Details of your catches:

I had 43.8 mirror + 8 good doubles both common and mirrors + 30+ small grassies 4-10lb all from big lake,Another guest Paul acres fishing lotus lake had a 48lb mirror + several other smaller fish..

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Snowman fishmeal/fruit over pellet/partiblend presentation towards far bank/island accounted for most takes, big fish came close to house at night in deeper water..Only fished 2 whole nights/some mornings and evenings as a 'family' holiday!!

Were the facilities what you expected?

yes

Were you happy with them?

Oh yes ;-)

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Definitely

General Comments:

Stunning venue in a lovely area & we had great weather. Lesley and Gilles are fantastic caring people and Mas Bas is a superb option for the 'family' carper. A long drive but absolutely worth it for a small slice of heaven. I have used Angling Lines a few times... they are a top company and very helpful. BIG thank you.

Details of your catches:

49lb 14oz Mirror 17lb Mirror lots of carp 15lb mark lost a lot of good size due to week

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Rahja Spice Boilies from Quest Baits15mm Snowman with 15

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes the best i have seen

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes especially families

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Mas Bas is definitely worth the long drive down to the south of France, when you get there you are at the bottom of a valley with no one around then you get greeted by Lesley & Gilles who are the best hosts I have come across. The House is well equipped with everything you will need and the fishing is great sport. Gilles has a good section of carp gear to rent out and a freezer full of all the Quest Bait range to buy as you need it.

Details of your catches:

3 carp (15lb - 20lb), 1 Pike, 1 Eel and numerous Bream

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

All the carp fell to stalking float-fishing tactics using natural baits (worm/maggot). Dad had a number of runs freelining baits in with the stream where it joins the lake in the shallows. Otherwise bait presentation was very difficult in the thick weed.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes - even better with the new tiled patio area

Were you happy with them?

yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes

General Comments:

We primarily come away with Angling Lines for a relaxing family holiday together with the chance of a big fish that we couldn't catch in the uk. This delivered big time on the first part with the weather well above 20'C every day and the girls getting a chance to top up their tans around the pool. Unfortunately this meant that the fish were already spawning (in April!) and thats before you mention the weed! Lesley & Gilles are all too aware of the weed problem and are taking steps to deal with it but it really harmed our fishing this week and I can only imagine what it might be like in June/July/August if it is like this now...Numerous hook pulls (we used barbless which stood no chance in the weed but call ahead, I believe Gilles will allow microbarbed) and knotted rigs retrieved meant that the margins presented the only serious opportunity to catch. We knew Mas Bas could be tricky, but we caught 3 x 40's last time and I see that the guy the week after us caught a 49lb'er so the rewards are there to be had, I'll just be calling the week before next time and getting Gilles on his tractor to clear me a swim out!!!We'll definitely be back, the place is perfect if you can just GET RID OF THE WEED - PLEASE.
P.S. Don't lie out on the landing stage all day - sunstroke is not very nice!

Details of your catches:

My 3rd PB from Mas Bas - 48lb Mirror. Lost several others by not listening to Gilles the owner for the first couple of days about rigs.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

You need good watercraft skills and a 'different' approach for this beautiful& sometimes tricky water. Gilles rigs out fished mine 4 to 1! big hooks, long links and big leads. Bait, Rahja Spice, Liver, Fishmeal and Fruit boilies all worked.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Simple French Farmhouse with a fully functioning kitchen, with all of the facilities you need for a family holiday. Wife happy, job done!

Were you happy with them?

Yes, please pass the corkscrew

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, the venue is in a stunning location, in rural france with a view of tranquil lake and french countryside

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

This lake is stunning and rewarding for the fisherman who is prepared to stalk and work for their fish. Do listen to Gilles his knowledge will guide you to the big ones! Lesley and Gilles are great hosts who will respond to any requests for assistance with the lake or the house.
Great for the kids, wife was happy relaxing whilst we fished, and the surrounding towns made for great days out. We will definitely be returning.