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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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Self-take Photography Revisited

Posted on March 20, 2014 by admin

Last year I started to take my self-take photography seriously. After landing a 46lb Common at night and not being able to do adequate photos I decided to right things. My first piece of equipment was the SRB Griturn air … Continue reading →

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Interactive Brochure

Posted on February 14, 2012 by croixblanche

After putting a downloadable PDF brochure on the website last week. I’ve been working on a flip book type interactive version, that can be posted on websites or sent out as an e-mail. This simple online version of a paper … Continue reading →

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Weather forecast for Reims | Local | France

Posted on February 11, 2012 by croixblanche

I found this site on the net which gives a pretty accurate weather forecast for our region. Weather forecast for Reims | Local | France. cheers Gareth

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I Guess Winter Finally Arrived!!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

It’s amazing that in one week the weather can change so radically. Just one week ago I was packing up after landing my second biggest common ever. The outside temperatures were in the 5°C and it was fairly overcast. The … Continue reading →

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Last Session for January and my Second 40lb+ Common

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

With the weather forecast announcing the arrival of a prolonged cold snap next week, I felt that I had to get back out and do a couple more nights before the cold eventually put an end to the carp’s willingness … Continue reading →

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What’s happened to Winter?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Its funny how the years pass and are so different. One year we have a heatwave in the summer and the next it’s cold and wet. Take the Winter; this time last year we were in the north pole, we … Continue reading →

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42lb 10oz Common from the Tortue.

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin

Well the season is on us and most anglers are turning their thoughts to coming to France for a session. I’ve been busy preparing the venue but have been able to take some time out while I can to have … Continue reading →

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Young Dutch Carpers get off to a cracking start

Posted on March 11, 2011 by admin

Two young Dutch carpers braved the icy nights and frosty mornings to get off to a cracking start at the Croix Blanche Lakes complex. Early March is often an uncertain time fishing wise as we are only just breaking into … Continue reading →

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Spring is in the Air

Posted on March 6, 2011 by admin

Well despite the cold, the weather has a distinctly spring like feel to it this week. Here in northern France we’ve been bathed in bright sunshine  with clear blue skies for the last few days. I took the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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