The first 2 anglers to fish Blue Lake this year are having a great session. They have had 45 carp so far… biggest was a 35lb mirror & the majority are 25lb to 30lb+, with a good mix of commons and mirrors. They’ve also had 3 sturgeon to 30lb. They’ve been fishing mixed pellets and […]
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One of the Villefond Big 5 Carp has just become the lake’s latest 50lb’er. Our cameras were there to capture the whole sequence as angler Rob Inns banks his first 50 – ‘Bennetts’ at 51lb 1oz. This is why we go carp fishing! Carp Fishing in France at Villefond
Wayne Scott demonstrates a priceless tip he picked up from watching a Korda Thinking Tackle video by Ali Hamedi.
This is Part 3 | Part 1 is here | Part 2 is here | I know the list seems endless, but if you start organising things early it should all fall into place ready for your day of departure. Make your list as early as possible and tick it off as you go. Here […]
Before you can either net a carp lake in France lake, or dig out the silt, you have to have a total or part drain down of water… so you need to know how to pull the plug! It’s a fairly easy process here at Bletiere – with a bit of snooping around you should […]
Here’s a new feature we’re going to run… interviews with our owners. This week it’s Mark Lambert from Villefond; 1. What are the 5 main features you look for in selecting a swim; 1. When selecting my swim I always wait until I arrive at the lake as pictures and maps can never really give […]
Paul Cooper gives you tips on how to get the best out of a gas bottle in winter;
From July 1st 2012 it is compulsory to carry a breathalyser kit in the car in France. Two kits per car are advised (so if you use one you’re still able to stay legal) & 15 euro fines for non-compliance will be levied from November 1st 2012. We have placed an order for 100 which […]
One of the big differences you find when you move to Europe is the high level of recycling that you have to do without choice. It’s very strictly controlled here in France, which of course in the long term is a good thing for us all. Over the last year they have been rolling out […]
Paul Cooper gives you tips on how to fish effectively from staging;
“Do you feed your carp in winter?” I often get asked this by guests taking their fishing holidays here at Bletiere – with what and when do I feed the carp, especially in the winter, and how do I know how much to put in? Luckily I had a lot of experience in the uk before […]
In this edition we bring you up to date with lake stockings, review new videos from Paul Cooper bringing you carping tips, plus a catch report from Lac du Val were carp to 30lb+ were landed in the snow. Finally we finish off with some stunning footage of our carp lakes in their winter clothes;
Are you preparing for a carp fishing trip to France in 2012? Via this video diary Paul Cooper will take you through his preparation routine for a trip to Blue Lake. Part 2 below (Watch part 1 here.)
Are you preparing for a carp fishing trip to France in 2012? Via a series of blog posts & a video diary Paul Cooper will take you through his preparation routine. Jim with a Quality Baits 39lb 2oz fish caught in the throws of winter Bait It is now the beginning of February and I’m […]
This post is longer than usual! If you have twenty minutes to spare then sit back and read all about my last year in Spain. I won’t lie to you – it is a promotional article about my business and the trials I went through in setting everything up. Go and get yourself a coffee, […]
Cute but contemptible! Constant battle with contemptible Coypu! Here at Mas Bas we have a running battle with Coypu so here’s an update showing just what damage they can do! Every 2 years or so we have to rebuild the walkway between our beautiful carp lakes, because they have burrowed and collapsed areas the bank. […]
For me here at Oakwood good carp care is vitally important. We owe it to our beloved carp to fish responsibly, handle, treat and release them in the safest way possible so they always remain in the best health, ensuring they always live to fight another day. Whether it’s a 10lb carp or a 40lb carp […]
As yesterdays post referred here’s the first part of the video diary;
Are you preparing for a carp fishing trip to France in 2012? Via a series of Blog posts & a video diary Paul Cooper will take you through his preparation routine. Blue Lake (Part 1) Blue lake in the summer of 2011 I have been travelling over to France with Angling Lines for over 10 years […]
