Afternoon,
I have a few trips coming over the next 2 years to said venue.
Anyone on here done anytime on there?
Cheers
I have a few trips coming over the next 2 years to said venue.
Anyone on here done anytime on there?
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
watch Kevin Ellis`s videos for all you need to know
watch Kevin Ellis`s videos for all you need to know
In reply to Post #2
Theres also a free spirit social video on you tube on the place as well, good watch with a bit more footage of the lodge and other swims.
Theres also a free spirit social video on you tube on the place as well, good watch with a bit more footage of the lodge and other swims.
In reply to Post #3
Cheers
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
Hi, I live here in Italy and regulalry fish, Ive translated the following article for you the best i can from Italian, Its not perfect but i think you will get and idea...
Grazie e Buenvenuto in Italia
Parco Del Brenta: a pearl set in the North East of Italy, in more detail we are talking about a former gravel pit of 145,000 square meters, located in Fontaniva, in the province of Padova, to be more precise, in via bell. To underline that we are talking about a lake of GETAPESCA certified sport fishing, no small feat in these times.
FISHING APPROACH
The approach to the lake generally follows the fixed points, even though almost every station is a story in itself.
After nearly 10 years of fishing in these waters, I can try to speak my mind on the best approach to deal with these waters.
I use a Monofilament line ranging from 0.35 to 0.40mm depending on the conditions that I'm going to deal with, and then by casting distance and the presence of underwater obstacles.
Instead of using the classic leadcore, I prefer to use a fluorocarbon leader, a diameter of between 0.40 and 0,60mm. Because the lake bottom is mostly hard and composed of gravel, then an abrasion-resistant material such as fluorocarbon is the ideal choice.
The fluorocarbon is a good choice, given the transparency of the water of the Brenta lake.
Alternatively, a soft braid of 35lb, light in color, is the winning choice for a compromise on softness / abrasion resistance.
Finally as regards the hooks, personally I use to stem models long or curved back, measuring from 4 to 6, depending of location, presence of barriers, time of year, etc ...
Baiting AND BAIT
Not being able to use radio-controlled boat , we'll have baiting from the shore. So let us arm ourselves with a spomb for chumming remotely with our mix.
Personally I like to use a mixture created with a bit of everything: pellets of mixed sizes and flavors, sweet corn, spicy hemp, tigernuts, hemp flour, liquid and attractive boilies crumbled and whole.
As for the rig, my personal preference goes towards balanced, single or double boilies or wafter balanced and a balanced particle such as a tigernut.
Lately many of my friends get excellent results with plastic bait or fake baits.
All these baits would i would use would be under the diameter of 16-18mm, especially in winter would not go beyond 14mm.
STATIONS
Now let's review one by one the locations and hot spots of each:
Point 1
It is one of the items most requested, because this offers many interesting spots where to cast our rigs.
In detail, straight ahead at about 60-70m we find an old sunken road, interesting area of passage of carp.A great spot to deal with a good line and a leader fluorocarbon, given the large amount of stones and pebbles that can easily cut our line .Also about 30m turns out to be a great spot, convenient for baiting given the distance. For those who fish on the left, with a good cast of about 70-80m, you can fish near the plateau, another exceptional spot in the springtime.
Point 2
A fairly narrow area, but still offers interesting ideas, such as fishing at the foot of the plateau that we have to cast to about 70m and the wood and reeds to our left, great night spots.
Point 3
Even here we can easily catch at the top and at the base of the plateau which is right in front of us at the usual distance of 80m.The interest also on the right swim and reeds swim.
Point 4
Similar to the third position just described, those who fish on the right casts to the base of the plateau and a reed in the immediate swim on our right.
location 5-6
Two very similar positions, here you are fishing in the most deep part of the lake, in front of us we find up to 8meters of depth. Optimal in winter zone. also consider the two swims immediate left and right, especially at night.
Point 7
Another location that winter always gives satisfaction, here are fishing straight ahead about 40m, and along the swim to the right, a winter hot spot has always taken into account.
Point 8
very similar to the 7, but here we use the depth in front of us, at the launch of the water .Another 8-9m depth, cast to 40-50m where we find hot spots, are the woodshed swim immediate left and the suncken tree always present good spots.
terminal 9-10
classical stations from "few but large"! Especially in winter these two swims can give great satisfaction, fishing in front of us deeply, in the range of 8-9m. Two stations I would call a jolly winter!
Point 11
we are at the entrance of the large loop formed by the previously described . Here stations the usual plateau which is located at a cast to about 60-70m.
Those, however who are fishing to the right, you find the tip of the of the loop just described.
Point 12
3 station similar to like fishing setup, or you point on the plateau that we find to 80m cast .Interesting also gully that are located about 30-40m from the post office, right in front of us.Also the most deep area to our right deserves our attention, especially in winter.
Point 13
Here we fish in front of us to about 40m, where there is a good area of passage for travelling carp, little more than 100m we find the foundations of the sunken road, a great spot to deal always with care, keeping in mind that if leaving the carp were to exceed half of the sunken road, inevitably it will cut net our main line scraping against the hard surface of the road itself (I speak from experience!), so watch out! Nightime by also assessing the immediate right swim, where there is a small woodshed.
Point 14
Hi, I live here in Italy and regulalry fish, Ive translated the following article for you the best i can from Italian, Its not perfect but i think you will get and idea...
Grazie e Buenvenuto in Italia
Parco Del Brenta: a pearl set in the North East of Italy, in more detail we are talking about a former gravel pit of 145,000 square meters, located in Fontaniva, in the province of Padova, to be more precise, in via bell. To underline that we are talking about a lake of GETAPESCA certified sport fishing, no small feat in these times.
FISHING APPROACH
The approach to the lake generally follows the fixed points, even though almost every station is a story in itself.
After nearly 10 years of fishing in these waters, I can try to speak my mind on the best approach to deal with these waters.
I use a Monofilament line ranging from 0.35 to 0.40mm depending on the conditions that I'm going to deal with, and then by casting distance and the presence of underwater obstacles.
Instead of using the classic leadcore, I prefer to use a fluorocarbon leader, a diameter of between 0.40 and 0,60mm. Because the lake bottom is mostly hard and composed of gravel, then an abrasion-resistant material such as fluorocarbon is the ideal choice.
The fluorocarbon is a good choice, given the transparency of the water of the Brenta lake.
Alternatively, a soft braid of 35lb, light in color, is the winning choice for a compromise on softness / abrasion resistance.
Finally as regards the hooks, personally I use to stem models long or curved back, measuring from 4 to 6, depending of location, presence of barriers, time of year, etc ...
Baiting AND BAIT
Not being able to use radio-controlled boat , we'll have baiting from the shore. So let us arm ourselves with a spomb for chumming remotely with our mix.
Personally I like to use a mixture created with a bit of everything: pellets of mixed sizes and flavors, sweet corn, spicy hemp, tigernuts, hemp flour, liquid and attractive boilies crumbled and whole.
As for the rig, my personal preference goes towards balanced, single or double boilies or wafter balanced and a balanced particle such as a tigernut.
Lately many of my friends get excellent results with plastic bait or fake baits.
All these baits would i would use would be under the diameter of 16-18mm, especially in winter would not go beyond 14mm.
STATIONS
Now let's review one by one the locations and hot spots of each:
Point 1
It is one of the items most requested, because this offers many interesting spots where to cast our rigs.
