Carp Fishing Holidays For Supersize Carp
Far more British carp fishermen are visiting overseas for their carp holidays with France being the most popular. France has so a lot to offer the carp angler with masses of lakes and reservoirs and 100s of miles of rivers most of which carry big carp. You’ll find several organizations offering guided carp angling in France on commercial lakes with travel and food catered for as well as several private waters where it is possible to reserve a swim or hire out the lake solely on a drive and survive basis.
Many french carp lakes and rivers contain huge carp with the local climate in France being perfect for carp growth as well as the large quantities of high protein bait being introduced on a regular basis both contributing to carp growing to record sizes. With the carp record above 90lb and many lakes offering 40lb plus carp France provides the carp angler on holiday fish far bigger than their UK alternatives.
So you have picked your dream carp fishing holiday water in France and arranged your ferry what items of gear and bait do you need?
If you have selected a commercial type venue or an estate type french water for your holiday then your tackle may not differ too much from the tackle you use in the UK. Rods of 2.75-3lbTC being the most well-liked, baitrunner type reels or big pits if you expect to launch some distance are the norm. A 42″+ landing net and a significant unhooking mat will likely be essential as well as your bivvy, bedchair, sleeping bag and all of the normal camping tackle you use for a session in the UK. Should you have selected a large reservoir then you may have to consider a boat and echo sounder to angle the carpy areas, research your french trip venue and be well geared up.
The bait as well as the quantity you take on your carp fishing vacation in france will change from water to water and stock levels too so advice really should be taken from the operator or organiser but boilies and pellets are accepted from the off on most french carp waters and well as seed and nut sort baits (be sure these are correctly prepared). Remember a large shoal of 30lb+ carp can mop up plenty of bait so ensure you’ve sufficient amounts to keep them in your swim if essential. If you’re taking large quantities of boilies with you on your holiday and you will find no or limited freezer amenities than you might wish to take into account air drying your boilies at the venue or before you go away to prevent them ruining.
Great luck on your carp fishing vacation in france, do not leave behind your camera and sun cream and enjoy yourself!
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