Details of your catches:

Lots of small grass carp, 3 mirror carp to 20lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

The grass carp seemed to eat anything, bookies and sweet corn

Were the facilities what you expected?

This was my second visit to Mas Bas willow cottage, the facilities are good but the kitchen and ground floor bedroom smelt very damp and musty. The wardrobe left your clothes smelling of damp dirty washing.

Were you happy with them?

On the whole yes but the kitchen and ground floor bedroom furniture needs cleaning/ changing.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No. Mas Bas is a beautiful location but as an angling holiday it is very poor with hundreds of small grass carp and also very expensive.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes. I have fished with angling lines for many years and I am very pleased with the helpful service provided.

General Comments:

Very disappointed with the fishing. A lot of improvements needed to turn the lake into a good fishery you would expect angling lines to endorse. Too many small nuisance fish, to the point where you don't want to fish the lake.... *Owner's note* We're sorry the fishing wasn't as you expected on this particular week. We do stress though that overuse of sweetcorn will encourage the grass carp. The accommodation is rustic french in style, but is cleaned thoroughly weekly. We ask that if anyone experiences any problems to contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to sort them then and there.

Details of your catches:

Just myself fishing, mainly days and evenings only. 47 fish, 12 mirrors, biggest 27lb, 8 commons, biggest 24lb 12 oz, 1 koi, the rest grass carp, biggest 16lb, we also had a pike and sander, plus a few bream.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fishing between the aerator and bank on left hand side, plus under the big willow, right in the gap. Trout pellet 10mm as loose feed and 20 mm Rahja Spice ripped with a yellow pellet pop up. 25lb coated hook links with size 4 micro barbs.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Much better, lovely place, the photos do not do it justice, very beautiful and fantastic scenery, absolutely stunning.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, fantastic.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Already have done.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Definitely.

General Comments:

Gilles was very helpful and charming, Mas Bas is something special, well worth the journey and we will be back very soon.

Details of your catches:

2 anglers fishing fish caught 2 x 40s 3 x 30s 29 x 20s 35 doubles 2 x singles 2 x zander 1 x tench 1 x black bass Ken Welch fishing for only the second time in his life caught 2 x 40s, a 30 , 13 x 20s 17 x doubles, a single and 2 x Zander amongst these were grass carp, a koi, and ghost carp. He caught these only fishing in the days. We both had a fantastic time, better than we could of imagined.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Double 20mm monster squid baits with regular baiting around the areas. 25lb Korda IQ hook links around 10" long.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were amazing, much better than we expected loads of room nice and clean.

Were you happy with them?

We could not of been happier

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

I have recommended to freinds already Well worth the extra driving / miles

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes have also done this already

General Comments:

Lovely people , the owner is a knowledgeable experienced angler

Details of your catches:

Accompanied as a non angler, but the boys very happy with their catch 35-40 each, most over 20lb and new PB for Dad.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

N/K

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better

Were you happy with them?

Very, everything you could need provided (accommodation wise), spotlessly clean and thoughtfully decorated.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Beautiful setting and well run by a lovely couple.