Paul regulary fishes our venues here are a
few bulletpoints to help in your preparation for your carp fishing holiday.
Lac De Villedon
A venue heavily influenced by
wind direction be prepared
when the wind blows into the face of the swim to increase baiting.
Most fish traditionally come from the river bed
towards
the middle of the lake but dont ignore the margins as fish come in to
feed in
the marginal weed. Normally I would opt for a small pop up or wafter
carefully
balanced.
Fish move all around the lake so all swims produce. Don't ignore the shallow end of the lake swims 9, 10, 12 and 13 in the Spring particulary April and May as big catches are a regular occurance.
Please remember boilies and pellets only and a
selection is
available at the shop.
The Secret Garden
Typical Secret Garden rig example
Again, boilies and pellets only.
The swim in front of the house is generally
fished most
and a large numberof the fish come from the bottom of the marginal
shelf on the
far bank where you can walk round and andbait up.
Another hot prospect is the bottom left hand
corner of
the lake (viewed from the house bank) fishing close to lilly pads or in
either corner. Again boilies only. In particular clients are very
succesful with
the Eddie Stercks Secret Key range.
La Maniere
A venue only open for limited weeks.
The owner Ray feeds the fish on his own boilies
that must be used at the venue that are top quality.
The fish have very little pressure at
the venue and action can be brisk.
Fish are caught all around the lake
in the
margins and close to the island.
Etang de Chavaignac
A very popular lake exclusive venue.
Most of the fish are caught at the bottom of the sandy drop off at short range from all swims. Notable areas are swim 3 where a small plateau is a productive spot to the left at approx 35 yards.
There are also tree roots located in front of both swim 3 and swim 1 that are good holding areas. Swim 7 is a good option in the summer months fishing towards the neck of the channel or along the marginal tree line to the right. Eddie Stercks Secret Key is a great option and available on site.
The lake bed is silty beyond the sandy marginal shelf and there is a old stream bed meandering through the centre of the lake.
Please familiarise yourself with the rules for
the
respective venue as displayed on our website.
Steve Briggs
A name that needs little introduction as one of the most respected travelled carp anglers in the world.
Steve assists us in visiting our venues to help in promotional activity. He and Joan are personal friends of ours and we are very proud to be associated with them.
Craig Barwell
Craig has fished many of our lakes and been associated with our business for many years in a consultancy capacity.
A real thinking angler and one of the very best rig designers we know.
Bait range is now in stock and ready for your arrival, payable in euros on arrival (sterling is not acceptable). Please order your bait with Armfield angling well in advance. Deadline is one month before arrival.
Boilies
Nash Scopex Squid.
15mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
20 mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
Nash Citrus :
15 mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
20 mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
CC Moore live System. 15 mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
18 mm, 5 kilo bag, 49.90 euros
Pellets
Only pellets purchased at the venue may be used These are available as follows:
I’d just like to say how impressed I am by the service you guys offer. You were amazing when we went to Jurassik, giving regular updates around COVID rules and the advice and service this time has been amazing aswell. We will definitely be using you for any future trips I’ll be booking.
What our customers say ......
Well a massive thank you to Paul and Carmen Armfield and lake owner Jean Noel for a fabulous week at 'The Secret Garden'. It felt just like that, as we were secluded from the world in our own little carp heaven, only venturing out when we wanted to.
What our customers say ......
If you want a family holiday with one or two of you fishing, with some local site seeing / touring thrown in, this is the perfect venue. There aren't many venues in France that combine the estate lake feel of this place with a great house to stay in. It is, quite simply, superb. I can't wait to go back.