In detail, straight ahead at about 60-70m we find an old sunken road, interesting area of passage of carp.A great spot to deal with a good line and a leader fluorocarbon, given the large amount of stones and pebbles that can easily cut our line .Also about 30m turns out to be a great spot, convenient for baiting given the distance. For those who fish on the left, with a good cast of about 70-80m, you can fish near the plateau, another exceptional spot in the springtime.
Point 2
A fairly narrow area, but still offers interesting ideas, such as fishing at the foot of the plateau that we have to cast to about 70m and the wood and reeds to our left, great night spots.
Point 3
Even here we can easily catch at the top and at the base of the plateau which is right in front of us at the usual distance of 80m.The interest also on the right swim and reeds swim.
Point 4
Similar to the third position just described, those who fish on the right casts to the base of the plateau and a reed in the immediate swim on our right.
location 5-6
Two very similar positions, here you are fishing in the most deep part of the lake, in front of us we find up to 8meters of depth. Optimal in winter zone. also consider the two swims immediate left and right, especially at night.
Point 7
Another location that winter always gives satisfaction, here are fishing straight ahead about 40m, and along the swim to the right, a winter hot spot has always taken into account.
Point 8
very similar to the 7, but here we use the depth in front of us, at the launch of the water .Another 8-9m depth, cast to 40-50m where we find hot spots, are the woodshed swim immediate left and the suncken tree always present good spots.
terminal 9-10
classical stations from "few but large"! Especially in winter these two swims can give great satisfaction, fishing in front of us deeply, in the range of 8-9m. Two stations I would call a jolly winter!
Point 11
we are at the entrance of the large loop formed by the previously described . Here stations the usual plateau which is located at a cast to about 60-70m.
Those, however who are fishing to the right, you find the tip of the of the loop just described.
Point 12
3 station similar to like fishing setup, or you point on the plateau that we find to 80m cast .Interesting also gully that are located about 30-40m from the post office, right in front of us.Also the most deep area to our right deserves our attention, especially in winter.
Point 13
Here we fish in front of us to about 40m, where there is a good area of passage for travelling carp, little more than 100m we find the foundations of the sunken road, a great spot to deal always with care, keeping in mind that if leaving the carp were to exceed half of the sunken road, inevitably it will cut net our main line scraping against the hard surface of the road itself (I speak from experience!), so watch out! Nightime by also assessing the immediate right swim, where there is a small woodshed.
Point 14
In reply to Post #5
Excellent - I think they are at least another 10 swims ?
Excellent - I think they are at least another 10 swims ?
In reply to Post #5
Thanks a alot !!
Very helpful
Thanks a alot !!
Very helpful
In reply to Post #5
Many thanks for this post it is very useful, much appreciated mate!
Many thanks for this post it is very useful, much appreciated mate!
In reply to Post #5
Sorry to be a pain but is there any chance you could also post the Web address for the original article in Italian? many thanks and tight lines!
Sorry to be a pain but is there any chance you could also post the Web address for the original article in Italian? many thanks and tight lines!
In reply to Post #9
I don't know if I'm able to put here a working link.
The article may be this.
parco del brenta
I don't know if I'm able to put here a working link.
The article may be this.
parco del brenta
In reply to Post #10
Many thanks for the link - it works perfectly and is very much appreciated!
All the best and tight lines!
Al
Many thanks for the link - it works perfectly and is very much appreciated!
All the best and tight lines!
Al
In reply to Post #11
You're welcome, glad to help you.
You're welcome, glad to help you.
In reply to Post #5
Thanks for taking the time to do this, I've got two trips booked. One in station 15 and the other has 16 and 17. Do you have any advice on these two swims?
Thanks
Thanks for taking the time to do this, I've got two trips booked. One in station 15 and the other has 16 and 17. Do you have any advice on these two swims?
Thanks
In reply to Post #13
Have a look at Free spirit trip to parco on YouTube. Hutch was fishing peg 15 on it and rinsed it. I think Dave (Spomb) fished 16 or 17 on it too.
kev Ellis fished 15 on his video too.
When are you going?
Have a look at Free spirit trip to parco on YouTube. Hutch was fishing peg 15 on it and rinsed it. I think Dave (Spomb) fished 16 or 17 on it too.
kev Ellis fished 15 on his video too.
When are you going?
In reply to Post #14
Cheers for that mate, I've watched them now and jeeeeesus Christ they did rinse it! 😂
I'm not expecting anything like that but a few fish would be good
I'm going peg 15 July this year and then I've got 16 & 17 for October next year. I tried to get peg one on the point but it's totally stitched up now.
Cheers for that mate, I've watched them now and jeeeeesus Christ they did rinse it! 😂
I'm not expecting anything like that but a few fish would be good
I'm going peg 15 July this year and then I've got 16 & 17 for October next year. I tried to get peg one on the point but it's totally stitched up now.
Just got back from Parco.Started on pegs 16/17 but there was no fish in the area.We moved to 7 and it picked up a bit.
It was my third trip there and always cought a few.Definitely this was hardest session of the all.
Guy in peg 9 cought 20fish in 4 days...most of them over 20kg mark.Great lake,big head of big fish but obviously not easy
Good luck !
It was my third trip there and always cought a few.Definitely this was hardest session of the all.
Guy in peg 9 cought 20fish in 4 days...most of them over 20kg mark.Great lake,big head of big fish but obviously not easy
Good luck !
In reply to Post #16
Glad you got amongst them mate!
That was one of my worries with regards to peg 16/17 as it's in the corner but I guess it can be like that in any swim at some time and hopefully there will be a peg or two free.
I've seen that during the summer months the catfish can be a nuisance and to stay away from pellets but then in other articles I've heard people say that pellets are the key to success....... any experience with this?
Take my hat off to you for going at this time of year!!! Did you fly?
Glad you got amongst them mate!
That was one of my worries with regards to peg 16/17 as it's in the corner but I guess it can be like that in any swim at some time and hopefully there will be a peg or two free.
I've seen that during the summer months the catfish can be a nuisance and to stay away from pellets but then in other articles I've heard people say that pellets are the key to success....... any experience with this?
Take my hat off to you for going at this time of year!!! Did you fly?
I've been in 22 in June and in 9 in December. Its true about pellet-carp love it ! Tried my own tactic at the start but as soon as I changed to solid pva with pellet I started catching
Got 1 or 2 cats in the summer,but wouldn't say its a problem...60lb+ sturgeon will give you some fun during the fight for sure !
No,i drive everywhere mate
Got 1 or 2 cats in the summer,but wouldn't say its a problem...60lb+ sturgeon will give you some fun during the fight for sure !
No,i drive everywhere mate
In reply to Post #18
It's mad to think them huge fish seem to always come to little bags Instead of beds of bait. You'd have thought they would wise up to it but it seems that's just what they want!
Do you have any idea of when the carp (usually) start to spawn in there? Like May or maybe earlier with the climate? I know it depends on the year but these things usually happen around the same period give or take.
I'm flying over in July as I'm going with my partner and she's not fishing so I think it'll just be easier but for the second trip it's a road trip so looking forward to that!
Did you do well in June or did you find it hard work in the heat? I know the free spirit lads cleaned up in late June/July but I'm guessing they just timed it right and the fish were going mad for it!!
