Details of your catches:

25 carp caught between three anglers. Ranging from mid thirties to upper fifties.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We used a very simple mix of pellet and boilies which worked well.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Not exactly.

Were you happy with them?

The shower / toilet block was adequate but no issues with them. The fridge freezer was woefully inadequate for four anglers. No room at all to store freezer baits. A chest freezer would be a very welcome addition which would not be expensive at all. There's no facility to clean cooking equipment, utensils etc. The only sink available was in the shower/toilet block which had a notice above stating it was not for 'washing up' in. There was a hosepipe outside which we had to used which is not really acceptable.

*Angling Lines note* The bait freezer is now being replaced for 2024 season.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, overall a good experience. With a few improvements as previously described it could be much better.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

I have used angling lines several times and it has always been a good experience.

General Comments:

Details of your catches:

Hard week fishing, Peg 1 had 2 x 50’s on the first night then a few 30’s and 40’s the rest of the week.
Peg 2 was very slow 3 fish landed up to 42, lost 2 fish.
Massive shoals of silver fish in this lake I have never seen so many in my life the entire like was boiling from dawn till dusk.
Personally think carp stocks are down as not many fish showing.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Margins and mid water produced used impact particles and boilies

Were the facilities what you expected?

Shower and toilet up at the house are good.
Lots of rats and mice in swim 1 climbing up the bivvies to reach bait.

Were you happy with them?

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Angling Lines are a good company but prices are expensive compared to rivals

General Comments:

Venue needs work, fallen trees in margins peg 2. Lots of vermin in swim 1 and both swims stink of urine. Had to meet mark at Jonchery which is 40 minutes from Brie this added almost 2 hrs to the trip.

*Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback. Trees will be assessed this winter and removed, alongside this the two swims and track to the lake are being resurfaced. The rats are actively managed fortnightly with poison, but feedback has been taken on board. The difference between calling in at Jonchery before Brie (to meet Mark and collect any ordered bait) should only add 35 minutes onto your journey on the way down as it is to the west of the lake and slightly closer to Calais. Unfortunately logistically it is not possible to deliver bait to the lake on changeover day at this time.

Details of your catches:

7 fish in total
5 grass carp up to 45lb 10oz
2 common carp up to 47lb 10oz

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Been fishing Brie 4 times over the last 6 years & always enjoyed fishing this lake but found over the last couple of year's its in need of some tlc & swim maintenance also noticed the fish stock seems to be down. There also seems some confusion regarding the bailiff Mark Slade as when we arrived it seems new people have moved in, Bernard & Francois were very hospitable but didn't seem to know alot about fishing or the fishery however saying that Bernard was on hand & active in his visits to us.
We had a very relaxing week & hopefully we will return but are a bit concerned about the future of this fishery.

*Angling Lines note* Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that Mark is still the bailiff at Brie and available on his phone for any queries, we understand he spoke to you at the start of your week. Bernard lives at the farmhouse close to where the facilities are located and is the general caretaker. Fish stocks also remain unchanged at Brie, although we recognise that the fish spawned only recently and that perhaps contributed to what was a difficult week on the lake :-)

Details of your catches:

17 fish caught, 4 x 50's, 7 x 40's & 6 x 30's
Mirrors @ 58.8, 54.4, 47.8 & 36.12
Commons @ 56.2, 53, 48, 45, 43, 42, 42, 40.8, 39.8, 33.8, 33.8, 33 & 33

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

RG Baits 18mm & 22mm formula red + plum boilies fished over house pellet fed little and often.
RG Baits 18mm Formula red + plum enhanced hooker hook baits & various primary range pop ups snowman style, presented on a slip D to lead clip.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, as shown in photos on Angling Lines website.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, not 5 star but adequate for a weeks fishing.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, definitely. Lovely venue, owner and lake guardian, a pleasure to talk to even in limited French.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, for certain. 6 trips with Angling Lines, all have been a pleasure.

General Comments:

Excellent venue set within the grounds of a picturesque French Estate. Average weight of fish excellent. Quality of fish excellent with some right lumps to be had! Not a manicured lake so may not be everyone's cup of tea but for those who like being out in the wild with deer swimming across the lake next to you it certainly ticks the boxes!