Lac d'Orient CARP FISHING adventure

What was supposed to be a week-long trip turned into an eleven-day session when my hard efforts paid off and I finally found some fish at the daunting Lac d'Orient in Central France. The weather was unkind for most of the trip, making it tricky to locate carp in the 6000 acres of water. However, my persistence paid off in the end. The blog features enduring weather and the demanding nature of tackling such a big piece of water, as well as carp playing action, tackle and tactics used and general banter with German big fish expert Christian Finkelde.

[@ilijakavedzic517]

No matter how many times I watch, I enjoy it like it was my first time watching. Thats love for carp fishing and nothing else. Love it!! Greetings from Croatia Simon!

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks Ilija, best wishes from a very cold England 👍

[@GT-sk5zp]

hi Simon. Its impossible not to make comment on this amazing video! My goodness, this is the most real video that I've ever sow about carp fishing! Happy that at the end you've catch a good chunk! You are already the legend in carp fishing, top of the top!!! Thanks Goran

[@SimonCrow]

Thank you for your nice comment 👍

[@adrianconnock1785]

Just discovered your vlogs Simon and really enjoying the down to earth, no nonsense approach with plenty of realism from an old school carper. I remember well your Carpworld articles with Rob and your enthusiasm is undimmed. This trip makes my own drive and survive trips look like a vicars tea party! Inspiring stuff and tremendous confidence to tough it out for an awesome result given the challenging conditions.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks for the lovely comment Adrian 👍

[@garywade9984]

I'm at a loss for words for all your persistence and dedication Si - yet you still remember the fine detail - the story of the one fish that you heard, and the description of the coots "going loco" with that typical alarm call was priceless, and would only be recognised by the most experienced of carpers - respect...!!!

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks Gary, that's a nice comment mate

[@RMinkjunkie]

Crazy fishing fair okay to you I couldn’t enjoy that but enjoyed watching you do it lol love the vlogs man keep it up 👍🏼

[@SimonCrow]

RMinkjunkie1664 1664 thanks bud

[@Retirement_Life]

Fabulous looking place. Great video and gorgeous carp. 👍

[@ourloveofcarp3884]

A different level of carping and so worth the effort, look forward to the next one! 👏🏻

[@SimonCrow]

Our Love of Carp thanks bud, sure is a tricky place to angle

[@mattiemclean9882]

Hey Simon, I've been reading your article's since the mid-90's and to see you with the same amount of enthusiasm after all these years is great. Great that you put so much effort into the filming as well so we viewers can enjoy the ride too. I have fished Chanty a few times so I know exactly how demanding these huge French waters can be. I think we both know that if you had stayed there another week it would probably have gone right off, but that's carp fishing! Always another trip.... Nice one.

[@SimonCrow]

Mattie Mclean Thanks mattie, yeh there were fish still about but they started spawning and I can’t fish for them when they’re doing that. I could have stayed a bit longer but prefer to let them get on with it and then have a few days rest thereafter. As you say, there’s always another time 👍

[@ashleywall1765]

Come on people . When you think yeah I no my stuff now, had some ruff nights fishing ,thinking your the man then you watch this guy and realise that's a complete different level. Well done deserved the reward 👍👍👍

[@SimonCrow]

Ashley Wall Thanks Ash

[@briancox144]

Excellent video Simon mate your a lucky man fishing all these fantastic venues love watching your adventures keep up the good work

[@SimonCrow]

Brian Cox thank you Brian 👍

[@garyryan646]

Fantastic watch.Thank you Simon.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks for watching Gary

[@colinchapman2793]

One of the best videos I've watched Simon, absolutely fantastic viewing, showing the true art of carp fishing. Well done on the fish captures well angled , keep em coming a great change from the manicured bivvy peg lakes were getting loved it.

[@SimonCrow]

Colin Chapman many thanks Colin

[@theninjas39]

Fair play Si , massive perseverance and dedication to catch those fish . You really earned em !

[@SimonCrow]

theninjas39 thank you mate

[@pascalstolz2901]

Hard work there! 11 days! applause, top vid!