With the cats I guess it's just luck. I spoke to a chap that was getting hammered by them having 7 on the bounce but then switched to pop ups and didn't have another after that.
Just trying to piece together snippets of information as you do in the hope of a successful Trip..... can't wait!!!
It's mad to think them huge fish seem to always come to little bags Instead of beds of bait. You'd have thought they would wise up to it but it seems that's just what they want!
Do you have any idea of when the carp (usually) start to spawn in there? Like May or maybe earlier with the climate? I know it depends on the year but these things usually happen around the same period give or take.
I'm flying over in July as I'm going with my partner and she's not fishing so I think it'll just be easier but for the second trip it's a road trip so looking forward to that!
Did you do well in June or did you find it hard work in the heat? I know the free spirit lads cleaned up in late June/July but I'm guessing they just timed it right and the fish were going mad for it!!
With the cats I guess it's just luck. I spoke to a chap that was getting hammered by them having 7 on the bounce but then switched to pop ups and didn't have another after that.
Just trying to piece together snippets of information as you do in the hope of a successful Trip..... can't wait!!!
Not sure about the spawning but can ask the owner for you. I think some of them were actually spawning when I was there mid June but still cought around 30fish in 10 days
Do you know what peg you fishing?
They feed well in heat as the water is quite deep so no problem witm high temp
Do you know what peg you fishing?
They feed well in heat as the water is quite deep so no problem witm high temp
In reply to Post #20
t's mad to think them huge fish would rather have little bags Instead of a bed of bait. - Wouldnt go that far... I would say it was easier to catch them that way...
t's mad to think them huge fish would rather have little bags Instead of a bed of bait. - Wouldnt go that far... I would say it was easier to catch them that way...
In reply to Post #21
Thanks for your constructive information. Same difference really.
Thanks for your constructive information. Same difference really.
In reply to Post #20
Chere's Tom, glad to hear you've been doing well anyway and had a few on your last trip. I noticed through there Facebook that it was blisteringly cold so you did well. 👍
Also I'm in peg 15 in July then on my October trip I've got 16 & 17......
Chere's Tom, glad to hear you've been doing well anyway and had a few on your last trip. I noticed through there Facebook that it was blisteringly cold so you did well. 👍
Also I'm in peg 15 in July then on my October trip I've got 16 & 17......
In reply to Post #23
Yep we had -8'C few nights so was...interesting
You got good pegs but as always ,you never know where they gonna be at a certain time
At the begining try different colours of 10/12mm pop ups on each rod. As soon as you get a bait put the same colour on all rods 
Yep we had -8'C few nights so was...interesting
You got good pegs but as always ,you never know where they gonna be at a certain time
At the begining try different colours of 10/12mm pop ups on each rod. As soon as you get a bait put the same colour on all rods
In reply to Post #24
lol I did think when I saw the pics of the chap in peg 9 catching a few that he was a braver man than me!
Yep it's part of the fun though, tracking them down and getting the result!
You back on there anytime soon? I'm after a monster leather..... that's the dream anyway! 👍
ive just been told that peg 15 is in the shade all day so I'm thinking about changing my peg now as I'm in need of some sun aswell as fishing. From your experience do you know if pegs 16 or 17 get much sun either?
lol I did think when I saw the pics of the chap in peg 9 catching a few that he was a braver man than me!
Yep it's part of the fun though, tracking them down and getting the result!
You back on there anytime soon? I'm after a monster leather..... that's the dream anyway! 👍
ive just been told that peg 15 is in the shade all day so I'm thinking about changing my peg now as I'm in need of some sun aswell as fishing. From your experience do you know if pegs 16 or 17 get much sun either?
In reply to Post #25
Was gonna go in June but got 2 weeks on Rainbow,so Im back in December
Next time
For sure you will get more sun in 16/17 and fish are there in summer months-one of the best pegs
Good luck
Was gonna go in June but got 2 weeks on Rainbow,so Im back in December
Next time
For sure you will get more sun in 16/17 and fish are there in summer months-one of the best pegs
Good luck
In reply to Post #26
Thanks a lot mate for your time and same to you! I'll let you know how I got on 👍
Thanks a lot mate for your time and same to you! I'll let you know how I got on 👍
In reply to Post #27
No worries,happy to help
Good luck
No worries,happy to help
Good luck
In reply to Post #28
Looks like PVA bags and small pop ups are the way forward then ! Anyone used bait boats on there ? I`m off on a lake exclusive in September and wondered if it is worth taking a boat ( we have permission )
cheers Andy
Looks like PVA bags and small pop ups are the way forward then ! Anyone used bait boats on there ? I`m off on a lake exclusive in September and wondered if it is worth taking a boat ( we have permission )
cheers Andy
In reply to Post #29
I would take a boat buddy. Can only be an advantage,especially if you're in a swim where bigger distance is needed
I would take a boat buddy. Can only be an advantage,especially if you're in a swim where bigger distance is needed
In reply to Post #26
Abit of a late reply but I had a great trip in July
Although I struggled to get amongst the bigger fish I did manage a 50 to put the cherry on the cake so I was well happy 👌, Stacks & stacks of 20/30s & a few 40s as well.
I wasn't even fishing nights as by evening I was literally exhausted from spombing/catching all day. It was averaging 30-35 degrees each day & even though I am a sun junky I struggled big time & suffered heat stroke for a couple of days (my own fault)
All in all it was a great first trip & I can't wait to get back although I hope the facilities are upgraded asap as imo they were pretty pants & the cost is going up €100 so it'd be good to sort it at that price.
Abit of a late reply but I had a great trip in July
Although I struggled to get amongst the bigger fish I did manage a 50 to put the cherry on the cake so I was well happy 👌, Stacks & stacks of 20/30s & a few 40s as well.
I wasn't even fishing nights as by evening I was literally exhausted from spombing/catching all day. It was averaging 30-35 degrees each day & even though I am a sun junky I struggled big time & suffered heat stroke for a couple of days (my own fault)
All in all it was a great first trip & I can't wait to get back although I hope the facilities are upgraded asap as imo they were pretty pants & the cost is going up €100 so it'd be good to sort it at that price.
In reply to Post #31
Hi how do I go about booking a week at parco del brenta ..I've sent loads of messages and no reply
Hi how do I go about booking a week at parco del brenta ..I've sent loads of messages and no reply
In reply to Post #32
Bookings are closed for the time being mate as 2018 is fully booked as far as I'm aware, still should have got a reply but who knows!
possibly get a response in Feb as they might start booking for 2019 then from what I've heard
Bookings are closed for the time being mate as 2018 is fully booked as far as I'm aware, still should have got a reply but who knows!
possibly get a response in Feb as they might start booking for 2019 then from what I've heard
In reply to Post #33
Hi all
Got a trip over end of May and first timers there.....4 of us. obviously been researching hard too but a few things I wanted to find out if anyone has experience please?
1. Spawning
2. We have pegs on the deepest part of lake not sure this is good for a hot weather part of the year???
3. Driving through Belgium Germany and Liechtenstein to avoid tolls?
4. Is €400 per person the going rate without food of have we been stitched up LOL..?? Been reading a few places stating €50 per swim per day so big differences!
5. Bait boats....allowed??
Seems pellet and PVA bags plus spodding are top methods here...?
Thanks peeps.
