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Post by maf on Aug 28, 2016 8:01:48 GMT
Hello all. The last time i visited France was in 2014 to John Hoftgartners water, Etang des Royales (thanks Kezzer )and for the 2nd year running we went via Hull to Zebrugge. Now this won't suit everyone but we found that when you balance the cost of Fuel and such like it came out preferable to slogging it down south for the Ferry crossing. The benefits for me are the 30 minute drive to Hull and then you can relax on the Ferry overnight ready for a drive the next day through Belgium and into France. A tip though, get to Hull in plenty of time and have a bar meal in a local pub before you board as the food is a tad expensive on the Ferry. For years I messed about taking my own bait but in 2014 i listened to the lake owner and bought my bait from him when i arrived at the lake. We found that catch rates improved and the better fish came out when we shifted to his bait which you would expect as its a constant prebating! Driving in France and Belgium is fantastic and the Toll system is easy peasy. Another little tip would be to hit the Hypermarket before you arrive at the lake (unless you take your own food and such, i don't bother) to get some supplies in. nothing like relaxing at the lake on your first night with the rods out and some fresh local produce to eat and drink Cheers Paul
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Post by musselman on Aug 29, 2016 9:36:57 GMT
For information, Kent Particles roll Mainline Baits under licence and sell them already air dried. I toyed with ordering some for my inaugural French jolly but in the end bought frozen ones locally from BobCo Tackle and successfully transported them in a cool bag to the venue.
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Post by bof on Nov 11, 2016 20:00:30 GMT
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Post by bof on Dec 10, 2016 16:48:22 GMT
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