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The Legal Time Bomb Behind Commercial Fishing Socials
In the carp angling world, “socials” have become a popular way for anglers to meet, fish together, and enjoy an experience that blends community, competition, and convenience. But behind the scenes, some of these events may unintentionally fall under UK package travel law — with serious legal responsibilities for the organiser.
Can I Take Fishing Bait to France from the UK?
Can I take fishing bait to France from the UK in 2025? The short answer: it’s complicated — and in most cases, not advisable. Since Brexit, the rules around transporting fishing bait across the Channel have tightened considerably, especially if your bait contains animal by-products, which most boilies, pellets, and groundbaits do.
Don’t Get Caught Out: Carp Fishing Holidays Can Be Package Holidays
Hold up. Before you hand over your hard-earned cash and start spooling up, ask yourself: is this a package holiday? Because if it is — and it often is — you have legal rights most carp anglers don’t know about. Rights that protect your trip, your money, and your ability to claim if something goes wrong.
World Record Contenders: The Waters Where Giants Live
Every carp angler, whether they like to admit it or not, has daydreamed about landing that fish. The one that doesn’t just smash your PB but shakes the entire carp world. The question is: where on earth do these record-busting carp actually live?
Long Lake
Long Lake is roughly 5 acres in size and has varying depths down to 10 feet. It’s estimated there are 200 carp in the lake with specimens up to 45lb+.
Round Lake
Round Lake was excavated in 2009 and has gradually evolved into one of the best carp fishing holiday venues in Holland.
Round Lake is roughly 6 acres in size and has varying depths down to a maximum of 30 feet. It’s estimated there are 150 carp in the lake with specimens up to 65lb+.
Orlat Lake
Located 15 minutes from the airport, Orlat Lake offers some of the best carp fishing holidays in Romania. Orlat Lake is approximately 24 acres in size, has 8 double pegs and accommodation for 2 people equipped with electric, lighting and wifi. Orlat lake is stocked with approximately 750 carp averaging 30lb with the lake record currently at 65lb.
Lac Alexander
Lac Alexander is a tranquil carp fishing lake located roughly 2.5 hours drive from Calais in the sleepy town of Chassemy in Northern France.
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