Hi all
Got a trip over end of May and first timers there.....4 of us. obviously been researching hard too but a few things I wanted to find out if anyone has experience please?
1. Spawning
2. We have pegs on the deepest part of lake not sure this is good for a hot weather part of the year???
3. Driving through Belgium Germany and Liechtenstein to avoid tolls?
4. Is €400 per person the going rate without food of have we been stitched up LOL..?? Been reading a few places stating €50 per swim per day so big differences!
5. Bait boats....allowed??
Seems pellet and PVA bags plus spodding are top methods here...?
Thanks peeps.
In reply to Post #34
morning ,
quick answer to a couple of your questions
fish are all over the lake generally and move around in shoals
price seems correct for this year.
pellet and spodding definitely the going method ,
bait boats only allowed for lake exclusive weeks,
if you want any further info please PM me
I am back there next April
cheers
Andy
morning ,
quick answer to a couple of your questions
fish are all over the lake generally and move around in shoals
price seems correct for this year.
pellet and spodding definitely the going method ,
bait boats only allowed for lake exclusive weeks,
if you want any further info please PM me
I am back there next April
cheers
Andy
In reply to Post #35
Thx for the PM and replies fella's
👍🏻👍🏻
Just the driving part needed now if anyone has gone that route??
Thx for the PM and replies fella's
👍🏻👍🏻
Just the driving part needed now if anyone has gone that route??
In reply to Post #34
Hi mate, good luck in your coming trip
From what I've heard spawning can last anywhere from April all the way to end of June as the climate is so hot, the fish will spawn many times throughout the spring/summer so I wouldn't worry to much as there will always be fish feeding that have either finished spawning or as yet to spawn.
The price thing is a sore subject as on my trip other European anglers were paying much less than me & even then it varied. My Austrian friend payed €50 less & a group of young Germans who turned up & payed on the day a staggering €100 less. Don't worry to much though as your paying the standard “English rate”
It is absolutely stuffed with fish so I'm sure you will have a good trip
Also I think that spombing bits gets more takes but possibly a much smaller stamp of fish on average (loads of doubles & low twenties), fishing over a scattering of boilies etc might be slower going but seems to get much bigger fish on average (this is just what I've seen so don't treat it as gospel)
I'm sure you'll have a belter regardless 👍
Hi mate, good luck in your coming trip
From what I've heard spawning can last anywhere from April all the way to end of June as the climate is so hot, the fish will spawn many times throughout the spring/summer so I wouldn't worry to much as there will always be fish feeding that have either finished spawning or as yet to spawn.
The price thing is a sore subject as on my trip other European anglers were paying much less than me & even then it varied. My Austrian friend payed €50 less & a group of young Germans who turned up & payed on the day a staggering €100 less. Don't worry to much though as your paying the standard “English rate”
It is absolutely stuffed with fish so I'm sure you will have a good trip
Also I think that spombing bits gets more takes but possibly a much smaller stamp of fish on average (loads of doubles & low twenties), fishing over a scattering of boilies etc might be slower going but seems to get much bigger fish on average (this is just what I've seen so don't treat it as gospel)
I'm sure you'll have a belter regardless 👍
In reply to Post #37
Thanks so far to everyone...really great advice
Wondering if they mite shut down the shallow part of the lake around spawning expected tine. A few people have mentioned this..... pays your money takes your chance on the spawning anyhow
👍🏻
Thanks so far to everyone...really great advice
Wondering if they mite shut down the shallow part of the lake around spawning expected tine. A few people have mentioned this..... pays your money takes your chance on the spawning anyhow
👍🏻
In reply to Post #38
Never heard of them doing that mate but possibly, I wouldn't think it was really possible if they spawn for such a long time 👍
Never heard of them doing that mate but possibly, I wouldn't think it was really possible if they spawn for such a long time 👍
In reply to Post #39
I was there last week of may last year and swims 15,16,17 were closed
I was there last week of may last year and swims 15,16,17 were closed
In reply to Post #40
That surprises tbf but maybe that's when they expect the spawning to be at its peak I guess, either way it's good.
I just assumed they didn't bother as I no of two people who were both down that end whilst they were spawning, one was late April & the other was july.
That surprises tbf but maybe that's when they expect the spawning to be at its peak I guess, either way it's good.
I just assumed they didn't bother as I no of two people who were both down that end whilst they were spawning, one was late April & the other was july.
In reply to Post #41
Trying to steal a march on my fellow anglers for our trip...😂😂
Swims 3,4,5,6,7 and 9. Anyone got any thoughts for end May....obviously looks like the deepest part not ideal 🙈🙈
Trying to steal a march on my fellow anglers for our trip...😂😂
Swims 3,4,5,6,7 and 9. Anyone got any thoughts for end May....obviously looks like the deepest part not ideal 🙈🙈
In reply to Post #42
It's only 7 & 9 that are really in the deeper part tbf mate, the rest are all in same sort of depth that dominates most the lake apart from the corner of coarse.
I can only vouch for what I have seen & pegs 3,4,5,6 all did good fish whilst I was there. Simple tactics of fishing where the fish were showing pretty much, no big casts anywhere on the lake so easy fishing.......pegs 7,8,9 were empty so can't comment but I watched an Italian chap in peg 10 play what looked possibly the biggest fish in the lake for half hour only for the hook to pull at his mates 3rd attempt at netting it!! 😱
He was literally crying after 😅
Best thing you could do is ask as much as poss when you get there, seems to always change the way it fishes almost weekly so any advice given now might be useless anyway 👍
It's only 7 & 9 that are really in the deeper part tbf mate, the rest are all in same sort of depth that dominates most the lake apart from the corner of coarse.
I can only vouch for what I have seen & pegs 3,4,5,6 all did good fish whilst I was there. Simple tactics of fishing where the fish were showing pretty much, no big casts anywhere on the lake so easy fishing.......pegs 7,8,9 were empty so can't comment but I watched an Italian chap in peg 10 play what looked possibly the biggest fish in the lake for half hour only for the hook to pull at his mates 3rd attempt at netting it!! 😱
He was literally crying after 😅
Best thing you could do is ask as much as poss when you get there, seems to always change the way it fishes almost weekly so any advice given now might be useless anyway 👍
In reply to Post #43
Thx sound advice that
Thx sound advice that
In reply to Post #44
Biggest bit of advice I can give you is if your not on them & they seem to be holding up elsewhere then don't wait around to long to move if you can...... seems standard I no but on Parco at that time of year YOU WILL get bites if your on them so don't waste to much time hoping they'll appear!!.....
tightlines mate
You'll have a blast 🎣🐋
Biggest bit of advice I can give you is if your not on them & they seem to be holding up elsewhere then don't wait around to long to move if you can...... seems standard I no but on Parco at that time of year YOU WILL get bites if your on them so don't waste to much time hoping they'll appear!!.....
tightlines mate
You'll have a blast 🎣🐋
In reply to Post #45
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In reply to Post #46
All confirmed 3,4 and 5 swims.
If anyone has any defo info on spots that they are willing to share please let me know or PM peeps. Looks like the plateau 3-4 would be a good starting point?
🎣🎣🎣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thx always amazing me how brill everyone's info is on here
All confirmed 3,4 and 5 swims.
If anyone has any defo info on spots that they are willing to share please let me know or PM peeps. Looks like the plateau 3-4 would be a good starting point?
