Details of your catches:

3 carp (15lb - 20lb), 1 Pike, 1 Eel and numerous Bream

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

All the carp fell to stalking float-fishing tactics using natural baits (worm/maggot). Dad had a number of runs freelining baits in with the stream where it joins the lake in the shallows. Otherwise bait presentation was very difficult in the thick weed.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes - even better with the new tiled patio area

Were you happy with them?

yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes

General Comments:

We primarily come away with Angling Lines for a relaxing family holiday together with the chance of a big fish that we couldn't catch in the uk. This delivered big time on the first part with the weather well above 20'C every day and the girls getting a chance to top up their tans around the pool. Unfortunately this meant that the fish were already spawning (in April!) and thats before you mention the weed! Lesley & Gilles are all too aware of the weed problem and are taking steps to deal with it but it really harmed our fishing this week and I can only imagine what it might be like in June/July/August if it is like this now...Numerous hook pulls (we used barbless which stood no chance in the weed but call ahead, I believe Gilles will allow microbarbed) and knotted rigs retrieved meant that the margins presented the only serious opportunity to catch. We knew Mas Bas could be tricky, but we caught 3 x 40's last time and I see that the guy the week after us caught a 49lb'er so the rewards are there to be had, I'll just be calling the week before next time and getting Gilles on his tractor to clear me a swim out!!!We'll definitely be back, the place is perfect if you can just GET RID OF THE WEED - PLEASE. P.S. Don't lie out on the landing stage all day - sunstroke is not very nice!

Details of your catches:

My 3rd PB from Mas Bas - 48lb Mirror. Lost several others by not listening to Gilles the owner for the first couple of days about rigs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

You need good watercraft skills and a 'different' approach for this beautiful& sometimes tricky water. Gilles rigs out fished mine 4 to 1! big hooks, long links and big leads. Bait, Rahja Spice, Liver, Fishmeal and Fruit boilies all worked.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Simple French Farmhouse with a fully functioning kitchen, with all of the facilities you need for a family holiday. Wife happy, job done!

Were you happy with them?

Yes, please pass the corkscrew

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, the venue is in a stunning location, in rural france with a view of tranquil lake and french countryside

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

This lake is stunning and rewarding for the fisherman who is prepared to stalk and work for their fish. Do listen to Gilles his knowledge will guide you to the big ones! Lesley and Gilles are great hosts who will respond to any requests for assistance with the lake or the house. Great for the kids, wife was happy relaxing whilst we fished, and the surrounding towns made for great days out. We will definitely be returning.

Details of your catches:

1 mirror of 24lb and 1 of 14lb. only saw 2 fish moving all week!!! Very hard fishing with no rewards.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Nothing worked.

Were the facilities what you expected?

No, far from it.

Were you happy with them?

No,not at all.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No,

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, but not for Mas Bas.

General Comments:

Not a very good venue. I expected more from Angling lines. The venue smelt of dead fish. No fish showing or seen on the main lake or lotus lake. Lots of work needed on both lake to make this a fishery. A fifth of main lake less than a foot deep with thick silt on the bottom. Lotus lake needs the lillys cutting right back to make the lake fishable. They are also dangerous for the fish if you manage to catch one. airaters are on for 12 hours nght from 2100hrs till 0900hrs. These stop you fishing lotus lake. As for main lake the only place you can getaway from the noise is down the shallow end. ***** Reply form the Mas Bas owners; First of all we are very sorry that Mr. Gallagher did not enjoy his holiday at Mas Bas. Gilles and I do as much as possible to ensure that people enjoy themselves and catch well, but as we have always said Mas Bas is not a really easy beginners water to fish. Unfortunately Gilles was not able to be there whilst Mr. Gallagher was there. However I visited on several occasions and asked if everything was o.k., were there any problems etc etc? If he had mentioned that the aerators were too noisy I could easily have turned them off for a while. No problem was mentioned to me at all. The first time I visited the 24lb was in the process of being caught, which I think was a personal best for Mr. Gallaghers friend. On non of my visits did I see Mr. Gallagher fishing and when I enquired why this was, he explained to me that he was here "just for a relaxing holiday". The smell of dead fish I cannot explain at all or respond to as again there was no complaint & therefore no investigation made. I can confirm that we have deffinitely had no fisjh deaths I'm aware of. There are shallows at either side of the main lake & this is where many fish show, but there are as many fish caught in the deeper water as are in the shallows, so really this makes no difference at all ************

Details of your catches:

13 carp.... top 2 carp 46lb 2oz, 45lb 12oz (Linda's fish)

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Hinders groundbait and boilies, brazil nuts

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Great venue, great facilities, very helpful and friendly owners.