STOP PRESS – Another 70lb’er Out At Laroussi!
11.04.12 Matthew Taylor on La Chene swim at Laroussi has just landed a 72lb mirror. Bait was Quest Rahja Spice, 140 yards out. More details & photos as we get them.
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General Interest
Browse general carp fishing interest posts with French venue round-ups, trip planning advice, holiday tips and big fish inspiration.
Carp Rig Thoughts – Why I Favour Heavy Leads
By Chas Cook, owner of Vaux In my opinion when carp fishing, the most important factor after the hook is the lead set-up. I very much favour a heavy lead… & here are the reasons why; Many anglers sit behind their rods and their non-moving swingers unaware that carp are actually mouthing, and sometimes moving off […]
Lake Record Smashed at Old Oaks!
57lb – the new Old Oaks record! Dave Dodds is already living the dream at Old Oaks and he’s only 3 days into his holiday! First time in France & he’s already caught 9 carp – all within 36 hours! All mirrors, weights as follows; 35lb, 42lb, 33lb, 32lb, 47lb, 33lb, 23lb, 42lb … and […]
Video Diary – Preparing for a Carp Session in France (part 4)
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 1 is here Part 2 is here Part 3 is here Fishing France at Blue Lake
50lb common is highlight of great week at Old Oaks
Jason Fillingham & his cousin had a good week on Old Oaks taking a 50lb common, 40lb mirror, 7 x 30’s and 3 x 20’s. His comments; ” We only had 1 fish at night. It was very cold & the fish are still not switched on properly… but a great week. As usual the far […]
72lb Mirror Carp from Laroussi
72lb Chris Griffiths had a fantastic opening week at Laroussi banking a stunning 72lb mirror plus back-up fish of 47, 38, 48, 45, 40, 25 plus a common of 25lb. More details here. Carp Fishing in France at Laroussi
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50lb Carp Landed at Villefond – & It’s All On Film!
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
Video Diary – preparing for a carp fishing trip to france (part 3)
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 […]
Carp Fishing – Getting The Best Out Of A Gas Bottle In Winter
Paul Cooper gives you tips on how to get the best out of a gas bottle in winter;
You Must Carry a Breathalyser
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 […]
Recycling in France – How You Can Help Carp Lake Owners
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 […]
Video Diary – Preparing for a Blue Lake Carp Session
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.)
How We Should All Care For Our Beloved Carp
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 […]
Preparing for a 2012 Carp Session – Video Diary (Pt 1)
As yesterdays post referred here’s the first part of the video diary;
Preparing for a 2012 Carp Session on Blue Lake (Pt 1)
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 […]
Villefond’s big 5 carp list
It has been a real pleasure to watch Villefonds fish grow into some real monsters and it has been discussed for a long time about which fish are going to be the next biggest caught so I decided to compile a list detailing the top 5 to date, as at January 2012; 1. BIG JOHN […]
Beware of the sheep!
Last week I ventured out for a day session on what was to be my winter water until spring of 2012. The lake that I have been fishing is a 17 acre reservoir on the borders of Shropshire and Staffordshire and access to the lake is half mile drive across a sheep field. Parking is […]
Over 30 different 40lb+ carp identified at Villefond in 2011!
Big John The 2011 season at Villefond has seen some really amazing fish and some really interesting characters on our banks. The lake was pretty solidly booked all year and despite the big problem in some areas of France from the lack of rain, our lake still exceeded all expectations. The lake experienced the full […]