🎣🎣🎣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thx always amazing me how brill everyone's info is on here
In reply to Post #47
Anyone else??
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Anyone else??
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In reply to Post #48
OMG so excited,, I got peg 1 for 10 days starting on the 27th March
OMG so excited,, I got peg 1 for 10 days starting on the 27th March
In reply to Post #49
great swim and plenty of water to go at
great swim and plenty of water to go at
In reply to Post #50
Top swim good luck
👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣
Top swim good luck
👍🏻👍🏻🎣🎣
In reply to Post #51
thanks 👍🏻 You too 🎣🎣
thanks 👍🏻 You too 🎣🎣
In reply to Post #49
Hello mate have a look on the nash youtube channel for steve briggs 50lb + Italian carp
he is fishing peg one
Hello mate have a look on the nash youtube channel for steve briggs 50lb + Italian carp
he is fishing peg one
In reply to Post #53
Hi m8 thanks for that, I watched that vid last year when it dropped on YouTube , I saw he was there as they posted him having a bbq, so had been waiting for the vid to come out,,thanks anyway 👍🏻
Hi m8 thanks for that, I watched that vid last year when it dropped on YouTube , I saw he was there as they posted him having a bbq, so had been waiting for the vid to come out,,thanks anyway 👍🏻
In reply to Post #54
Hi chaps
Anyone know swims 3-5???
Any help with spots or preferences would be much appreciated.
We go end of May...can't wait
Also planning to drive down through Belgium Germany over Swiss border etc to save tolls...has anyone gone that way??
Hi chaps
Anyone know swims 3-5???
Any help with spots or preferences would be much appreciated.
We go end of May...can't wait
Also planning to drive down through Belgium Germany over Swiss border etc to save tolls...has anyone gone that way??
In reply to Post #55
How many miles is it going that way.
Would it really work out you save that much buy the time you work out extra fuel and time??
How many miles is it going that way.
Would it really work out you save that much buy the time you work out extra fuel and time??
It's about an extra 30 miles
In reply to Post #57
According to route planner it is less miles but and extra 3hrs
The total charge for tolls are roughly £55 the £30 from Switzerland yearly ticket
According to route planner it is less miles but and extra 3hrs
The total charge for tolls are roughly £55 the £30 from Switzerland yearly ticket
In reply to Post #58
thx chaps
Anyone got tips for nos 3-5 ??? ie which is likely to be more consistent and how to fish em 🎣🎣
thx chaps
Anyone got tips for nos 3-5 ??? ie which is likely to be more consistent and how to fish em 🎣🎣
Where is the summer bay?
In reply to Post #60
15 , 16 & 17
15 , 16 & 17
In reply to Post #61
Thank you
Thank you
In reply to Post #63
Nice video, thanks for posting
Nice video, thanks for posting
In reply to Post #49
How are you getting on?
How are you getting on?
In reply to Post #65
Hi m8, just on my way home, I ended up with 18 carp to 62lb 😊😊 was a great weeks fishing but had to work my ass off the last few days as it was tough fishing, weather was up and down and not many fish coming out. The usual fish pegs 15/16/17 were just the same,, bagging up, but the rest of the lake just produced 1 or 2 fish per angler, peg 22 did 10 fish,, I enjoyed it very much, but found out they are increasing the cost for a weeks fishing from 400€ to 550€ per angler 😩😩, if anyone had any questions regarding travel routes tolls etc give me a shout and I will help if I can 👍🏻
Hi m8, just on my way home, I ended up with 18 carp to 62lb 😊😊 was a great weeks fishing but had to work my ass off the last few days as it was tough fishing, weather was up and down and not many fish coming out. The usual fish pegs 15/16/17 were just the same,, bagging up, but the rest of the lake just produced 1 or 2 fish per angler, peg 22 did 10 fish,, I enjoyed it very much, but found out they are increasing the cost for a weeks fishing from 400€ to 550€ per angler 😩😩, if anyone had any questions regarding travel routes tolls etc give me a shout and I will help if I can 👍🏻
In reply to Post #66
Congratulations on a top weeks fishing mate, a 60+ is a monster fish from any country!!
I might pick your brain about travel one evening if that's ok as I flew last time but am driving over this year.
Did you find that 15/16/17 seemed to do more fish but the rest of the lake produced the bigger ones? On mine & friends trips it seems that was the case in general, I had a crazy amount of fish with only four over 40 from peg 15 but others around the lake had around 10-20 fish with many over 40 & 50
Congratulations on a top weeks fishing mate, a 60+ is a monster fish from any country!!
I might pick your brain about travel one evening if that's ok as I flew last time but am driving over this year.
Did you find that 15/16/17 seemed to do more fish but the rest of the lake produced the bigger ones? On mine & friends trips it seems that was the case in general, I had a crazy amount of fish with only four over 40 from peg 15 but others around the lake had around 10-20 fish with many over 40 & 50
In reply to Post #67
Can I ask what time of year you went
As I am here now
Can I ask what time of year you went
As I am here now
In reply to Post #68
I was there in mid July mate, I caught plenty of fish but very small average sizes 20-30lb. Others in swims 3/4/5 & 11/12 caught less fish but much higher averages whilst I was there & the same goes for lads I no that were there in September. Obviously I'm not saying big fish don't come from the corner pegs but sometimes you can be on pasty duty is all.
I was there in mid July mate, I caught plenty of fish but very small average sizes 20-30lb. Others in swims 3/4/5 & 11/12 caught less fish but much higher averages whilst I was there & the same goes for lads I no that were there in September. Obviously I'm not saying big fish don't come from the corner pegs but sometimes you can be on pasty duty is all.
In reply to Post #68
How are you getting on mate? Did you get there Saturday?
How are you getting on mate? Did you get there Saturday?
In reply to Post #68
What peg did you manage to get m8?
What peg did you manage to get m8?
In reply to Post #67
Thanks 👍🏻 Was a tough week for all on the lake, 17/16 was as you say bagging on the smaller fish with the odd 50,,, rest of the lake was pinching odd bite here and there, the drive there was a nightmare as we went through Switzerland, they traffic control all the tunnels, it's crazy, However on the way home we took the mont blonc tunnel to Geneva and that was much better route, we made it back to calais in 12 1/2 hrs and we stopped for lunch, only downside was the toll costs 180€ 😩
Thanks 👍🏻 Was a tough week for all on the lake, 17/16 was as you say bagging on the smaller fish with the odd 50,,, rest of the lake was pinching odd bite here and there, the drive there was a nightmare as we went through Switzerland, they traffic control all the tunnels, it's crazy, However on the way home we took the mont blonc tunnel to Geneva and that was much better route, we made it back to calais in 12 1/2 hrs and we stopped for lunch, only downside was the toll costs 180€ 😩
In reply to Post #72
With regards to the travel it does sound crazy how these tunnels are regulated, are you saying that the mont blonc route is 180 each way mate?
With regards to the travel it does sound crazy how these tunnels are regulated, are you saying that the mont blonc route is 180 each way mate?
