Details of your catches:

Out of 65 fish caught, we had 29 double figure carp (10-19lbs), 24x 20lb+ carp & 5x 30lb+ carp, the biggest being 36.5lb!
8x Grass Carp (biggest being 24lb) and 4x Koi carp (biggest being 18lb) the Koi was a dream to catch purely due to how beautiful they were.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Casting to the margins and fishing at the bottom of the lake were very productive. 2 of the 30lb+ carp came from the middle of the lake so, after asking for the best spots, Gilles’ response was “in the lake”, which couldn’t be more accurate.

We had 25kg of pellet which work very well to get the fish feeding. That and a good spread of boillies. Fishing a snowman with a yellow 12mm pop up on a 18mm “The Krill” tuff ones hookbait were the tactics which paid off well. We fish mainly pink pop ups at home but they didn’t work as well.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Everything was provided, we were always asked if there was anything else we needed but there never was.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, bed was lovely and comfortable, kitchen great to cook in and seating area outside was really comfortable.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absolutely, this was a dream destination for us and I am sure this would be the case for most anglers.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, all information was provided and we were kept throughly up to date with all the COVID changes. We were initially renting a car which we put as our vehicle, but changed our mind and there was no issues changing our option to a van.

General Comments:

Gilles and Sharon were lovely, we arrived later than expected so everything was made ready for us for our arrival. They came over the next day to see how our journey was and if we needed anything. Really lovely couple who made us feel welcome.
Prior to us booking, we read lots of reviews and many said that the poisson chat was an issue however we didn’t have that experience. Over 6 days we only had 2 and that was due to not putting the shrink wrap onto our bait. If you have the shrink wrap then you won’t have a problem.

Details of your catches:

Fishing could not have been better with over 110 fish caught with only 2 fishing days only. Mainly mid 20s and 5 30s, fish little down on weight but given 2 years of little anglers it’s no surprise. Stunning lake couldn’t ask for more!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Simple rigs but stiff ish booms to keep presented in case of chat but we had no problems with them.

We went through over 75kilos and the fish really reacted to the bait. No bite for an hour 5 spombs and the rod was away while bait going in.

Tiger nut topped with corn maize was the main winner but my dad was catching just as much with boilie.

Far bank did very well but I love open water with 2 rods on a spot about 18 wraps bait going in after every fish and topping up really kept them grubbing!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes our second visit to Mas Bas and it won’t be our last.
The weather was abit damp first day or 2 then we had high 20s the rest of the week which is amazing for the end of September.
Stunning house with a beautiful pool and amazing fishing! Really what more could you ask for. The drive down is a fairly long run but it is so worth it!

Were you happy with them?

Yes everything you could need is there and more. It was September so we had an open fire which just topped it all off beautiful sunny days and fire lit evening, just perfect!!!

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absolutely and already have! Gilles and Sharon will help you with anything you need and you could not ask for better people to look after you on holiday.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes angling lines had been great sorting out COVID situations and was willing to move our holiday if need be.

General Comments:

If your looking for a great holiday couple / family fishing holiday this is the place!

Details of your catches:

Total Carp 2 anglers 4 days 77 fish:
5 x 30lb+ Largest 34.5
50 x 20lb+
22 x Doubles
Total including 10 grass carp and 2 Koi

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Single boilies with plastic corn.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities are excellent this is our 2nd time at this venue. Gilles and Sharon are an absolute joy to deal with make everything so easy and everyone so welcome.

Were you happy with them?

Yes as described and superb for generally what is a fishing holiday.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The whole experience of Mas Bas is highly enjoyable the accommodations are excellent, fishing is great and the whole place is very relaxing.

Details of your catches:

84 fish 8lb to 33lb, next largest was 26lb
The same 33lb fish was caught 4 times, 40 of our fish were grass carp.
Bit disappointed with our larger catch, the lake has an average of 35lb our average and past averages on catch reports are well below that most of our fish were between 15-25lb.
We spotted the leather carp we caught in past photos on feedback we had it 4 times @ 33lb easily identifiable as one of its pelvic fins is missing in a photo from 2020 it was weighed at 39lb, so has lost a bit of weight over the year.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

22mm boillies
Double tiger nut and corn
Snowman
There are poison chat in the lake that strip your bait from rigs, we shrink wrapped ours, will be a problem if not addressed

Were the facilities what you expected?

The main house has everything you need is clean and tidy, it’s nice to fish from the bank next to the house. Our lake cancelled on us 48 hrs prior, we were offered Mas Bas who accommodated, for that we are thankful.

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, more of a runs water for smaller fish than we had booked at our cancelled lake

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Mixed emotions really thankful we got to fish after the cancellation, but the whole France experience for us about multiple 30’s and 40’s which was missing.