06/09/10Great bunch this week from London, they took full advantage of what Desire is designed for' the ultimate social', few beers, logs burning, laughing with your mates, and the rods out what more could a man ask for,,,,,,.
The fishing side of things, well they arrived Saturday put the rods out and most of Sunday only fished two rods and between the seven of them they banked 55 fish and a few lost. Dave first time to France banked 13 with a few new PBs for him top of with a nice 46lb. "Boyzee" banked three to 37lb, Scotty had five 2 x 20s and three 30s to 36lb 4oz. "Min" also banked five to 35lb 4oz. Perry went home empty handed from his swim but did have six on his mates rods to 36lb. Big Tony done well with nine and a few new PBs for him , four 20s to 29lb and five 30s to 35lb. Frank had 14 seven 20s to 29lb 4oz and seven 30s to 38lb, well done gents and we will see you all back at desire next year.
02/09/10
Whole lake booking this week, six anglers with a few fish out amongst them 56 in total on the bank.
Steve the main man who was here last year had a great week with 16 fish two upper doubles , nine 20s to 28lb 12oz three 30s to 33lb 12 and a nice 41lb 08oz. Matt who was also here last year had 15 out, two doubles, ten 20s to 28lb 4oz and
three 30s to 36lb 12oz. First timers to Desire, Mark had nine to 37lb 14oz and a new PB common at 31lb 6oz. Andy banked three one 20 and two 30s, Michael had seven four 20s to 29lb 15oz and three 30s to 30lb 8oz. John banked the Sturge and five carp to 38lb 14oz .Well done gents and we will see you back here in Aug 2011 and May 2012.
25/08/10
Mixed group on Desire this week of nine anglers, once they all arrived on the Saturday got all set up and got there heads down for the night the heavens opened and did not stop for 72 hours (happy days). The lake has come up just over a foot. Fishing, 54 on the bank, the Italians Mareo, Luca, Enrico, Luca, Eros, had 22 between them to 36lb 10oz well done all. Regulars, Fred, Terry & Nigel also with 22 on the banks, Fred was top rod for the week with two 40s amongst them 40lb 4oz common and a 45lb 10oz mirror. Terry first fish a new PB at 36lb 4oz. Farouk from Holland had four,
one 20lber, one 30lber and two stunning 40lber mirrors. Gerard from Belgium had a good week in the lodge along with his wife and daughter. He landed six one 20lber and five 30s to 35lb 2oz. Well done to everyone and we will see most of you back next year at Carpe d'Or Fishing lakes.
16/08/10
The Match anglers are back on the "Steve Savory" remembrance week with over 400lb of chat on the banks they had to work hard to find them this year. That's about 500lb down on last year so it looks like we are making a big dent in them. The chat this year has been very quiet throughout the season only really showing themselves over the last few weeks. We are still working hard to keep on top of them and bring there numbers down.
Carp! what a week 64 on the banks to 45lb 4oz. Steve with 17 on bank two doubles ten 20s to 28lb four 30s to 34lb 8oz and one 40 at 45lb 4oz. Nigel and 11 year old son Matt banked 12 to 35lb 6oz seven 20s to 27lb and five 30s. Jerry had 3 all new PBs 30lb, 30lb 8oz, 31lb 8oz. Colin two carp with a new PB 24lb. Dave only the one for him 28lb, Chris a 20lber and two 30s to 34lb. Graham a 30lber, Barry had a couple with a new PB mirror of 32lb. Top rod for the week Russ, 23 on the bank to 36lb 6oz, he went home one happy man and a little bit tired.
Well done guys thanks for all your help see you next year.
16/08/10
This week see the return of Alex and his mates Rob, Mark, Ingy, and Carl. They only managed ten fish out between them to 35lb 13oz, nice one gents.
Down in the lodge were Simon and wife and their girls Charley & Daisy .The girls had a great week going shopping, the parks, and fishing. Poor dad didn't get a look in, fishing time for him was minimal the girls had a few out the back stock pond over all a great social week, not so well on the fishing front.
10/08/10
35 Carp on the bank this week, to the kids (ok grown up kids) and there mates for most it was there
first time to France and most went home with new PBs. I even got my rods out for a few days and landed a new PB of 32lb 8oz. The lad, Jay had four fish to 28lb10oz but his fishing was cut short by a visit to the hospital after playing on the quad (make sure you all bring your E111). Kieran, Rach's other half, had six carp to 34lb 15oz a new PB for him. Matt had a good week, seven on the bank to 32lb 8oz new PB. Martin pull out two at end of week on his 3rd move to 31lb, Jamie bank five carp and the sturgeon.
Martin, and wife Jane in the lodge after a few days out here and there and a late night, only landed the one 28lb 04.
Mulley also had a good week with seven carp on the bank and a few new PBs for him grass 34lb 16oz, mirror at 30lb 6oz & a common at 25lb 8oz. Well done you lot and to the kids we will of course
see you soon and the rest see you next year.
26/07/10
A mixed bag on the weather this week, hot early week then over cast for the rest. We had some new guys on this week whole lake booking from the West Midlands, they all worked hard to put some fish on the bank with over around 30 out. Top rod was Bret, he also had the biggest for the week a real stunner at 41lb 4oz mirror. His brother, Mark had a new PB grass 34lb 12oz, Gary had fish to 31lb, and Lee banked two to mid 20s. Well done to all the lads, and we will see you all back here next year, and a couple of you in a few weeks at Lesmont.
20/07/2010
This week the fishing has picked up at Desire, with a few days of rain & winds that was much needed. 44 fish on the bank to a mixed group on this week. Most of them regulars to our lakes for the last two/three years, with three new comers Rob, Patrica & Joop, from Holland. Rob had five fish 3x 20s, one 30 at 33lb 3oz and stunning 40lb 3oz common. Joop banked three to 32lb and Patrica had two to 33lb 6oz well done and we will see you next year at Lesmont and Napoleon.
Regulars Mark, Robin and non angler Dense also from Holland had 25 fish between them. Mark and Robin went home with the same fish as a new PB which Mark had at the beginning of the week at 47lb, then Robin went on to hook the same one at end of week at 48lb. Robin also had a 40lb mirror.
Nathan only banked the two early 20s but as usual he and wife Shara had a great week.
Alex also only banked the two a mid 20 and scraper 40 but once more with his wife Eve had a good week.
Andy i think has now been to our lakes four time Lesmont most of all as blanked every time but being his birthday week luck was on his side with seven fish on the bank with a new PB at beginning of week and then on his birthday a new PB of 36lb. Nice one mate but what can i say about the photos, his poor wife Jackie who comes along has never taken had to take a fish photo in her life, it shows but a on a bright side it was nice to see some fish on the bank for Andy. Great weeks fishing ladies and gents, and the rest of the ladies some nice wine tasting done see you all next year.
15/07/2010
Still red hot in France at the moment, four weeks wit out any rain so the fishing as been hard. Four guys on this week from the Hampshire tackle area, 13 fish on the bank. Andy only banking the one, after moving swims mid week. Martin had two 24lb grass and 20lb mirror, Joe also landing two upper double grass and 24lb mirror. Top rod for the week John landed 8 with a few PBs amongst them 34lb grassy and 25lb common.
Well done gents see you next year.
05/07/10
This week we welcome some new comers to Lac Desire, whole lake booking 8 anglers. 4 of the group did a week on Lesmont before coming to us. Once again a hard weeks fishing here the fish still not sure if there coming or going. A total of 18 on the bank, Colin two 30s, top rod for the week Mick 8 to 40lb 2oz. Paul two 20s, Barry with a nice 32lb common. Pete first time to France and a new PB 46lb 8oz. John two on the bank to 24lb and Dave only the one but a stunning 47lb 2oz. Well done gents and we will see some of you next year back at Lesmont.
28/06/2010
This week the weather has turn red hot with 31 - 36 in the shade our little stock pound has spawned once more early in the week and the fish in the main lake look like they are thinking about it, a lot showing this week just crushing on top. I think they are also adjusting to the hot weather just like us.