[@SimonCrow]

Pascal Stolz thanks mate

[@michaelbarnes6142]

that was epic mate some extreme fishing there and must of been very frustrating at first but it all pay'd off with them stunning carp well done get in 👊😎 and that run well you took fishing too another level there lol

[@SimonCrow]

michael barnes yes mate effort certainly equals reward on a place like that

[@kevinmurphy8712]

Well done Simon fantastic video. I have fished the Orient a few times and it really helped me relive some distant memories. I enjoyed watching your adventure unfold and it was so interesting seeing you bivvy up in your boat. I was so pleased to see all your hard work paid off with some fabulous fish, which often on these huge waters is not the case....... top angling fella!

[@SimonCrow]

Kevin Murphy Thanks Kevin, it Sure is a special place to fish as you know yourself 👍

[@carpanglerpopup3370]

Good video👍👍👍👍. Fantastique carp🐳🐳👋👋👋👋👋DESDE ESPAÑA

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks

[@denty32]

A stunning video showing the drive and determination of a top angler. What else was great not one mention of the fishes weight, it hardly matters when you get to fish somewhere so iconic like the Orient. Well done Mr Crow 👏👏

[@SimonCrow]

denty32 that’s why I didn’t put them in the vid Denty, weight is irrelevant on somewhere like that, I was just glad to get some fish in the end, thanks mate 👍

[@denty32]

Simon Crow fortune favours the brave

[@royclose946]

Excellent Simon you deserve it mate after all that effort extreme carp fishing 🎣 🎣 🎣 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Roy Close Thanks Roy sure was good fun out there

[@jamieparsonsfathersoncarpe2660]

I watch a lot of vlogs but buy far this has to be my best one yet. Absolutely brilliant to do all that filming and fishing in those conditions is brilliant. Well looking forward to the next one.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@SimonCrow]

Jamie Parsons father&son carpers really kind jamie, appreciate you commenting pal

[@stephenlivesley1267]

Brilliant.... Respect for sticking it out it looked hard work playing fish under your rod rests.....

[@SimonCrow]

Stephen Livesley Thanks mate yeh that bit was a bit of a task

[@gnorrisblanker]

This video gives a glimpse of what it takes to fish big wild lakes, even when I fished brogborough with a boat you still needed to be fully prepared with all relevant kit needed..doff my cap simon good effort

[@SimonCrow]

gnorrisblanker thank you mate

[@steffenschmidt5339]

Awesome film, i really enjoy when you have to fight to get a fish.

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks mate

[@neilbowie3513]

I admire you for your ingenuity and for not minding roughing it. A true sense of adventure and wild fishing. You were saying Simon about carrying lots of water and that is heavy work. Have you not thought of getting a Water filter would have been just a case of leaning over the side of the boat then to collect it as needed. I am quite surprised no fishing company has brought one out as yet. There are some brilliant ones on the market in hiking stores etc, not too expensive either Another Great video. One Love and Tight Lines to you and ALL .

[@SimonCrow]

Neil Bowie Thanks Neil, yes mate it’s on my list for my next trip, so many things I need to make life more comfortable 👍

[@tobygreen8894]

I must've watched this video 10 times in the last two months, it never gets boring, it is absolutely epic! What are the rules on night fishing from a boat/the jungle margins? Reading Peckys book, it sounds like night fishing is from 01st May? Would love to give it go.

[@dennyvandijk4170]

Nice vid Crowy this keeps my fisherman's hart pumping 👊....keep them coming!!

[@SimonCrow]

Denny Van Dijk Thanks Denny 👍

[@andrep1784]

Explain this to non anglers: Sitting 11 days on a boat, running 6 miles to get some food..... They think you are insane brother. :) So happy to see you get rewarded in the end.

[@SimonCrow]

andre p lol I know mate, us carpers are a weird bunch, thanks for watching Andre 👍

[@shaunsangling]

I've never watched such a passion for catching carp as I just did in this video! Hell of a trip and amazing effort fairplay to you. Awsome Carp too :)

[@SimonCrow]

shaun's angling Thanks Shaun

[@shaunsangling]

@@SimonCrow no problems at all Simon amazing inspiration to me and Many others

[@kirkyjol]

absolutely a cracking vlog one of the best so far, to keep plugging away at it in them sort of conditions constantly wearing waders I can imagine its mentally straining too,, well deserved on the captures a great watch

[@SimonCrow]

Kirk collins thanks Kirk

[@jesperschmidt78]

Just as good as I had hoped. I really like your honesty and shear determination. Big up from me.

