brighton_carper

Hello matey, I'm doing a different job now, so don't have as much time to spend on forums, but I shall definitely try to drop in a little more regularly.

Hello chaps, it's been a while. My father in law has decided that one of the items on his bucket list is to go Carp fishing in France. He's not the world's greatest angler, so I'm not looking for somewhere rock hard. In fact, I guess I'm looking for somewhere reasonably easy, with a chance of a 40, with availibility at some point between May and August this summer, preferably with an optional food package. Any suggestions would be greatfully accepted. Cheers Theo

Thanks for that Nig. Looks totally safe to me, and definitely a better option than a maggot clip.

Ooops, sorry, just realised I actually PM'd myslef with the info. Doh! Sending now.

Ok, I've got a few suggestions. Got some work to do (Shock horror ) but I'll PM you later. T

Blimey, I've fished there a couple of times, so was going to reply, but I can't top that. He's covered everything.

I think it's run by Bexley council, and you do get a lot of kids down there in the summer. It's mainly small Tench and Carp, but there is the odd bigger one in there.

Where exactly are you based?

sorry cant help not my neck of the woods brighton_carper might know of a club around your area I might.

I was looking at joining a couple of years ago but was put off by the amount of members they've got. At that time they had 7000, and they are at all the big shows trying to recruit more. FFrom what I've heard from a couple of members, if you are mainly fishing midweek you should be ok, but if you want to fish weekends you probably need to get there THURSDAY everning. Also heard it's a bit cliquey, with quite a lot of swim blocking going on.

Are you fishing through the night, or just day sessions? It's just that on some lakes, including the one I normally fish, the Carp just don't really feed much during the day. If I only fished days on my lake, I'd have only caught two fish in the last two years.

Yeah, Woody you trouble maker!

I'm not whispering air sack for anyone.

Oooh errr Missus.

I've just bought some of thoe Zig bugs. Going to give em a go at Sandhurst in a couple of weeks.

How about stop fishing runs waters.

I've got the Fox one, ansd I'd agree, it is very bulky. That put me off using it. I'll keep a look out for the Nash one.

I was over there in September and I really couldn't fault the place. A wonderful lake, beautiful setting, and some spectacular fish. On top of that Jim and his family were just so friendly, helpful and welcoming. Really lovely people. Will definitely be going back in the next couple of years.

Or you could try Mid Kent Fisheries. Bit pricey, but they have got some amazing waters.

Got to agree with Beza. Just reading that post made my head hurt.

Hello again Tony, West is the hardest lake on the complex by far. It does also hold the best fish, but they are very very few and far between. I wouldn't be surprised if the whole place is flooded at the moment, but if you can get on, then go for East Lake, and fish the sheltered side of the island. As for winter fishing, I'd probably scale down to 10mm baits, and use smaller PVA bags, and that's the only bait I'd be putting in. T

Hi tonyodonnell, when you say fish at Chichester, do you mean the day ticket gravel pits by the caravan park? If so, get yourself down there. I'd try fishing East Lake for the Carp. Try round the sheltered side of the Island. Or you could give Ivy a go. Will be a bit harder, but the fish tend to be better, and you can stick a Pike rod out as well. Very big Pike in Ivy.

I fish Chi occasionally. Will post proper reply tomorrow as currently slightly inebriated.

Brilliant video. Nah, not cruel at all. No different from live baiting a Roach. Despite what the RSPB might think, birds aren't some higher form of life.