We welcome back Barry to Desire, this time he as brought the family along, son, nephews, brother-in- law, most first time to France and to carp fishing. A great social week was had by all, only six fish on the banks to 28lb with new PBs all round. James with one first carp ever and new PB, Aaron was top rod with three .Nice one lads and gent look forward seeing you all back next year.
23/06/2010
What can i say a hard weeks fishing this week for the guys, weather up and down, the fish still not finished spawning. By mid week it did pick up for them, they worked hard and had 41 fish on the bank. Welcome back to all the group and newbie Dave who had four fish three 20s to 26lb 14oz and a stunning 41lb common. Norm had four mirrors to 26lb 12oz
one common 29lb 10oz and two grasses to 22lb 8oz. Son Mark after a few moves only had the one 21lb 8oz, Dave the main booking man had two on the bank a Grassy at 29lb 8oz and 24lb mirror. Clive banked three a common at 23lb 12oz and two stunning 30lb mirrors to 33lb 12oz. Andy had the surge. Top rod for the week was golden bits Simon with 16 fish on the bank one double, seven 20s to 27lb, seven 30s to 38lb and a very nice 46lb mirror.
Well done to all and we will see you back next year gents.
16/06/10
Carpe d'Or welcomes back Andy and his lot from Sheffield, a bit of a hard week on the fishing side for most of the group. The weather is still up and down the carp don't know if there coming or going, so just 20 carp on the bank this week. Top rod for the week was Percy with fish to 40lb 2oz, Paul went home happy man after just banking the one but a New PB for him 31lb. Chris had two nice 30s to 37lb.It was still a good week had by all and we will see you next year.
09/06/10
Well a bit of a strange week at Desire this week. Lets start with the bad news all the fish have not spawned, as some still had milk in them on the mats so this made it a bit of a up and down week for fishing and the weather hasn't helped. With that said total of 56 carp on the bank, we had a whole lake booking with Paul Radmore, and Darron, Marie and son Arron in the lodge. Top rod for the week was Darron with 12 fish on the bank, two 14lbs four 20s to 29lb and six 30s to 35lb10oz anew PB. Son Arron had a new PB first fish 36lb2oz, then the sturge. It then went quite for him, so end of week he moved to peg 12 and had 3 fish to 31lb.
Paul's group done 39 fish between them. Paul, himself also first fish a new PB 34lb Mirror he went on to have five others two 20s three more 30s with a new common PB of 32lb6oz. Young Alfie was showing the men how it was done at the beginning of the week with four fish on bank 1st fish PB 32lb two 20s to 21lb 5oz and a new PB 38lb. Dad Kev also had four fish 17lb8oz, 23lb8oz, 32lb, 36lb. Pete only had the one a very nice New PB of 43lb9oz.Botham banked five carp 25lb4oz, 25lb8oz, 33lb and two 37lb mirrors also a 8lb8oz pike. Trevor banked three 2 x 20s to 27lb8oz and a new PB 31lb. John had six to 26lb and Gary banked ten top rod of his lot one double seven 20s to 28lb, two 30s to 35lb 8oz new PB.
Well done all and we will see you back next year.
01/06/10
For those that are about to come to Desire in the next few weeks are going to be over the moon with the news the fish have finally spawned.
It was not so great for the guys booked on last week, but they still managed to bank a few, 28 in total between with. Some nice lumps amongst them. Richard's lot from Sutton Ely, first timers to Carpe dOr, except for young Paul who has done some bailiff work here last year nice to see him back. Richard had five fish on the bank three 20s and two 40s to 45lb 14oz, his two 40s where on the bank within 15 mins of each over, there's not many out there who can say they had two 40s on the bank at the same time. Son Jamie only had the two for the week two grass carp, Graham bank three in the week then went quite for him. Paul was top rod only just with seven fish on the bank to 33lb 8oz grass. Dad Chris four carp to 34lb and the Sturgeon (only out once this week). Wayne banked five three 30s and two 20s and Alan who struggled all week moved down to the lodge swim and lost one then banked a stunning 42lb2oz.
Well done you lot hard week but still some nice fish out and we will see you all at Napoleon next year and back at Desire for 2012.
25/05/10
This week at Desire saw the return of some regulars to Carpe dOr fishing lakes. It was nice to see you back gents. Just the four hired the whole lake to themselves, they all managed new PBs. Rob was top rod for the week, with 15 fish on the bank eight 20s to 28lb14oz, four 30s to 39lb14oz and three 40s at 40lb6oz, 41lb2oz and 44lb7oz, well done. Andy had 14 on the bank eleven 20s to 29lb4oz and three 30s to 33lb9oz. Next in line was Ian who decides to spend the week by himself down in peg 12, for the first few days it was quite but fair play he stuck it out, put the work in and ended up with 12 fish to 37lb4oz. Finally, John had a hard week the fish just not playing ball for
him only two fish on the bank but he was still over the moon as new PB 38lb2oz. Good week gents hope to see you all back next year.
It looks like our little mates out in the water are getting ready to spawn as they are showing all the signs we just need the weather to stay hot for the next week and I think it may be over and done.
19/05/10
Seven anglers on swims 1-12 this week, with regular Martin Blakey. A bit of a slow week this week with weather up and down, but they still banked 35 fish between them with two 40s so well done gents. Digger had a good week putting in some hard work with nine fish to 37lb, Stuart had two New PBs to 36lb 80z. Willo also banking a new PB at 35lb 10oz. Mark with one upper 20 two 30s and a 40lb 10oz and Martin himself had 12 fish making him top rod for the week with four 30s and 40lber. Gary three mid 20s and Kev banked two to 36lb 8oz.
Down in the lodge we had Jim, he had a hard week with the fish showing all over and crashing in front of lodge but only the one run for him.
We will see some of you back this year and the rest in 2011 at Lesmont.
11/05/10
This week see the return of a familiar face, Patrick from Holland along with his dad and a few friends. The weather was not on their side this week, up and down but they still banked 43 fish between them along with some great social evenings. Patrick banked 6 fish to 37lb 4oz and dad Careld had a great week showing the boys how it's done, with 16 fish on the bank. Including a new PB for him and a new 50 for desire at 51lb 7oz well done. Ronald H banked six to 41lb8oz mirror, Ronald Hop, banked just the one upper 20, Nico nine to 17kg (37lb 4oz) and Jan had two 30s to 33lb and one 20.
Well done gents see you all next year and a few in July.
NEWS FLASH
A stunning new common for Lac Desire at 51lb 4oz. Well done to Charlie
04/05/2010
Another great week at desire, with new comes to carpe dor fishing lakes. Craig Thomas's group from Devon, 49 fish on the bank and a few lost. Craig himself came hoping to bank a grassy and went on to bank three to 34lb8oz the sturge, five mirrors to 37lb8oz and a ghosty plus four commons to 40lb6oz a New PB for himself and what a fish.
His dad, Dave also had a great week banking two 20s to 27lb8oz, three 30s to 33lb14oz and a 41lb mirror. Dave's youngest son, Jacob at 11, banked six fish with 4 New PBs to 46lb8oz common, nice fishing mate. Matt who worked hard all week had a bit of a slow start but went on to bank six fish to 36lb, a new PB. Alan also banked six fish to 37lb12oz a new PB. Scott banked six carp a 30lb4oz grass three 20s to 27lb10oz and two other 30s to 37lb5oz a new PB. Cookie banked five to 31lb8oz.
Nice one guys look forward to seeing you all next year
28/04/10
We welcomed a new group to Desire this week, from Surrey and Jerry and wife in the lodge from Holland. Nice week had by all, the sun was out in the day but still dropping at nights.
Sean took four carp, one common at 32lb and three grasses to 29lb 8oz. Daz only had the one but still a stunner 32lb. Tony's first fish 40lb 8oz common then went on to pick seven more to 36lb8oz. Dean banked five fish to 30lb 8oz and Wayne banked four carp. Robin who had a slow start to his week worked hard and ended up being top rod for the week with 20 fish on the bank, nine of them 30lbers to 39lb 6oz also the sturge at 24lb 8oz. He was closely followed by Stuart who had a great week beating his PB a few times, he banked 15 to a 38lb grass carp.
