Malc 1950

Congratulations on both PB's Julie. Nice fish, great pics, and boy are those fish lucky Hope you and Andy are in good health. Malc.

Fishery owners and bailiffs should and must try and stamp out the use of dangerous rigs by checking ALL anglers rigs. It's been said soooooo many times before, EDUCATION is what's needed whether the angler is a beginner or experienced. Don't anyone say that all experienced anglers always use safe methods of catching fish, they don't. Even some of the experienced use methods to catch fish at any cost. As regards what an angler pays to join a syndicate or to fish a day ticket water doesn't mean that he/she is a responsible angler. Just means they they can afford it.

Apart from fish care, which is paramount, other anglers have to be considered. If your mainline breaks it could leave a whole lot of line in the lake which would undoubtedly impede other anglers.

I've never and never will use leadcore but I do agree with the above statement, and no I'm not inexperienced nor faint-hearted, it's just my fishing doesn't include leadcore, and I have seen what happens to fish where inexperienced anglers have used the stuff. I hope the advise given is listened to for the sake of the fish.

Start at one end of the tube and feed the line through, making sure the line and tube is dry and kink free.

Amnesia or mono for me.Haven't used braid for ages.

Certainly is strange what you can catch Carp on.

And a lot of Carp with wind I always wondered why they bubbled so well Just thought, this could solve Del's problem finding fish in his new water. Spod out a few kilos of beans, soon see where the are then

And a lot of Carp with wind

Are you getting a tad excited then? I've got to wait untill August

All I can say is what pleases one doesn't necasserily please the other which is the case for most things in life. Having been to Rusheslake I feel I can say that you will be very well looked after and Kim and Iain are spot on hosts and will help in any way they can.They won't put the fish on your hooks though,that's down to you I am going there later this year with some friends.This will be my 2nd time there and looking forward to it. One other thing,if you are having the food package I should starve yourself before you go,Kim is an excellent cook and there's plenty if not too much food to eat

Hi mate.....Yes the food,hosts,facilities and the venue are excellent, and the fishing is awesome.There are loads of 20's and quite a few 30's to go at.Some are upper 30's.There are cats to fish for as well and I believe there is a cat that will go to 80lb plus. Tell me,have you visited their web site and why on earth would you book somewhere without doing a bit of homework first? Lets face it it's a long way to go and at a lot of money to spend only to be disappointed.BUT I guarantee you will not be dissappointed going to Rusheslake.They know what a Carp angler wants from their holiday and they certainly know how to look after theis guests. I know,I've been there. Good luck, not that you'll need it

For winter fishing I will have quite a few ready tied,gets hard to tie rigs when you can't feel your fingers. In the warmer weather I just tie them up when required,but will have a couple already made up if one needs changing during the night.

Not had the pleasure of Serenity myself but a mate fished it last year and had the lake record....48lb 9oz. I might have a wander over there late this year....If I can get the house decorated,landscape the garden and what ever else the Mrs wants

I, for one, can certainly recommend Rusheslake. Fishing, hospitality, food, venue and surroundings all second to none Anglers have hooked cats whilst fishing for carp and lost them but if you're geared up for the cats you should do well.

Try hookedonfrance as well.

Helpful tip of the week goes to Giles07 And a very good tip, if you want a cup of tea and a biscuit

Is there such a thing as a rig that hasn't already been invented and used? Be interesting to see it and compare.

Different countries.....different laws.Some waters in France don't allow night fishing.Having said that, there are waters in the UK that won't allow night fishing either.

You will not regret going to Rusheslake.Fantastic venue,non stop action with the fishing,excellent hosts and excellent food package. I fished there last year and will be back next year.As i say you won't regret it, Kim and Iain will make sure of that. I haven't heard or read any bad reviews on Rusheslake and all who have fished there want to go back.

Just like the lake lol Has Lee still got the place?

There is a Hooked in France forum but it looks dead,no info what so ever for quite a while now.

Have a read of this,it might help http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/Carp-Fishing-Articles/carp_Fishing_in_Weed.html

How thick is the weed and what sort is it?

If you don't want to book direct with a lake owner i would go to a reputable company like Angling Lines or Hooked on France.You can trust them.Read other forums mate and find out who you can or can't trust when it comes to booking a fishing holiday through a company.