Details of your catches:

9 fish, fishing tues 24th to sat 28th. 2 x 40's, 2 x 30's, 2 x 20's and few smaller. Same amount of fish again lost to snags on the lakebed

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Krill pop up's and bottom baits tipped. Most fish tight to far margin at night.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Kitchen and shower a bit tired but ok

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definately not

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

No because this lake is marketed as a runs water which it no longer is. Angling lines should visit and reassess stock levels and change their advertising so as not to mislead future bookings *Angling Lines note* Classing a lake as a runs water is a very subjective thing, and we can see that the fishing has become harder on La Fonte, therefore we have updated the description. Fishing becoming harder on a lake is something we see over time with some lakes as a response to pressure or perhaps features on the lake changing, or even just a bad year weather wise. We react as quickly as we can to amend descriptions as lakes change over time, however, your comment regarding the stock levels on the lake having changed is incorrect – the number of carp in the lake has not reduced.

General Comments:

We deliberately booked this venue having fished harder waters in the belief that it was a well maintained, well stocked, runs water which it definitely is not. Things to put right inc, mesh on all wooden platforms (very dangerous as it rained most of the time we were there), removal of branches underwater, general tlc needed, but it seems the current owner has lost interest in the venue. Also the maize that we paid for was a burnt soggy mess. On the plus side Joan was fantastic and the breakfasts were great. Clearly she is left to do far more at the venue than cook food. *Angling Lines note* We have discussed this feedback with the owner. The mesh on the platforms will be addressed later this week. The traps will be emptied (he was unable to at that time) and a work party will tackle the snags at the end of the year. Regarding the maize, we do ask anglers to mention any issues at the time, this could have been discussed and rectified if necessary.

Details of your catches:

Angler 1 - 1 x 20, 5 x 30, 1 x 40, 1 x 50 Angler 2 - 1 x 30, 1 x 20 Angler 3 - 0 Weather conditions were poor, high pressure and clear sky with 30 degree heat all week

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Mixture of bottom and pop up baits on far bank margin

Were the facilities what you expected?

Pegs were excellent as was access but wc and shower and food area need improvement

Were you happy with them?

Pegs yes, rest no

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Possibly but this is not a runs water by any stretch of the imagination and hasn't been since the removal of the trees on the far bank. I notice you've now changed this description of the venue. Food package was adequate, nothing special. Guests food fridge was horrible.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Possibly but venue descriptions need to be checked

General Comments:

This is our 12th French venue and it wouldn't get into the top 5. *Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback. We have now altered the description of the venue - following the feedback this season we can see that the carp are consistently getting bigger with more forties and fifties on the bank, but we are seeing anglers catching less - we agree that we now wouldn't use the term 'runs water' for this venue currently.

Details of your catches:

15 carp from 26lbs to 41lbs Peg 1 8x carp Peg 2 5x carp Peg 3 2x carp

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Gluged source boilies over bed of pellets taken to about a rod length off far margin using bait boat was the most productive method.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes extremely pleased with everything about this venue.

Were you happy with them?

Extremely happy.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Already have. I've fished in France every year for nearly 20 years, and this is one of, if not THE best fishery I've been too. Clean and tidy very good communication with the owner Phillipe, and also Jan and Joanne.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes 1000%, extremely professional approach to your services and customers. Nothing is too much trouble. Special thanks to Linda who at the drop of a hat organised an earlier ferry crossing for us, thank you Linda and angling lines.

General Comments:

I really can't see any of the negative comments being of concern. The fishing was difficult, but we all enjoyed trying to find a method to catch. If you're prepared to make the effort and not just chuck it out and open a double strength bottle of larger, the rewards are there. The venue was absolutely immaculate and the staff were very helpful and polite. So 20 out of 10 for us.

Details of your catches:

44 carp caught, biggest 52lb, 46.02lb, 42lb and 2 40lb all mirrors. Numerous thirties to 39lb. One nice common high 30.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Bottom baits tipped with various colours mainly.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Joannes food was great, highly recommend food package. Shower and toilet ok.

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes very helpful

General Comments:

Still a few snags on far margins and lost a few fish due to them.