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Week starting 14th Aug 2010 We had James and girlfriend Kayliegh and James 2 for the week just the guys were fishing they had a hard week and only managed to land 2 fish in the upper 20s but lost/missed a staggering dozen fish. I am sure next time you will be sitting by your rods

Hi Matt Have a look at Carpquarry I am sure we could work out a short break for you, single bookings or exclusive, we are in Brittany and only 90 mins from the port of St Malo or 3h from Caen both from Portsmouth. www.carpquarry.co.uk

In my view if you are only there for a week you need all the help you can get and if that means cheating a bit with a baitboat then go for it. If the lake / swim that you are fishing has trees/bushes to fish to on an island or far bank you are better of with a boat where you could get it under the overhanging trees which would be impossible to cast under if its at any sort of range.

I did discard my place as we dont have a pool or kids play area, but as you say it does fit the bill on alot of the points it maybe worth havng a look at the website. Have been trying to think of a place that fit all the point but as of yet have not come up with the perfect venue for viynl

If you were to change ferry ports say Newhaven to Dieppe which is still cheap that would open up Brittany ( 5 hours) to you and then it may be worth having a look at Blavet valley, I think they have a pool and luxury mobile home

Catch report 9th Aug - 13th Aug 2010 We had guests Andy and his son Rory over from Hampshire for a short midweek session They managed to get 9 fish on the bank and lost 5 which was pretty good considering they only fished for a little more than 3 days the fish landed were Mirrors of 21 lb, 22.8 lb, 24 lb, 26 lb, 26.8 lb, 30 lb, 30 lb, 34 lb and a wildie of 8 lb. Well done guys.

Rob and Jacqui from South London came to stay with us at Carpquarry only Rob was fishing I think he had a bit of a frustrating week with losing 6 fish but he still managed to land 4 fish 25lb, 26lb8oz, 29lb and a new PB at 31lb4oz most of the action was close in in swims 1 and 6 and all the takes were on our Peach and blackpepper and Squid scopex and robin red boilies on a bed of Carpquarry pellet. Should have some new pics on the website soon

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I think the rule is that high vis jackets have to be in the front ( not worn)for only the persons sitting in the front of the motor, you also need a warning triangle and a GB sticker if the motor does not have one on the number plate. Have a good trip.

Popped down the lake yesterday for one of my quick 3 hour sessions and had 3 fish 28lb, 32lb and a PB of 45lb have put the lin on here so you can have a look at the video on the news page of website. http://www.carpquarry.co.uk/news.php

Yes between Brest and Dinard airports in Brittany they cover most of the UK. Transfer time from Brest 60min and Dinard 80mins.

I think you have hit the nail on the head Kim, Spend your time and do your homework before booking and pick the right lake for you/your group depending on your experiance and expectations.

Interesting point Keith, now I am just think to myself would I want to go on a carp holiday where there was no chance of breaking my PB, I am not so sure I would if it was a once a year thing. So I guess for alot of people it comes down to what there best fish are.

I can see that there are monster hunters that are only interested in fish over 70lb but to catch a fish like that you may have to wait weeks if not years to catch, for me if I was going on a carp holiday I would want a good chance of getting a 30lb plus fish, a few beers with some good people and a bit of a giggle and some good grub and thats about it for me.

Hi Chris As said you dont have to go mad with the bait and use whats at the lake if they do boilies/pellet. There are some very big fish in that lake have a talk to Paul the owner and he will give you the best method of getting into them, if they do food I would just pay and go for it, its not cheap in France to buy food so things that you may want to bring that are hard to get hold of are - bacon,baked beans,english sausages, tea bags other than that you get most things. I dont think you need a lic there but you can check with Paul. Have a good one and catch one of his 50s

Have never heard a bad word about Rushes and thats coming from another lake owner, have also heard they are pritty good in the kitchen aswell ,so go for the food package

Well if you come to me or Blavet you will have a great time, you will not go far wrong,if you go to Blavet have the food package its meant to be top rate, other than that just have a good one and enjoy.

You can book Carpquarry on an individual basis and have a private bedroom and share use of rest of house if you dont want hubby to bring his mates and I am sure that we would be able to sort out a personal bivvy for your little girl, I will just have to make sure I dont tell my little 4 year old boy or he will want to come round and play all day.

Hiya It may be worth having a look at my lake Carpquarry you get a house lake and exclusive if you wish, worth checking out the website www.carpquarry.co.uk Also have a look at Blavet Valley I know they have kids area, Pool? Also click on fishing holidays tab at top of page

As you know we are now taking bookings for 2011. New for 2011 airport pickups. You get a weeks fishing at Carpquarry, private bedroom in house and shared use of rest of house,pickup and drop off from airport, upto 3 supermarket trips, tackle hire all you have to bring is reels,alarms and end tackle and you get all of this for only £375/angler and non angler sharing room only £75 which is great value. Have listed possible air routes as this works out to be much quicker and cheaper than the ferry to Brittany Dont forget we still have spaces for 2010 Luton (LTN)to Brest (BES) east midlands (EMA) to Dinard (DNR) Stansted (STN)to Dinard (DNR) www.ryanair.com Birmingham (BHX) to Brest (BES) Edinburgh (EDI) to Brest (BES) Glasgow(GLA) to Brest (BES) Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Brest(BES) Manchester (MAN) to Brest (BES) Southampton (SOU) to Brest (BES) www.flybe.com www.carpquarry.co.uk

Thanks Johnplumb for the recommendation We do have that week free and can offer you a good deal which will more than make up for extra fuel, we dont do a food package but you do get a house with fully fitted kitchen if you want to cook for yourself or there is a bar/restaurant 300yards from lake and she will do meals for you even bring them to the lake if you require and they are very reasonable but we are a 6 hour drive from Calais, Maybe worth you having a look at the website. www.carpquarry.co.uk

Why not have a look at Carpquarry it may be what you are after. www.carpquarry.co.uk

Just thought I would pop down to the lake for a quick session as no one have taken me up on my offer for exclusive use for a week for upto 4 anglers for only £600 in June or July 2010. Anyway what a session 3 hours fishing 2 fish lost 2x 30lb plus and a 40lb plus all the fish were in swim 1, 3ft from the rod tip on our squid scopex and red robin boilies with a handful of Carpquarry pellet. 1 x 31lb 1 x 34lb 1 x 41lb Have done a bit of a video but like a true professional batteries run out so hope we have got a bit of all the fish, the video will be on the website later today..

Hi Chris We are now taking single bookings at Carpquarry and we are free for the week you want at the moment as regards the price to go with the special offers for June/July I can do it for £150 for you and £50 for the non angler £200 total you may have to share the lake with a max of 3 others but if no one else books you could have the house and lake to yourself.If you get the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoft we are only an hours drive. www.carpquarry.co.uk

Top pic the brace Ivan 37lb7oz and John 25lb2oz Mid pic Ivan 28lb4oz Bottom pic Rob 40lb13oz