In reply to Post #73
It might be slightly cheaper because you can buy a return ticket through mont blonc, but yes it will be nearly 180€. Each way, and on top of that there is a price increase to fish the lake of 150€ a week! Making this adventure rather pricey, I would say inc bait and fuel, crossing etc £1200+
It might be slightly cheaper because you can buy a return ticket through mont blonc, but yes it will be nearly 180€. Each way, and on top of that there is a price increase to fish the lake of 150€ a week! Making this adventure rather pricey, I would say inc bait and fuel, crossing etc £1200+
In reply to Post #74
Yes I was hit with the extra €150 price myself mate, if I'm honest I dont really think the facilities warrant it as they are ridiculously basic. I was more than a little surprised to see the new swim 7 being built yet swims 16/17 & particularly 15 are so treacherous.......
I think the price of the tolls will probably stop me going that route tbh, can I ask what the price was roughly to go the Swedish way?
Yes I was hit with the extra €150 price myself mate, if I'm honest I dont really think the facilities warrant it as they are ridiculously basic. I was more than a little surprised to see the new swim 7 being built yet swims 16/17 & particularly 15 are so treacherous.......
I think the price of the tolls will probably stop me going that route tbh, can I ask what the price was roughly to go the Swedish way?
In reply to Post #71
Hi Darren I got peg 13, nothing for 2 nights so moved to 22
Peg 14 are on about 30 fish so far with bait boat
Peg 7 are have a lot of fish and have the whole of that end of the lake covered using rowing boa
Peg 4 has had a few
That about all I know.
Tonight will be my last night. And sadly doubt I will return as I think 550 is too much
Was looking forward to this trip following a great one end of may but it has bin difficult..... but hey that's fishing.
Hi Darren I got peg 13, nothing for 2 nights so moved to 22
Peg 14 are on about 30 fish so far with bait boat
Peg 7 are have a lot of fish and have the whole of that end of the lake covered using rowing boa
Peg 4 has had a few
That about all I know.
Tonight will be my last night. And sadly doubt I will return as I think 550 is too much
Was looking forward to this trip following a great one end of may but it has bin difficult..... but hey that's fishing.
In reply to Post #76
I knew them fish were holding in front of 14 mate so i'm Not surprised they've had 30 fish, that guy in there last week just didn't get his tactics right, hope the move to 22 pays off for you, I fancy you bagging a lump from there mate 👍🏻
Did you manage to find anything out regarding booking la vigne feuillete? I wanna fish this place this year if I can find out how to book
I knew them fish were holding in front of 14 mate so i'm Not surprised they've had 30 fish, that guy in there last week just didn't get his tactics right, hope the move to 22 pays off for you, I fancy you bagging a lump from there mate 👍🏻
Did you manage to find anything out regarding booking la vigne feuillete? I wanna fish this place this year if I can find out how to book
In reply to Post #75
I think the Switzerland route was about 100€ but the traffic is mental, I think if I ever went back I would go the Germany/Austria route but do a b&b half way across, it's about 3hrs longer drive but no tolls
I think the Switzerland route was about 100€ but the traffic is mental, I think if I ever went back I would go the Germany/Austria route but do a b&b half way across, it's about 3hrs longer drive but no tolls
In reply to Post #78
I'm going to return the Austria route so will let you know what it's like
There are a few tolls in Austria but only about 8 euros and says only 1 hour longer
Be lucky if you can get on la vigne feuillet as she dont like English booking, but if you have any luck and it's in a school holiday I'm up for it.
Will send you name of the other Italian lake.
I'm going to return the Austria route so will let you know what it's like
There are a few tolls in Austria but only about 8 euros and says only 1 hour longer
Be lucky if you can get on la vigne feuillet as she dont like English booking, but if you have any luck and it's in a school holiday I'm up for it.
Will send you name of the other Italian lake.
In reply to Post #79
Hi all drove back yesterday
Left lake at 8am and got to ferry at 1am
I went via Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and France
Total toll cost 20 Euro
Miles 825
That route could be done a lot quicker if 2 drivers as I was on my own and only cruised at 70 on motorway.
I also encountered delays with rock fall, crash and the German police pulling me over.
One tip us make sure you get to Austria in daylight as roads are a bit hairy but stunning views
Hi all drove back yesterday
Left lake at 8am and got to ferry at 1am
I went via Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and France
Total toll cost 20 Euro
Miles 825
That route could be done a lot quicker if 2 drivers as I was on my own and only cruised at 70 on motorway.
I also encountered delays with rock fall, crash and the German police pulling me over.
One tip us make sure you get to Austria in daylight as roads are a bit hairy but stunning views
In reply to Post #80
That was a long day driving Paul 😱. Cant get on feuillete this year as they are fully booked
That was a long day driving Paul 😱. Cant get on feuillete this year as they are fully booked
In reply to Post #81
Yes was hard on my own.
Would be a lovely route with 2 and a quick van as the German roads were mad lol
Yes was hard on my own.
Would be a lovely route with 2 and a quick van as the German roads were mad lol
In reply to Post #82
Cheers for all the travel info guys, sounds like germany/Austria is probably the best route then... way cheaper on tolls & no major queuing at the tunnels.
So just to be clear, we're the tolls just standard pay as you go that route or was it the sticker in the window type?
Cheers for all the travel info guys, sounds like germany/Austria is probably the best route then... way cheaper on tolls & no major queuing at the tunnels.
So just to be clear, we're the tolls just standard pay as you go that route or was it the sticker in the window type?
In reply to Post #83
you need sticker for austrian motorways, you can get one for 10 days, aprox 9 eur
you need sticker for austrian motorways, you can get one for 10 days, aprox 9 eur
In reply to Post #83
Standard pay as you go
Standard pay as you go
In reply to Post #85
I've just seen that you can buy the Austrian ticket now online www.asfinag.at
I've just seen that you can buy the Austrian ticket now online www.asfinag.at
In reply to Post #87
At least now I can put faces to the guys on peg 1, they fished the week before me and filled it in with maggots! Yet rules say no maggots? Usual story I guess, need to catch for the video 😱😱🎣
At least now I can put faces to the guys on peg 1, they fished the week before me and filled it in with maggots! Yet rules say no maggots? Usual story I guess, need to catch for the video 😱😱🎣
In reply to Post #88
Do you have to book peg 16 and 17 as a double at Parco?
Do you have to book peg 16 and 17 as a double at Parco?
In reply to Post #89
You do now mate yes, as is 1-7-9 also.
I would never book 16 as double either imo, it was tight before they had made all the changes but now they've mad it an even smaller swim & somehow expect 6 rods to fit in
You do now mate yes, as is 1-7-9 also.
I would never book 16 as double either imo, it was tight before they had made all the changes but now they've mad it an even smaller swim & somehow expect 6 rods to fit in
In reply to Post #90
We're looking at 17 as a double, but even that doesn't look overly spacious.
Suppose it's one way of moving the fish about by filling the bay with lines.
We're looking at 17 as a double, but even that doesn't look overly spacious.
Suppose it's one way of moving the fish about by filling the bay with lines.
In reply to Post #91
17 is good as a double , 16 no in my opinion
17 is good as a double , 16 no in my opinion
In reply to Post #91
I agree with mr brightside mate, you could get away with it in 17 but I wouldn't say it was exactly comfortable for 6 rods, I'd imagine a few crossed lines would be the norm. 16 is never big enough for 6 although I've seen it done.
