Details of your catches:

Excellent trip for both of us. 80 carp (not including numerous tench, small carp and a lone catfish). Fish size was 5 x 40s, 26 x 30s, 38 x 20s and 11 x teens. Weather was wet for 3 days then warmed up back end of the week and the fish started to spawn on the Friday. Didn't fish the nights as action was fast and furious. If you want a lake for a few bites, I can't recommend J7 more!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Keep it simple - slipped Ds to change hooks quick and a supple hook link due to silty bottom. Bottom baits and wafters did the trick. P/fish and house boilies were our chosen baits.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Shower was good and indoor eating area was excellent (especially as it was wet for first few days). We had the food package at 165 euros and it was absolutely spot on! Saved all the food prep and hassle plus rested the lake for a bit.

Were you happy with them?

All the facilities were in good order and worked well. There's a large freezer for bait, kitchen, shower, toilet and indoor eating area. Remember these are all shared for the 3 lakes but wasn't an issue.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, this would an awesome holiday for your first time in france or you want a runs water as a confidence booster.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, been travelling with angling lines for nearly 20 years.

General Comments:

Pretty lake, loads of fish and great owners. You don't need more.

Details of your catches:

We had around 45 fish most around the 30 lbs, however we did get 3 at 40lbs including a pb common of 42.7lbs, 2 lovely koi and ghost carp.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

All came to bottom baits, house boilies work well, so does cell, fished over partiblend, maize and house pellets, bait boated to the far margin.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, already have

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, one of the best in the businesses.

General Comments:

The facilities are very good, I feel a wc at lake 7 and 8 end would be nice as it take a long time to walk to them, Mark does not like you driving around to them more than 2 times a day and rightly so as this upsets the guys on the main lake. All in all we had a fantastic time, good fishing in wonderful countryside.

Details of your catches:

Caught 50 fish in total

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Kept everything simple, used lake baits

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were clean and have been updated since my last visit. Each swim has a designated plug for charging. Fridge/freezer and cooking facilities if needed. Shower and toilet. Everything that you need.

Were you happy with them?

More than happy.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

We really like this venue, Mark is a great bailiff, has plenty of knowledge and advice to help if needed. Anita does a lovely food package, we have never been disappointed!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

We have used Angling Lines for many years and will continue to recommend

General Comments:

Another great week at Jonchery, can’t wait to get back!

Details of your catches:

Over 20 fish to 46lb in 72hrs

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

SIMPLE RIGS AND BAITING! You do not need a complicated rig or baiting approach on J7. Simple D rigs in the middle of winter yielded over 20 fish in 3 days.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yep. Fridge, freezer, toilet and hot shower is all I need!

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely. Mark Slade is an awesome host with a great profile of lakes.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Absolutely. Quick and easy to book as always and needing to change my ferry back a day early was done without hassle.

General Comments:

J7 is a fantastic winter venue where you won’t be far from a big haul if you approach it in a simple manner.