Jon with a stunning Abbey Lakes 50 pounder

Anyone who called into the shop last week will probably know that Jon has been out at the fantastic Abbey Lakes complex for a few days angling. However, on this occasion the trip to France wasn't just a holiday. While out at the venue both Jon and fellow BCAC winner and Team Bankside member Ian Poole were taking part in the filming of a new Carp Fishing DVD that's being put together by Rob Hughes of Angling International.

Fish care is always a priority

Due out in the spring of 2009, the DVD is being filmed on Abbey Lakes and so far there have been some impressive specimens caught for the camera. Both Jon and Ian chipped in with a number of good fish on their short stay at the venue, with Jon taking the pick of the bunch at 52lb, which was also a new personal best.

Another Heron Lakes stunner

The actual carp caught will only form a small part of action, however, as Rob has spent several days at the venue clad in his diving gear collecting some amazing underwater action that's totally different to much of what has been seen before. The amazing water clarity of Abbey Lakes has lead to some amazing footage that answers many questions about what's really going on out there. 

Keep an eye on the site for further details on the new DVD

Bankside will be one of the first to stock the new DVD so keep an eye on the site for further updates. For more details on Abbey Lakes go to anglinginternational.com