Hi im new here
I have never fished france and Im planning a fat ass solo adventure
I want to do a week by myself and was wondering if anyone has any advice for me. I couldnt find any threads or much on google
Im planning to go late august, depending on availability of course.
Think its safe to leave my bivvy for an hour whilst I go food shopping? Do any of you also solo fish france?
Any help or advice is apreciated
I have never fished france and Im planning a fat ass solo adventure
I want to do a week by myself and was wondering if anyone has any advice for me. I couldnt find any threads or much on google
Im planning to go late august, depending on availability of course.
Think its safe to leave my bivvy for an hour whilst I go food shopping? Do any of you also solo fish france?
Any help or advice is apreciated
In reply to Post #1
It all depends on where you go really.
I do at least one trip a year for two weeks on my own and always book this on a commercial fishery where it is safe and has toilets and showers plus staff at the lake.
I have never had any issues on these types of water.
As for leaving the lake to go to the shops, I always take enough food to last my trip, I have use of a fridge and freezer at the venue I've fished for a couple of years now so I have no problems storing things.
On my two week trips over the years I have not yet once needed to go to the shops for anything, my fishing trip is just that, a fishing trip.
Plan on how much food you will need for each day then just take a bit more and you will be fine.
It all depends on where you go really.
I do at least one trip a year for two weeks on my own and always book this on a commercial fishery where it is safe and has toilets and showers plus staff at the lake.
I have never had any issues on these types of water.
As for leaving the lake to go to the shops, I always take enough food to last my trip, I have use of a fridge and freezer at the venue I've fished for a couple of years now so I have no problems storing things.
On my two week trips over the years I have not yet once needed to go to the shops for anything, my fishing trip is just that, a fishing trip.
Plan on how much food you will need for each day then just take a bit more and you will be fine.
In reply to Post #2
I do a trip a year on my own and like Ken pick a commercial venue . These have always been secure so no problems on that front. I go to the supermarket before arriving at the venue and stock up on fresh food, water and beer for the first half of the week and then go again on Tuesday or Wednesday fill the van with diesel and shop for the second half of the week. There is no need to take everything with you.
I do a trip a year on my own and like Ken pick a commercial venue . These have always been secure so no problems on that front. I go to the supermarket before arriving at the venue and stock up on fresh food, water and beer for the first half of the week and then go again on Tuesday or Wednesday fill the van with diesel and shop for the second half of the week. There is no need to take everything with you.
In reply to Post #1
Hi. Most of the angling lines lakes are fenced in and have a bailiff a couple of times that could watch your gear. Done three trips like this with no problems
Still normally work out my food menu for the week and go to Tesco's on the way down.
Food is cheaper in the UK and more choice of what we eat
I have also done some trips where you get the coach at Dover and get taken to the lake and includes a food package I would personally recommend Crete lakes large lake but it's not for everyone
Hi. Most of the angling lines lakes are fenced in and have a bailiff a couple of times that could watch your gear. Done three trips like this with no problems
Still normally work out my food menu for the week and go to Tesco's on the way down.
Food is cheaper in the UK and more choice of what we eat
I have also done some trips where you get the coach at Dover and get taken to the lake and includes a food package I would personally recommend Crete lakes large lake but it's not for everyone
In reply to Post #1
Hi
You would be welcome at Le Bounty.
Please see our web site and Facebook site.
John
www.bountylemans.com
Hi
You would be welcome at Le Bounty.
Please see our web site and Facebook site.
John
www.bountylemans.com
In reply to Post #5
Thannks John I will bear that in mind. I am currently researching ferry prices ect before I make a decision. Didnt realise how expensive it is to cross
Thannks John I will bear that in mind. I am currently researching ferry prices ect before I make a decision. Didnt realise how expensive it is to cross
In reply to Post #6
Whenever I go on my own I go for two weeks to water down the cost. It can work out very expensive if in your own vehicle. I've found it suits me to have the first week further south then the second week more northern. Not so much of a grueller the drive home on your own then. Good luck
Whenever I go on my own I go for two weeks to water down the cost. It can work out very expensive if in your own vehicle. I've found it suits me to have the first week further south then the second week more northern. Not so much of a grueller the drive home on your own then. Good luck
Was three times alone. Was always a nice trip 
In reply to Post #7
It is a bit... I never thought it would become so pricey when I 1st decided to do this trip.
The Ferry alone is £200!
It is a bit... I never thought it would become so pricey when I 1st decided to do this trip.
The Ferry alone is £200!
In reply to Post #9
That's only because your trying to book it at a time when every man and his dog wants a holiday.
That's only because your trying to book it at a time when every man and his dog wants a holiday.
In reply to Post #9
The ferry is cheaper other times of the year, say April or October when the fishing is still good but not peak holiday season.
Also when you know what Venue you are going to look for other ferry crossing routes as it could cut down on driving time.
I go from Portsmouth to St Malo then drive to where I am fishing, it's pricey but it cuts out many hours behind the wheel driving. So saves diesel and wear on the van.
The ferry is cheaper other times of the year, say April or October when the fishing is still good but not peak holiday season.
Also when you know what Venue you are going to look for other ferry crossing routes as it could cut down on driving time.
