Details of your catches:

37 carp from 6lb to 44.9lb and 4 tench

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

boilie, hair rig

Were the facilities what you expected?

Perfectly

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, I will return

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

General Comments:

Very pretty and quiet location, perfect for a fishing trip

Details of your catches:

6x 20s to 26lb 7oz, 4 x doubles and a lake record for the smallest mirror of 8oz.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fake corn/fake boilie, crayfish very active. Was a struggle this trip due to the heat and the fish not really up for a munch, wasn't for lack of trying I can assure you.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes have been before

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Without a doubt

General Comments:

Absolutely lovely lake! Lovely family, Fabien lovely guy and takes a keen interest in your fishing approach and bait, nothing is too much trouble

Details of your catches:

3 carp from 22- 35+

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Smaller artificial bait resistant to the crayfish

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes but it’s more drive and survive with basic facilities

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Heatwave made the facilities and fishing quite a challenge but picturesque lake and lots of wildlife

Details of your catches:

Unfortunately the fish were not interested in being caught the week we visited. The suspicion is that they are getting ready to spawn and despite our best efforts and the good advice of Fabian, the lake owner, it was a blank this week.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Armoured bollies with pop up at various depths, similarly with tiger nut and pop ups. Fed with particle, hemp and pellet and copious quantities of free offered bollies.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were fabulous. The accommodation huts were great and had mains power and lighting, were reasonably sound proof (essential since one of our members was snoring for England) with a nice flat solid base which was level. This significantly cut down on what we had to bring with us (no bivvy necessary) shower and loo were nice and clean and the available fridge/freezer was a god send.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy - Fabian and his wife went above and beyond to accommodate us and were very friendly. Fabian didn’t stop suggesting new spots, methods or baits in an effort to get that elusive catch.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely would recommend, indeed despite not catching on this trip I have begun planning another, but for later in the year when the fish have finished with their “sexy times”!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, Been with Angling Lines for nearly 15 years with as many trips under our belt. They have always been most helpful.

General Comments:

Don’t be put off Linstant by the lack of catches we’ve had to report - the lake is beautiful with loads of features and incredibly friendly owner and his family. The lake is clearly teaming with fish, some very interesting looking Koi and other varieties too. We are returning without a doubt, this week we have just been unlucky.