France has developed into an excellent carp fishing destination thanks to its thousands of lakes and well maintained carp stocks that could produce catches notching up to 50 to 60 pounds. The sheer large sizes of the carp would be highly demanding on your equipment and hence it is recommended by carp fishing veterans that a two and three fourths test curve rod or higher and baitrunner reels are definitely needed. The Shimano 8010Gt baitrunner reels are recommended despite there being some more modern alternatives available in the market. Big pit reels that hold a lot more line than normal are used by a few people who venture over the deeper waters where getting to the carp habitat would need more line.

Many carp fishing lakes around France do not let you use braid and the best alternative would be to use monofilament lines which are also ideal for carp fishing. Many carp fishing lakes across France have their own rules and regulations and you should take every care of these rules and regulations to make the most out of your holiday of carp fishing in France. Starting from the type of tent you can use to the bait on your line, there are a whole load of rules and regulations in terms at any lake in France that offers carp fishing. Checking ahead of your visit would be a great idea as it would not only save on a lot of last minute pondering over what is right and give you a good time carp fishing in France.

While tiger nuts and some types of ground baits are not allowed in most lakes, it would be wise on your part if you did some research before setting out on your visit to a lake. Just bring every thing if you are not sure and you can abandon a piece of equipment at your accommodation if it is not allowed and take it back on your return journey. Of course, bring a mobile phone which would come in very handy.

Although you would want to do all your vacation planning yourself, it is wise to check on some planned package deals that many lake clubs offer starting from planning your accommodation to your flight and equipment made available locally so that you need not bring anything along. These packages do cost a little more than your own planned visits though.