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And then it snowed ….Springtime at Croix Blanche Lakes

Posted on March 18, 2018 by croixblanche

Just when I thought we’d got through, what has been, one of the worst winters since I’ve run the lakes..It snowed again! The temperature plummeted from a balmy 17°C last week to -4°C last night… It has to be said, … Continue reading →

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New Croix Blanche Lakes Video

Posted on September 11, 2016 by croixblanche

I recently shot a new video at the lakes. I started out in June when I was able to get a few nice captures on camera, and followed it up with some aerial shots from and autogyro. The main part … Continue reading →

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A Few Videos

Posted on February 29, 2016 by croixblanche

I though I’d post a few  videos I recently shot around the Croix Blanche Lakes venue and the local River Aisne. It’s a quiet time of the year with chilly weather and little fishing to be had. The lakes froze … Continue reading →

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A Summer’s Carping

Posted on October 8, 2015 by croixblanche

A Summer’s Carping Over the last few seasons I’ve been concentrating on the rivers and fishing mostly for barbel. But at the start of 2015 and a productive session on my own venue where I banked a few fish including … Continue reading →

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Pass the Salt Please !! My Salt Water PVA bag Mix

Posted on August 18, 2015 by croixblanche

I have written a few times about my application of the Method feeder for big carp. This has been a very successful approach for me over the last three years, with a number of big carp to upper forties falling … Continue reading →

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ATTs : Bite Alarm System

Posted on May 5, 2015 by croixblanche

Advanced Technology Tackle : Bite Alarm System A few weeks ago I got a set of alarms from the guys at ATT. I’d been in the market for a new set for a while, and talking to several of my … Continue reading →

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March Catch Reports

Posted on April 2, 2015 by croixblanche

March Catch Reports With the coming of March the season kicked off at Croix Blanche lakes. The start to the month was pretty cold and ground frost pretty much a nightly occurrence certainly in the first week or two. March … Continue reading →

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Holidays in France: More than Fishing !

Posted on February 14, 2015 by croixblanche

Holidays in France: More than Fishing ! by Steve Howard For me, fishing is much more than simply casting a line to catch a fish, it’s much, much more than that. In fact, if that was all that angling had … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from Croix Blanche lakes

Posted on December 30, 2014 by croixblanche

Happy New Year from Croix Blanche lakes : Croix Blanche Lakes fishery in northern France would like to wish a very happy and prosperous New Year to you all. We hope to have the pleasure of your company in the … Continue reading →

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New stock carp for Croix Blanche Lakes

Posted on December 10, 2014 by croixblanche

New stock carp for Croix Blanche Lakes New stock carp for Croix Blanche Lakes: Last night I took delivery of some new young carp at the Croix Blanche Lakes fishery. It’s been a couple of years since I purchased any … Continue reading →

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