Details of your catches:

Mark (swim 1) - Tench 5.15, 6.6 Grass Carp 37.10 Carp 45.5, 37.6, 29.12, 44.2, 29.0, 38.7 Graham (swim 1) - Tench 5.14, Grass Carp 50.8, Carp 44.14, 31.0, 52.11 Simon (swim 2) - Tench 6.2, Carp 47.8, 23.0

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Conditions were tough so tried everything (single boily, snowman, pop-up,...) , no single method stood out

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:

We've fished Brie many times before, this week was very difficult with a big blank spell in the middle of the week. Weather was very up and down with first weekend hot and sunny followed by cool weather and cold nights mid-week. Main factor affecting fishing seemed to be carp preoccupied with eating roach spawn (we observed this), mainly at far end of the lake and out of fishing range. Nevertheless some very nice fish caught with high average weight and all in superb condition. Wildlife did not disappoint either - I saw my first ever Wryneck behind swim 1!

Details of your catches:

3x50+ 14x40+ 9x30+ 2x20+

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Don’t base your tactics on previous results and tactics. Find the fish and fish effectively. Brie is a large water with a great stock of big fish in the mid 40s that only sees 4 anglers a week. 28 fish were taken over approx 2kg per rod consisting of 70% lake pellet, 20% boilie and 10% maize. During the week we went through close to 80kg of bait. Do not arrive with a handful of boilies. Grab a 25kg bag of pellet from Mark per angler and bring a high quality boilie with you. DO NOT bring small particle as there is a lot of small fish (not chat) in the lake. Big boilies, pellets and maize will see you yield the best results.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities are basic but adequate. Hot shower and flushing toilet. A good idea is to bring a bike if you don’t want to drive/walk to the facilities.

Were you happy with them?

Absolutely. Everything an angler requires.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Brie has the best average weight of fish I’ve ever caught. Stunning lake with an incredible stock of fish. This is a venue where you are dropped in the middle of nature to forget the world and have an amazing holiday.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Every time. Quick and easy with support on hand if needed.

General Comments:

Details of your catches:

Fished alone for the week (lake exclusive) 7 runs in total 6 carp landed from 41lbs to 60lbs. Every fish caught was over 40lbs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

DNA Bug 12/15mm inline drop off 8inch hook length size 4 curv hook(barbless)simple knotless knot double 15mm baits fished close to snags(bait boat)opposite from the marked swims.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The nearest toilet is a couple of mins drive form the lake as well as the shower electric sockets and fridge freezer

Were you happy with them?

Shower block etc was really ok, just a 2 min drive.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

If you are looking for a drive and survive yes, I could describe the lake in two way, no1 untouched or no2 not well kept, make your own judgement, I enjoyed fishing the lake and the surroundings

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes.

General Comments:

Details of your catches:

Good week. We had around 25 carp in total. Biggest were 2 x 50's (both mirrors) and 5 x 40's. Water was slightly lower than usual at that time of year, but it fished well.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We found Plum flavour boilies and also pellets. We tried particle but didn't find that as effective.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, 1st trip to Brie. They were fine.

Were you happy with them?

Yes.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, we intend to return next year 2024.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling Lines are sound. I've always used you!

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