Cassien knowlege blog

[stoaty]

Hello there im putting the thread up for anyone that has fished or is going to fish at lac cassien in France. I was there last weekend fishing the Route de Tanneron swim which resulted in a 24 lb mirror carp to a Banana seed boilie at about 15 ft. Anyone else caught anything or can recommend any good swims?. Any info on where to find good info on fishing Cassien would also be appreiciated. Tight lines!

[craftycarper4]

Hi there..... I think you will find numerous articles, write ups etc if you type in cassien on the net as it is a fairly popular place nowadays and the interest is growing quickly. Think they have a web site also

[stoaty]

I've browsed the web not much there really. Just a lot of holdiday homes nearby cassien.

[jinksy]

i too need info going mid jan

[stammers]

I am working 20 minutes from the lake and i am thinking about doing some time in Jan myself. Have never fished it and have only been over there once but my freind who is coming over to fish with me has had some success there. Was lookin around the area at pedalos today and well fancy it.

[stoaty]

Hello lads i've been fishing Cassien a bit this summer I also work about 20 mins from Cassien. What do you need to know?. I'm not saying I know it all but as I say I've fished there a few times so I may be able to help.

[jinksy]

opening times i hear you cant do nights in week only weekends wanted to go 4 xmass and still want to go but need more info

[stoaty]

Hello the night fishing is allowed until the second sunday in June but check that. I have just returned after 10 days of fishing and caught nothing. It has been a very difficult year.

[silly12sally]

Never fished it.

 

But I have read the book Carp Now and Then by Rod Hutchinson. There is about 3 chapters devoted to Cassien in the book.

 

Also, have a roam around for Steve Briggs articles. He fishes Cassien every winter and has written many articles about the place. He has had fish to 61lb.

 

I have said before cassien is renowned for 90% of anglers blanking but for those who catch 90% will break their pb.

 

Tight Lines, you have picked yourself a heck of a water to tackle. At this stage of my carping life a water like that would break me. One day maybe.

[jinksy]

thanks for that but what happens after june ?

[stoaty]

The night fishing ends then I belive you can fish from first light until 10pm

[rot]

Hi

 

Are anyone going to cassien the next couples of days? I will go there tomorrow as my first time. Would be very happy for any who can give some tips for this very famous and challenging water.

[lunkerflunker]

I was hoping someone on here could answer a question for me... who do I contact to hire a boat from? As far as I know Les bois de Callian (Gerrards) has closed down, Pierre's do not seem to be responding to email, and their website has not been updated since 2002 or something like that (worryingly). Don't know the name of the other cafes (that do boat hire). If someone could help, i'd be grateful.

 

Planning my first trip down next month, and I have been surprised by the lack of information about Cassien on the web... especially practical information, like where to get licences from, the boats, latest rules (can you drop your rigs from boats again now?). So many people fish there, they must know.

 

I read the Hutchy book years ago and was blown away by it. If you have not read it, it is well worth it.

 

I have read a lot of articles from Steve Briggs about Cassien. If you can get hold of old copies of international carper, there are many pieces in there. Latest captures are reported still in international carper, which is now part of carp world magazine, have not seen anything recently, so don't know about water level etc, which would be handy.

[colinrichards]

The next restaurant up from Pierres will do licenses and boat hire (not sure about motors) this is a french run place but they are happy to help anglers,

 

I see no reason why you cant drop baits from your boat, not sure on current water levels though.

 

Cheers

[stoaty]

I always get my licence and boats from Phillipe at Pieres he charges 30 euros per day batteries boat and motor. You can drop baits from your boats as long as its not over 100 yards out.

[lunkerflunker]

Thanks guys for your help, will keep trying the phone number for pierres.

[stoaty]

i've got his mobile no. somewhere i'll have a look for it when I get home this evening

[philtanner]

Come on boys whats up with ya!!! ive been going down there for the last ten years, no one told me anything. take the plunge and learn as u go, the fish will mean that much more... tight lines

[lunkerflunker]

If your having a snipe at me fella, I was only trying to find out practical information, mainly about boats, not how to fish for them!

 

It is an interesting point to make though as the line is very fine..

 

.. the same post could be put on nearly every thread on here.. why are you talking about rigs, I designed my own, get out there.. why are you talking about bait, I labouriously tested every bait ingredient and recipe myself, get out there.. etc etc

[maffy]

Are there still restrictions on rowing your baits out ? If so what are they?

 

Is gerrards cafe still open? if not where is the safest place to park your car?

 

When are the busiest times?

 

Cheers gratefull for any replies