Jerry in lodge only banked the one.
Great week, BBQ was good look forward to seeing you all back soon.
20/04/10
What a week at Desire, 89 fish on the banks and a NEW LAKE RECORD goes to our first full lake of the year. The guys from Herts were on their 2nd visit to Desire. So a Big Well done to James who banked his new PB and lake record at 54lb 10oz. I think this made up for him missing out on the 42lb in the middle of the week to young Bejay who took over on James rods while he went to the shops. James also had 16 other carp to 37lb. His dad Ken also having a good week with 26 fish on the bank and some stunners amongst them, 11x 30s to 39lb and two 40s to 49lb 8oz just missing out on that magical 50. Ken's brother, Steve also had a blinding week with 20 fish on the bank 6 of them 30s to 39lb 8oz and two 40s a 40lb mirror and a 40lb grasses. Steve's son, Bejay also having a great week with 16 fish to 33lb 8oz and plus his 42lb of James rod, well done mate.
Chris, Robin and Gary only banked the one fish each to 34lb. Andy banked four fish, and Paul and girlfriend from Holland banked two fish at the lodge. For the last five guys it seemed the north easterly winds did you no favours. Well done to you all and we look forward in seeing you all back in the near further at one of our venues.
NEWS FLASH 15/04/10
This week at Desire we have Steve Marshall's group on, they are having a good week so far. With Nephew, James landing a NEW PB & NEW LAKE RECORD, a common at 54lb 10oz.
Well done James. Full report at the end of the week.
12/04/2010
This week at Desire, sees the return of Dave and wife Lesley along with there friends Sam and Sue. Dave and Sam had a superb weeks fishing, while the ladies chilled reading there books and did what all ladies love best, went shopping. The guys banked 11 fish, but they also lost a few. Dave had 4 carp at 27lb, 30lb, 31lb and a 31lb 12oz Common.
Sam had 23lb, 26lb, 28lb, 29lb, 31lb 8oz, 36lb, and a stunning 41lb mirror.
Nice one gents look forward in seeing you back in the near further.
Then TOP ROD for the week was new comer to Carpe d'Or Fishing Lakes, Jason who brought his son Mike along to take his photos for him. Jason fished to the new islands at Desire and had 8 stunners on the bank: 23lb, 25lb, 26lb 8oz, 30lb, 31lb, 35lb, 36lb, and 37lb well done.
01/04/2010
Desire opened its gates today for the start of its season with 6 guys on for
just three nights. What a great few days they had with a total of 13 fish between them to 36lb. Well done gents.
Peter had 26lb and a 29lb common, young Dan banked one fish, Keith banked a stunning 36lber,then Richard, (tall) Dan and Joe all banked three carp each, Richard had 28lb 10oz, 30lber and a 21lb common, Dan 24lb and two 30s to 33lb 7oz, Joe two mirrors to 29lb and one grass carp at 19lb.
All where fishing on a mix of fruity baits, see you all May 2011
2010 work party Lac Desire 13th-20th March
Once again the work party was a great success seeing some of our carpe dor carpers return to give us a hand. So let me start with a BIG THANKS from Andy and I to Ian, John, Stan, Mike and Jim for volunteering to come and help us out, also Alex. A great week was had by all with some work being done along with some fishing. The guys all arrived on Saturday to get the rods out, it was a bit of a slow start on the fish front, but as the week went on most managed to bank a fish or two with some new PBs.
As for the work, they did pick up some twigs, also we added some more stunning stock to Desire in the week, with the help of all the lads. Nice one guys see you all in the year and hopeful back next year for the annul work party in 2011.
Now over to Ian who as done a nice write up of his own
A big thank you to Andy and Marie and newbie Alex for a superb week, great hospitality, and Marie's cooking is top drawer.
As for Alex ....his cooking is good, but it's his counting that lets him down!! Calm down, Calm down. LOL.
During the week we had the privilege of being involved in moving some of the stock fish about with Andy, an absolutely awesome experience to be so close to so many specimen fish at one time..........thanks again.
On the angling front PBs were smashed, to a point where Bone (John) will probably spend a life time trying to better his, first PB common at 33lb04oz, then the 43lb04oz Common....Stunning fish...photos to follow. (that said, he will be fishing Lesmont in October so who knows?) He also managed a couple of mirrors to 32.0lbs And he netted the big one all by himself in the pi**ing down rain !!!
I managed to entice the sturgeon to the net on Monday evening at 23lb04oz, but he was obviously still peckish and fell to Mike ' Frank Spencer' again on Friday pm.
Mmm Betty !
Still not sure which is the funnier, Mike or the Sturge?
I also had a new PB common at 34lbs, which will take some beating , and to cap it all I took the last fish at 8 o'clock Saturday morning a very nice 23 lbs mirror, just going to prove it ain't over till it's over.
Jimbo broke his duck on the Wednesday with a 26lb plus mirror, he had several takes but the old ' three beeps and it's on Delks ' let him down a bit, oh and did I mention his 'old ' neck. That said he wants to go back and have another go. Go on my son ......
Back to Mikey aka Frank, If you were out there with him during his week in 2009, then you will know that it's" his holiday too" !!!!
We nicknamed him Frank..........BUT it could've been Blakey from on the buses, or Corporal Jones from Dads Army....DONT PANIC !!
And whatever else you do........Don't ever tell him you are sponsored by a tackle Co.
Mike had the first fish of the week, a 28lb8oz mirror which was also
a PB.He had several mirrors out during the week, the best being 32lb14oz breaking his PB again !
Oh and did I mention his knitting skills? He is a demon with a bit of 15lbs mono !!!
And now for the hard bit .................Stan the man and the horrible 'B' word.
Not something he's used to, and he certainly did'nt deserve it. That said, he has got to be the 'cheeriest ' bloke in the world, at no time did any of his chins drop
His 'comedy runs' to beat Jimbo to the shower were 'legend'. As for the work party, us fat boys did find it hard work.........but we had fun, fun , fun.
And the first person to pass the' twigglets ' around at Christmas, is gonna get a whack !!!!
Thanks again to everybody for a great week.
The fishing has started on desire for 2010 well sort of. After working none stop on our new lake Napolen1, for the last two months, our Jays going back to England, so for his last weekend and birthday we got the rods out between us all. Andy, Carl, Hayley, myself and of course Jay so here we go.
Oh my god mega, mega freezing cold north easterly winds, and i mean freezing even during the day. Unhooking matts, weigh slings and bait boat door mechanisms were freezing up but this didnt stop us having a great time around the fire pit burning round the clock. The lovely red hot ashes became our cooking material for the weekends, food cooked on the bbq, thousands of branches & twigs raked up from mainly high winds from last Sunday and into the fire pit for our weekends warmth. So heres our final catches over the weekend !
Andy BLANK
Hayley BLANK
thats enough about the danglers (blankers) now onto the anglers. Carl was off to flying start as from Friday night with the sturge at 23lb, then mirrors at 30lb4oz, 29lb6oz and 26lb6oz. At this stage Carl is thinking the money is in the bag (as we all had a five euro flutter for the total combined weight).
Then there was Jay who is bivvied up next to Carl playing the part of his net boy, but then the tide turned and did it ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Birthday boy, top rod, PB buster, (anker) kicked into the following.................................. first fish was................................. the sturgeon and then a 24lb4oz, 22lb8oz, then a fantastic new PB at 37lb8oz mirror, followed by two more mirrors at 23lb & 31lb4oz, 23lb10ozcommon, another 32lb10oz & 35lb mirrors and to top his birthday weekend off another new PB in the shape of a stunning 37lb common (beats his 31lber at lesmont 4 years ago) net boy Carl not so happy chappy.
