Plan Carp Fishing In France Trips

If fishing is your passion, then carp fishing in France will be a delight. In France, there are many small lakes that are stocked wit carp that have grown quite large. Since the resorts offer fish and release programs, the carp continue to grow larger each year.

These privately owned small lakes offer great opportunities for you to enjoy your holiday. Since anglers must pay to stay and fish in the waters, the resorts limit the number of anglers on a lake at any one time. Some of the limits are as small as groups of four to eight anglers. The lakes plan so that there are always extra swims in case you want to move to another area to fish. If you have a small group of friends, your group can own the lake for the week.

Carp can grow to be quite large. Many are found in the forty to fifty pound range and there are some that will go to over 100 pounds. Therefore, when you get a carp on your line, you are going to have a fight to bring it to the shore.

If you are new to carp fishing, there is some equipment that you will find useful.

You will need at least a six foot fishing rod. It should be a medium action rod. Longer rods make it easier to bring in the big carp that you are likely to catch.

Choose a spin casting or spinning reel. The reel needs to have a good drag. It should hold up to 120 yards of fishing line. Most carp anglers use twelve pound test line.

For hooks, choose anything from a size 2 to a size 6 hook. Most of the private lakes require barbless hooks for catch and release and may specify the exact size and type of hook you can use. Be sure to consult the information in your packet if you have questions about hooks.

Carp are sensitive to any resistance on the bait that they pick up. They will drop it in a second if they feel resistance. Therefore, corks are not used and weights should be small split shot or slip sinkers. This will encourage the fish to take your bait.

Without corks, you will need to watch your line closely to know when a fish has took the bait. Keep your reel open and watch the line or use a fish indicator made of Styrofoam that will pop off the line when the fish pulls on it.