[@SimonCrow]

Jesper Schmidt many thanks Jesper that’s very kind mate

[@legrassebastien9936]

Just thanks you for this wonderful video

[@SimonCrow]

Legras Sébastien thank you

[@Blupa.]

Real dedication Simon , my hat goes off to you mate 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Rogan Josh Thanks rogan

[@soulcarp1]

Absolutely brilliant and good angling Simon hard core

[@SimonCrow]

Many thanks

[@tommyrocker100]

What a warrior!!! Fairplay to ya, that's some serious dedication. Some bostin fish well done 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Tom blackwell Bostin me mon 👍

[@johnshrimpton135]

Another brilliant film Simon, proper hardcore fishing , brilliant ! 1 question mate , what polorized glasses do you use? And are they prescription ones? i have to wear glasses and im having trouble finding a pair that fit over my specs and actually work !

[@SimonCrow]

john shrimpton Thanks John, I honestly don’t know what make they are, I got given them years ago by a bloke who has a glasses stand at the carp shows in the uk. They are amber lens and I really do favour these lenses the most as I find them better than grey or brown

[@michaelmorby4417]

Awesome vlog crowy your a machine but effort equals reward some nice fish really enjoyed your french adventure

[@SimonCrow]

michael Morby Thanks Michael

[@bobbynorth8484]

Pure dedication fair play and every fish caught and good memory made is well with it

[@SimonCrow]

Bobby North thanks bobby

[@warrenclarke245]

Love the videos every time, if ever I would get the chance to fish like that I would. Something I would definitely be up for.

[@SimonCrow]

Warren Clarke thanks warren

[@nash8489]

Insane dedication to catch. Fair play.

[@SimonCrow]

Graham Nash Thanks Graham

[@larryroberts1844]

Great film there Simon, you well deserved those fish

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Larry

[@nathanparker4054]

this is propper fishing love your effort to get out there in them torrential conditions and your swim great idea to pich up on the dingy

[@SimonCrow]

Nathan Parker Thanks Nathan

[@sw_909]

Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. I must say the videography is very good considering you're on your own and living in a rowing boat!

[@SimonCrow]

scott_909 thanks bud 👍

[@timmarshall7903]

Well done.., I use a boat myself (16ft aluminum) to fish for US fish where there is no bank access. But my efforts are not in the same league as your session here! Great fishing!

[@SimonCrow]

Timothy Marshall thank you Tim

[@colinbrette4387]

Bloody hell mate you certainly earned them fish...Great watch

[@SimonCrow]

colin brette Thanks Colin

[@mikeblake8508]

Should rename this.The Bionic-Man V Carp!! You dedication is 1st class Simon.thanks for another wonderful instalment brother.

[@SimonCrow]

MIKE BLAKE wow thank you mike that’s a lovely post mate, much appreciated

[@mikeblake8508]

@@SimonCrow I wrote a few words...YOU went out there.and kicked Ass..Keep doing what you are doing bro.ya following will only get better.Again.Thank-you for a wonderful instalment into your life Brother.Much love.Xxx

[@simongreening7113]

Si...just wondering what kind of batteries you use and charging method and do you recommend cheers :)

[@SimonCrow]

Simon Greening I’ve two leisure batteries but I’d recommend taking at least four if you’re going for a ten day session on somewhere like this 👍

[@ItsOnlyCarpingChris]

Simply superb. Wish I had the balls to do that Simon, defo a Drive n Survive. Reckon you would give Bear Grylls a run for his money LOL.

[@SimonCrow]

Chris Whitehall Lol cheers Chris, not sure I’d get in the SAS as I like sleeping too much 😂

[@GregEllisBC]

Nice one Crowy. This is on my bucket list 😍🙌🏼🐋

[@SimonCrow]

Greg Ellis you’d love it gregster x

[@GregEllisBC]

Simon Crow take me one day 🔥🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@robweaver2808]

Great video blog as always, great angling Simon 😊

[@SimonCrow]

Rob Weaver Thanks Rob 👍

[@davidhill9375]

Stark contrast between this excellent video by a proper angler.. and the Korda thing where they had a catering unit, seven cameramen and a minder !!!!!

