Offshore wreck fishing with Bob Cox
Angling classics – Skipper Bob Cox takes us wreck fishing off the coast of the UK. Offshore boat fishing DVD: With an immense variety of fish and coasts to choose from, offshore boat fishing combines the exhilaration of sailing with the excitement and unpredictability of fishing. In this comprehensive video, expert Bob Cox tells you all you need to know to get away and experience the unbeatable elation of a day’s fishing offshore. *One of the most successful skippers on our coasts, Bob demonstrates the tackle, techniques and tips which will help you catch anything from a codling to a shark.
Primeval Pike – Fly fishing for pike with Ray Baker
Angling classics – Expert angler Ray Baker show us how to catch Pike using the fly. The Primeval Pike DVD: This Pike has been around for over 60 million years. The Primeval Pike DVD gives us a historical perspective on the fish and looks at pike biology and behaviour. Dedicated pike anglers show us their most successful baiting methods and we are treated to the joy of watching them land pike after pike of all sizes. *Highly acclaimed angler and presenter Andy Nicholson joins forces with The British Museum and fellow expert anglers Ray Baker, Dr. Bruno Broughton, Martyn Page, Vic ‘the Rig’ Bellars and Max Cottis to raise the profile of this ancient species and to make a compelling case for treating the pike with care and respect
The practical guide to game fishing DVD: Acclaimed angler and journalist Andy Nicholson presents a comprehensive guide to everything the game fisherman needs to know. With contagious passion for his craft, topics Andy covers include: shrimp & worm bait, the difference between salmon & sea trout, spin & spoon fishing, Flytying, fishing for brownies and more… *For both newcomers to game angling and established game anglers who want to improve their expertise, this DVD will be an invaluable asset.
Laroussi – carp fishing holidays in France
One of the best known and most prolific big carp waters in France Laroussi is a mature, natural looking lake of around 15 acres with many interesting features including plateaus, overhanging trees, lily pads, shallows and gullies up to 5m deep. The average depth is around 3m, with a gravel, sand and clay bottom and there are no crayfish or poisson-chats present. There are 7 swims (some doubles) for a maximum of 8 anglers – giving each one over one acre of lake to themselves! It is possible to book the lake exclusively. All the swims are easily accessible and comfortable. The lake is fenced and tree lined making it totally private – it has been left as natural as possible giving a real feel of seclusion.
Lac du val – carp fishing in France
Lac du Val is around 4½ acres & set in northern Normandy, less than an hour’s drive from the ferry port of Caen. The privacy of the site allows peaceful and tranquil carp fishing in lush rural surroundings for a maximum of five anglers – it is possible to book the lake exclusively. The venue is owned by an English couple, David and Sammy Harding. They live on-site in their converted farm house and they have taken great care in landscaping and stocking the water with a superb stock of magnificent looking carp.
Island Lake – carp fishing in France
If you’re looking for a challenge, somewhere that really gives you the chance to test your angling skills then look no further than Island Lake… it’s a real favourite with our serious specimen hunters. The lake is over 30 years old and set in 35 acres of beautiful woodland, lying close to the River Seine. It’s a 3.5 hour drive from Calais and only 45 minutes from Paris and Euro Disney – a real bonus for non-angling partners. It really is a carp anglers dream – you look at it and just want to fish it. It’s challenging fishing but the rewards are definitely there if you are prepared to put the work in.
Long Lake – carp fishing in France
Long Lake is a former gravel pit set in the lush agricultural countryside of north eastern France, around 3.5 hours from Calais. It’s a relatively large lake at 18 acres in size and accepts up to 12 anglers. It can be booked exclusively but individual bookings are welcome too. The lake has excellent facilities and fish stocks with the average fish being in the 20’s…. but 30’s are not at all uncommon. As a bonus the lake also has large sturgeon to over 60lb and if you’ve never caught one of these tail-walking maniacs you’re in for a treat!
Malvoisine – carp fishing in France
The Etang de la Malvoisine is situated in a sleepy village in the heart of the Mayenne region, an easy drive from the channel ferry ports of Le Havre and Caen. The owners are French and we’ve been very impressed with the professional way they are setting their lake up. We’re confident that it’ll be a first class venue and it’s often the anglers who get on a new water early who have some cracking catches… why not make it you?
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.
Mas Bas carp fishing holidays
Mas Bas is an 80 acre farm estate with two lakes specialising in exclusive carp fishing holidays that have facilities for all the family to enjoy, whether or not they fish. It’s set in the heart of rural south west France and the privacy of the site offers tranquil family holidays with the added bonus of excellent carp fishing. Excellent accommodation, swimming pool, specimen carp fishing – you can’t help but fall in love with this venue.