More British carp anglers are visiting overseas for their carp holidays with France being probably the most popular. France has so much to offer the carp angler with masses of lakes and reservoirs and 100s of miles of rivers most of which contain significant carp. You'll find several firms offering guided carp angling in France on commercial lakes with travel and meals catered for as well as several private waters where it is possible to reserve a swim or hire out the lake completely on a drive and survive basis.
Many french carp lakes and rivers contain huge carp with the local climate in France being ideal for carp growth as well as the large quantities of high protein bait being introduced on a regular basis both adding to carp growing to record sizes. With the carp record above 90lb and a lot of lakes offering 40lb plus carp France provides the carp angler on holiday fish far greater 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 require?
If you have selected a commercial type venue or an estate type french water for your holiday then your tackle may not differ too significantly 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 huge unhooking mat is going to be essential as well as your bivvy, bedchair, sleeping bag and all of the regular camping gear you use for a session in the UK. Should you have selected a large reservoir then you might have to consider a dinghy 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 must be taken from the operator or organiser but boilies and pellets are recognized from the off on most french carp waters and well as seed and nut sort baits (make 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 are taking big quantities of boilies with you on your holiday and you'll find no or limited freezer amenities than you may possibly wish to consider air drying your boilies at the venue or before you go away to prevent them ruining.
Excellent luck on your carp fishing vacation in france, do not leave behind your camera and sun screen and enjoy yourself!
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