Exclusive Angling Holidays News
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Exclusive Angling Holidays news right here. From catch reports to future plans and as many photos as we can gather - it's all here to give you all the information you need before deciding to book with us. This page was started at the beginning of 2004; you can view all previous updates here, you can also now add comments to each new entry, by clicking the link at the end of each post.
Weekly Catch Report 12/04/08
Rouge
Jason and Ken have been coming to Etangs des Papillon for years, and so whilst they were keen to have some of the stunning fish out of the lakes, relaxing and taking in the atmosphere was as much of a priority for them. Despite this chilled out approach, they banked 26 fish during the week, including some whopping specimens. Ken, who doesn't like catfish, banked a huge 80lb+ monster. Thankfully Jay managed to talk him into smiling for the camera! On the carp front, Jason had the biggest fish of the week weighing in at 31lbs and backed up with a couple of high twenties and a whopping 20lb+ common.
Most fish were caught on 'Matrix' boilies, as supplied to us by Premier Baits, fished to tight markers baited with both boilie and pellet.
Despite some awful weather, both anglers had a great time and will be back again soon. Thanks a lot fellas!
Vert
Two first-time Exclusive Angling Holidays customers visited us on Vert this week, and had an absolute ball. Both anglers managed a host of new PBs, including a new species for both - catfish. Clive won the euro bet for the biggest carp and cat, with fish of 24lbs and 30lbs respectively, but Vic came in with some stunning fish too - the highlight being a 18lb common caught on breadcrust.
The fish came out from all over the lake, and on a variety of baits from cockles to our own supply of 'Matrix' boilies!
It was an absolute pleasure having you guys down on the lakes, and I look forward to seeing you again in the summer!
Bleu
It's always good to see familiar faces on this page, since it means we're definitely doing something right! You will no doubt recognise Jamie, Steve and Steve from previous year's catch reports, and this year's trip was every bit the success. All three anglers managed some fantastic fish, most notably Steve with a 28lb common, Jamie with a 27lb Mirror and Steve 9(2) with a whopping 80lb 4oz catfish:
The fishing was steady throughout the week, but following a big drop in air pressure Jamie managed to have 'one of those days', banking 13 fish from the margins of the island. Almost all the fish fell to 'Matrix' boilies supplied by us, fished with some carpy groundbait in small patches.
Tight Lines
Will James
16 April 2008
Rouge
Jason and Ken have been coming to Etangs des Papillon for years, and so whilst they were keen to have some of the stunning fish out of the lakes, relaxing and taking in the atmosphere was as much of a priority for them. Despite this chilled out approach, they banked 26 fish during the week, including some whopping specimens. Ken, who doesn't like catfish, banked a huge 80lb+ monster. Thankfully Jay managed to talk him into smiling for the camera! On the carp front, Jason had the biggest fish of the week weighing in at 31lbs and backed up with a couple of high twenties and a whopping 20lb+ common.
Most fish were caught on 'Matrix' boilies, as supplied to us by Premier Baits, fished to tight markers baited with both boilie and pellet.
Despite some awful weather, both anglers had a great time and will be back again soon. Thanks a lot fellas!
Vert
Two first-time Exclusive Angling Holidays customers visited us on Vert this week, and had an absolute ball. Both anglers managed a host of new PBs, including a new species for both - catfish. Clive won the euro bet for the biggest carp and cat, with fish of 24lbs and 30lbs respectively, but Vic came in with some stunning fish too - the highlight being a 18lb common caught on breadcrust.
The fish came out from all over the lake, and on a variety of baits from cockles to our own supply of 'Matrix' boilies!
It was an absolute pleasure having you guys down on the lakes, and I look forward to seeing you again in the summer!
Bleu
It's always good to see familiar faces on this page, since it means we're definitely doing something right! You will no doubt recognise Jamie, Steve and Steve from previous year's catch reports, and this year's trip was every bit the success. All three anglers managed some fantastic fish, most notably Steve with a 28lb common, Jamie with a 27lb Mirror and Steve 9(2) with a whopping 80lb 4oz catfish:
The fishing was steady throughout the week, but following a big drop in air pressure Jamie managed to have 'one of those days', banking 13 fish from the margins of the island. Almost all the fish fell to 'Matrix' boilies supplied by us, fished with some carpy groundbait in small patches.
Tight Lines
Will James
Weekly Catch Report 05/04/08
Rouge
Rouge kicked off the season in good style for our three guests from Yorkshire. Fishing from the double swim on Rouge, they banked some great fish during some up and down weather Despite some warm sunny afternoons, the temperature dropped at night, including on heavy frost, when the temperature fell to -5.
However, this did not stop the boys from catching carp up to 32lbs, including two thirty pluses and several twenties. The biggest fish was reserved for the last afternoon, and came along at exactly the same time as a nice sized catfish.
On the catfish front, the biggest fish of the week was a cracking 45lber. This was one of a number caught, even in the cold weather. Fair play to Danny for getting in to have his photo taken in the water - even if he was hiding chest waders underneath his t-shirt!
Thanks for your company throughout the week guys, and we hope to see you again in the future!
Vert
Although not booked this week, the anglers from Bleu popped up for a couple of quick afternoon session, and had some typically frantic sport. The highlight was a 20lb mirror, amongst a catch of fish fish in just a couple of hours.
