You might remember Lac Soupir from Elliott’s early BrexCYP adventure, but since then the lakes undergone some huge changes including a lodge and now even actual swims! Jane, Jim’s wife wanted to catch a PB and she likes her creature comforts so the van was loaded and away the headed for a nice week away in France! The fishing was far from easy but this isn’t a complex where you come to catch loads in a place where you come for quality carp in a lovely environment. Jane managed to beat her PB with a mirror of 31-pounds and in classic Shelley style Jim lands plenty of big carp to over 50-pounds that we don’t think has ever been out the lake!
Up Next in FILMS WITH JIM SHELLEY
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Staring Down The Barrel | Jim Shelley...
Having never blanked a single trip abroad, Jim was keen to keep it that way. Visiting a river, canal and a lake in just a few days might seem crazy but there’s no such thing as too much hard work when Jim’s in pursuit of carp. Would he be rewarded for his efforts and keep his record intact?
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60,000 Steps To Success | Jim Shelley...
Jim’s back on the road searching for the freedom he craves! He’s got his sights set on a giant mirror living in a crystal clear canal, which means putting in the legwork to create a chance at the big girl in between the greedy smaller residents. It’s not long before Jim’s impatience gets the bett...
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The Super-Long Hinge Rig | Jim Shelle...
Jim Shelley shows us how he constructs his famous hinge rig, incorporating a “super-long boom”. This is a pop-up presentation that has caught him hundreds of big carp and a rig well worth having in the armoury.
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