tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:52 +0000Keep 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 <a href="newsold.htm" >here</a>, you can also now add comments to each new entry, by clicking the link at the end of each post.http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)Blogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-3387680317911153781Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:07:00 +00002010-01-10T17:12:28.106+01:00Firstly I would like to wish a big happy New Year to you all, here's hoping 2010 is as much fun as 2009, and the fishing keeps getting better! I’m sure many of you think I spend the five-month winter break just sitting around, watching the TV and drinking coffee - yeah right! The winter shut-down gives me the opportunity to make improvements and carry out essential maintenance on the lakes. As anhttp://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2010/01/firstly-i-would-like-to-wish-big-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-6176843816294173274Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:17:00 +00002009-11-06T18:48:18.976+01:00End of season updateI would first like to thank everyone who came down to fish our lakes this year. I know you all went away happy when when I look at my bookings sheets and see that so many of you have re-booked for 2010. With so many venues on offer in France, knowing you had a great time really is the biggest reward I can ask for and it makes all the hard work worthwhile.I'm pleased to say http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/11/end-of-season-update-i-would-first-like.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-9202276463819693731Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:27:00 +00002009-07-24T11:58:45.562+02:00Bleu produces 98lb catfishRouge The Cooper party returned for their second holiday with Exclusive Angling Holidays and once again Darren (2) managed a personal best carp of 35lb on the first night. The only problem with catching a big fish on the first night is that he couldn't wake anyone up to take a photo!The fishing was pretty steady throughout the week although there were some signs of fish http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/07/bleu-produces-98lb-catfish-rouge-cooper.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-1559420369995406061Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:36:00 +00002009-07-10T11:49:02.771+02:00A mixed bag of weatherRouge The last few weeks have been a bit hectic especially as I have managed to break a rib.Rouge saw the Sardi group fishing this lake for the first time and as usual bringing the rain with them. Every year the same sorry old tale of rain, sun then more even heavier rain.The fishing was a bit slower than the previous week ( well that 91 fish haul does take some beating), http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/07/title-rouge-last-few-weeks-have-been.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-5755027149835723117Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:12:00 +00002009-06-21T17:23:59.405+02:00Rouge letter day!RougeSometimes you get a week where everything is perfect and this was the week. Arianne and Hein, two of our dutch regulars had the week of their lives.Where to begin! - Wall to wall sunshine - 61 carp to nearly 38lbs - 30 catfish to 90lbs - Virtually non stop action whenever the rods were in the water.I have never seen such smiling faces every time I went down to the lakes and http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/06/rouge-letter-day-rouge-sometimes-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-8860617725302999828Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:18:00 +00002009-06-09T15:25:26.760+02:00Big Cat diaries!Rouge Sean came down with his family and fished up to Wednesday morning on Rouge. The star of the show was a 66lb catfish caught on carp tackle on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately I was unable to get a complete tally of the fish caught because they were enjoying a family holiday and the latter part of the week was spent out and about in the outstanding beauty of the Dordogne.I do http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/06/big-cat-diaries-rouge-sean-came-down.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-6572489197898078807Fri, 29 May 2009 10:31:00 +00002009-05-29T12:58:30.551+02:00More success at Etangs Des PapillonsWeek three of my season brought the good weather back with more or less wall to wall sunshine and suntan cream the order of the day. All three lakes were full so it was quite a hectic time, especially when the fish decided to spawn on Wednesday and Thursday. As with last year it was the classic spawning on all three lakes with the most amazing action for 36 http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/05/more-success-at-etangs-des-papillons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-7436757058522362742Wed, 20 May 2009 08:59:00 +00002009-05-20T11:34:54.177+02:00Early season updatesRouge Oh, what a glorious start to the season: no rain and temperatures into the high twenties with sunburn a serious threat!Fishing on his own, and only doing days, Eamon manged a very creditable 28 fish with 20 carp and 8 cats. Although he didn't get a thirty pound carp he did manage two mirrors over 29 and a common over 25. The biggest cat landed was 38lb but unfortunately http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/05/early-season-updates-rouge-oh-what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-6515880946054717591Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:01:00 +00002009-04-13T17:37:50.112+02:00Work party produces some of Rouge's bestThe annual Etangs Des Papillons work party produced plenty of big carp along with big changes around the lake and big laughs.Leigh, Gary and I travelled down for a week of working to get put the final touches to the lakes ahead of next week's grand opening. During the evenings and nights we all fished on Rouge and had some fantastic results with five http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2009/04/big-changes-and-big-fish-annual-etangs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-4100200084452863085Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:16:00 +00002008-10-07T21:50:48.675+02:00Catch reports - September summary!Finally, I can get online and keep you all updated on how the fishing has been. Sorry for the long delay, we can thank the good people at Virgin Internet for that...Rouge Despite some seriously inclement weather, and a slow start to the week, Rouge eventually came good for Colin and his party, throwing up an incredible 27 fish in around 24 hours! Well done guys!http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/10/catch-reports-september-summary-finally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-2326867717508539085Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:49:00 +00002008-09-12T18:05:45.340+02:00Catch Report 30/08/08Rouge A big well done to the anglers on Rouge, who had fished Bleu last year and rose to the bigger challenge of Rouge this year. Over the week, 4 carp over 30lbs were caught - 3 from behind the island and one from the double swim. Not to be outdone, Wayne landed a beautiful 28lb fish from the chalet swim.After a couple of big cats from Bleu last year, I've every confidence http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/09/catch-report-300808-rouge-big-well-done.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-2428538503269778031Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:01:00 +00002008-09-04T12:47:46.995+02:00Catch Results 24/08/08Rouge It must be a surreal experience to be greeted by people you've never met before as 'Golden Balls'. However, such is Malcom's notoriety for producing memorable hauls from Rouge, that's exactly what happened this year when meeting our other guests.Following the removal of many of the small cats that interfered with last year's effort to reach 1000lb of carp during his http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/09/catch-results-240808-rouge-it-must-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-6029979572018898405Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:48:00 +00002008-09-02T15:13:18.026+02:00catfishcarpholidayfrancefishingMailing listI have now set up an Exclusive Angling Holidays mailing list. To keep up to date with our weekly catch reports, special offers and other exciting news, please subscribe here:Mailing ListAll our existing customers from 2008 have already been added to the list and will receive a confirmation of this shortly. If you do not receive anything within 24 hours, please let me know.Tight http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/09/mailing-list-i-have-now-set-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-1936231616560059177Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:05:00 +00002008-09-01T17:52:17.916+02:00News UpdateI will be adding last week's catch results to the site later on this week, but first, a couple of bits of news to all our regular and prospective customers.1. I will be returning to the UK next month to take up a place at Cardiff University to study for a Masters degree in International Journalism. Dad will see out the remainder of this season, whilst I continue to do the paperwork, http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/09/news-update-i-will-be-adding-last-weeks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-8943072181906819811Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:54:00 +00002008-08-28T14:18:23.035+02:00Catch results 16/08/08RougeAs promised, I've included some photos of the many fish that Jason, Mark, Yvonne and Bradley caught during their 2 weeks with us. Amongst the approximately 1600lbs of fish the caught were 3 carp over thirty pounds, bags of 20lb+ fish and big cats all round. Jay bagged a cracking 80lb specimen, whilst Yvonne is pictured below with her first solo catfish (I couldn't put http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/08/catch-results-160808-rouge-as-promised.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-4764391840075040113Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:14:00 +00002008-08-15T10:32:07.136+02:00Catch reports 02/08/08Rouge Jason and family are on Rouge for two weeks, so their update will follow next week. Plenty of fish coming out though, along with some decidedly mixed weather!VertReturning after a five year break, two anglers on Vert (ably assisted by their other halves) had a superb week's fishing. Both landed carp over the 20lb mark, including some cracking big commons. I Vert is http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/08/catch-reports-020808-rouge-jason-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-562578555894249774Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:13:00 +00002008-08-10T19:18:37.462+02:00Catch report 26/06/08Rouge 5 Dutch lads arrived to fish Rouge this week, and made the perfect start to their holiday by banking a 31lb mirror within the first hour of having rods in the water! The sport continued in both the