Cheeers for the info lads have had a couple of looks at the river charente but havn't tried any areas yet for the carp. There appears to be plenty of interest from the french lads in the carp just looking at the gear they are using on the river. Was asking the question because i only fish the lakes in the uk don't normally fish rivers, so was looking for areas anybody had previously fished. Have had a look around and can't see any lakes though should have bought in limousin lake country!