Details of your catches:

12 carp from the double swim, 4 x 40’s and 4 x 35+
Fish had spawned a few weeks before so wasn’t prolific in terms of action which LillyBelle is known for but it was prolific for the size of carp that we did manage to catch :)

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Small baits definitely outperformed

Were the facilities what you expected?

Great facilities! Everything you could want and more

Were you happy with them?

Amazing 10/10

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

100%

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Always angling lines are awesome!

General Comments:

A fantastic little venue and Richard the owner is a legend, always pops in to make sure you’re doing okay and for a good chat! Lovely lake, lovely carp and lovely times!

Details of your catches:

1x 18lb
5 x 20’s
4 x 30’s
1 x 40
2 x cats

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Pva bags in open water towards feeding fish

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were as expected, shower was hot with good water pressure

Were you happy with them?

We found everything we needed for our week

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes the venue has been recommended

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, I’ve been to France 6 x times with Angling Lines

General Comments:

The week was hard going after the fish were moody from spawning. The weather was all over place with wind and temperatures changes

Details of your catches:

we ended up with 1 x double, 7 x 20s, 10 x 30s,1 x 40 and 5 cats to over 50lbs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Due to cold weather fish not active so just used small amounts of bait and fished to the same spots.

Were the facilities what you expected?

The cabin although not the biggest is probably the best we have stayed in, it has everything you need and comfy beds and loads of hot water, also Richard has now built an outside covered eating area. It also has Tv but we don't watch but its there if you need to.

Were you happy with them?

Yes very its all you need and very clean when you arrive and better than a lot we have stayed in.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes

General Comments:

A tough week with a very cold wind blowing that kept the fish quite but by sticking to the same spots picked up fish mostly in afternoons and evening, only Glen fished most nights on the odd day it was warm did see a lot of signs of feeding. Its a great lake as only two of us so could fish and meet in middle for social and not far to either rods, can also drive car around lake so no need to carry gear far. Sorry no photos as after many years of carp fishing and hundreds of photos only take pictures of pbs but some lovely carp caught. The bailiff Bob does a great job in entertaining you and the bloke he brings along not bad either but seriously Richard is a top bloke who will do anything he can to make your trip enjoyable and to catch fish.

Details of your catches:

A number of late 20’s, 30’s & a 42lb carp

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Bottom baits over piles of particles

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes facilities were just the job

Were you happy with them?

Yes more than happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes I would recommend this venue to anybody and will definitely return.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The venue is perfect and would recommend it to anybody especially if it’s your first time in France. The owner / Bailiff Rick is also a great host and one of life’s true gentlemen. He was on hand and more than willing to offer help and advice in all ways from bait to rigs and location, he knows his lake inside out and will go out his way to ensure you have a good holiday and catch plenty of fish. After many years March fishing I have took to carp fishing and Rick spent hours showing & explaining lots of things which will stay with me in my carp fishing not just on this trip. Within 10 hours of my return to the UK I booked to go next year! In a nut shell great venue great Bailiff, great time.