A European saying best describes the fun-filled activity of carp fishing in France - “The road to bigger carp is paved with compromise”, which suggests that a number of factors come into the play while you are planning to start with carp fishing in france. Months from April to October are considered to be most favourable for indulging in carp fishing in France. So if you are novice in this field and looking for some tips to get started, read on:
The first important piece of advice to be kept in mind is that you need to select suitable carp water which is dependent upon what you are looking for, is it the maximum number of catch or are you just looking for some quiet, peace and fun. You have the option to join club water by becoming a member of any angling society or club or you can purchase day ticket waters that allow you to fish in the private area for a day by paying some fees. The beginners could also try their luck at public lakes which though doesn’t boast of big catches are certainly light on a person’s pocket.
Next thing to keep in mind is to invest in a good quality tackle. Though you may not spend a fortune on buying a tackle but invest in a device that is stable and sturdy and carps are usually big and extremely demanding fish to catch. A good fishing kit should contain rods and reels. Select a reel line not lighter than 12 pounds as you would not like to loose your hard earned catch. To prevent drop back bites buy some indicators like swingers and hangers. You also need a well padded unhooking mat to protect your hand from scales
The next important step is to select the right bait and also the correct approach to increase your chances of getting a good catch. Look for indicators like bubbles, muddy clouds and fish movements to decide where you would like to hang the bait. The beginners have the tendency of randomly dipping the rod in the river or lake which may not always be lucky. Always select a suitable bait to tempt a carp. Boilies works well with carp; you can even make your own homemade baits by searching for recipes online. It is always advisable to use same type of bait time and again as fish starts recognizing the smell and gets used to the flavour.
Carps are known to be creatures of habit and so before planning carp fishing in France, one must surf internet and gain all the useful information from the successful anglers. Even while on the fishing lake keenly observe all the feeding signs such as leaping fishes, fish cruising on lake surface, bubbles, mud clouds which will help you in ascertaining the best location to find a big carp. Also study the other anglers around but don’t pester them with unnecessary questions which would not earn you many good advices. Gradually win friends and learn from them the tricks of the trade.
Once you are equipped with basic knowledge, make a foray into the exciting world of carp fishing in France.
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