summerhouse swim and the roadside double as 3 more thirties fell throughout the week, topped by Rouge's biggest of the year at 37lb. On of this two scale-bottoming catfish http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/08/catch-report-260608-rouge-5-dutch-lads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-7892884701142160483Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:58:00 +00002008-07-31T17:09:29.537+02:00Catch results 20/07/08Rouge Returning for their third visit Leigh, Ben, Matt and Eamonn fished Rouge in baking conditions. Despite the hot weather the fish continued to feed, and all anglers banked some cracking fish. The highlight was a 30lb+ Carp for young Ben and a whopping 40lb+ cat for Matt. In addition to this they managed plenty of stunning carp over the twenty pound mark, a few cats in http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/07/catch-results-200708-rouge-returning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-7181102408321490155Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:35:00 +00002008-07-22T14:31:44.207+02:00Catch results 5/07/08 and 12/07/08Rouge After hearing that their target fish "The biggun'" (or "Scarface" as it is now known), had been out the previous week, Alan and Lee opted to drop onto the vacant Bleu in the hope of being the first to bag one of the 100lb+ Cats that we are sure inhabit the lake.VertFor the first week of their holiday our other visiting party fished Vert. This was their http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/07/catch-results-50708-and-120708-rouge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-2507962388282396220Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:21:00 +00002008-07-08T11:52:48.465+02:00Catch report 28/06/08Rouge As reported below, the three anglers on Rouge had a smashing week! Not only did the Williams brothers bank the brace of catfish I showed you in my last update, at 80lbs and 113lbs (new lake record) but, along with Terry, they also managed three thirty pound plus Carp, and a host of twenties.Terry and Andy have been visiting our lakes for years, and have always done http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/07/catch-report-280608-rouge-as-reported.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-3634828652317681693Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:26:00 +00002008-07-02T09:47:19.850+02:00Special UpdateRouge Last night, at around 11pm I got a phone call asking me to come down to Rouge. On my arrival there were two sets of car headlights on, torches darting around, rods everywhere and 3 very happy, if ever-so-slightly shell-shocked looking anglers.Apparently, they had had a bit of a mad hour, and wanted a hand with some photos...The first one out of the water (where they had been http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/07/special-update-rouge-last-night-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-2283024613294586807Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +00002008-06-30T11:40:08.907+02:00Catch resultsRouge To say that the guys fishing Rouge were looking forward to their holiday would have been an understatement, and thankfully, to use Adam's own words, "It was a real treat and all we hoped for ... Thanks for an absolutely brilliant week at your complex". Both Trevor and Adam had carp over 30lbs (32lbs and 34lbs respectively), along with an impressive number of twenties. Of the 16http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/06/catch-results-rouge-to-say-that-guys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-8402561005654747305Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:24:00 +00002008-06-26T11:16:38.301+02:00Catch Results 31/05/08One party booked out the use of the complex this week, and on Saturday 9 anglers converged on Etangs des Papillons from the UK and Spain. Competing for the coveted, and according to Liverpool airport almost-too-dangerous-to-take-aboard-a-plane, 'Daddy Cup' the anglers switched swims daily, rotating between all three lakes to give everyone a fair chance at the bigguns.Rouge http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/06/catch-results-310508-one-party-booked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-4824458651899733404Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:58:00 +00002008-06-18T17:18:21.331+02:00Catch results 24/05/08I'm still struggling with pictures, but the updates are piling up now, and I'm sure you're all keen to know how the lakes are fishing - so here goes (I'll add in pictures as and when I can):Rouge Kevin, Terry and Liam all fished from the double swim (1 & 2)and all used the same bait and rigs, yet the majority of fish fell to one angler's rods. Terry was fishing to the dam http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/06/catch-results-240508-im-still.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18160124.post-5354543681055669254Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:01:00 +00002008-06-15T11:05:47.801+02:00AnnouncementThis is just a quick note to explain the absence of updates over the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, I've had some serious computer problems (hard disk crash - arghh!). I've dug out my old Dell, dusted off the cobwebs and if i can convince the hamster inside to keep turning in his wheel, we should be back to service as normal over the next couple of days.The lakes have been http://www.exclusiveanglingholidays.com/2008/06/announcement-this-is-just-quick-note-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Exclusive Angling Holidays)0