Roseau – carp fishing holidays in France
True action waters with an awesome number of carp Roseau is an established venue in Northern France, about 2½ hours drive from Calais. These mature lakes can definitely be described as action waters – they contain an awesome number of carp and there are also a fair number of larger cats to 100lb+. There are two lakes with good facilities including toilets, showers and a popular bar and restaurant.
Choosing a Deadbait Rod
Mick Brown catches a Pike and explains how to choose the perfect rod for deadbaiting.
Angling classics – Boat fishing for Salmon on a lake with Andy Nicholson and Steve Sloan. The Occasional Salmon DVD: Andy Nicholson’s lifelong passion for fishing is captured in this riveting search for salmon. Filmed on location in beautiful Cumberland and the idyllic Welsh Marshes, The Occasional Salmon is packed with information, tips for success and breathtaking action as fish after fish is hooked and landed. *Ordinary fishermen who have achieved extrordinary success in all weathers and conditions reveal their angling secrets. The breadth of experience shared in this DVD makes it the definitive study on the capture of the King of all fish.
Angling classics – John Andrew explains the art of spey casting and lands a spring Salmon. The Gamefisher’s Year DVD: John Andrew’s classic video has been digitally re-mastered onto DVD. He is known as a ‘fisher for all seasons’, and in this 2-hour programme he covers the complete spectrum of game fishing in Scottish waters – from harling on the River Tay in January, to battling sea trout in July in the Hebrides and Autumn ‘greybacks’ on the Earn in october. *The Gamefisher’s Year is packed full of practical information and useful hints about the different techniques used on the waters covered in this programme. This ‘visual diary of gamefishing’ is a superb way of gathering all the necessary information to become a gamefishing expert yourself.
Fox Toss and Sprinkle Pots
Mark Pollard demonstrates using the Fox Toss and Sprinkle pots.
Winter Carp Quest
Shaun Harrison demonstrates his winter tactics and manages a superb 20lb mirror.
Ribiere – carp fishing holiday in France
A large water of around 25 acres, this former gravel pit has depths varying from 6 to 1.5 metres.There are swims on both sides and all the pegs are wide and spacious – some can comfortably accommodate 3 or 4 anglers. All pegs are pre-booked… you will be asked to make a choice when you book your holiday. If the ground conditions are good you can drive to most of the pegs and then return your car to the car park. If it’s wet you can drive to the lake edge & then wheel barrows are available to help transport your tackle to your swim.
Angling classics – Big fish expect Richard Gardner lands a +20lb European Catfish. The Catfish Expedition DVD: Andy Nicholson, angling journalist, video presenter and all round fishing fanatic takes us on an expedition to the heart of Europe in search of Silurus Glanis, the European Catfish. Andy is joined by accomplished speciment hunters Vic Bellars and Richard Gardner who share their angling tips, techniques, flare and creativity. Join them on the bank and share the trials and tribulations of the expedition, the plotting and scheming, the mud, wind and rain and the glorious exhilaration of landing the quarry.
Margot – carp fishing holidays in France
A true specimen venue with a common of 66lb Margot has definitely become established as one of the premiere big fish waters in France – its combination of rural tranquillity and truly awesome stock of very large carp make it a very popular destination for specimen anglers. Situated in a rural and agricultural landscape, Margot is around 12 acres in size and within 2.5 hours drive from the port of Caen. 12 acres in size, with 8 pegs for a maximum of 8 anglers, Margot is home to 280 carp up to 66lb. At least 75 fish are over the 30lb barrier and around 20 over 40lb. The current record is an awesome common carp that weighs in at 66lb. The Koi carp go to 36lb and the grass carp to 45lb+. The current sturgeon record is 67lb.
Mick Brown Jigging Stick
Fox consultant Mick Brown talks predator fishing, revealing his favourite lures and lure fishing rod.