Details of your catches:

I had 9 carp in total starting with a Grassie at 20lb 4oz, 5 commons ranging from 30lb 4oz to 34lb 12oz, and 3 mirrors from 38lb 14oz (new P.B.) to 24lb 15oz. I also had 5 missed fish, 2 near the net and 3 at distance. My mate Andy, a virgin to French carping had 5 carp, smashing his previous P.B. with all of these, his best and new P.B. was a mirror of 34lb 8oz. In total he had 3 x 30 and 2 x 25+. He also had a mid sized snotty!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We fished the 1st double as you arrive at the lake, as this was my 2nd trip I set my boat for the far bank margins, Andy choosing to fish mid water at around 10 - 15 wraps. His new P.B. was taken from mid water at 12 wraps. I fished D.N.A. baits SLK with pink peril top up, a trick I learnt from an angler was to "countersink" the pop up into the bottom bait. I used "ronnie rigs" initially, but changed to a size 8 wide gape with a long hair (with float stop) to allow the bait about 15mm gap to the hook. This was fished on 6 inch braid tied to 20lb fluro hook link. Andy fished a combination of his version of "German rigs" and single pop ups. Andy moved to the far margins and had more success than previously mid lake.

Were the facilities what you expected?

As this was my second visit I knew what the facilities would be like. But for those who haven't visited and are umming and arrhing. The facilities are second to non, a bright clean shower block with copious hot water, a proper flush toilet a two basins. This area also has a sink and a cavernous freezer. Halfway down the lake is the new cabin with two fridge freezers, microwave, toaster, comfy seating and a plentiful supply of sockets (do bring adapters as the are continental 2 pin type), tables and chairs for outside seating and a BBQ.

Were you happy with them?

The addition of the cabin is brilliant as it avoids the trek back and forth to the main freezer in the shower block. Having been last year I struggled to think how Bruno could improve on the facilities, but he has!

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

No, not at all, never visit this place, as it will only make it harder for me to get back on in future. In all seriousness I cant recommend this venue or Bruno highly enough. Bruno is relaxed and laid back, extremely helpful and generous with his advice, the lake is well managed, free of snags and week, and the fish are simply gorgeous and will only get bigger.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

I was extolling the virtues of Angling Lines to other returning anglers on the ferry back home, so yes most definitely.

General Comments:

Aside from the stunning fish, our trip was graced by many other fantastic sights and sounds. We saw osprey circle the lake and take fish. Hobby and Red Kite flying overhead, herons standing statuesque awaiting their prey, kingfishers darting along the waters edge and all manner of waterfowl. We were visited by a cheeky red squirrel, who happily snaffled any tiger nuts he could get his paws on, and marvelled at the aerobatic ability of numerous bats. We have heard tawny owls, foxes, and the more usual common birds, we also think we heard a couple of Jays. Clear skies and the lack of light pollution have allowed us to marvel at the vastness of our universe and wonder at our own part within it. did I mention the stunning fish? A trip to Seigneurie is more than just a chance to tempt the fish to your nets, it affords an opportunity to really engage with nature.

Details of your catches:

43 takes & landed 35 fish, 50% of captures was 30lb+. Only managed to cover half of the lake due to other anglers cancelling so would of produced a lot more fish.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Couple of rod-lengths of the far margain, 5kilos of boilie & Bruno's pellet/particle at the same time every evening spread across a good sized area.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Brilliant

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absoloutely, have told a few to get over already

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Prolific lake with young flawless fish. Bruno just leaves you to it which is great.

Details of your catches:

Excellent week, the lake, fish and polite company of the other guests made for a great holiday. Our 3 rods produced 20 Carp to 35lb and my 7 yrs old son had endless fun catching on the float.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Bruno’s pellet, particle mix and CC Moore boilies fishing snow man rigs caught all the fish. Most of the bites are at night after midnight, and as the weather reached a scorching 39 degrees at the back end of the week bites were not as frequent. Still caught fish every day.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities are brilliant, super clean and meet your every need. Bruno and his Girlfriend could not have been more accommodating. It was my sons first trip to France and he loved every minute. Bruno even went out of his way to get him a bike to ride to the toilets (he now wants a Red ‘Bruno’ Bike?)

Were you happy with them?

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

100%, I’m looking forward to coming back in a few years so Isaac can catch the lakes first 50!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yep

General Comments:

Details of your catches:

Great week 36 carp between the 2 of us Son had 22 carp to 37.12lb grass carp to 25lb I had 14 up to 34lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Small beds of bait in likely looks spots worked well all week. Larger beds of pellets maize regular top ups took time to work 4 fish in a night. Live system wafters accounted for most fish

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities excellent large cabin with fridge freezer, powerpoints, toaster. Shower room toilet very clean.

Were you happy with them?

More than happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, very hard fighting fish, swims large plenty of room, easy to get to, supermarket 5 minutes away

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

This was our first trip to France, picked a venue where the chances of catching are high, yes not the biggest fish in France but give it a few years this will be a big fish venue. 2 double swims well spaced out with good amount of water, bay swims where we were fishing nice for a social, good margins. Bruno very helpful, not intrusive but always willing to help.