Details of your catches:

For me a total of 40 Carp landed, 14 X 20lb+, 9 X 30lb+, 3 X 40lb+, the largest being a new PB at 45lb 6oz,

For my 12 year old daughter!!!! 19 Carp landed with her new PB of 30lb 8oz

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Really only fished during the day as you would get no sleep if you did nights!!!
The carp here are big, fit and stronger than anything I have come across before, by no means a runs water but keep the boilies drip feeding in on some hot spots that are obvious and you will catch. only used 15kg for 2 fishing for the whole week. Simple rigs, 3.5oz distance weights, 8" hair rig with size 6 micro barbed wide gape hooks, single boilie(CC Moore Equinox)with maybe 15 freebies scattered over a 10 yard area and you wont be waiting long for the bites!!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Absolutely perfect, house is perfect for families and the pool was brilliant for the kids and the BBQ was ideal, the main swim being right in front of the house, will be booking up for next year for sure.

Were you happy with them?

A resounding yes, couldn't ask for more!!

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

The perfect family venue with some beautiful local villages and towns.

Details of your catches:

Only 1 angler, caught a variation of Common, Mirror, Grass and Koi carp. Also caught a few tench. Caught pb fish 44lbs 6oz mirror.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Normal bottom bait rigs with active 8 rigs.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better than expected, as a family of 6 went everybody very happy.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy, everything we needed was at hand and the pool was a bonus for the children.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Will try and send photos later to see how much we really enjoyed our week at Mas Bas.

Details of your catches:

Loads of fish to 45lb, mainly 20's a few 30's & 1 40

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Margins & harder bottom areas best, caught on a wide selection of boilies

Were the facilities what you expected?

House & facilities excellent

Were you happy with them?

Facilities great

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

I would thoroughly recommend this venue to anyone wanting to combine a fishing trip with a holiday, a beautiful part of France, well worth the drive

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, simple easy way to book a holiday, very efficient

General Comments:

Look forward to next year

Details of your catches:

34 carp, a mix of mirrors and original commons. Best mirrors 41 lb 4 oz and 43 lb 13 oz which came early in the week - first in the evening and second when I got up and started the next morning!

Three high 30s, 32 lb common, many 20s. Just a couple of grass carp to 14 lb 10 oz. A few other species including a zander on small deadbait.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Simple stuff – I’m no ultracult carper! Most fish to Dynamite Crave 20mm boilies with a regular scattering of boilies or pellets, with simple 3 oz leads on safety clips and standard English carp gear.

One fish, just under 30 lb, took a scrap of boilie under a pole float on light gear down the edge – that arm-aching battle was a lesson to step up. Even had a 36 on raw garlic!! Breakfast time and evening were good, but odd fish came at other times. I didn’t try at night, but with temperatures in the mid-30s it may have been the most productive time.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better than expected – very well equipped, clean and tidy. Carefully kept property and lakes.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, totally!



Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, and have done already.


Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, very efficient in arranging booking details and answering queries.



General Comments:

I spent a lot of time looking for a place like this for a chilled getaway with the other half. Mas Bas really did fit the bill. It’s tucked down in a picturesque setting, away from it all, with lots going for it.

I’m amazed me and my good lady were only the second people to stay here so far this season. We didn’t want to come home! Maybe the long drive puts people off (it’s the most southerly Angling Lines venue), but it’s worth it.

The fishing action’s very good, there are plenty of chunky hard-fighting carp to just over 50, plus some other species if you seek a bit of variety. We hardly moved from the house and swimming pool/BBQ area but there are interesting swims to mooch around (or row the boat around), plus places to visit locally (by car) to ensure a happy holiday for couples, groups or families including non-anglers. The two slightly smaller properties on site, with frontage on Lotus Lake, looked cosy.

Owner Gilles speaks English and knows his fishing (including the River Lot if you fancy a go), and his partner Sharon is English. They’re lovely people – help/advice is not far away if you need it, but they’ll leave you in peace so you’ll have the freedom to do what you want.

I’ve just written a blog for the Angler’s Mail website (I’m the editor) if you want to read more. If you’re wondering, I did pay for my holiday!