Bumper Week at Deux Iles
Deux Iles continues to impress. Rebecca sent in some fantastic photos and feedback from her trip to the lake this July…
Quick Session at Lillybelle
It has been a very sunny and dry 2017 here in France and, along with many other lakes in France, Lillybelle‘s water level has suffered as a consequence. Here is owner Richard with an update…
Spring Report From Laroussi
Mehdi, owner of the famous Laroussi and Old Oaks carp lakes, gives us an update on how our anglers have faired at Laroussi so far this season…
Video: The Long Common at 69lb
Congratulations to Simon Terrell who has landed the huge long common at Old Oaks carp fishing lake in France. A new record weight of 69lb 10oz.
Pb’s Ahoy At Lillypool
Despite the fish spawning, anglers Eddie Hudson and Mark Russel both managed new PB’s at 47lb 8oz and 49lb 4oz on their recent trip to Lillypool. The boys both kept to tradition and celebrated their captures in style… with a good dousing of lake water and some superb water photos, very well done fellas!!! Holiday […]
How Do I Prevent Crayfish Eating My Bait?
Question from Will; I don’t see how putting a coating or netting around a bait will stop a crayfish from taking your bait?
Four 50lb+ Carp For Anglers On Old Oaks
The anglers on Old Oaks last week had a great week, with only three of the thirteen carp caught weighing under 40lb. Here is their feedback…
Capturing The Moment – Part 3: Lighting
In the third and final part of this series, Angling Lines field tester Mike Linstead talks about the importance of getting the lighting right for your capture shots.
Capturing the Moment – Part 2: Self Takes vs Trusting Someone Else
In this second of a series of articles, Angling Lines field tester and photographer Mike Linstead provides a few tips on self-take photography and the pros and cons against trusting someone else to get that perfect shot.
Latest News From Jonchery
Plenty going on at Jonchery this month – an extension and re-build to swim 6 alongside some very impressive fish on the bank.
VIDEO: Pete Castle Lands 42lb’er at Laroussi
A short video of a run resulting in a 42lb carp on the bank at Laroussi for Pete Castle this November. It was a tough week’s fishing but a capture like this makes it all worth it…
VIDEO: A November Thirty Landed at Laroussi
Francis Bayliss lands a lovely 31lb carp during a trip to the famous French carp lake Laroussi in November. Pete Castle kindly filmed as the action unfolded… Over the last two decades Laroussi has established itself as one of the premiere big carp waters in France, containing carp to over 70lb. Want more info on […]
VIDEO: Winter Carp Fishing at Lillypool
A February carp fishing session on Lillypool in France resulted in plenty of carp for bailiff Richard. Highlights include a 40lb+ mirror and a 53lb common lake record. Richard kindly kept a video diary and it is well worth a watch if you’re heading to the lake this year…
Need A Hire Van For Your Carp Fishing Trip?
We get lots of anglers looking for van hire recommendations for their French carp fishing trip. Here are a few companies to check out… 1. Nationwide Hire 0500 053 899 You choose an address, they deliver and collect at a time you chose between 08:45 and 17:30 and European insurance is included. They deliver vans, minibuses […]
VIDEO: A Short Session on Lillybelle
Mark Osman spent a very successful 48hrs on Lillybelle this February, filming a video diary along the way. He landed no less than 7 fish, including a new PB of 41lb! See them all in the video below…
VIDEO: 53lb Lake Record Common at Lillypool
2017 is off to an excellent start with a new lake record at Lillypool of 53lb 2oz, and a new common personal best for bailiff Richard too. This common was caught on a February session on the lake. Watch the video below to see the new record and a very happy angler!
5 Reasons To Take A French Carp Fishing Trip in Spring
Paul Cooper explains why his favourite times of the year to get out on the bank is Spring, which in 2017 starts on the 1st March. With budding shrubs and trees, flowers and even weeds, the landscape colours up with new life.
Lillybelle Netting and Stocking
Some photos from the netting and additional stocking of 20 carp at Lillybelle this February. This lovely 5.5 acre carp lake was first stocked back in 2013 with 104 carp to compliment the existing fish in the lake. Since then a few hand-picked carp have been introduced most years. For more information on Lillybelle follow the link […]
Do Fishmeal Baits Work In Winter?
If you listen to the experts you would never use a fishmeal boilie over the winter months. My thinking was the same, however over the years my views have changed drastically. For the past 2 years I have continued to fish through the Winter months, feeding and fishing with Squid and Orange from Quality Baits. […]
Deux Iles Carp Lake Receives Stocking
Deux Iles received another stocking of 59 mirrors and commons to 35lb this month and here are some of the photos. We look forward to seeing some of these on the bank later this year!
