Testing a new reservoir is always challenging, especially with the Covid restrictions. One of my French friends give me last October a hint about the Travecy reservoir in the north of France (close to Saint-Quentin). By Guido Vinck A few months later we can say that this is a hidden gem, with […]
Tag: France
Whoppers in Normandy
During Covid 19 long distance fishing trips are out of the question for a lot of fly-fishermen. For Dutch and Belgium fly-fishers Normandy is only a few hours driving and is full of surprises! By Guido Vinck The tranquil Moulin de Chaise Dieu estate stretches over twelve hectares (29.6 acres) and three kilometres […]
New Fly Only water in northern France: La Cascade
To test a new Fly Only water is always a challenge. La Cascade in northern France, a former watercress farm, has been transformed to a nice looking reservoir with rainbow and brown trout with weights to over ten pounds. By Guido Vinck La Cascade 8 Rue du Moulin 62810 Estrée-Wamin France […]
For the first time at the EWF – Cyril Bailly from France!
Cyril will tie his special flies at the EWF. Visit him at the fly tying bench and be inspired by his flies. Read more about Cyril here… You can download the new EWF Leaflet at DIN A5 size! Flyer English EWF 2018 – We look forward to your visit at the EWF – Website: […]
Fishing & Travel magazine #2 is available
The French Magazine Voyages de Pêche is now also available in the English language! It can be delivered at home, anywhere! The second issue is out now. Fishing & Travel Magazine is a VDP Editions publication, 17 rue d’Orléans, 92200 Neuilly sur Seine, France. Website: www.fishing-and-travel.com.
Salmon angling on the River Moy has picked up further
Salmon angling on the River Moy picked up further during the last week of April 2017 with fish being caught throughout the system. John Howley had a nice 13.5 lbs fish on fly on the Ridge Pool, while the first salmon of the season was reported on the Mount Falcon water. Nial Connolly was the […]
Exciting competition in France
The “Internationaux de France” turned out to be an exciting competition right until the last second. With teams from Poland, Czech Republic, Belgium, The Netherlands, France and Luxembourg firework could be expected and that is what happened. Right from the start of the competition fish had to be measured and written down on the forms. […]