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks pal 👍

[@paulfoote6551]

Quality that. Planning a trip like that one day myself. Some graft went in to catching those fish must have been an amazing feeling when the alarm went off. 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Paul Foote Thanks Paul

[@GoneFishingVlog]

Mate this fishing is savage fair play to you

[@seanflood4897]

Hi there! Brilliant footage and session. Wondering what you use battery wise for the outboard motors?? Cheers

[@SimonCrow]

Sean Flood Two leisure batteries Sean but both ran out in only a few days, hence all the rowing, I definitely should take a few more with me

[@Rioebroangling1]

@@SimonCrow Lithium batteries have 8x times the power and half the weight. But really really expensive. Look up RebelCell

[@kierangunn4568]

You really are a maniac and i love it, so much respect for the amount of effort you put in. hopefully one day i am in a position where i can give d'Orient a crack (probably in about 15 years)

[@SimonCrow]

Kieran Gunn it’s a mega place Kieran, I hope you get the chance to give it a try one day

[@eminemisdogshit4626]

Nice vid. Well earnt fish, on a huge lake. Most carp anglers are happy to catch fish with names AKA pets on small ponds, subject them them to repeated stress and call it fishing

[@SimonCrow]

The Erdebon Thanks bud

[@jonnywayner]

Don't u worry about your motor when u can't see it great viewing btw thumbs up from me

[@neilmartin1335]

Wow! There’s not many Carp fishing situations now a days that your can say regardless of the fishing aspect you’ve had a REAL adventure in the wild! Fascinating watch mate and glad to see you managed to get a run in, even though the Carp were on the better nutritional food than you!😂

[@SimonCrow]

Neil Martin loves it mate, mega trip 👍

[@OZCARPER]

What an epic trip Crowy, reward for effort there mate.

[@SimonCrow]

Simon Bedden Thanks Si

[@BigBugsGaming]

hats off to you simon that's hard core fishing

[@SimonCrow]

Big Bug thanks mate

[@lazycarper7925]

need to give you some major credit on this one,real hard core carping at its best, and you didnt wine one bit, took it all in your stride, and run lol, you defo have the carp bug bad, and its great to see, and as always you got the results in the end , half these other you tube, glory hunting in the click well known sponsored anglers, thats doing the rounds for the same old fish ,wouldnt know where to start, me also, great effort,well done

[@SimonCrow]

lazy carper lol mate thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@cwcarpfishing]

Great adventure Simon well done👌👌

[@SimonCrow]

cwcarper thanks mate

[@werftv4580]

local day ticket lake, lol.. nice.. reminds me of fishing in the desert.. nobody for miles, fish wild as can be, nobody but god to help you if something goes wrong.. beautiful venue and fish..

[@SimonCrow]

DumbestFisherman TV thanks for watching 👍

[@werftv4580]

@@SimonCrow my pleasure

[@raymondelliott7188]

blimey real hardcore session,well done simon

[@SimonCrow]

raymond elliott Thanks Ray

[@derekholton3168]

Great vlog Simon . Top angling. 👍🏻

[@SimonCrow]

Derek Holton Thanks Derek

[@tutts999]

Great stuff again Si. I'd be well out of my comfort zone on there.

[@SimonCrow]

TONE 007 thanks Tone

[@edpoole3]

Love your vids dude, keep them coming :)

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks Ed, next one will be out on Thursday

[@alexandermatthews4116]

At the beginning when he's just boating out.... them things he passes are what you call 'snags' !! Entire, full size bloody trees (in leaf too!!). Can you imagine the fun you'd have if one of Orients 70lb Carp decided it wanted to go through them things ?? A bit more than a snag leader is required me thinks. Try praying lol.

[@thedrvn]

Epic place! Lost my garmin forerunner guesting the other week absolutely gutted. Only fish I had that night was a small tench :(

[@marshallkorbyn2410]

I realize I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online ?

[@jadielemmanuel5514]

@Marshall Korbyn i watch on flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@tonyfielding7510]

Well done fella, proper fishing.

[@SimonCrow]

Tony Fielding Thanks Tony

[@thailandheron]

That is real hardcore. Well done.