Finally, me, i get to use my Xmas pressies (asking myself, what I am doing here!) Wishing i got perfume & a bracelet for Xmas!!!! I then told Andy to get the bait boat for me as i want to put my hook baits over there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and guess what guys.......... over there produced TWO new PBs in under ONE hour in the shape of stunning 29lb2oz and 29lb6oz mirrors.
Once again great weekend had by all, Happy 21st Jay.
JANUARY 2010
Happy new year to all our customers & potential customers for 2010.
2009 was a great year for our guests with great numbers of carp on the bank and even better weight gains, during the close season November to mid March we are carrying out various improvements to the grounds/banks, swims, facilities and the lake itself.
We have already built 3 new islands to the north/east part of the lake (half way between pegs 8, 9 & 10 to opposite the lodge swims), by doing this we are aiming to create a more carpy area for the fish, plus more features to go at from the named swims, these where built by removing over half of the existing long gravel bar which runs parallel with the canal bank.
We have also removed much of the foliage, brambles & dead wood from the canal bank side of the lake at the same time thinning out the well over grown willows.
Other works to be carried out are extending the depth of swims to pegs 1 to 6 (as 7 to 11 have already been done).
Also carrying on with our fish stocking program thus adding another 30 carp from 25lb to 35lb this will be carried out for the end of January 2010, weather permitting.
We would also like to add we have limited spaces for 2010 & are now also taking bookings for 2011.
NEWS REPORTS 2009
31/10/2009
Sadly it's the last week of the 2009 season at Lac Desire until we reopen in March 2010. This week we welcome new
comers Paul and mates from Liverpool, most of the party caught but with the fish still not responding to the bait it was not the best weeks fishing, still with Woody being top rod for the week with a hand full of carp to 37lb 2oz.
24/10/2009
This week see the return of Bernie and mates from Cambridgeshire unfortunately the fish weren't playing the game for them, unlike back in March when they had a blinding week. Still, this time round they had some nice fish on the bank to 36lb 4oz. Well done gents and we will see you
back next year.
17/10/2009
What a week at Desire with a total of 64 carp in the net with some of
the big boys putting in an appearance for the Richworth bait boy and Hampshire tackle regulars. With seven upper doubles, 34 20s to 29lb 4oz, fifteen 30s to 36lb 2oz, three 40s to 48lb 8oz and one stunning new 50lb 4oz common new lake record.
Well done to Mick who landed the awesome new lake record along with a 41lb common and fourteen other carp, making him top rod for the week. The man could do no wrong.
Poor old Rob from Hampshire tackle also had a lake record but only held it for one day with a stunner of a common at 48lb 8oz but it was a new PB for himself.
Phil also had a good week with carp to 46lb 8oz, Joe first timer to France had two carp to 35lb 8oz, Bert banked nine to 30lb along with a nice grass at 28lb 8oz, Ron landed six to 35lb 12oz, Keron banked thirteen to 34lb 2oz and last of all Colin landing fish to 33lb 8oz.
Nice one gents and we will see you back at Desire and Lesmont in 2010 and 2011.
NEWSFLASH
Richworth baits/ Hampshire tackle are having a great week after Ro's newsflash yesterday and now Mick having set another lake record just 24hrs later, with a 50lb 4oz common, then minutes later after returning that fish Mick had a second common weighing in at 41lb 2oz.
As this was happening during breakfast, third time lucky to sitting down and enjoying champagne and cigars, with big smiles around, all on the house of course.
NEWS FLASH
New Lake Record, a 48lb 8oz common gracing the banks for Rob Kinge from Hampshire Tackle. Well done
10/10/2009
There was three different groups at Desire this week all working hard to bank their carp.
John, Terry and Ian banked 23 carp between them with Ian banking a well deserved new PB common of 38lb nice one gents.
Then Paul's group with Pete, Tony and Jason banked nineteen carp between the mid 30s and the sturg at 24lb well done lads.
Down in the lodge was Steve and non angler wife Linda. Steve had a hard weeks fishing only banking two carp to 23lb 14oz.
Well done to all and we will see some of you next year back at Desire and Lesmont.
06/10/2009
We welcome all the Hinkley guys on tour again, hard weeks fishing with very high pressures and north easterly winds. They still managed to bank a few nice fish to 38lb commons and mid 30lb mirrors and Mick banked a lovely large pussy cat at 95lb.
Well done fellas see you next Sept.
05/10/2009
Welcome back to Desire Dave Elvin and sons plus there mates from Hertfordshire. Their last visit in 08 was good, but this year was even better with dad Dave having a new PB every time he banked a fish. All the other lads in the group had a new PB what a week. Little Dave with a PB 36lb 8oz then 38lb PB along with three other 30s to 34lb. Allan two stunning 30s to 36lb 6oz and a mid twenty. Brian also had two 30s being new PBs to 36lb and five 20s to 28lb. Dad, Dave was over the moon with every fish he banked but banking a awesome grass carp at 34lb made his week even better and a 35lb common plus 31lb mirror and four twenties. Top rod for the week goes to Jono with two 30s to 31lb12oz, thirteen twenties to 28lb 12oz. Big Dave had two nice mid twenties and Stuart with three twenties.
Well done fellas good weeks fishing and we will see you next year and
not forgetting 2011 as well.
21/09/2009
A split week this week with two groups of four. Regular Colin to Carpe dOr and mates Trevor, Howard, Colin and Paul, then Scott, Simon, Julian, and Steve from York.
The weathers wind direction was against these guys right from the start, which in turn made the fishing slow with only 22 fish between all eight guys. Still they all went home happy, especially Colin who landed a nice New PB on the last morning, a stunning common at 41lb 8oz. Good fish guys under the circumstances, see some of you next year.
21/09/2009
Great bunch of guys this week with Mark Honson from Nottingham. Not a massive haul as last week, but still a few lumps on the bank and a few free eggs. John with 32lb 5oz grass plus three other carp to 34lb, Mark himself only had the one fish at 32lb, Top rod for this week goes to Barry with eleven 20s on the bank and one 30lber 12oz. Kez banked four nice 20s,
Steve had six 20s to 29lb 10oz, Ralph and Phill with a fish a piece to 32lb, then Addey taking a nice 31lb 8oz mirror and three 20s to 27lb 8oz. Finally Chris with one thirty plus three mid twenties. Nice one gents.
09/09/2009
The rain gods finally heard me this week! We had days of rain and wind which the fish appreciated. What a week it was for the Fred Biggs, sons and friends from Hertfordshire. Pete landed a stunning 38lb ghosty, a 33lb Mirror and six 20s to 26lb 12oz. John, Chicken Man with a new lake record Common at 47lb 8oz, this fish is now known as Biggsy, well done John, he also went on to take three 30s to 35lb 4oz, eight 20s to 28lb 8oz and two upper doubles. John was also popular with one our chickens laying a fresh egg in his bivvy everyday. Top rod for the week was Paul who landed a massive 41 fish catch fifteen 30s to 36lb 8oz, twenty four 20s to 29lb 12oz, two doubles and a lovely Cat at 73lb, top angling Paul. Fred, himself with a 32lb 8oz Mirror and thirteen 20s to 28lb 8oz and five upper doubles. Barry with a perfect 39lb 12oz Common four other 30s to 34lb, eight 20s to 29lb and two doubles. Great hauling for five anglers chaps.
See you all next year.
08/09/2009
We were visited by Paul Radmore and friends this week.
Weather still red hot, but the guys still landed some nice fish. Kev with a 36lb, 32lb 12oz, 32lb and three 20S to 22lb. Botham with a new 34lb PB mirror, Paul himself landing a 33lb 8oz new PB, and 32lb 12oz and six 20s to 25lb 8oz plus one double. John with a new PB Grassy at 32lb 15oz and a 30lb Mirror plus four 20s to 27lb and one double. Gary had a 30lb 14oz and four 20s to 27lb. Trevor with six 20s to 27lb 8oz,and Darrel who was here for five days he took four fish to 27lb 2oz. Well done to all the lads.
