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Vallee Lake 1 - More & more PB's

With the last two weeks producing fantastic catches we thought it may slow up, however this week has topped them!

With an incredible 29 fish over 40lb , including 2 x 60b + , 4 x 50lb , 23 x 40lb + ,71 fish banked !! the average being well over 40lb + and all anglers catching fish over 40lb all round the lake !
Awesome fishing !
Certainly a few pb' s smashed this week.

Check out some of the great fish!

Posted by David Gordon on 27/05/2015 14:53 Categories : Vallee Lake 1, Update The Latest

Etangs de L'Ecurie - Tall Trees - 41lb L'Ecurie Mirror

A beautiful pristine 41lb L'Ecurie Mirror, caught yesterday afternoon by Chris on Tall Trees. What a stunner (the fish :) )!

Posted by Jamie Osborne on 23/05/2015 14:38 Categories : Etangs de L'Ecurie - Tall Trees

Etang Rendezvous - w/c 9 May 2015

Weather: the air temperature averaged between 25⁰c - 29⁰c with a water temperature of 24⁰c. There were only two on the lake this week neither of which fished nights.

A total of 1,526lbs+ of fish were caught this week comprising the following:

Carp – best catch of the week weighed in at 43lb+, and the rest were 2 x 15lb+, 8 x 20lb+, 15 x 25lb+, 7 x 30lb+ and 4 x 40lb+

Grass Carp – 1x22lb+

Cats – best catch of the week weighed in at 88lb, and the rest were; 47lb+, 50lb+, 76lb+, 80lb+ and 85lb+ plus 1 kit (16lb+)

Posted by Sandi Raby on 22/05/2015 15:12 Categories : Etang Rendezvous, Catch Report Weather Update

Etang Rendezvous - w/c 2 May 2015

Weather; air temperature was 14⁰c with a water temperature of 18⁰c.

A total of 3,698lbs+ of fish were caught this week comprising the following:

Carp: best catch of the week weighed in at 57lb9oz common, and the rest were 7x15lb+, 34x20lb+, 47x25lb+, 18x30lb+, 13x35lb+, 2x40lb+ and 1x50lb+.

Cats: best catch of the week weighed in at 71lb+, and the rest came in at 49lb+, 45lb+, 38lb+ and 2 kits.

Pike: 15lb+ and 13lb+

Posted by Sandi Raby on 22/05/2015 15:11 Categories : Etang Rendezvous, Catch Report Weather Update

Etang Marolles - 25 April -2 May 2015

"What can I say apart from what a fantastic experience. A brilliant venue and Dave & Caroline couldn't have done more to make our visit a memorable one. I smashed my PB with a 45.4lb mirror, what a fish! What a place. A huge thank you for a brilliant week and hopefully see you again soon" Wayne, Gareth, Paul & James

Posted by David Midgley on 05/05/2015 22:18 Categories : Etang Marolles

Etang Marolles - 18-25 April 2015

Some fantastic fish banked this week with our Lake Record Common at 47lb, a 50.6lb Mirror and a 52lb grass carp. In total: 2 x 50's, 2 x 45+, 10x 40's, 11 x 35+, 7 x 30's and 6 x 20's. Some very happy anglers!!!!

Posted by David Midgley on 05/05/2015 22:14 Categories : Etang Marolles

Etang Marolles - 11-18 April 2015

Despite the hot days, cold nights and high pressure, the lads managed to winkle a few out, including a 41.2lb

Posted by David Midgley on 05/05/2015 22:06 Categories : Etang Marolles

Etang Marolles - 4-11 April 2015

Another great week's fishing! Great hosts, great food, see you again in September!! Mikey, Jimbo, Mark, Wayne, & Craig

Posted by David Midgley on 05/05/2015 22:01 Categories : Etang Marolles

The Retreat - Lake Record at The Retreat

Congratulations to Mike& Craig Shepherd who visited The Retreat the last week in April and caught the lake record Common at 41lbs, commenting that it was the strongest fighting fish they had ever caught! Strageties which helped were fishing from margins using a bait boat with high beds of bait. Hook link to boilie and popup imitation sweetcorn, bait bed of pellet, sweetcorn and boilies.

Mike and Craig commented that the Gite and Lake can only be described as excellent. Pat and Philip were exceptional hosts and made our stay very comfortable and welcome.We will recommend to friends and family without hesitation.

Posted by Craig Neary on 04/05/2015 20:19 Categories : The Retreat

Etang Rendezvous - w/c 25 April 2015

Weather: It rained every day; Wednesday and Thursday it rained for 48 hours solid. The air temperature averaged between 17⁰c - 18⁰c with a water temperature of 16⁰c.

NEW RECORD - A total of 5332.5 lbs of fish were caught this week comprising the following:

Carp – best catch of the week weighed in at 59lb, and the rest were 1x15lb+, 25x20lbs+, 46x25lb+, 32x30lb+, 17x35lbs+, 7x40lb+ and 3 x 50lb+ plus 1xpastie

Cats – 19 cats were caught with the largest weighing in at 128lbs, and the rest were 25lb, 36lb, 40lb, 66lb, 2x67lb, 68lb, 69lb, 73lb, 75lb, 79lb, 2x80lb, 81lb, 85lb, 2x88lb and 102lb.

Pike – 3 pike were caught the largest weighing in at 11lbs.

Posted by Sandi Raby on 03/05/2015 19:09 Categories : Etang Rendezvous, Catch Report Weather Update

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