Carp Care – take good care of the carp that you catch !

September 16, 2010 by · Comments Off 

If you are going to fish for carp (or any other catch and release fish) then you should also learn the skills neccessary for treating them correctly on the bank and use these skills in conjunction with top quality carp care materials whish are now widely available.

Damaged fish are commonplace now on many fisheries and this is entirely down to angling pressure, inappropriate care of the fish, and sue of inadequate or inferior quality materials.

At our French lakes Les Croix and Les Levades we provide high quality equipment alongside a set of guidelines aimed at helping our fishing clients to care for the carp they catch.

The majority of fisheries have a “barbless hooks only” rule. The most damage caused by a hook is when it is removed, and a barbed hook Continue Reading

Carp Fishing Holidays in France – some tips for choosing the right venue

September 13, 2010 by · Comments Off 

There are some excellent and some very poor carp fisheries in France, I have fished a fair few of them, and we regularly hear reports from customers at our lake, comments that are
not always complimentary, relating to venues previously visited in France.

Unfortunately it is a fact that there are plenty of unscrupulous lake owners in France with little or no knowledge of fisheries management – please be careful !

It is important to find the right venue for you, carp anglers do not all want the same thing, so don’t just follw the crowds, look for what you really want in your holiday.

Some of the factors that might be important to you are ;

pricesize of the carpsize of the lake degree of difficulty of fishingdistance from the Continue Reading

What is Carp Fishing – Carp Fishing Tips

November 19, 2009 by · Comments Off 

Carp Fishing Information

Carp Fishing is a fate of things. It’s knowing where to discover fish seasonally, and knowing what baits to benefit from. Carp fishing can engage easy or very complicated rigs and tackle. Often, it’s spending period with friends and family with the excitement of enormous fish thrown in. Now and again carp fishing involves stalking by sight, fly fishing, or waking up from a nap to the sound of screaming drag. There are alot of ways to fish for carp, and so many people already fishing for Continue Reading

Pennsylvania Walleye Fishing – Different Places You Can Go

May 5, 2009 by · Comments Off 

There are many major lakes and reservoirs found in Pennsylvania that are great for walleye fishing. This species of fish is very popular with anglers everywhere as they can be extremely challenging and their flaky white flesh is very tasty. Normally, the walleye is a cautious species that will stay in deeper water for protection as it makes them feel safer. When fishing for walleye in Pennsylvania you will have the best results if you go between sunset and midnight. This is especially true if you are fishing in the heat of the summer.

There are many places where you can go fishing for walleye in Pennsylvania so you will not have any trouble finding a great place to throw in your line.

Here is a list of lakes and reservoirs located in Pennsylvania where you can find Continue Reading

Saltwater Fishing Reels How To Choose

May 5, 2009 by · Comments Off 

There are many saltwater fishing reels on the market today so, how do you know which one to choose? Basically, the fishing reel that you use is a personal choice and determined by the type of fishing you plan to do.

However, having some information about the most recommended fishing reels and when they are used can help you in deciding which one would be the best suited for you.

When choosing a reel the first thing that you have to be concerned with is the quality of the reel. You need to make sure that you choose the fishing reels that are designed for saltwater fishing or they will not be able to hold up to this type of environment for very long.

The saltwater and air will corrode your reels and other equipment and cause them to be badly damaged. Reels made for Continue Reading

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