19/08/2009
A really great family social this week. For Marcus, wife Annie, Paul and wife Anne their 12 year old son Henry, brotherinlaw Pete and their mate Russ. It was a slow start to the week with very hot weather and the chat being active on their bait but once solving that problem they all got in to some nice fishing. Banking 25 fish, with
young Henry landing the biggest for the week at 33lb and well done to Pete who came at last minutes notice after 20 years of fishing retirement to bank a new PB at 31lb. Well done to all of you and a great social week.
18/08/2009
We see the return of Anwar and Jannette from Holland at Desire with
nine fish on the bank 39lb 14oz, 38lb 4oz, 35lb five 20s to 29lb and the sturgeon at 24lb.
All the way from Italy Matius and mates who left Friday morning for there
long haul home but also taking there catch reports with them so to our knowledge
they had around 16 fish, the biggest a 36lb grassy carp well done lads.
Donna and Chris returned and landed three fish to 35lb 14oz common and friends Colin and Adam with fish to 33lb 8oz.
Then in our lovely lodge for a two week summer holiday was Gerrarde, his wife and
there daughter, from Belgium. He had a nice first week with a stunning 37lb and a 32lb five 20s to 29lb.
Well done to all the great fishing this week but still a good week had
by all and a nice BBQ for all.
03/08/2009
Welcome back to Derek Hart and mates from Liverpool. Dave had three 30s to 36lb 8oz with one of them being a stunning looking common, also 7 to 28lb and 4 upper doubles, Derek had four nice carp to 36lb.
Top rod goes to young Joe with six 30s to 39lb also a new PB grass carp at 39lb eight 20s to 27lb and 6 upper doubles good angling Joe. Steve, first timer to France had six 20s to 28lb fully scaled and a new PB plus 3 upper doubles. Slim with a stunning 35lb common and seven 20s to 28lb 14oz. Martin with two nice upper 20s and Garry who had three nice carp to 24lb.
Well done to all you guys, Ive also got to mention Steves other new PB my landing net that we lost two an half years ago. Thanks guys.
30/07/2009
This week we had another lake exclusive at Lac Desire with Bob Nicklin's family and friends from Cambridgeshire. Son Rich, had biggest carp taking home there yearly trophy with 39lb 6oz. He also banked two other 30s and eight 20s to 29lb 12oz.
Top rod for the week was Micky, with nine 20s to 28lb 8oz and three 30s to 37lb 4oz. Richard had two 20s to 23lb 4oz, Jack had a nice 32lber and five 20s to 28lb
Andy with a 31lb 6oz and three upper twenties. Bob himself had a stunning cat at 78lb and two carp to 26lb.
Mick had a 31lb 12oz and two 20s, last but least Allan the head of the family who sadly missed out on the fish this year. A good week was had by all and a nice meal in the local town. Nice one gents see you next year at Lesmont then back here for 2011.
20/07/2009
Hot, Cold, Strong winds and Storms this week, we see it all but it didnt
stop some nice fish gracing our banks.
We were visited by Alex and Eve Van Vroost from Holland, Alex bank a New Lake Record Common at 47lb 3oz, five 30s to 33lb six 20s to 29lb the sturgeon at 23lb and one upper double. This was being filmed by Eve for their new MK5 DVD out in 2010.
Nathan and Sarah return this year sadly for only one fish on the bank, a 26lb mirror Nathan also had a few runs and lost them unlucky mate.
Also returning to Desire from Holland Robi, Mark and non angler Dancing Denise took another great fish haul between them ten 30s to 38lb ten 20s to 29lb 8oz and four upper doubles.
Mike, Mark and partner Nicky competition winners from Norwich first time in France, the fish where not kind for them only one fish on the bank. Dean and son Max had a nice 3 fish catch to 27lb. Paul and Geri in the lodge had two 30s to 34lb 12oz
and a 28lb 3oz along with a nice day out tasting champagne.
Nice week had by all and we will see some of you back at desire next year.
16/07/2009
This week we see the return of Ben Woodhouse and Chris Naylor, this time on a whole lake booking with mates from Cambridgeshire.
Neil first timer to France had a good week with four 30s to 35lb 8oz being his new PB.(Neil as built his own web site and he has added his report on Lac Desire along with some photos of their week www.beyondthebivvydoor.co.uk).
Top rod was Chris with six 30s to 36lb 8oz eleven 20s to 27lb 4oz and three upper doubles. Andrew also with a new PB 43lb 12oz four times 30s to 37lb 15oz ten 20s to 26lb 4oz.His son Matt was unlucky and only landed one fish from Chris swim. Tom had a 20lber plus, and 33lb 12oz.
Nick also with a couple of 20s and a new PB of 25lb 12oz grass carp. Andy doing a new PB of 33lb and two other 30s plus five 20s to 20lb 8oz. Ben himself had three 30s to 33lb and six 20s to 28lb 10oz.
Well done lads and we will see you next year at Lac des Lesmont.
14/07/2009
What a really hot week for landlord Stuart and the guys from Crawley. They were fishing in 30 degrees plus all week and our carp where not really playing the game, but still they put a few on the bank with Stuart having two 20s.
Keith with a 28lb 2oz and 25lber, Rob had a nice 33lb 4oz, two 20s and a 5lb zander. Terry had two 20lb grass carp and a 27lb mirror, Bill top rod for the week with a stunning 40lb 15oz mirror, two mid 30s, mid 20s to 28lb.
Steve with four carp to 26lb 4oz and a nice 72lb cat fish and then Matt and Mike with a fish a piece to 26lb. A good week had by all and much fun had with the stock pond
which became the swimming pool for the week, it much needed.
07/07/2009
Lac desire was partly closed as a carp venue last week and fished as a float lake, by a very great group of guys from the Northants area.This group of ten guys were all club members and friends of a close friend of mine, Steve Savory from Rushden. Sadly he past away not to long ago. For my respect to Steves family & fishing buddies we left last week aside for these guys to arrive for the Steve Savory remembrance week. All the guys fished their socks off on the wips/waglers rods etc. Three nail biting competitions were held over the week on catching and removing the chats. A big well done guys.
Three of the team are also carp anglers so between myself & them we helped the others to catch some carp, a big well done guys as they also managed to bank 28 carps to 37lb 8oz. We also provided trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd
1st - Minky chat Mick for the most chat
2nd - Steve for the biggest carp 37lb 8oz
3rd - Dave for the most carp of 10
Well done to you all a great week with some good laughs
Fred & Marie
22/06/2009
We had another one those spawning weeks when the guys from Hertfordshire arrived to red hot weather. The fish were spawning over the Sunday into Monday morning. Fishing was extremely slow, but still a few fish on the bank a couple of New PBs for Mat and his brother Paul to mid 30s, well done lads. Top rod was Darren, Lee banked 3 fish. Mike had only the one on the first night and Allan and Jimmy unnaturally blanked, but Jimmy did manage to end up in the lake three times. Nice one lads.
15/06/2009
With us this week for a Lake exclusive party, Clive Brookes and mates from Lancashire and London.
Andy with a 31lb 8oz common and 3 upper twenties to 29lb then Simon
with two mid twenties. Tony took 3 fish to 26lb. Dave Portersmith took a 12 fish catch and two new PBs a 34lb 10oz mirror and a 39lb 10oz common. Dave also had 6 other 30s to 32lb 14oz three 20s and one upper double nice one Dave.
Clive himself caught three 30lb grass carp to 35lb and four twenties to 28lb 8oz.
Mark who took a ten fish catch 33lb 12oz common and a 32lb 8oz mirror and five twenties to 29lb 14oz and three upper doubles. His brother Sam with three thirties to 32lb 8oz and two 20s. Their Dad Norm had a slow week with only the one carp on the bank and the sturgeon at 23lb.
Great week guys see you all next year.
08/06/2009
This week we where visited by a mixed group, Andy and Dan from Bedfordshire. Dan with two 30s to 36lb a new PB plus two 20s to 27lb and the Sturgeon at 23lb. His mate Andy had six fish all being commons two 30s to 34lb a new common PB for Andy also four 20s to 29lb.