[@SimonCrow]

Cheers mate

[@andrewsowerby3915]

Now that’s pretty hardcore...fair play to you Simon

[@SimonCrow]

Andrew Sowerby Thanks mate

[@odmods]

Great watch , and fair play on the graph put in to see it out . That’s a sub off me . Btw any link on the jacket your wearing thanks

[@SimonCrow]

Cutline Thanks mate, it’s called the Avid Ripstop Jacket www.avidcarp.com/Products/Clothing/Rip-Stop-Overhead-Jacket

[@sergioalcalde2854]

awesome video! good angling as usually!

[@SimonCrow]

Sergio Alcalde Thanks sergio

[@jonnybruce8460]

This guys a legend

[@SimonCrow]

Jonny Bruce Nice one Jonny

[@lawv4960]

Now this is carpfishing! grtz from Belgium

[@SimonCrow]

Sure is mate, thanks for watching

[@joshshakespeare8076]

What an epic trip, must of been mega fishing their

[@SimonCrow]

Josh Shakespeare sure was josh

[@drcarp7377]

Awesome stuff.

[@SimonCrow]

DrCarp Thanks bud

[@vincentmaree9782]

Carp fishing addiction. Said it right brother 👍 only a fellow carpman would know...

[@vincentmaree9782]

Good video I enjoyed it 😁

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks bro 👍

[@serhiyrostotskyy3110]

Awesome trip, that was pretty extreme at the beginning))

[@SimonCrow]

Serhiy Rostotskyy Thanks you yeh was a mega few days 👍

[@joshshakespeare8076]

Some top effort their Simon, how would you ever no what to take with you on a trip like that

[@SimonCrow]

Josh Shakespeare cheers mate, I was defo under-prepared, will take loads of other bits next time

[@joshshakespeare8076]

@@SimonCrow always a learning curve I bet, i wouldn't even no where to start, done well tho mate

[@ryanjooste2294]

A petrol motor would have made life a little easier. If your allowed to, but well done 👏 can't imagine fishing like that🤣

[@SimonCrow]

Not allowed petrol motors on there mate

[@bobbynorth8484]

Worth it

[@Santiniii]

Whats the camo for?

[@davidgartside507]

Top vid. Looked proper hard work that mate.

[@SimonCrow]

David Gartside sure was dave thanks mate

[@MrDorsetD]

Tremendous viewing. 👍

[@SimonCrow]

Thank you

[@MrDorsetD]

@@SimonCrow You're welcome, Simon. You're one of the few vloggers that I can watch, learn from and enjoy. 👍

[@michielmartijn8553]

Nice mate! Hardcore angling!

[@SimonCrow]

Michiel Martijn Thanks Michael

[@ianhearsum8256]

Mega water well done simon to have a few

[@SimonCrow]

Ian Hearsum Thanks Ian

[@gazz88reddevil]

Epic mate

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks gazz

[@sheppeyfishtales]

Great vid. Really enjoyed definate sub 👍🇬🇧

[@SimonCrow]

SheppeyFishTales thank you 👍

[@adrianrevill6244]

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[@daveford6799]

Top man Simon Extreme Carping Big Time 🎣,Better than Bear Grills show,& you never stayed in Hotel 👌

[@SimonCrow]

Dave Ford Thanks dave

[@lukemoran5349]

Top fishing and top man looks proper hardcore

[@SimonCrow]

Luke Moran cheers luke 👍

[@Nobody423]

Awesome

[@PickleRickno.1]

Hardcore 👊

[@SimonCrow]

pickle rick sure was bud

[@jimmunro4649]

Well done good rewards

[@newsclash3555]

that lake looks like a swamp in cambodia very atmospheric

[@SimonCrow]

Lol nice description

[@joedavino9225]

It's strange seeing you use something besides Gary's baits!

[@TheMilos75]

nice ...!!

[@SimonCrow]

Thanks

[@christopherbingle3844]

you really could of done with one of them raptor floating platforms looked like proper hell that

[@ScalyTales]

Bear Grylls of carping :D

[@SimonCrow]

Lol mate

[@ScalyTales]

@@SimonCrow :) Ultimate dedication keep it up!

[@Rimtatvora]

My dream to do it