James Wilcox with Big Lin @ 45.02 Hi David, Please find attached a picture of my recent capture of ‘Big Lin’ from Molyneux in April 2012. She came out a week earlier at 46lb so did not make lake record for me by a few oz’s … but I think you will agree that she […]
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.
Carp Fishing in France at Villefond
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 […]
Over the last few years since I first stocked Lac Du Villefond I have been witness to a lot of changes at the lake not least how the fish have grown into absolute monsters in a relatively short space of time. As the carp have grown in size they have become accustomed to more and […]
Around 160lb The Laroussi lake record catfish came out yesterday, April 1st. Of course we couldn’t have let you know yesterday or you would have thought we were just fooling around! Matthew Parker has landed the Laroussi Monster which has remained uncaught (or should we say unlanded since its been hooked & lost several times […]
A short video showing the recent introduction of 2 x 30lb+ cats into Lillypool. French Carp Fishing at Lillypool
46.08 – the new lake record! Well after all the hard winter work we have put in here at Molyneux to get the lake ready for this year, we had our first group of anglers arrive last Saturday morning. The South Coast Crew, of Sam, John, Steve, Tom, Glen and Lee and of course the […]
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 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
Helen and I had the honour and priviledge of welcoming back some good friends to Molyneux in the shape of Big Jack Cuthbertson, and his dad Alan to the lake last week. They came over with Alex who we hadn’t met before, but who is a lovely guy and we were soon getting onas though […]
The new facilities in the Molyneux cabin Work on the cabin has continued through the latter part of the winter with a view to improving the overall package for those that deide they would like a little more comfort and self sufficiency during their stay with us. We have installed a mini kitchen unit comprising […]
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 […]
46.08 Our first anglers of the season arrived on Saturday (17.03.12) – a party of six anglers and one non-angler. One of them, Sam Bowers, wasted no time at all, and within 8hrs of casting out, the first carp of the season proper was on the bank….. and what a fish! Affectionately known as the […]
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
We will be continuing to stock Quest Baits in 2012 as they proved to be so successful last year at Molyneux. We have also extended the range of flavours available. These will of course include the ever faithful Ghurka Spice which caught more fish last year than any other boilie. I’ve added to this Rhahja Spice, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 (Part 1 is here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4U6stV_utQ)
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 […]