The elephant and castle lads Craig with six 20s to 28lb and two upper doubles his dad Del had three nice 20s. Barry was top rod, who banked two thirty pounders and 8 upper twenties to 29lb 8oz. then there was Terry who had a slow week but banked a nice new PB common at 39lb 14oz and one 20lber.
The Blackpool lads, Mike Ronny and non angler mike who had five fish four 20s to 29lb and a 32lber. Last of all Rob and Jenny from Lancashire who enjoyed the lodge and the one 30lber and two 20s.
Nice one all, still another strange weather week with north easterly winds and a fortnight without rain but there was a total of 42 fish on the bank, but sadly 36 hook pulls, could have been 78 on the bank!
02/06/2009
First timers with Carpe dOr, Steve Marshall and party from Hertfordshire, their week started off at 34 degrees for the first three days making a slow start to the fishing. Picking up by midweek with Steve himself taking a 31lb mirror and six 20s to 28lb his son BJ had four fish on the bank to 25lb.
Shaun with a 35lber and 3 upper doubles his son Jack landed four 20s to 27lb 8oz. Gary with a 29lb 4oz and two upper doubles and Chris a nice 31lb 10oz and two twenties.
Robin with four 20s to 26lb, Jamie with five twenties to 27lb plus one double and last but not least well done to Jamies dad Ken With a NEW LAKE RECORD GRASSY and PB at 41lb 8oz he also banked two 30s to 34lb and two 20s to 29lb.
Great week chaps shame the fishing wasnt a little more active, but with the weather not on your side still a good weeks fishing.
26/05/09
Welcome back to Mathew (Horse) and mates, nice to see you all again.
The fishing picked up this week with the weather being hot, but overcast
and it looks like some of the fish have now spawned. Although we don't think
they are done yet.
Still the guys had 48 fish on the bank and lost a few. Well done to Allan who had his first fish on the bank in a few years within one hour of his rods being out. Also Lee with his new PB 39lb 12oz, and top rod for the week was John with 9 fish on the bank to 38lb 4oz. Not far behind Eddie with 7 fish to 32lb 4oz and Horse also with 7 fish to 33lb. Then Mick and Allan with 6 fish each, Mark with five fish to 30lb. Rob had four out to 29lb. Well done to the first timers the two
Martins with a fish each to 34lb14oz.
See you all next year
19/05/2009
Ian Manzi and friends on a lake exclusive unfortunately picked the week our mates
in the water started to spawn. They still had ten fish on the bank to 30lbplus.
Between them they still had a great social around the fire pit.
Well done fellas and we will see you all very soon.
09/05/2009
Welcome back regulars Andy Donaghy and friends to Carpe dOr Fishing Lakes
and the first timers in the group.
Ian a great weeks fishing with two new PBs with a 31lb 10oz and two PB
mirrors at 36lb. Also a new PB common at 30lb, plus four other fish to 27lb 10oz, nice one Ian.
Regularly Andy had a nice catch of 30lb 2oz, 30lb 14oz, 34lb 9oz, and
34lb 10oz, along with eleven 20s to 28lb 8oz.
Top rod for the week goes to Rob with 17 fish to 34lb 8oz.
John had a lovely 30lb 7oz and upper twenties and one double. Matty had a stunning week with some nice fish on the bank 40lb 14oz, 37lb8oz, 36lb 2oz, 34lb 6oz, 33lb 4oz, 32lb 14oz, 30lb 8oz and eight 20s to 29lb 12oz. Well done Matt good hauling. Next, dad Dave had two x 30s to 35lb 4oz and eight 20s to 29lb 10oz.
Last but not least first time with them group and fishing in France, was Steve
who went home a happy man and with a fantastic new PB first 41lb mirror along with a 34lb, 31lb 6oz, and four other fish to 25lb 8oz.
Good week Steve and to all the lads well done hope to see you all back soon.
05/05/2009
What a record breaking week Desire had with Alfio doing a long drive from Italy, his first fish was a stunning 40lb 7oz ghosty, followed up with a 37lb, 33lb and two twenties.
His friend Enrico landed a Lake record common at 46lb then went on to bank a 36lb , 33lb mirrors and two twenties to 28lb 2oz.Well done team fishcon.
Malcolm from Peterborough had a 12 fish haul a 31lb 8oz, ten 20s to 29lb 5oz and one double. His mate Terry banked a 35lb 4oz and five 20s to 28lb 2oz. Then Scott and his 4 year old son had a brilliant PB week with 38lb,37lb 12oz, 37lb 9oz, 36lb 4oz, 35lber and seven 20s to 26lb 12oz and one double.
Gary and Dave who booked the lodge and swims took 8 fish between them a stunning 40lb common two 30s and five 20s to 27lb.
Next there was Christian and girlfriend Sabrina with a 36lb, 35lb 10oz, 3olber, and one at 22lb.
Well done to all. Weather very warm all week with north/easterly winds again.
NEWS FLASH
New Lake record for DESIRE 46lb common out to Enrico all the way from Italy, also his friend, Alfio has had a stunning 40lb 7oz ghosty common.
Look out for full catch reports at the end of the week
27/04/2009
We welcomed back regulars Erick & crew from Deahge, Holland, and first time with the group was Roy who took 5 fish 30lb 4oz, 3 x 20s to27lbs and 1 upper double. His brother Pim had a stunning 36lb4oz PB, also a 33lb 1oz, 30lb 8 oz and 6 x 20s to 28lb 6oz, well done Pim.
Well done to Jeffery who did 3 new PBs a 26lb 4oz, 28lb 6oz and then 30lb 4oz plus one other early 20lber.
Erick himself with a 10 fish catch 36lb4oz, and 8 x 20s to 28lb 8oz and 1 double, his brother Buckingham Palace Steve (you need to see this guys bed & sleeping quarters and you will know why he has this nick name) a 30lb 8oz and 2 x upper twenties.
TJ with a beautiful mirror at 36lb 8oz plus 6 other 20s to 26lb 8oz and last but not least DJ Ferze who was top rod for this visit with a 21 fish catch, and a new PB of 38lb mirror (come on) also a 35lb 2oz, 2 x 33lbers, 32lb 8oz, 31lb, 2 x 30lbers plus 13 twenties to 28lb 12oz 1 upper double. Well done Ferze top fishing mate
see you all soon guys
PS Congratulations to Ed & Jessica, Ed who had to pull out nearer there holidays as Jessica was getting all the signs on delivering their first child, who did arrive half way through the week, a big welcome to new born baby Mikey.
Weather hot again here in the champers this week, rain only on the Saturday arrival and departure with a chilly breezy north / easterly wind all week.
21/04/2009
We welcomed back Joe Kelly (lightening Joe), Gus (the pit bull) & 2 friends from Nottingham.
Joe took a five fish catch with 4 twenties & a upper double, the pit bull Gus had a stunning mirror at 31lb 6oz along with 2 x twenties.
Stuart, a fine 31lb 6oz mirror and sadly John struggled to get on the fish this time, see you next year at Lesmont.
Top rod for the week was Anyar from Holland who normally visits Lesmont tried Desire for the first time with his mother as a non angler. What a great result for 5 days and nights fishing 39lb10, 39lb8, 37lb4, 35lb, 31LB, and a30lb8, plus 9 x twenties to 29lb and two upper doubles.
Good fishing Anyar see you next year.
Also normally regulars at Lesmont, in the lodge for the week were Gordon and Dave with there families from Wales. Gordon took a nine fish catch 31lb8, 7 x 20s to 27lb8 and 1 double. Dave with 5 fish a 34lb & 32lb and 3 x twenties, see you at Lesmont in August
20/04/09
Kirk, Glen and dad Brian, a non angler (chief for the week end) visited us for a 3 day break over the Easter weekend & left very happy chaps.
Both first timers to fishing in France Glen left with six stunning New PBs 36lb5oz, 32lb2oz, 32lboz, 30lb14oz, 30lb, 26lb5oz & 17lb15oz.
Kirk banked a 30lb12oz and 5 x 20s to26lb2oz nice one guys see you soon.
