One peice of none fishing tackle I wouldn’t be without is the amazing Mosquito Repeller. I have had a couple of these for a few years now and must say they reallyare excellent and only cost a few pounds off ebay. I used to suffer very badly by mosquitos but no more. I’ve used these […]
Beaurepaire in its summer glory Rob Johnson’s party of 4 anglers has just had a massive catch at Beaurepaire. They took 121 fish; 90 carp: 1 x 41lb, 3 x 30lb+, 41 x 20lb, the rest doubles 23 cats to 41.12lb 8 x grass carp to 24lb Here’s what Rob had to say; “Every tactic […]
Mark Sidery’s new Lillypool record – 42lb (May 2010) Following the stocking’s at Lillypool I was personally unsure as to what to expect from the lake and its visitors. We have all been very pleased with the results so far, with all fish putting on weight, some more than a few pounds. Fishing slowed a […]
Why is it anglers come to France having spent good money on their holiday, owning a fortunes worth of tackle including the latest rods, reels and bivvies… only to then try to catch fish on the cheapest bait they can buy? Surely bait has to be one of the most important elements of the equation, […]
Call it what you like… a plea… a reminder… or simply just a request, please, please please any fishermen, & of course fisher ladies (although of course it’s well known that us girls are generally well prepared & don’t need reminding), coming to France for a spot of carp fishing do remember to bring with […]
A cracking 40.04 mirror from Molyneux As I left the gates of Etang Molyneux in March 2007, having fished through temperatures ranging from 1 degree to 18 degrees in the same week, I hoped that I would once again get the opportunity to visit this beautiful and picturesque lake under better conditions… but it was […]
A question from Mr C Barnes; “Going to Etang De Moulinots for a week this summer and would appreciate any advice on the amount of bait to take for a week and what type of bait (shelf life, air dried, frozen) etc. Thanks” Hi Mr Barnes, This is a very difficult one to answer as bait […]
I guess it could be the years creeping up but these days I really can’t be doing with a long drive through the U.K. (I live in Nottinghamshire) to the ferry, then a long drive followed by setting everything up for a weeks stay by the waterside. Sapphire – June 2010 I find after a […]
