Carp Fishing Holidays - What To Look For

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 Time: 9:37 AM
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More UK carp anglers are visiting overseas for their carp holidays with France being the most well-liked. France has so much to offer the carp fisherman with stacks of waters and reservoirs and 100s of miles of rivers most of which possess large carp. There are several organizations offering guided carp angling in France on commercial lakes with travel and food catered for as well as many private lakes where you can reserve a swim or hire out the venue exclusively on a drive and survive basis.

Numerous french carp waters and rivers contain huge carp with the weather in France being perfect for carp growth as well as the large quantities of high protein bait being introduced on a typical basis both adding to carp growing to extraordinary sizes. With the carp record above 90lb and a lot of lakes offering 40lb plus carp France offers the carp angler on vacation fish far larger than their UK counterparts.

So you have picked your dream carp fishing holiday water in France and arranged your ferry what items of fishing tackle and bait do you require?

In case you have selected a commercial type venue or an estate type french water for your holiday then your tackle may possibly not differ too much from the gear you use in the UK. Rods of 2.75-3lbTC being the most popular, baitrunner type reels or big pits in case you expect to cast some distance are the norm. A 42"+ landing net and a significant unhooking mat will probably be needed as well as your bivvy, bedchair, sleeping bag and all of the regular camping tackle you use for a session in the UK. If you have selected a significant reservoir then you might need to think about a dinghy and echo sounder to fish the carpy areas, study your french vacation venue and be well prepared.

The bait along with the amount you take on your carp angling vacation in france will vary from lake to lake and stock levels too so advice must be taken from the owner or organiser but boilies and pellets are recognised from the off on most french carp lakes and well as seed and nut sort baits (make certain these are properly prepared). Remember a large shoal of 30lb+ carp can mop up a lot of bait so ensure you have sufficient amounts to maintain them in your swim if necessary. If you're taking big quantities of boilies with you on your holiday and you'll find no or limited freezer amenities than you might wish to consider air drying your boilies at the water or prior to you go away to prevent them spoiling.

Great luck with your carp fishing holiday in france, don't leave behind your camera equipment and sun cream and enjoy yourself!

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