Details of your catches:

This was our second year at Deux Iles and a lot slower than previously. Bruno did tell us that the lake had been slow, but what the heck, we were on holiday! Cabin 1, my buddy Kevin and I had 6 runs with 4 fish landed to 33:04 during the week. Kevin, my fishing buddy, also had a beautiful ghost carp of 29:06, but because this came in the thickest fog you have ever seen, we couldn't photograph it! Cabin 2 only had a single carp of 12:00 from the main lake, but several to mid-doubles from the stock pond.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

CCMoore boilies were the bait of choice, with Live System being our favourite. 18mm glugged hardened bottom baits did the trick for us. We found the margins to be the most productive, although the crayfish did have a go at our baits when in the shallower water! There was a little silk/blanket weed growth, but nothing that couldn't be overcome. Certainly, nothing like some of the UK gravel pits! It's just typical that we seemed to get the fish feeding towards the latter part of the week...if only we could have stayed another 7 days!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes. The cabins were clean and well presented, as per our previous visit, with a fridge. The kitchen was also clean and had a microwave and a couple of freezers; one for bait. We cooked on our Coleman stoves, so didn't feel the lack of a cooker to be anything to worry about! The shower/toilet is a godsend and with plenty of hot water on tap. Bruno also has a small bait store on site, stocked with CCMoore products. I would suggest, however, that if you do want to buy extra bait, go into the tackle shop behind the town hall in Pacy-sur-eure - he does CCMoore and Northern Baits at a reasonable price.

Were you happy with them?

The cabins make this venue. We arrived early on our start day and I spoke with the occupants of Cabin 2 - their first time. They, like us, really appreciated being able to sleep on a real bed and have the use of a fridge, lighting and Wi-Fi if you felt like it! Of our group of four, we all appreciate the cabins and this is one of the reasons why we are already booked for 2019 and looking for a date in 2020!

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitiely. Bruno has a great setup in Deux iles. It's quiet, secure and has everything a holidaying angler wants. It may not be for the roughty tufty angler, but that wasn't what we were looking for. Deux Iles is only 6-7 minutes drive from Pacy-sur-eure, a lovely French market town (Thursdays, BTW) and the amenities you would expect.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Definietely. Angling Lines make it easy to find a venue and book it. On the one occasion I have spoken with the office, I had a really helpful conversation with a pleasant woman and my issue was resolved in minutes.

General Comments:

Bruno Simond has a really great venue in Deux Iles. The main lake is not easy...see previous reports, but if you take the time and think about the water, it will pay you. There is a stock pond with fish up to 25lb that you can fish if you are struggling and you can also fish the River Eure if that rings your bell.

Details of your catches:

Well where do I start. Last week I tried everything four different baits, zigs pop ups fake corn all with the same result nothing. I have been fishing in France for years and never blanked this was the worst lake I have ever fished. Crayfish are a problem and in years to come there will be a problem with weed good luck to anybody who fishes it. It definitely won’t be me

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

There were no good tactics, baits or anything

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were ok but really expected a cooker only a microwave and toaster were there

Were you happy with them?

Sheds for sleeping excellent

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

The accommodation very good

General Comments:

First time I’ve blanked, lots of money spent on bait etc for nothing.

*Owner's Note* I fully appreciate the first week of October was very, very slow. The customer did hook a few carp, but they were lost. The crayfish are still present in the lake, but I do my best to remove them with traps. I have also ordered some black bass from a local fish farmer because they eat the crayfish. For the last month we have had only a few anglers that have experienced hookbaits that have been nibbled.’

Details of your catches:

It’s was a bit of a slow week for us. The weather was against us. Warm days and cold nights with high pressure played havoc with the fishing. Still managed to catch 3 carp and Steve the sturgeon. My wife only had the one carp and lost Steve twice. Stupid Steve lol.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Best tactics was a 18mm live system bottom bait topped off with a pink pop up. Big beds of bait they seem to shy away from so if you put a big bed of bait out I’d only fish one rod on it and keep you options open. Small scattering did bait works best.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities are just what you want. Hot and cold running water with shower and toilet cubicle. Also a kitchen area with freezer and cooking equipment. Always keep clean and tidy.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy indeed with the venue. Bruno is a great host and always happy to give you tips on where to fish. Couldn’t do enough for us. A very big thank you to him.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

I would most definitely recommend it it others. You have plenty of water to fish too and loads of options. The cabin is great for people that would love a little more shelter.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

I would recommend angling lines to anyone. As it’s well run and any information and enquiries asked were asked quickly.

General Comments:

Great venue and just rebooked for early next year. So if that doesn’t say enough then I don’t know what does.

Details of your catches:

1 angler fishing
6x30s
1x40
2x20
3x double
Sturgeon at 41 caught twice.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boile over particle
Meshed bottom baits
Mainly fished to margins
Fish were caught day and night

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were spot on

Were you happy with them?

Very happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The lake is a credit to Bruno the owner, spotlessly clean and tidy. Have booked for next year already