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Carp Techniques

Boilie Fishing

The boilie is the king of modern carp fishing baits. Born in England in the 1970s, it revolutionised carp fishing by offering a selective, nutritious …

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débutant4-24h sessions

Method feeder carp technique

The method feeder is one of the most accessible and effective techniques for getting started in carp fishing. Originating from England, this setup com…

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avancé12-48h sessions

The zig-rig: fishing carp on the surface

The zig-rig is a sophisticated technique that presents a floating bait at a variable depth in the water column, imitating insects or floating debris t…

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débutant20 minutes

Hair rig: step-by-step tutorial

The hair rig is the basic setup of modern carp fishing. Invented by the Englishmen Lenny Middleton and Kevin Maddocks in the 1970s, it allows the carp…

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intermédiaire12-72h sessions

Night carp fishing: complete guide

Night carp fishing is an experience apart: calm, mystery and often takes on the biggest specimens. Carp are naturally more active at night, less distu…

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débutant1-2h preparation

Groundbait recipes for carp

Groundbait is the foundation of any successful carp strategy. Whether for method feeder, boilie baiting or particles, a good recipe attracts and holds…

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intermédiaire72 hours

How to prepare a 72h carp session

A 72-hour carp session is a commitment: three days and two nights by the water, in search of the finest specimens. On the Lot at Aiguillon, these long…

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débutant4-48h sessions

Pond carp fishing: strategies

Pond and stillwater carp fishing shares many principles with river fishing, but conditions differ: no current, often clearer water, more wary carp. On…

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débutantBuying guide

Choosing the right bite alarm

The bite alarm (or indicator) is essential equipment for carp fishing, especially for long or night sessions. It signals takes with a sound and often …

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débutantBuying guide

Installing your rod pod: tips

The rod pod (or rod support) is the central element of your carp setup. It holds the rods stable, supports bite alarms and ensures precise positioning…

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Catfish Techniques

avancé4-12h sessions

Clonk fishing: the catfish angler's guide

Clonk fishing is an ancestral and spectacular technique that consists of striking the water surface with a wooden instrument to produce deep sounds an…

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avancé4-8h sessions

Vertical catfish fishing

Vertical catfish fishing consists of prospecting the bottom with heavy lures (jigs, shads) from a boat stabilised over the spots. The fish finder is t…

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intermédiaire12-48h sessions

Live bait catfish fishing: setups and tips

Live bait catfish fishing is one of the most effective and accessible techniques for catching wels catfish. A live fish (roach, bream, small carp) fix…

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intermédiaire4-12h sessions

The best lures for wels catfish

The wels catfish is a voracious predator that reacts to a wide variety of lures. Soft shads, crankbaits, poppers, stickbaits: the choice is vast. The …

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intermédiaire4-12h sessions

Fireball technique for catfish

The fireball technique is a setup specific to catfish that combines a spherical lead (fireball) with a hooklink and bait (live bait, dead, or lure). T…

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avancé12-48h sessions

Breakaway catfish fishing

Breakaway catfish fishing is a bank technique that uses a bottom line with a specific setup: the main line is voluntarily "breakable" (low breaking st…

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intermédiaire12-24h sessions

Night catfish fishing

The wels catfish is a crepuscular and nocturnal predator. Its peak activity hours are between sunset and dawn. Night fishing therefore multiplies catc…

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Predator Techniques

intermédiaire4-8h sessions

Pike lure fishing: complete guide

Pike lure fishing is one of the most dynamic and rewarding techniques for tracking Esox lucius. This iconic freshwater predator loves cluttered margin…

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intermédiaire4-8h sessions

The drop shot technique for zander

The drop shot is a vertical and semi-vertical fishing technique originating from Japan, now essential for zander in France. The setup consists of fixi…

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débutant4-12h sessions

Live bait fishing for predators

Live bait fishing is one of the oldest and most effective techniques for catching predators. By presenting a live fish (roach, gudgeon, bleak, minnow)…

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intermédiaire4-8h sessions

The best soft lures for zander

Zander is a predator particularly reactive to soft lures. Shads, worms, creatures and other soft plastics imitate natural prey (bleak, roach, crayfish…

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intermédiaire4-8h sessions

Black bass lure fishing in France

The black bass (Micropterus salmoides), native to North America, has naturalised in many French waters and is a prime target for lure anglers. Aggress…

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débutant2-6h sessions

Ultra-light perch fishing (UL)

Ultra-light (UL) perch fishing is one of the most accessible and rewarding techniques for predators. It consists of using light equipment (1-7 g rods,…

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intermédiaire15 minutes

The Texas rig for predators

The Texas rig is an essential weedless setup for predator fishing in cluttered environments. Originating from the United States, it allows presenting …

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intermédiaire4-8h sessions

Boat predator fishing: practical guide

Boat predator fishing opens access to spots inaccessible from the bank and multiplies catch opportunities. Pike, zander, perch and black bass populate…

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