Got a mate who has one and it doesn't stop him doing anything, he always takes spare clothing and a pack of sterile bits and pieces and gets along just fine. I was really worried when we went for a week to France but he knows his body and his limitations better than anybody and he just got on with things and i was worrying for him for nothing !!

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Used the pop ups and they are very good indeed, Fireball is my “go to” single hook bait when its been tough going or the fish have been a little finicky, Blue Bubbles has also caught me a few as well.

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Fished the following with a mate exclusive and all good for 2, depends on what you want to pay/drive and surivive/food etc, Badgers Holt,Les Bruyres, Malhere, Mirror Lake (4 times) Chantebeouf and got Lake Catherine this year and Secret Garden and Chantebeouf /Mirror Lake again further down the line, all have been fairly kind to us in the past and we've had to work for the fish.

RIP Gerry

Got 2 icey teks, 18 ltr for days/overnights and 40 ltrs for longer/France, use their ice blocks and ice and i cant fault them apart from being heavy.

wright locke farm


My view from the swim back to the lodge in France earlier this year.. dont judge us as we didnt put the fairy lights up and you could turn all the lights off

Bit further down but Mirror Image is worth a look. The couple who run it are great people and if you dont want to drive you can fly down to Limoge and they will collect you/drop you back, you can hire all the gear, they can supply bait and do an fantastic meal package.

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Snap Dickweed, the fights not over but to hear the consultant say them words 😢

Have a look at Bespoke Angling Supplies, got mine from them, top quality luggage and service 👍

Welham Lake Malton maybe?