Carp Fishing Holidays - Enjoy Yourself

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Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 Time: 9:42 AM
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More UK carp anglers are venturing overseas for their carp holidays with France being by far the most popular. France has so much to offer the carp fisherman with stacks of waters and reservoirs and hundreds of miles of rivers most of which contain huge carp. There are numerous organizations offering guided carp fishing in France on commercial waters with travel and meals catered for as well as a lot of private waters where it is possible to reserve a swim or hire out the venue completely on a drive and survive basis.

Numerous french carp waters and rivers contain huge carp with the climate in France being ideal for carp growth as well as the huge quantities of high protein bait being introduced on a typical basis both contributing 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 angling trip water in France and arranged your ferry what items of tackle and bait do you need?

Should you have selected a commercial type venue or an estate type french water for your holiday then your tackle might not differ too significantly from the gear you use inside the UK. Rods of 2.75-3lbTC being the most well-known, 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 be essential 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 big reservoir then you might need to think about a dinghy and echo sounder to fish the carpy areas, study your french holiday venue and be well prepared.

The bait as well as the quantity you take on your carp angling holiday in france will differ from lake to lake and stock levels too so advice must be taken from the owner or organiser but boilies and pellets are recognized from the off on most french carp lakes and well as seed and nut sort baits (make sure 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 keep them in your swim if necessary. If you're taking big quantities of boilies with you on your holiday and you will find no or limited freezer amenities than you may want to consider air drying your boilies at the water or before you go away to prevent them going mouldy.

Good luck on your carp fishing trip in france, don't fail to remember your camera and sun lotion and enjoy yourself!

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