Details of your catches:

79 carp in total up to 29lbs 7oz. Average size was upper doubles with around 30 twenties caught. 10 tench and a few rudd also. Only fishing days, not nights (far too tired!!!) Daily Carp Totals--> 18,6,16,9,19,11.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boilies outfished everything. We used 10kg of essential bait's B5 boilies and could have brought more since we didn't fish boilies all the time. Method feeders came a close second with spodded pellets also quite successful. However, spodded particles did not seem to work as well as other tactics. Margins were never productive. Bring lots of boilies!!! (Crayfish and Poisson chat are not an issue here at all)

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, perfect for a france carping first timer and bagging enthusiasts!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, perfectly organised, no hassle, will be booking with Angling Lines for 2012

General Comments:

The fishing was extremely prolific. We fished two rods each, sometimes struggling to get all four in the water, and at one point we have 3 fish on at once which was interesting... bring at least one landing net per person! The variety of fish, from big deep commons to old scaly mirrors was wonderful, especially seeing as the next fish could be a twenty! This was our first time in France and the fishing was just incredible. Some fish even came before we could set up the bite alarms and bobbins! We fished the dam next to the lodge mostly, finding depths ranging from 7ft to 5ft about 40 yards out. Gets shallower the further down from the lodge. For example, the opposite end of the lake from the lodge is only about 1 foot deep . Also fished the tree line on the lodge bank one day, finding that you had to wade out the cast out a rig to get past the overhanging branches from the bank. Average of fish was a bit smaller there, so bigger fish tended to be on the dam end. By the 2nd day our backs where quite painful from lifting fish to weigh/picture with the most carp in a day being 19! It is worth noting that you cannot walk all the way around the lake. The far side is restricted from the top end of the dam to about 2 thirds down the far bank. Facilities were basic but ideal. The lodge was perfect, only being a few paces away from the lake itself. The trek from from Le Havre was gruelling, but totally worth it! The Bouchot family were very accommodating and the pie that was brought around was delicious! The site is particularly quiet and tranquil, which is a breath of fresh air from many UK venues. Thank you for a superb week's fishing!!!

Details of your catches:

Fantastic, My wife and I caught almost 2 tonnes of carp. 160 fish all between 24 and 34lbs. We weren't fishing continuously and day fishing only.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Boilies, nothing special, size 6 hook normal uk angling. Don't bait heavy, they are everywhere. The pegs to the right of the lodge need the trees cutting back a bit. We caught from directly in front of the lodge.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, but basic

Were you happy with them?

yes. but probably ready now for an updat.e. The bed was broken.not a criticism really. just about time now to buy a new one. The owners were wonderful.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

yes, definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

yes absolutely, would recommend you.

General Comments:

Superb would definitely recommend, a real runs water in a lovely setting. We'll definitely likely be back.

Details of your catches:

Fished around 5-6 hours per day. Landed over 2,000lb carp up to 28lb.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

PVA bags & boilies.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better

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:

Firstly want to thank the Bouchot family for being so kind and accommodating, thanks for the champagne, pie & new oven. The lakeside lodge & lake are spotless, the whole surrounding area is stunning. Fishing couldn't be better, couldn't fish any longer each day as we were worn out. It was very rare to be able to get 3 rods into the water at any one time. This is the fourth time I have been to this venue and will be returning. I have fished in France 30 times and nowhere ticks this many boxes.
What the fish lack in poundage they more than make up in stamina, they are more like game fish than carp & still don't give up on the bank. Many thanks once again. See you soon.

Details of your catches:

Over 2,000lb of hard-fighting carp, biggest 28lb. Average 15-25lb.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Were the facilities what you expected?

Were you happy with them?

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Had a fantastic time & would like to say a big thank you to the Bouchot family.