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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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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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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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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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New Croix Blanche Website

Posted on December 5, 2014 by croixblanche

I’ve spent the last few days designing a new website for the lakes. Well actually that’s not quite accurate as I used WordPress which does 90% of the hard work for you. While I like my old site which I … Continue reading →

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A Year in Pictures : Croix Blanche 2014 Gallery

Posted on November 30, 2014 by croixblanche

Instead of adding these to the photo gallery on the site I thought I’d post them here as the WordPress ergonomics is very nice and lets me show the whole year month by month in a practical scrollable layout. Well … Continue reading →

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New Complex Record Catfish

Posted on November 1, 2014 by croixblanche

The complex record catfish was smashed this week when Maidstone angler Clive Holbrook banked a giant 131lb (59kg) moggie from peg 11 on the Tortue Lake of the Croix Blanche Complex. Clive from Maidstone in Kent, UK tempted the giant … Continue reading →

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Croix Blanche Lakes Magazine 2015

Posted on October 18, 2014 by croixblanche

Croix Blanche Lakes Magazine : Here is my combined brochure and magazine for Croix Blanche Lakes fishery in northern France. It has info on the venue, plus a few articles you may find useful by myself and guest writers.

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That was the Week that Was!!!

Posted on September 9, 2014 by croixblanche

Large groups on the lakes over the years have often been sources of hassle for me and for themselves. They are invariably difficult to organize for the guy who takes on the task, and I have seen it end in … Continue reading →

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