Category Archives: Travel

Marlin trip to La Gomera by Alastair Wilson

Posted on September 5, 2017 by paddykeogh20

Last year i was lucky enough to win two days marlin fishing on Andrej Dolinsek’s boat The Right Hook on the island of La Gomera. Andrej runs a very smart Bertram 31 fully rigged for big game fishing and along … Continue reading →

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Bluefin in the Adriatic by Rob Millard

Posted on July 18, 2017 by paddykeogh20

The process of choosing a family holiday destination in our house is always contentious. My suggestions of Islamorada, Cape Verde or The Azores, are seen for what they are, shameless attempts to visit some of the sport fishing capitals of … Continue reading →

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Spring trip to France by Dan O’Kelly

Posted on June 21, 2017 by paddykeogh20

IFD: Dan O’Kelly recounts a recent trip to France fishing huge public waters with Davey Phelan. Dan is one of Ireland’s top carp anglers with immense experience fishing in France and this time he fills us in on a trip … Continue reading →

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Springtime at Brigueuil by Steve Briggs

Posted on May 18, 2017 by paddykeogh20

Winter seemed to go on for longer this year and although that’s never held me back from getting the rods out I was just longing for some warmer days and to see the countryside turning from drab browns to vibrant … Continue reading →

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Sami Ghandour Saltywater tackle

Posted on November 5, 2016 by paddykeogh20

IFD: Sami Ghandour grew up in Lebanon, where fishing in the Eastern Med, he developed a deep love of fishing. Sami has traveled the world in his fishing adventures, and is an afficanado of jigging and popping for big species.  … Continue reading →

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Etang du Vaulaurent with Frederic Moisan

Posted on October 27, 2016 by paddykeogh20

IFD: When considering a first trip to France for carp fishing, it can be quite daunting as to where to go and what kind of venue will best suit your expectations. The list of venues available can be mind boggling, … Continue reading →

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One week at Euro Aqua by Steve Briggs

Posted on September 20, 2016 by paddykeogh20

When it comes to big fish there isn’t anywhere in the world that can compete with one small lake over in Hungary. Producing no less than three different carp over 100lb in recent years, Euro Aqua has simply moved the … Continue reading →

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Return to France by Lloyd Lynch

Posted on September 12, 2016 by paddykeogh20

Well the time had finally arrived again and it was time to head back to France again in search of some monsters. Our previous trip which was in April and also our first ever trip abroad fishing for carp proved … Continue reading →

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Paradise in Hungary by Steve Briggs

Posted on May 20, 2016 by paddykeogh20

IFD: Steve Briggs has won the World Carp Cup an astonishing twice among his many other fishing achievements. Since we first interviewed Briggsy he has always been one of the most down to earth anglers you could hope to find … Continue reading →

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French carping by Lloyd Lynch

Posted on May 7, 2016 by paddykeogh20

IFD: Not only is Lloyd Lynch ranked as one of Ireland’s top kick boxers, he is also a gifted up and coming angler from Dublin where he has been kicking ass on the bank as well now. Here is how … Continue reading →

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