If you do end up in 17 just make sure you give them some beans if they try & go right side margin as there's a sunken tree and all the lumps head straight for it 👍👍
I agree with mr brightside mate, you could get away with it in 17 but I wouldn't say it was exactly comfortable for 6 rods, I'd imagine a few crossed lines would be the norm. 16 is never big enough for 6 although I've seen it done.
If you do end up in 17 just make sure you give them some beans if they try & go right side margin as there's a sunken tree and all the lumps head straight for it 👍👍
In reply to Post #93
17 & 18 work well as a good swim combination if you can get it .
17 & 18 work well as a good swim combination if you can get it .
In reply to Post #94
That's us booked in peg 17. Having peg 18 too would have been nice, but would make it a very expensive trip!
Would be nice if it was empty though.. I take it there are swims kept free incase you fancy a move?
That's us booked in peg 17. Having peg 18 too would have been nice, but would make it a very expensive trip!
Would be nice if it was empty though.. I take it there are swims kept free incase you fancy a move?
In reply to Post #95
Not generally every swim is used on a non exclusive week
Not generally every swim is used on a non exclusive week
*Heads up to anyone going parco in 2019*
The fishing has been tricky for most anglers this year all over the lake but especially impossible in the bay swims for most, no doubt the removing of the trees has had a huge knock on effect but most probably also way too much bait going in at the same time. talking to anglers all season & everyone says the same, the bay is in a bad day way atm, I'd say since April 75% of anglers that could move, have all left the bay for another swim, my party included.
Just heard (July) that rotten baits are floating up & slicks coming from what must be old beds of bait in there.
Not trying to put a downer on anyone who's got a trip booked but better to know what's going on & be prepared. My advice, obvious but DONT put large beds of bait out unless the fish are having it & most importantly speak to anglers via FB & at the lake to see what's going on..... dont believe what your possibly getting told by the management
The fishing has been tricky for most anglers this year all over the lake but especially impossible in the bay swims for most, no doubt the removing of the trees has had a huge knock on effect but most probably also way too much bait going in at the same time. talking to anglers all season & everyone says the same, the bay is in a bad day way atm, I'd say since April 75% of anglers that could move, have all left the bay for another swim, my party included.
Just heard (July) that rotten baits are floating up & slicks coming from what must be old beds of bait in there.
Not trying to put a downer on anyone who's got a trip booked but better to know what's going on & be prepared. My advice, obvious but DONT put large beds of bait out unless the fish are having it & most importantly speak to anglers via FB & at the lake to see what's going on..... dont believe what your possibly getting told by the management
In reply to Post #97
We have booked on for October 2021 plenty time for the bay to get back on form #17 I hope
We have booked on for October 2021 plenty time for the bay to get back on form #17 I hope
In reply to Post #98
I'm there in September . May be it makes the lake less swimmy ( that was the plan ) and gives every one a better chance of getting on the fish . Might sort the men from the boys and make you angle for them rather than just piling the bait in
I'm there in September . May be it makes the lake less swimmy ( that was the plan ) and gives every one a better chance of getting on the fish . Might sort the men from the boys and make you angle for them rather than just piling the bait in
In reply to Post #99
Early days but so far this year it hasn't really changed anything for other swims apart from make the bay almost impossible to have a decent result from & keep most the fish stacked up Infront of 7&9. Think it'll be the next couple of years that shows the true changes as this year the fish are obviously trying to find a new routine.
Early days but so far this year it hasn't really changed anything for other swims apart from make the bay almost impossible to have a decent result from & keep most the fish stacked up Infront of 7&9. Think it'll be the next couple of years that shows the true changes as this year the fish are obviously trying to find a new routine.
In reply to Post #100
I think 20, 21 and 22 have fished better as a result of the work to the bay
I think 20, 21 and 22 have fished better as a result of the work to the bay
In reply to Post #101
Who have you spoken to mate to get that info? I know a good few people that have been this year including myself & 21/20/18 haven't done anywhere near the usual numbers for them, infact the general thought from all is that the fish are reluctant to even come over the bar into the area for the most part. I know some decent anglers have been out in 20 this week & couldn't buy a bite until later in the week but did manage a good number in the end & the lads in the bay even went to go fish at ghost park it was that dead
Who have you spoken to mate to get that info? I know a good few people that have been this year including myself & 21/20/18 haven't done anywhere near the usual numbers for them, infact the general thought from all is that the fish are reluctant to even come over the bar into the area for the most part. I know some decent anglers have been out in 20 this week & couldn't buy a bite until later in the week but did manage a good number in the end & the lads in the bay even went to go fish at ghost park it was that dead
In reply to Post #97
Have they ripped out all the far bank snags in 17 and 16 mate?
Have they ripped out all the far bank snags in 17 and 16 mate?
In reply to Post #103
Yes mate it's all completely gone now from the side of 16 all the way around to 15, the reeds have started to grow over there already though so I'd imagine within a couple of seasons it'll be looking nice & hopefully the carp will feel abit safer over there
Yes mate it's all completely gone now from the side of 16 all the way around to 15, the reeds have started to grow over there already though so I'd imagine within a couple of seasons it'll be looking nice & hopefully the carp will feel abit safer over there
In reply to Post #102
I was there in April and fished 16 and had 11 fish ( biggest 61 ) but boy was it hard work . All bites , bar one , came in the dark and in the margins . 17 and 20 fish ok and they had about 15 fish each from memory . Rest of the swims were patchy
I was there in April and fished 16 and had 11 fish ( biggest 61 ) but boy was it hard work . All bites , bar one , came in the dark and in the margins . 17 and 20 fish ok and they had about 15 fish each from memory . Rest of the swims were patchy
In reply to Post #105
Sounds like you did well in there then by all accounts it seems to have got worse as the seasons gone on in the bay, if I was to guess I'd say it must be the amount of bait going in whilst the fishing has been so slow. Literally mouldy boilies floating up from the bottom atm out there which is never a good sign.
I'm out there September as well mate, what week you back out?
Sounds like you did well in there then by all accounts it seems to have got worse as the seasons gone on in the bay, if I was to guess I'd say it must be the amount of bait going in whilst the fishing has been so slow. Literally mouldy boilies floating up from the bottom atm out there which is never a good sign.
I'm out there September as well mate, what week you back out?
In reply to Post #106
14-21st September
14-21st September
Hmm not liking the sound of this one little bit. we have all the bay swims at the end of next month and it sounds like they're all fishing pants atm. 
In reply to Post #108
I wouldn't worry just yet mate, there's that many fish in parco it can change in an instant. I'd just be wary of putting in bait, especially in 16
I wouldn't worry just yet mate, there's that many fish in parco it can change in an instant. I'd just be wary of putting in bait, especially in 16
In reply to Post #108
I bite from a 70 or 80 is all it takes !
I bite from a 70 or 80 is all it takes !
Any up to date reports from anyone out there atm . Getting loads of conflicting feedback , most of it not good... 
Was out at Parco back at the beginning of may, followed on from the free spirit lads.
They had a really tough week symion bond said it was the worst week he had had in all his years there didn't put us in the greatest of confident moods seeing as it was our first time.
Week started off slow and for may the weather was **** for first few days rain at 1 point for 24hrs solid.
