It is quite simple really - fish the thousands of free public waters and rivers in France which offer much more of a challenge and fun than paid for armchair fishing.
Jake and Dexter, chocolate labs. The pic was taken a few years ago but still they're healthy, happy and daft as brushes.
We also have an identical pair of long blonde-haired cats which sleep with the dogs at night, all sharing a large duvet. It's a lovely sight TBH.
Ian