have pre-drawn for swims, I pull out of the hat Peg 1.

Using the information and tips in your article, I will contact Angling Lines to find out how many anglers will be on the lake the week previous. I was hoping that you could possibly give me any tips on fishing Peg 1?

Swim Map

On my previous visits to Margot I have not fished peg 1, however I can tell you as much as I can recall about the swim.

Peg 1 is situated on the bank to the left of the facilities which is a corner point swim giving access to an area to your left that is not accessible by anyone else on the lake. You also have the option of fishing directly in front of you to the middle of the lake.

Peg 2 is only yards to your right, however due to the point location, peg 2 has a vast amount of water to fish to the right and also has the option of fishing open water directly in front of the swim. The ground is made up of hard rubble so you will need a rubber mallet to hammer in your tent pegs. There is little shade on the swim so take be prepared for some sun.

From what I can recall the lake depths are around 4 to 5 feet with a thin layer of soft silt on the bottom of the lake, with some graveled areas. continue reading…

For the increasing number of Margot anglers who are interesting in it’s potentially large zander specimens; Robert Griffiths has recently landed the biggest so far weighing 13lb 4oz. Who knows how big the Zander go in this lake? We’ll keep you posted.

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For more information, articles, photo’s and feedback from Margot follow the link - Carp Fishing Holidays

Paul Cooper, one of our expert Field Testers, recently answered a few queries about Margot, a must read if you’re going out to the venue this year!

Hi Paul,  I was looking for a little advice with Margot in France as I know you’ve fished there before. I’m there this summer and hoping the weather will be warm but I’m unsure as to what bait and tactics work best there. If you could help that would be great. 

65lb 8oz – Margot – Rob Allen

I have visited Margot on two occasions in the past, August a few years ago when the temperatures averaged around 39C and last year in May when it averaged around 24C. On both occasions I fished similar tactics. The first thing to realise is that in July the weather in this area can be hot, very hot. Despite the heat the carp still feed heavily and need lots of food to keep them occupied in your swim.

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Margot proves that early season carping pays off by producing a number of  cracking 40′s and 50′s throughout March, here’s our picture round-up. We also got footage of Mick landing the 57lb common pictured below, click here to view.

Colin Robertson 47.08

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Margot Peg 7 produced the goods for Mick Marriott last week when he banked a 57lb 4oz Common. It was his 2nd 50 of the week and a new PB. Mick couldn’t believe his luck, especially when he examined his rig afterwards. Mick’s luck was hanging on a thread!

You can see the full story in this short film. Plus Bob Tilbury provides some great bonus material – A hot spot for 40′s in Peg 6.

Carp Fishing in France at Margot.