13/04/2009
We welcomed back regulars Neil Watson & party of friends from London & Norfolk
Dave first timer with the group and fishing in France had the 1 fish and smashed his PB by 18lb with a beautiful 31lb12oz mirror, Neil G took 3 nice twenties, Fred 31lb 7oz mirror & 3 other twenties. John with 6 mid twenties, Neil W, himself with a stunning 41lb mirror, 31lb 10oz and 3 twenties to 28lb 4oz & 1 upper double, last but not least a big unlucky to Terry who could not seem to find them this time.
Still very good fishing guys under pressure of the fish clearly not feeding, as like a couple of other venues around the champagne region last week, but still a great social week had by all( including Terrys orange fish) we await photo proof.......ha ha.
Thanks to Marie, your personal stash of champagne bottles went down very nice Friday evening.
06/04/2008
Lake exclusive "team Shimano" visited Desire last week with half the team from the Midlands & the other half from Yorkshire.
Top rod went to Addy with a nice 35lber, and 7 mid twenties & 3 upper doubles. Then Adam with 2 new PBs, a stunning 34lb 8oz common and also a
28lb 8oz mirror. He also had another 31lb 12oz along with 5 upper twenties & 1 double, well done Adam (the fire starter) lol
Bob who caught 3 x 30s to 35lb & 3 twenties to 29lb 14oz. Craig with a 34lb 8oz 16 twenties to 29lb 8oz. Richy with 2 x twenties, Grith also had two mid twenties, Jambo who had a mint 38lb & 25lb mirrors, last but not least Nige who only had the one on the bank a nice twenty pounder.
Well done lads.
NEWS FLASH
Advertising on our webpage is a free prize draw to win a winter holiday with accommodation, if you book a holiday with us.
The lucky winners of last years competition are David and Bernie Hibbert from Manchester. They will be holidaying with us on Lac Des Lesmont. Unfortunately due to unseen circumstances they were unable to take the winter holiday so we have moved them to August. See you then guys.
The competition is on going and drawn on a yearly basis, so all of you who have already booked with us for this year are in with a chance. Good Luck.
So book a holiday with us today and go into our prize draw.
30/03/2009
We were visited this week by Luka and family all the way from Italy,
unfortunately their visit was cut short due to a phone call from home, but they still had a great holiday.
What a week for young Francesco at 16 he had his new PB and our new lake record
a stunning 50lb 6oz mirror along with 2 x 20s and a 35lber and his brother Alessandro aged 12 with help from his grandad had four fish two x 20s and two 30s to 36lb.
Dad Luka had a stunning 40lb 7oz common along with 3 upper 20s; Paulo had five fish four in there high 20s to 29lb 10oz and a 36lb 4oz mirror.
Beppe (Ali G) had two 20s to 29lb 7oz well done chaps see you next year.
Thanks from Andy and Marie for inviting them to join you to sample
some of your fine Italian food and for a great day.
* NEWS FLASH NEW LAKE RECORD *
Our first 50lb on the bank we are only in to week two of the season
and we have a new lake record a stunning 50lb mirror landed
by young Francesco from Italy also giving him his New PB
Well done
23/03/2009
We open our gates to our first guests for 2009 a group of 6 guys all from the Cambridgeshire area and what a start, with 8 new PBs amongst them.Lee had a fantastic week smashing his PB five times with fish to 38lb 8oz.
Bernie was top rod for the week with 19 fish on the bank 10x 20s to 29lb 5oz, 8 x 30s to 36lb 7oz and a new PB a stunning 40lb common.
Steve had 7 fish to 29lb, John and Stumpy only with one fish each to 29lb, and Damien also had a great week with 5 fish beating his PB a few times with 4 x 20s to 24lb 8oz and a nice looking mirror at 32lb 8oz his new PB.
Weather: clear blue Sky's in the day and clear starry nights to - 3
Good fishing guys, See you in October.
News report 2009
Lac desire work party week ending 14th march
Thanks a lot for all your help
Our first lot of guys to fish Lac desire for 2009 was Sean, Andy, Gary & Shaun.
What a great bunch of Guys who volunteered to come and help us on our first annual work party with only the offer of Marie and Hayley's cooking all week and of cause the fishing.
They all arrived on the Saturday morning to get there rods out for the weekend and chill before the work started at 10am on Monday morning, then giving them only the evenings to fish for the rest of the week.
They banked 28 fish between them and also done a great job at clearing our far bank of fallen twigs (all right trees).
Top rod goes to Jersey Sean with 15 fish on the bank one new PB 30lb 8oz common, along with 4 other 30s, 7 x 20s and 3 upper doubles nice one. See you in July this time for a fishing holiday along with Big Andy who's back in May who bank the first fish for 2009 at 22lb. Shaun managed 3 upper 20s and Gary took 9 fish beating his PB 3 times with 5 x 30s to 37lb 12oz, 4 x 20s to 28lb
Last of all lets not for get our Andy who even managed to sneak the rods out one evening for a couple of hours to bank a well welcomed 22lb.
Well done lads and a big thank you for all your help and a great week.
17/11/2008
The last 8 days we had was a last minute booking from a father and Son, Mario and Bjorn from Holland.
The first lake they were on flooded after 48hrs so they then went to fish at the Orient, but sorry guys no water there it has been drained, so finally arrived with us.
Between them they took a total of 30 fish. 13x 30s to 39lb2oz, and 17x 20s to
29lb12oz.
We think with the weather being good, nice and mild, the right place, pro lines garlic and robin red, fresh baits did the trick for these guys. Well done.
Update 10/11/08
Pete and Steve from Luton have now spent two weeks at the lake banking 8 carp between them to 37lb 6oz and now have moved on to our other lake Lac des Lesmont for two weeks or may be even four there not to sure yet so good luck on Lesmont. Guys the weather has been up and down for them over the last two weeks with the first week seeing some hard frost and the second tuning a bit milder with temper of 9 to 10 degrees in the day and dropping to 4s and 5s at night
08/11/2008 MORE STOCK
Over the weekend we have introduced another 30 twenties which mostly consist of beautiful commons.This has boasted our lasted stock to an impressive number.
05/11/2008 NEWS FLASH NEW STOCK
Today saw the arrival of some stunning new stock for Lac Desire.
With the help from guests Peter and Steve from Luton, who are at the lake for 2 weeks. Also Mauro and son from Holland who turned up to start their 9 days of fishing arrived just in time to have their photos taken with our new stock of an awesome 41lb common, 20x 30lb pluses and 12x 20 pluses to add to our already fantastic stock.
27/10/2008
At the beginning of the week the temperature drop at night giving us the first frost of this winter, slowing the fishing right down
We welcome back a few regulars to Carpe d`Or Fishing Lakes, Teun & friends from Holland who landed 11 fish between them to 34lb with Jeroch being top rod with 6 fish on the bank. Also welcoming back Jill and Terry Wardle who had a nice weeks chill out in the lodge for their Wedding Anniversary. Jill banked a nice 20lb plus.
New comers Paola and Brother Andreas from Italy had 3 fish out between them to 28lb 6oz.
Well done to all and see you next year.
20/10/2008
Only a couple of anglers on this week. The weather did turn mild for the first 4 days of the week then dropped very cold on Thursday evening to wake up to the first frosty morning of this winter. Gavin Rooney and Billy from Essex wrapped up warm and still managed to land some very nice fish. Gavin with top rod of 7 fish 36lb 8oz, 4x 20s to 24lb and 2 doubles. Billy had a 32lb 12oz 3x 20s to 25lb and 1 upper double. Darren & Justin from Bedfordshire visited for a short break trying to get a cat or two and ended up with a nice mid twenty carp.
13/10/2008
The weather (especially the evenings) has improved this past week, but fishing across the champagne regions seems very slow this week. Father and Son, Brandy and Mark from Germany had a couple out to 34lb 6oz.We also saw the return of Nathan, Matt and 2 newcomers Ryan and Nick from London, nice effort on the fishing front guys, but sadly only the 2 upper 20s between them.