I go from Portsmouth to St Malo then drive to where I am fishing, it's pricey but it cuts out many hours behind the wheel driving. So saves diesel and wear on the van.
In reply to Post #9
Also try the late or early crossings. Normally cheaper
I normally try to get on the 1 am with the hour forward and the 2.5 hr crossing it gets you into France for 4.30 ish. This normally then allows for some kip half way through the drive
Also try the late or early crossings. Normally cheaper
I normally try to get on the 1 am with the hour forward and the 2.5 hr crossing it gets you into France for 4.30 ish. This normally then allows for some kip half way through the drive
In reply to Post #9
If you've got Tesco vouchers then £1 buys you £3 of Eurotunnel or Ferry tickets
So a £200 crossing could be closer to £65 of Tesco vouchers!
If you've got Tesco vouchers then £1 buys you £3 of Eurotunnel or Ferry tickets
So a £200 crossing could be closer to £65 of Tesco vouchers!
In reply to Post #13
Oh wow, is this something new? How long is the offer for if so.
Oh wow, is this something new? How long is the offer for if so.
In reply to Post #14
Been around for a few years
Couple of things though
They have to be in the drivers name and you can't add other people's together
You really need to save them up to get the benefit of them
Look on the club card website it tells you all about it
Been around for a few years
Couple of things though
They have to be in the drivers name and you can't add other people's together
You really need to save them up to get the benefit of them
Look on the club card website it tells you all about it
In reply to Post #15
Thanks. I will look into it.
Thanks. I will look into it.
In reply to Post #1
I love my solo trips, highlights of my year.
For the first one, go to a more commercial venue. Armfield angling have sorted me out in the past.
You'll take far too much gear and not use half. Can be v v hot late august.
pm me buddy if you have any q's. I go a few times a year.
I love my solo trips, highlights of my year.
For the first one, go to a more commercial venue. Armfield angling have sorted me out in the past.
You'll take far too much gear and not use half. Can be v v hot late august.
pm me buddy if you have any q's. I go a few times a year.
In reply to Post #1
When I have gone on my own I have booked one of the all inclusive venues such as Crete Lakes, Dream Lakes or Le Quis as examples. This helps with the cost and savs on the driving. The negative is that you are stuck on the lakes for the week though
When I have gone on my own I have booked one of the all inclusive venues such as Crete Lakes, Dream Lakes or Le Quis as examples. This helps with the cost and savs on the driving. The negative is that you are stuck on the lakes for the week though
In reply to Post #18
Found dream lakes a bit to commercial- pegs very close together and the main lake not very large. 28 anglers on 33 pegs. Food was very good but having to wheel barrow all your gear to your peg and packing up at 5 in the morning to leave spoilt it a bit for me.
Would only go back if I was taking a young angler or a first timer.
I heard they now have access to the huge lake to the left of the hut. Has anyone fished it and done any good. Heard that's where they put all the cats when they come out. Definitely wouldn't wan5 to wheel barrow round that lake
Found dream lakes a bit to commercial- pegs very close together and the main lake not very large. 28 anglers on 33 pegs. Food was very good but having to wheel barrow all your gear to your peg and packing up at 5 in the morning to leave spoilt it a bit for me.
Would only go back if I was taking a young angler or a first timer.
I heard they now have access to the huge lake to the left of the hut. Has anyone fished it and done any good. Heard that's where they put all the cats when they come out. Definitely wouldn't wan5 to wheel barrow round that lake
In reply to Post #19
Agree about the commerciality of the places. If I was to do it again I would prob try Le Quis but definitely not my preferred options. Would also consider a lake where you can fly in and hire tackle, one of my favourite lakes, le Tremblaye offer that service and flights oftwn much cheaper than ferry fuel and tolls
Agree about the commerciality of the places. If I was to do it again I would prob try Le Quis but definitely not my preferred options. Would also consider a lake where you can fly in and hire tackle, one of my favourite lakes, le Tremblaye offer that service and flights oftwn much cheaper than ferry fuel and tolls
In reply to Post #20
I am also looking at the fly options but concerned about the quality of the gear supplied and to go all that way and then be short of something you would have taken had you driven
Really liked a couple of the lakes a long way down into France - 8-9 hours drive but then it's extra time or days getting to and from. I have 5 hours to Dover before I get to France
And if your going to do this then you could look at the lakes in Croatia and Belgium
Have fished lake Chira a few times on day trips in Gran Canaria but did a night one time and never had so many mossies. You ended up zipped in in your bag with the top tipped under and that was after using loads of mossy repellent.
Keep looking at Holland - does anyone know of any good Dutch lakes - Ferry to Rotterdam is 45 minutes for me
I am also looking at the fly options but concerned about the quality of the gear supplied and to go all that way and then be short of something you would have taken had you driven
Really liked a couple of the lakes a long way down into France - 8-9 hours drive but then it's extra time or days getting to and from. I have 5 hours to Dover before I get to France
And if your going to do this then you could look at the lakes in Croatia and Belgium
Have fished lake Chira a few times on day trips in Gran Canaria but did a night one time and never had so many mossies. You ended up zipped in in your bag with the top tipped under and that was after using loads of mossy repellent.
Keep looking at Holland - does anyone know of any good Dutch lakes - Ferry to Rotterdam is 45 minutes for me
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