Details of your catches:

This was a family holiday, hence I fished the nights and we toured the area during the day. First night I had a bream, only the following four nights I averaged five carp per night. Largest fish was low twenties.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Had a good cast around with my marker float and found a slight depression in the lake bed at 95 yards. Cast out two markers to this spot and baited heavily with hemp, pellets and Quest Rahja spice boilies.I fished all three rods on this spot. I baited up every night before fishing and every morning before going out with the family.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were exactly what we expected, you need to bring your own cutlery and cooking utensiles.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, but a mop and brush would have been handy.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

This is a very pleasant lake and we really enjoyed our holiday. This is an ideal venue for a first trip to France as you only need to travel on two roads and the venue is stuffed full of carp. It is also ideal to learn your kids how to catch carp, my 11 year old mark had a great time
Standard UK bait and tactics are more than adequate. I had a mess around with my terminal tackle and caught on everything I tried. The options I tried were:
Single hookbait at range.
stiff link
Pop-up
Bottom bait
Supple braid
Running lead
Fixed lead

Every option caught
If you want a pleasant holiday in France and want to catch fish this is the place for you.
The area is also very interesting, Reims cathedral is well worth a visit. The tourist information shop in Reims is excellent and they speak very good English. There are tours of the local Champagne caves in English. We found a beautiful swimming lake to the north west with a hugh adventure playground for the kids. Just an excellent part of France, enjoy.

Details of your catches:

19 fish all mirrors up to 33lb 02oz. Lost 7. 31 runs in total. All fish were very lively and fighting fit in superb condition. Most of the runs were fast and furious. Fished day and night.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Used Quest Liver B8 boilies and Quest Rahja spice 18mm doubles and singles with artificial corn. Fished mainly in middle of lake.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Basic but adequate very clean

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 lake, very good runs water with fighting fish. Great hosts Bernard & wife although he didn't speak any english he could not do enough for us including coming round with the tractor to tow us out of the soft spots.

Details of your catches:

Caught 29 mirror carp to 33lb 10oz & 1 18lb catfish. Lost 14. Total runs 48. Total weight 615lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Ocean fruits & Quest Rahja spice double boilies 22mm. used bait boat to good effect caught at distance.

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:

The fishing was great with lots of fast and furious action. I lost a lot of fish as they were soft mouthed and I had to bring them in slowly (don't bully the fish in)The lake and host were 1st class. Very,very helpful.

Details of your catches:

Loads of fish, ranging from 16lb to 26lb.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better

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:

Very helpful on the phone when helping me find a venue.