But that said we end the week on near 50 fish between 3 of us peg 1 (double) and peg 22, 2 60lb 3 58/59lb there rest mainly between 35 and 50lb
A leather which I'm told are rare out
And the mandatory surgeons 4 up to 65lb
We knew 2 other guys that were fishing there and they had fish to 60lb as well
Also met 1 guy out here again fish to 60lb
Worked out a awesome week for us may well have been lucky but the fish were defiantly there to be seen both visually in the bay (peg22) and crashing evening onwards most days
Booked up again for next year
Hope this helps a little giving people an idea of the place
1 thing to note as of 2020 the prices for both drive and survive and full lake bookings are going up quite considerably
All in all though a very memorable trip
Tight lines all
They had a really tough week symion bond said it was the worst week he had had in all his years there didn't put us in the greatest of confident moods seeing as it was our first time.
Week started off slow and for may the weather was **** for first few days rain at 1 point for 24hrs solid.
But that said we end the week on near 50 fish between 3 of us peg 1 (double) and peg 22, 2 60lb 3 58/59lb there rest mainly between 35 and 50lb
A leather which I'm told are rare out
And the mandatory surgeons 4 up to 65lb
We knew 2 other guys that were fishing there and they had fish to 60lb as well
Also met 1 guy out here again fish to 60lb
Worked out a awesome week for us may well have been lucky but the fish were defiantly there to be seen both visually in the bay (peg22) and crashing evening onwards most days
Booked up again for next year
Hope this helps a little giving people an idea of the place
1 thing to note as of 2020 the prices for both drive and survive and full lake bookings are going up quite considerably
All in all though a very memorable trip
Tight lines all
In reply to Post #111
Fished there first week in June and rinsed it,I had over 100 fish out to high 60s and plenty of big back up fish,lads fishing opposite me struggled despite there baits landing close to mine.Get your tactics right and you won't go wrong ,theirs a massive head of big carp swimming around in Parco that's for sure.
Fished there first week in June and rinsed it,I had over 100 fish out to high 60s and plenty of big back up fish,lads fishing opposite me struggled despite there baits landing close to mine.Get your tactics right and you won't go wrong ,theirs a massive head of big carp swimming around in Parco that's for sure.
In reply to Post #113
What swim were you in that week and did fish come out all over ?
What swim were you in that week and did fish come out all over ?
In reply to Post #113
I heard that someone smashed swim 14 around that time, I'm guessing that was you? Epic session mate, the stuff of dreams!
I heard that someone smashed swim 14 around that time, I'm guessing that was you? Epic session mate, the stuff of dreams!
In reply to Post #114
Yes it was swim 14,was a great trip.fish showing all over the lake while I was there.fish caught from most pegs ,baited heavy and rested swim a lot worked a treat.
Yes it was swim 14,was a great trip.fish showing all over the lake while I was there.fish caught from most pegs ,baited heavy and rested swim a lot worked a treat.
In reply to Post #116
Hi all.
Slight change of subject. Going in June without food package. First time on long foreign session. Was wondering what you did for food. Apparently there are shops/takeaways locally. Also weather can get very hot so how do you keep things (drinks, food, etc) cold for any length of time.
Thanks
Hi all.
Slight change of subject. Going in June without food package. First time on long foreign session. Was wondering what you did for food. Apparently there are shops/takeaways locally. Also weather can get very hot so how do you keep things (drinks, food, etc) cold for any length of time.
Thanks
In reply to Post #117
sounds a great trip mate. Get a good cool box. use the search as there is a topic on them somewhere. Some of the boxes will keep Ice as Ice for days on end. just don't keep opening it up and let the cold escape.
I would get 2 boxes though one for food and one for drinks. But depending on space and budgets its up to you. I take it you are driving down there?
take some things already frozen for the first couple of days. Then when you pop out to the shops get some ice to keep it topped up and cool.
That will sort you out for a week.
sounds a great trip mate. Get a good cool box. use the search as there is a topic on them somewhere. Some of the boxes will keep Ice as Ice for days on end. just don't keep opening it up and let the cold escape.
I would get 2 boxes though one for food and one for drinks. But depending on space and budgets its up to you. I take it you are driving down there?
take some things already frozen for the first couple of days. Then when you pop out to the shops get some ice to keep it topped up and cool.
That will sort you out for a week.
In reply to Post #117
Hi mate,
No need to worry about food. There are two supermarkets 10 minutes drive from the lake (one small, one big). You can also order a pizza from a lovely small local restaurant for just a few euros. Just let Antonio or a bailiff know what time and it will be waiting for you at the lodge.
Antonio also keeps his freezer stocked up with water, fizzy drinks and ice cream... I strongly recommend the frozen water at that time of year.
What peg are you in?
Hi mate,
No need to worry about food. There are two supermarkets 10 minutes drive from the lake (one small, one big). You can also order a pizza from a lovely small local restaurant for just a few euros. Just let Antonio or a bailiff know what time and it will be waiting for you at the lodge.
Antonio also keeps his freezer stocked up with water, fizzy drinks and ice cream... I strongly recommend the frozen water at that time of year.
What peg are you in?
In reply to Post #119
Use their frozen bottles of water , that's the way to go
Use their frozen bottles of water , that's the way to go
In reply to Post #120
Was a god send when I was out there last summer. Was the hottest consistent weather I've ever experienced. Even the locals were saying it was unusually hot. The humidity was hard to handle.
Was a god send when I was out there last summer. Was the hottest consistent weather I've ever experienced. Even the locals were saying it was unusually hot. The humidity was hard to handle.
In reply to Post #118
Thanks Chunkiesgreat.
Good idea about 2 boxes (less time of it being opened and letting cold out). Will start looking for decent cool boxes.
Thanks Chunkiesgreat.
Good idea about 2 boxes (less time of it being opened and letting cold out). Will start looking for decent cool boxes.
In reply to Post #119
Hi All.
Thanks for great feedback. Good to know there are local shops/resturants. Also the frozen water sound a god send. Can use them as the ice packs to keep everything else cold and just replenish when the thaw out.
Hi All.
Thanks for great feedback. Good to know there are local shops/resturants. Also the frozen water sound a god send. Can use them as the ice packs to keep everything else cold and just replenish when the thaw out.
In reply to Post #123
Forgot to say. Peg 13 (unlucky for some!!).
Anyone fished it? So any tips for that swim or just general for the lake.
Have watched all videos on YouTube and there is a lot of differing techniques (Solid PVA bags, method, all boilie) with mixed results, but I suppose that's fishing!
Forgot to say. Peg 13 (unlucky for some!!).
Anyone fished it? So any tips for that swim or just general for the lake.
Have watched all videos on YouTube and there is a lot of differing techniques (Solid PVA bags, method, all boilie) with mixed results, but I suppose that's fishing!
In reply to Post #124
Bags and the method well . If the fish are in your swim , spod ,spod and spod !
Bags and the method well . If the fish are in your swim , spod ,spod and spod !
In reply to Post #125
Hi guys,
Me and a mate are supposed to be fishing Parco del Brenta this summer... yeah, we still have some hope.
We have pegs 11 and 12, can anyone provide any indication regarding those two spots? Are they decent? Any "hotspots" per say? We've never fished there so any information is extremely appreciated!
Thank you!
Hi guys,
Me and a mate are supposed to be fishing Parco del Brenta this summer... yeah, we still have some hope.
We have pegs 11 and 12, can anyone provide any indication regarding those two spots? Are they decent? Any "hotspots" per say? We've never fished there so any information is extremely appreciated!
Thank you!
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