stoaty Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftycarper4 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted June 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I've browsed the web not much there really. Just a lot of holdiday homes nearby cassien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinksy Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 i too need info going mid jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stammers Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted December 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinksy Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted April 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silly12sally Posted April 10, 2008 Report Share Posted April 10, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinksy Posted April 11, 2008 Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 thanks for that but what happens after june ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted April 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2008 The night fishing ends then I belive you can fish from first light until 10pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rot Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerflunker Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinrichards Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerflunker Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks guys for your help, will keep trying the phone number for pierres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoaty Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 i've got his mobile no. somewhere i'll have a look for it when I get home this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philtanner Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerflunker Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maffy Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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