Carp Fishing Holiday in France at Beausoleil

Just spent an interesting exciting and rewarding week fishing a tributary of the Loire under the guidance of Matt Collins (Beausoleil)
Lovely river, no other anglers, few well behaved boats, no litter, well maintained banks and polite cyclists on the towpath.
The area chosen by Matt had been well primed with his river boileys which resulted in a 28lb mirror 3 hrs after starting.
Over the period of 6 days fishing in April type weather rather than flaming June we found it more rewarding to fish from midday till 11pm.
I decide to stay put in my designated swim and build it up using 3 kilo per day.
On the second evening I had a screaming take and connected with a hard fighting fish which tore off downstream.
DO NOT GO UNDER GUNNED !!
I was using a 3 25 Torrix. 1400 Ultegra. 75 lb Spiderwire. 30 lb Amnesia. 35 lb Kevlar and size 2 hooks with 4 or 6 oz gripper leads. The fish put up a great
scrap using every trick it knew.
Used maximum pressure to bank it ,a beautiful long and deep mirror with a few large scales by its tail. On the scales it went close to 40lb less weigh net 37.12. I am still dreaming of it.
I am no stranger to river carping having fished the half tidal Thames for a few years. A 2lb tc and 15 lb just won't do. The set up mentioned earlier will give you a fighting chance and remember to sharpen your hooks.
Good luck Rich .

I have been travelling to France at least twice a year for over 20 yrs now and have fished many different waters , I have no interest in the large open waters or the all inclusive lakes, over the last 10 yrs my requirements due to my wife's health issues have changed , she now loves to accompany me on our trips to France as we both love the laid back pace of life , There was a time when she was happy with dodgy sofa bed and a dirty water French shower but how things have changed ! We came across beausoleil a few yrs ago by accident when lost in the French countryside , unfortunately we were unable to get a space on the lake that suited us that year so booked and waited for our chance to fish the lake in mid October . When our dates eventually came round we arrived full of excitement and enthusiasm , we arrived and were met by without doubt the 2 friendliest and enthusiastic fishery owners we have ever met ! Couple that with Matt's overall knowledge of not just his lake but carp fishing in general , My fishing was a success and I have to admit my success was down to effort , effort that Matt quite clearly states is necessary to get a result at Beausoleil . If just turning up and slinging your rods out into an easy runs water with fish queuing up to have there picture taken is what you after ? Then I would give Beauseliel a miss , On the other hand if you want a water where every fish is worked for and in absolute mint condition then this is the place to come ! The facilities are without doubt the best we have experienced at a fishery and there really is nothing we would change . As for the grounds and surroundings of the lake they are absolutely stunning and the abundance of wildlife is amazing . Lastly the owners Matt & Ren are unquestionably the most passionate and knowledgeable fishery owners we have met , The level of care they put into the surroundings , the lake and the lodge is way beyond anything we have ever encountered , Matts knowledge and advice was invaluable on my 1st visit and many things we chatted about still play a part in my fishing today both home and abroad . Can't wait to visit again . Nik & Jox

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