We also see the return of Shaun from Jersey who banked 2x 20s. Well done to all, see you in July 09.
06/10/2008
North eastly winds now for 2 and half weeks and very cold evenings seems to be slowing down the fishing. Although, Dave and his sons from Bedfordshire along with their friends still managed to have a great social time around the fire pit. They did manage to bank a few fish between them, 13x 20s, to 29lb 8oz and 3 upper doubles. See you next Sept lads.
Also Marko and Youll from Holland banked a couple of fish between them to 29lb 12oz.
29/09/2008
All the way from Chesterfield, we welcome Andy Binghams Party. Chris with a 38lb 9oz plus 30lb 3oz, 4x 20s to 26lb and one double. Andy himself 32lb 8oz and 2x 25lbers. Percy with 3x 20s to 28lb 3oz and one double. Top rod this week goes to Bruno with 33lb, 31lb, 6x 20s to 28lb, nice one Bruno. Square took a 30lb 8oz and a mid twenty. Eddie 2x 32lbers and a 29lb 12oz, Glyn 4x20s to 28lb and 2 upper doubles. Finally Linford with a nice 31lb 8oz common, 1x 30lb, 4x 20s to 27lb.
See you next year fellas.
22/09/2008
Regular at Lesmont, Duncan Burge and friend from Great Linford Lakes visited Desire this time. They were up against cold easterly winds and quiet cold nights but still managed to land some nice fish. Nick with 1x 31lb, 2x 20s to 29lb 4oz, 2x doubles. Duncan himself with 31lb 8oz grassy, 2x 20s plus 2x doubles.
Top rod to Garren with 3x 30s to 35lb 8oz, 4x 20s to 24lb 8oz and 2 upper doubles.
Also Mark 3x 20s, and Bob with only one mid twenty. Nice one guys good fishing under very cold winds and a big drop in temperature at night.
See you all next year.
15/09/2008
This week only 3 anglers on, a regular to Desire this year Jeffery and a non fishing mate Paul from the Holland. With each visit Jeffery seems to do even better than the last. With an amazing haul of 30 fish for himself, 8x 30s to 35lb 2oz, 18x 20s to 29lb 12oz and 4 upper doubles.(well done Jeffery see you at Lesmont in Nov 08)
Adam and family, first time fishing with their 9 week baby had a 68lb cat and mid twenty well done. Also Jay from Liverpool did a shorter week and had 2x 30s to 36lb plus 2x mid twenties.
08/09/2008
This week we were visited by Neil Parker and friends from Hertfordshire. Rod had 4 fish to 29lb 10oz, Neil himself took 8 fish, 4x 20s, 1x 30lber and 3 doubles. Ian had 4 fish to 24lb 2oz and top rod for the week goes to Butch, first time in France breaking his PB 3 times over with 2x doubles, 9x 20s to 29lb. Finally Jay had 2x 30s to 32lb 6oz, 2x 20s and 2x doubles.
Well done to all.
01/09/2008
We were visited this week by young Daniel, son and mum Carla from Potters Bar. Daniel broke his P.B 3 times with his new largest weight at 39lb 12oz mirror and a back up of 7x 20s to 28lb plus 3 doubles.
Next we had Carl, Paula and Sam from Biggleswade, who lived it up in the lodge and went sightseeing. Carl had 6 fish to 26lb.
Finally Mark & Alan who had a quiet week with a couple of 20s, but still enjoyed the break, food, and banter with young Daniel.
26/08/2008
A record breaking week for Derek Hart and his party from Liverpool. They took the venue apart with a record catch of 95 carp banked and 38hook pulls loses. Gary (dad) had fish to 35lb8oz common, son Gary had 2x 30s to 32lb, 9x 20s to 29lb and 4 upper doubles. Daz who had 33lb, 7x 20s to 29lb 8oz and 2 doubles. His son Ben 5x 20s to 29lb 15oz. Dave 2x 30s to 36lb, 7x 20s to 29lb plus 3 upper doubles.
Derek himself was top rod with 19 fish, 4x 30s to 34lb12oz, and a PB grassie, 13x 20s to 27lb12oz and 2 upper doubles. His young son Steve who left with 2 PBs at 32lb and then 34lb mirror plus 7x 20s to 26lb and 2x doubles. Then theres Mark who had 5x 20s to 23lb8oz, 3x upper doubles. Young Joe who also had a 34lb Grassie PB, 33lb8oz mirror, 3x 20s to 29lb plus 4 upper doubles. Last but not least Slim who only had the one fish a mid twenty.
Nice one guys see you next year.
18/08/2008
This week we were visited by David and Lesley Parker from Hertfordshire. They enjoyed a social week sightseeing, mills and some nice fish 6x 20s to 27lb plus 2 upper doubles. International carper/carpworld competition winners Tim and Jackie from Wiltshire, who enjoyed the week in the new lodge, also the local towns and fish to 29lb.
Terry Jones and friend Fred, who visited us in April, had to return again for more action. Twenty fish between them to mid 30s.
Jeffery and Brother Patrick from Holland (Happy Birthday for 20th August) were also with us. Jeffery had 2x 32lb plus 4x 20s to 26lb. Patrick had 2x 30s to 31lb 8oz plus 6x 20s to 29lb.
Well done guys, see Terry and the Dutch guys soon.
11/08/2008
After 2 to 3 weeks of hot weather and the fish clearly not feeding, it all changed this week with regulars David & Bernie Hibbert and sons from Manchester. Mike having commons to 29lb 8oz plus 3 mirrors to 30lb 2oz. His son Tony having 3x 20s to 28lb 8oz. Also the dutch guys, Sander and his friend Chris did a mid week break with us, Sander had 4 x 20s to 25lb 3oz and a 31lb 8oz mirror. Chris 4x 20s to 24lb 8oz and a 33lb mirror.
Top rod was joint place with the dutch anglers Robin, Mark and their non angler mate Dancing Denis who after 2 days into there fishing were christened Team Clover, using 20mm clover boilies and plenty of them Mark had 16 fish with a PB of 21lb when he arrived he broke that many times with a 41lb mirror, 40lb common, 4x 30s to 36lb, 9x 20s to 29lb 6oz and 1x 19lb double. Robin also took a 16 fish catch and also a PB of 20lb when he arrived he had 4 x 30s to 35lb 5oz 11x 20s to 27lb4oz plus 1x 17lb double.
Well done to all of you see you next year.
05/08/2008
Very hot weather all week, at 30 degrees plus, so it had a big effect on the fish feeding this week. We only 3 anglers on they still enjoyed their holiday and food with us. Harley and friend Peter from Cambridgeshire had 3x 20s between them. Our competition winner Steve Ford, wife Bev and daughter Paige from Bristol had a few small fish on crust out of the stock pond.
Well done guys for working so hard at it.
28/07/2008
We only had one guest this week, Rob and Jen from Bolton. Rob visited Desire in April with a group of friends on a lake exclusive, loved the lodge and its location and returned 3 months later and has enjoyed a relaxing week with a few fish on the bank to upper 20s.
We at the same time wanted to do a mid season tidy up and maintenance work, without any inconvenience to anglers. So we have now made the very popular gazebo water proof on the roof, extended the seating area around the fire pit adding a couple more log stools, trimming back trees in the swims, removing any fallen branches from margins around the lake etc.
At the same time slipped a rod out were we could and Marie did 2 new PBs first one being 25lb 8oz mirror, then followed up by a heavily scaled 26lb 10 oz mirror, safely landed by sister in law Gemma, whilst having a bbq, well done girls.
See you again next year Rob and friends at Lesmont and the pair of you again at Desires Lodge.
21/07/2008
Last week we saw a slow start to the fish feeding or coming out, but not such a bad
thing when it was ladies week. With good hot weather, BBQs, being waited on at meal times at the canteen, lodge etc, it was still an enjoyable week and a great time by all new comers to France. For the first time Sean & Penny from Jersey who took 3 fish to mid twenties also first timers Matt