FRENCH CARPING: AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO COMMERCIAL CARP WATERS IN FRANCE. Compiled by Clive Williams.

# 2014 1st edition. 8vo paperback (160 x 240mm). Pp280. Colour photographs, colour location maps. DVD enclosed.

# "French Carping, is a directory of commercial carp waters in France, compiled by Clive Williams, and based on his Sussex Carping book. This book details over 200 venues, with more than 300 lakes, and will have something for anyone thinking about a fishing holiday in France. The book covers everything, from basic drive and survive trips for the boys, to lake-exclusive holidays with stunning accommodation, ideal for a full family affair." This detailed and useful gazetteer to French fishing venues includes lakes and stillwaters, rivers, canals, marsh drains and others. The information on each venue includes: A description of the water and what it is currently known to contain; Rules of the fishery; Contact information; Where the water is - and how far from Calais; Amenities, accomodation, and information specific to each venue. The DVD which is enclosed in the book, contains a "presentation of bait. ...Terry Dempsey and Ken South explain to Joe Morgan their thought process and show how to increase the hooking efficiency of your rigs. Modern hook length materials and their behaviour are fully analysed. Along with valuable information on knots. ...Not just a simple 'how to do it' but more an education with proven techniques to help you on the road to success."