bluebirdjones

That would be my suggestion, I've done a few nights there, nice clean place. These have huts as well. http://www.pavyottsmill.co.uk/information.php?info_id=7

Its not just a case of filling a pond with fish and let people fish it, I would consult someone who has qualifications in fishery management. Lots of 20lb + carp, there are already plenty of commercial fisheries with small fish. Maybe a few small Perch to clear up the annual carp fry. Large carp aren't easy to come by I've no idea where you would get them and they won't be cheap! A mixture would be good. I like tree lined lakes with trees and bushes between pegs, thats much more carpy Members only.

I quite liked the place, it seemed fairly safe to me, I´m sure they lock the main gate at night. The weekend I was there was really busy from what i´ve read its worth going midweek.

If you spell it with a H it helps I´ve been there once and here´s my report. There are a few other threads about it as well. I´ve heard Its often busy on a weekend so going midweek is a good idea. I fished the furthest swim away from the lodge on the left.

It doesn't sound too good in this thread http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=33860&highlight=kingsnordley

Its like Marmite, some love the place, some hate it. If you type Orchid into the search and click search all terms there are lots of threads on it.

The top lake at Longleat has a fair amount of 20's, a mate of mine and my brother in law have done sessions there and both caught 20's.

Mate, As I say the best PVA going I regularly order from his shop (even if I do take the E-bay link I've saved in favourites ). Whenever I buy anything I forward a copy of the PayPal receipt and just check and confirm the delivery. I even get an e-mail confirmation (often personalised rather than the "mass produced" sale) back as well. Always spot on, arrives when he says. well i will take your word for it and give it a go, if i ever get back on the bank cheers It works out cheaper if you buy the 100 bag packs as well, its a bit more of an initial outlay but cheaper in the long run. My orders are usually for 200 bags and the last order I think I had 30 bags free.

I've heard Matt Hayes say on a fishing program that rubbing it on your trousers takes kinks out of the line, its something to do with the heat produced from the friction.

Mo's Co do 'lick and stick' bags which don't need any string or tape to make them. Just lick the bag and stick them together. I use these for most of my bags lately, they are much quicker to make than tying the top of bags and you don't have any bulky PVA knots taking ages to dissolve.

Here's some threads on Vallee Lake, some are a couple of years old. http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=37035&highlight=vallee http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=34339&highlight=vallee http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=25431&highlight=vallee http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=26678&start=0 http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=26305&highlight=vallee

I prefer a swivel on the end of my rigs because i'm more confident in the strength of my knot and swivel than I am in the strength of my loop knots.

I think they base their times on legal speed limits so if you are doing it quicker you're a naughty boy!!!

And the winner is.... Crayonhussy Source AA Route Planner

You may have a better weeks fishing if you go in September instead of August, I'm doing a week on my syndicate sometime during September. What size of water are you looking for?

What's your idea of a good sized carp? 10lb+, 15lb+, 20lb +

That would be my suggestion. I'd ditch the feeder and have a PVA bag that dissolves away leaving a pile of bait rather than having a feeder spooking the fish away. You shouldn't get any tangles with a PVA bag. The only downside is PVA bags can be more expensive if you don't lose many feeders.

I know the lake/pond he's on about its 3/4 of an acre and has lots of lily pads, I don't think it has much weed. I'm sure it has a maximum of 6 anglers as well, that was the rules 2 years ago.

I fished there with a mate for 3 nights in April last year and we both blanked, a bloke there did have 3 up to 18lb while we were there. Is your cabin on the main lake? There are two cabins there one is on the main lake and another is on a smaller exclusive use pond.

The Birch Syndicate in Newport has around 60 x 20's and a few 30's in 11 acres. The downside for you is you'll have to pay to enter Wales on every trip when crossing the bridge Lamby Lake in Cardiff has a good amount of 20's and some 30's as well.

I took some when I went a couple of years ago but they didn't search our van. It didn't even enter my mind luncheon meat wouldn't be allowed I assumed its OK.

Whatever works in the UK for you should also work in France, just take more bait!

There are already a few threads on hair length, the top link runs into 2 pages. http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=33954&start=0 http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=41515&highlight=hair+length http://www.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=28093&highlight=hair+length

I bought a pack of silicon but can't remember which one I had I think its this one. ATOMIC Rockbottom Silicone Hook/Rig Sleeving http://www.englandangling.co.uk/displayProduct.asp?prodCode=atoRS I used to use normal rig tubing which split all the time then a mate put me onto this stuff. It still splits but very rarely, there seems to be a lot more flexibility in this tube. Hope this helps

I think its French Maize your after I get mine from here £7.95 for 20kg. http://www.gjwtitmuss.co.uk/MAIZE/pid1878/cid601/TITMUSSFRENCHMAIZE20KG.asp