Les Croix
Exclusive French Carp Fishing Holidays
More Than Just Carp Fishing in France
Please read our rules. There is nothing unusual to be found here, but if you find the rules to be a problem then you are probably not the type of angler that we are looking for. The rules are made purely to protect our fishery and to ensure that the carp remain in pristine condition If you disagree with anything that is written below, or you are unable to put the welfare of the carp first, then we wish you good luck wherever you decide to go fishing.
The rules are strictly enforced at Les Croix and we reserve the right to change them from time to time when neccessary.
You will be sent a copy of the rules when your booking is confirmed. If you are unsure about anything, please ask !
On arrival you will be asked to sign a copy stating that you have read and understand them. We will check your setup and rigs before you start fishing.
Persons who subsequently break rules will be asked to leave the fishery, and no refund will be given .
ANGLING RULES
RODS maximum 3 per angler, soft through action rods 2.5 -3.0 lbs Test curve. Do not bring stiff casting rods as these are totally unsuitable.
REELS - Big pit style reels are required at this venue (Daiwa Emblem, Emcast, WIndcast etc, Shimano Big Baitrunner, Biomaster, Aerlex, Ultegra etc)
We do not allow small or standard size baitrunner type reels - if you are unsure about this rule please ask.
LINES minimum 14lb line (0.33mm absolute minimum) - nylon monofilament and flourocarbon mainlines only.
END TACKLE Simple running or semi-fixed rigs only (inline or leads on a safety clip system) Helicopter/chod rigs are prohibited. 3oz leads maximum.
Nothing must be fixed above the hooklink swivel, and tubing/leadcore/safety leader must be used above the lead to protect the fish during capture.
We recommend the use of a fused nylon leader (KORDA Safe Zone/TFG Secret Trap/NASH Diffusion etc) or leadcore, as this will allow you to cut the
line without the need to re-thread tubing . Only mono, flourocarbon, and coated braid hooklinks are permitted.
Coated braid hooklinks must not be stripped back from the hook, the coating must be intact the whole length of the link.
HOOKS Barbless size 4 - 7 only. No long shank hooks. Shrink tube or silicon tube must be used over the eye of the hook.
Only flying backleads are allowed, clip-on and captive type backleads are prohibited.
All fish must be unhooked, weighed and photographed in the water, this is very easy to do, please read the page on fish care to see how this works.
Anglers must be in possesion of, and use NASH MEDI CARP antiseptic treatment on all hookholds and any visible body damage.
During some dry years the water level falls a little, it is then neccessary to enter the water to net and to return the fish.
Fishing is allowed from 06:00 to 22:00 April to October. If you want to fish 24/7 then you will need to look elsewhere.
BAIT
Only fresh/frozen boilies from Premier Baits or Elite Baits and the pellets sold on site are permitted. Anglers may bring their own preferred pop-ups.
All additives including liquids, oils, glugs, salt, chilli etc are strictly prohibited as are particle and nut baits.
All artificial hookbaits (plastic, foam etc) are prohibited.
Please do not take bait into the accommodation and do not throw unused bait into the lake at the end of your session.
Freezer facilities are available at the house.
GENERAL RULES
No unattended rods - you must be within 15 metres of baited rods at all times.
Fishing is from the 3 swims on the gite bank of the lake - bivvies to be set up on the gravelled areas only.
Fishing from the gite is not allowed, therefore you will need some kind of shelter to use in your swim.
Carp sacks are prohibited, please do not bring sacks to the fishery. Permanent markers are prohibited.
Please keep all lines/rigs well away (minimum 2 rod lengths) from the out of bounds area (see pic) and the lily pad beds.
Quality landing nets, unhooking mats, weigh slings and tripods are provided free of charge and must be used - please leave your own gear at home.
All gates to be kept closed at all times, gates will be locked at night. All rubbish including cigarette ends to be bagged and put in the bins provided.
Visitors to the site with prior permission from the owners only, and any visitors must check in at the owners house before entering onto the property.
Excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited. If you want to get drunk whilst you are fishing click here. Please keep noise to the minimum.
All cars to be parked outside the gite in the designated car parking area next to the accommodation.
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