Matt Hayes explains how to catch carp, in this very detailed video. He explains where the best places are for catching carp, As well as what baits to use, how to set up the perfect rigs to get the most out of your fishing plus much more. A must watch video for every carp fisherman. There are 9 parts.

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Carp fishing FRANCE holidays

Domaine Du Brocard

La Barriere

Fontaine Aux loups

The lakes lie in the heart of the Champagne region and are surrounded by woodland. We fished the upper lake known as Fontaine Aux loups, however a daily visit was made to the lower lake and a quick chat to the anglers, which enabled me to gather enough information to recommend an approach to both Fontaine Aux Loups and La Barriere.

For those nature lovers amongst you, which I presume is the majority; there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen. I was lucky enough to see what I believe was a kite take a pigeon in flight; it was an amazing sight and one which I would have liked to catch on film. For all of you bird watchers out there; common sightings include many different species of birds of prey. If you are lucky you may even spot a wild bore or deer as they venture down to their watering hole just after sunrise. Over the years I have been asked a number of apprehensive questions regarding wild bore, let’s get rid of a few myths. They are retiring animals and fairly harmless unless you are stupid enough to corner or provoke them when they have piglets! Even then they will try to avoid you, possibly due to their encounters with humans. As these encounters tend to be with hunters which often ends up with the bore receiving a bullet to the vital organs. Read more

Maggots in their uncoloured, unflavoured form are often highly successful but a bright, enticingly flavoured bait will sometimes give you the edge.

It’s Obviously important when fishing that the fish can see your bait and they like what they see. For example when fishing on murky waters a plain maggot may be hardly visible, whereas a bright red or yellow specimen may show up clearly. There are a few things you can do to enhance their appeal. Read more

It takes some practise, but once you have got the hang of tieing your hooks or lures onto your line it will be like second nature to you. Read more