goggins1234

how much will it cost for me and my missus 1/10/11 drive and survive?

Poisson-chats, crayfish, bream. Please forgive me, i dont mean to seem picky but i dont want my first all important fishing trip to France to be ruined I just want to have the greatest experience possible, so its going to make me want to go time and time again!. I just want to fish for lots of big carp, catfish, sturgeon etc. i haven't narrowed my search down to any, although i have been looking at lots and been researching lots of small clips and videos on u tube. I am looking to start my journey on the 30th of this month. yes i am looking to beat my pb, i would be happy with a 30, but nice to know that there would be a chance of a 40 or a 50, some places even advertise 60's. is this a sales pitch?

first of all, thanks for all the replies so far....i think i'll stick with the dover/calais crossing cos of the cost! i've never driven in france would be willing to drive for like 5 hours? (i drive for a living anyway) any info on the toll roads or driving/roads in general would be good. i want big fish waters but i don't want to be there for a week and see no action if that makes sense? my pb is 22lb. would frozen bait be ok with the travelling and then last for a week? how many kilos of boilies would you recommend for a week? as i said i don't want any of those nuisance fish, and will i be alright with a spod and marker or do i need a bait boat?

hi, im new to this site! if you guys could help me on here i'd really appreciate it! i've got hols from work and was thinking of doin a france trip for one week, i've done my own research but would like some guidance. me and my missus, (she doesn't fish), drive/survive, hopefully 1st week october, we don't know what to expect weather wise for this time of yr (this is important!). am i right in assuming that dover/calais is the best route? as its my 1st time i want to make it count, so could anyone recommend a good lake, and as its drive/survive i don't really want to pay over the odds? also i'm unsure about how much bait to take ie how many kilos of boilies, frozen or shelflife? i don't have a bait boat, are they needed over there? do i use their unhooking mat and weigh sling or do i need to upgrade my own as i don't think mine are big enough? doing this has been a dream of mine for years and i want to put it into action and get it right, cos i'm gonna try and go once a year from now on. i'm pleased that my missus has agreed to come cos my fishing buddies keep loosing me down (their loss lol!) am i gonna need to buy a barrow, or would i be able to get the car close to the swim for offloading? im hoping for big carp and big catfish and not the nuisance fish? i have 15lb line on my reels already would it be best to change it to a higher poundage? my missus' phobia is spiders (big time!) and mine is snakes, do we need to worry and am i gonna have to turn ninja lol! if i need to leave my swim for anything (ie shopping for fresh food) would my tackle be safe? if i've left anything out, please comment, as ANY info would be great