Bleu
Two long-standing Exclusive Angling Holidays customers fish Bleu, targeting the big catfish. They were rewarded in the shape of a stunning 65lb specimen that picked up the only carp bait in the water, fished to the island.
Along with this beauty, they had Carp to 27lbs amongst a 20 fish haul in tricky conditions. The lake seemed to be fishing mainly during darkness, including one evening that produced over 30 runs - and only one fish banked. Small cats punching above their weight, and taking large sections of squid were the most likely cause for this mmost frustrating of nights.
As ever chaps, thank you for your custom. It was a pleasure to see you again, and I almost daren't tell you what's come out of the lake this week...!
*Pictures to follow*
Tight Lines
Will James
09 April 2008
Rouge
Rouge kicked off the season in good style for our three guests from Yorkshire. Fishing from the double swim on Rouge, they banked some great fish during some up and down weather Despite some warm sunny afternoons, the temperature dropped at night, including on heavy frost, when the temperature fell to -5.
However, this did not stop the boys from catching carp up to 32lbs, including two thirty pluses and several twenties. The biggest fish was reserved for the last afternoon, and came along at exactly the same time as a nice sized catfish.
On the catfish front, the biggest fish of the week was a cracking 45lber. This was one of a number caught, even in the cold weather. Fair play to Danny for getting in to have his photo taken in the water - even if he was hiding chest waders underneath his t-shirt!
Thanks for your company throughout the week guys, and we hope to see you again in the future!
Vert
Although not booked this week, the anglers from Bleu popped up for a couple of quick afternoon session, and had some typically frantic sport. The highlight was a 20lb mirror, amongst a catch of fish fish in just a couple of hours.
Bleu
Two long-standing Exclusive Angling Holidays customers fish Bleu, targeting the big catfish. They were rewarded in the shape of a stunning 65lb specimen that picked up the only carp bait in the water, fished to the island.
Along with this beauty, they had Carp to 27lbs amongst a 20 fish haul in tricky conditions. The lake seemed to be fishing mainly during darkness, including one evening that produced over 30 runs - and only one fish banked. Small cats punching above their weight, and taking large sections of squid were the most likely cause for this mmost frustrating of nights.
As ever chaps, thank you for your custom. It was a pleasure to see you again, and I almost daren't tell you what's come out of the lake this week...!
*Pictures to follow*
Tight Lines
Will James
Labels: angling, carp, catfish, fishing, france, holiday
Late availability on Bleu in May!
Owing to a cancellation, we currently have 2 weeks available on Bleu in May - one of last year's most productive months! These are available at a price of just £695 for the whole lake AND accommodation. If you consider 4 anglers fishing that's £175 per head!
Weeks available:
May 10th
May 17th
At just over 3 acres, Bleu is a fantastic water, guaranteed to charm you. The carp run to mid 30s whilst the catfish have been caught to 95lbs and are expected to break to 100lb barrier this season.
The lake is tree-lined and laden with irresistible features: lilies, overhanging trees, gravel, silt... the whole place just oozes carp.
Here's a selection of the fantastic fish that swim in Bleu's picturesque depths:
Tight Lines
Will James
06 April 2008
Owing to a cancellation, we currently have 2 weeks available on Bleu in May - one of last year's most productive months! These are available at a price of just £695 for the whole lake AND accommodation. If you consider 4 anglers fishing that's £175 per head!
Weeks available:
May 10th
May 17th
At just over 3 acres, Bleu is a fantastic water, guaranteed to charm you. The carp run to mid 30s whilst the catfish have been caught to 95lbs and are expected to break to 100lb barrier this season.
The lake is tree-lined and laden with irresistible features: lilies, overhanging trees, gravel, silt... the whole place just oozes carp.
Here's a selection of the fantastic fish that swim in Bleu's picturesque depths:
Tight Lines
Will James
Labels: angling, carp, catfish, fishing, france, holiday
And let the games commence...
After a frantic final week of our close season, in which we took delivery of nearly 1500kgs of bait, cleaned and restocked 6 kitchens (lakeside and and the mobile homes)and finished and tidied all the projects around the lakes, our first guests have finally arrived!
Some of our boilies for the coming season...
Pellet for both the stock pond and the lakes (there's another pallet behind it too!)
Anglers on Rouge (into a fish already, less than an hour after the rod went out!)
The lads on Bleu
Less than 24 hours in, news reaches me of a 65lb cat from Bleu and 5 fish from Rouge...
I shall keep you posted.
Tight Lines
Will James
After a frantic final week of our close season, in which we took delivery of nearly 1500kgs of bait, cleaned and restocked 6 kitchens (lakeside and and the mobile homes)and finished and tidied all the projects around the lakes, our first guests have finally arrived!
Some of our boilies for the coming season...
Pellet for both the stock pond and the lakes (there's another pallet behind it too!)
Anglers on Rouge (into a fish already, less than an hour after the rod went out!)
The lads on Bleu
Less than 24 hours in, news reaches me of a 65lb cat from Bleu and 5 fish from Rouge...
I shall keep you posted.
Tight Lines
Will James
Labels: angling, carp, catfish, fishing, france, holiday
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