Power Pack and Lighting system sets available for hire at Glehias for 15 euros per set per week. Complete set includes: Power Pack, Charger, Internal Light and External Light with Remote Control. The ‘Remote Lighting System’ not only allows you to illuminate your bivvy, but the area outside it too… and all from a remote […]
During a session in France Paul Cooper gives hints & tips on how to safely look after our beloved carp. Carp Fishing France
A Different Approach… by Salv Licata Most, if not all, anglers head to France with a single minded mission to capture a monster carp & I suppose I’m no different… it’s something anglers all dream of and it’s something that seems to be more readily available in France. However, if I’m brutally honest, a lake record […]
Linear complex in Oxford is the scene for the new TF Gear carp fishing DVD. The DVD will be available free on the front cover of next months Total Carp Magazine. With most fishing dvd’s there seems to be some amounts of trickery involved, If you do you watch the disk, which will be on […]
In this edition we bring you up to date with all the 2012 carp captures, Billy’s “Living the dream” series… and focus on some great family carping trips. Carp Fishing in France
The Hope family enjoyed a fantastic week at Beaurepaire (w/c 12th May)havingg 48 runs with 44 landed; * 32 carp all mirrors * 7 x 40’s * 13 x 30’s * 11 x 20’s * 1 @ 16lb * 2 grass carp 19.8 & 24lb * 2 catfish 12 & 37lb * 8 bream Here’s […]
Last year Jim Kelly and I visited Blue Lake in almost monsoon conditions, with freshly dug swims with marl and mud everywhere, it was a trip to forget and we finished our trip early due to the adverse conditions. A view of Blue lake from swim 7 On our return to the UK we reported […]
Sent in by James; ‘Took this one on my iPhone. I quite like it :-)’
43.03 A new Lillypool lake record common for Martin Larner @ 43lb 3oz – a new PB for him. It was his last day and it came with the last cast of the week! French Carp Fishing
When Fred Wilton made public his HNV bait theory it had its doubters and still does to this day. It was pure genius and so far ahead of its time but was ultimately perfect for the time. Fred had no doubts that he was right and if he did I am pretty sure they vanished […]
A few weeks back we published some fabulous photos sent in by Margot anglers. The subject matter was not important… they are just great photos Well, here’s one more. This was taken by Ron Key & the camera used was SLR Canon EOS 40d with a Canon EF17-40mm f/4L. Do you have any carpy photos you’re […]
Readers Question; ‘If you arrived at a lake and found that the previous anglers, for whatever reason, had either dumped lots of particle because they had it left over, or just used an enormous amount of pellet or particle as their tactics – what would you do?’ Jim Kelly replies; It is always difficult to […]
Set in Stone? Part 1 – Wind Direction by Jason Rider In the following series of articles I will challenge of carp fishing’s Ten Commandments or the golden rules that are accepted as fact in our sport. The art of angling has been practised since the birth of mankind and although carp fishing for sport […]
Jason Rider has been a dedicated carp angler for 28 years and this latest collection of stories reflects his experience and passion for the sport. This book will delight, entertain, and educate anyone who goes carp fishing. There are technical chapters on why baits work and how they are formulated scientifically, together with recipes that […]
Rob Inns describes the tackle & tactics he used to catch Bennett’s at 51lb from Villefond … Carp Fishing in France
Fishing the shallows at Blue Lake Paul Cooper explains the techniques he uses to avoid spooking the carp… Fishing France at Blue Lake
The Angling Lines Field Testers return to Blue Lake & have a great session. Hints, Tips & lots of catch action. Fishing France at Blue Lake
70lb Congratulations to Rick for setting the new Old Oaks catfish record with a 70lb moggy! Last time out this cat was 60lb. Carp in the 50’s and 40’s are still coming out week after week. This really is a fantastic year for Old Oaks. Carp France
From July 1st 2012 it is compulsory to carry a breathalyser kit in the car in France. We told you back in March that we’d try to get some of the kits into the UK so you could buy them from us if you wanted. Well they’ve arrived and we’re happy to sell them at […]
We have just heard from lake owner Sebastien that one of this week’s anglers has banked Blue Lake‘s first 40 with a carp of 42lb. And it looks like the anglers (Denton group of 4) are in for a busy time this week. Early Monday morning and they have already chalked up over 20 carp […]
