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I would stick with what they have seen a lot of as any new bait will take a while before it dominates a water.

Although I have not fished the lake but fished Mehdi's other one across the road 2 years ago in march I had a walk around it. Most of the fish were taken at range to small amounts of bait. Mehdi stocks Quest bait and a lot goes in during the season and I would suggest you try that bait initially. Contact Bridget at Anglinglines for Mehdi's email address and he will be able to give you more info.

Most lake owners stock a bait which is popular and that they can make money on. I fish a lot in france and have used premier in the past but now use Quest Rhaja spice or Irish Cream. If the lake has a freezer take the fresh baits if not take the lightly preserved ones.

I have found that a running lead with a large ring swivel (Korda) provides better indication and also not to use any form of fly back or back lead. Open water with little weed fishing try Drennan double strength and weedy areas Trilene Xl are both excellent hook links.

I went out there a few years ago and it's in a wonderful location. The fishing was not up to much then as most of the fish were small but that has changed. The lake has been restocked and there are some very nice fish in there now. Heres a link to my very old web site where we did a review http://members.lycos.co.uk/carpoholic/

Was there a few years ago. Have a look at a couple of articles we did on the Angling Lines website. Things have changed a fair bit since then though.

I have sent you a PM'd link to a good cat lake. Paul

Also have a look at the ESP clip. Discharges very well (use the pin provided to secure the swivel). As the clip does not have any grooves the lead will always come off if snagged.

Early April is the earliest I have been and it was a good trip but it depends on how the weather has been in France. Also November can be very good if the weather holds. Anything in between April and November will tend to be more reliable.

There are very few lakes just outside Calais. Valdore is about 11/2 hours but most are 21/2-3 hours from the port. Have a look at the "Sticky" at the top of the page for a few ideas or have alook at Anglinglines website.

Try phoning the UK and French numbers on their website to get sn update.

Go to their web site (Pm sent to you) I just pulled this off the site for you: Update: Saturday 7th April to Saturday 14th April The weather during this week was unsettled again, fine one minute, overcast the next. There were Six Anglers on lake. All Anglers had a good trip and there were 43 fish caught! including........... Ten .... 30lb + fish and Three 40lb + fish. The majority of the other fish were 20lb and a few teens. Update: Saturday 21st April to Saturday 28th April This week the weather remains sunny, warm and quite breezy. There are six Anglers fishing this week. The Anglers caught eighty nine fish including.............. twenty three 30lb + fish and eight 40lb + fish (some high 40's) Because over the last couple of weeks the weather has got much better the catch rate is much improved. Towards the end of this week we saw signs that some fish are starting to spawn. Update: Saturday 28th April to Saturday 5th May This week the weather started off sunny but soon gave way to heavy rain, strong winds and some storms. There are seven Anglers fishing the lake this week. There were fifty seven fish caught in total including five upper 40lb fish, one 52lb fish! and eighteen 30lb + fish. (Great to see a 50lb coming out this early on in the season)

Don't feed pellets and it will minimise the attention from sturgeon.

Hi JT, It's a shame when that happens on your fishing holiday. I have had some bad ones in the past and if the fish do not want to feed there is not an awful lot you can do about it. I know about the water and it's got plenty of good carp in there. Did Mick the bailiff come over to see you ?

Have a look at the Great Lake or St Christophe. Both are available through Angling Lines.

Most waters are about 2 1/2 hours from calais near Reims. Try looking at the "Village", "Roseau", "Beaurpaire","Rolande Peche". There is a water much closer "Valdore" but it maybe fully booked.

I have not been but have a look at this article : http://www.anglinglines.com/docs/ourvenues/lakes/maurepaire/articles/190_Maurepaire_Adv.pdf

A few freinds fished it last year and had a great time........no kids but they did get a fair few 40's and 50's though

Phone Angling Lines, they may be able to help you.

Valdore is the closest I believe http://www.valdore.com/Eng1/jeucadregb.htm

Just came back from St Christophe near the Orient and that may be a nice lake for you. It's deep and had not warmed up enough when I fished it, but July water temperatures should see it fish well. It's 35 acres with 13 swims. The owner cooks evening meals for 6-10 euros but no breakfast (a bread van visits at 9am though). Fish wise, I caught mirrors to 51.06 but there is a good head of 40's-60 + fish in there (John Lilley had a 56lb common last November) Worth a look.

Carp R Us Centurions are Ashima 887. They just rebrand them.

Cant find telephone number but have some info which might help: M. DE FLINES Paul le Moulin de Villedon - 86430 ASNIERES SUR BLOUR I believe this is the name and address of the owner

This will start you off : http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22185