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This section contains the catch
reports from the main lake by our guests, take a look
at these fantastic results. |
| Date |
Catch Report |
| 15th - 22nd of November 2008 |
First week without guests and really cold weather, some rain, snow and strong winds. But some pleasant surprises for Ben and John. Please go to Ben's corner to see their catch. Tight lines! |
| 8th - 15th of November 2008 |
Second week out of season and even if fishing gets slower it can still be good! Three anglers took us up on our winter fishing offer and they bivvied up around the lake. John and Ben fished a few hours as well. The tally for the week - 8 x 20's, 4 x 30's, 4 x 40's up to 49lb and 62lb - NEW LAKE RECORD! Shane had 4 fish - 21lb, 25lb, 46 1/4lb & 48 1/2lb. Mark, also 4 carp up to 34 1/2lb and Alan, three fish - 34 3/4lb, 45lb & 62lb. Ben landed five up to 38lb and John just one at 49lb. We are very pleased to let you know that for every 60lb carp landed but only if verified by us we give away a free weeks holiday at Etang des Royales in 2009! |
| 1st - 8th of November 2008 |
This was the first week out of season and we did get a few guests trying to brave the cold weather and maybe to bank a few fish, why not? Charlie Snook managed to catch 4 carp up to 43 3/4lb. In total there were 17 fish landed out of 19 runs with 2 doubles, 6 x 20's, 3 x 30's and 5 x 40's up to 44 3/4lb. |
| 25th of October - 1st of November 2008 |
"Once again fantastic week, and had the lake to myself. Result!!! Fishing, food and company as ever - top notch. You will struggle to beat this fishery for a complete package anywhere in France."
Yes, indeed, just one angler - John Paul Graham - that visited us many times in the past two years. He managed 12 fish - 2 x doubles, 3 x twenties, 5 x thirties, 43 1/2lb common and 46lb mirror. John came with his wife and daughter of only one year and we've all had a good time! |
| 18th - 25th of October 2008 |
Towards the end of the season we've had less people and this particular week, just three. Total runs - 18 and landed - 16 - four twenties, five thirties, six forties up to 48 1/4lb and a catfish of 80lb. Top rod of the week, Wayne, six fish, the biggest 41lb, followed by Trevor, two twenties, 44 1/2lb, 48 1/4lb and 80lb catfish. John banked three up to 43 1/2lb common and Ben a 46lb mirror. |
| 11th - 18th of October 2008 |
Well into October and two parties came to our place, one of three and another of four. John and Ben had their chance as well and managed a few fish between them. In total, the weeks catch as follows - one double, 12 X 20's, 9 x 30's & 2 x 40's up to 48lb. But also there were 12 fish lost which meant a third of the runs, quite a lot!!! Two of the guests came with the wrong attitude and at the end of the week they got what they deserved! Unfortunately the fish had to suffer. Paul Stapp, one run, one lost. Peter, five runs, five lost. Ouch!!! |
| 4th - 11th of October 2008 |
Exclusive booking by a group of eight people, fishing still slow. The tally for the week - 25 fish landed and 5 lost as follows - 2 doubles, 14 twenties, 5 thirties & 4 forties up to 48lb. The best catch of the week, Elliot Drew, with five fish up to 46 1/2lb. |
| 27th of September - 4th of October 2008 |
Again we were fully booked, 3 parties of anglers. We noticed the fishing slower at the beginning of October but nevertheless our guests managed 26 fish out of 36 runs - 1 double, 15 x 20's, 8 x 30's, 2 x 40's up to 47lb. "A good time was had by all, enjoyed it again. Looking forward to next time. Many thanks John and Ben!" said Jamie, the winner of the bet for the biggest fish of their party. |
| 20th - 27th of September 2008 |
Another big party of 10 anglers booked the big lake and they went home with 42 fish under their belt, quite a few loses as well. The tally up for the week - 4 doubles, 17 x 20's, 13 x 30's, 7 x 40's up to 46lb & 50 1/4lb. J. Graham had the best catch out of all with 19 fish - 2 doubles, 9 x 20's, 4 x 30's, 41lb, 42lb, 44lb & 46lb. The fish didn't play their part for everybody but that's fishing! |
| 13th - 20th of September 2008 |
Mid September and we hoped for better catches and it happened! Our big lake was fully booked, 10 people trying their luck. They managed 81 runs, landing 69 of them - 13 doubles, 24 x 20's, 22 x 30's & 10 x 40's up to 47 1/2lb. Dave Jenkins did exceptionally well catching 19 carp - 2 doubles, 7 x 20's, 5 x 30's, 2 x 40 1/2lb, 43 1/2lb, 44lb & 45 1/2lb. Well done to all of them! |
| 6th - 13th of September 2008 |
Once again seven repeated guests visited us. In total they landed 31 fish out of 37 as follows - 3 doubles, 11 x 20's, 10 x 30's 3 x 40's up to 47lb, 51 1/2lb and 3 cats up to 84lb. |
| 30th of August - 6th of September 2008 |
First week in September saw again three anglers at our venue and plenty of fish for them. The tally of the week - 92 runs and 78 fish on the bank. Bobby Grieve managed to land no less than 32 carp - 8 doubles, 8 x 20's, 12 x 30's and 4 x 40's up to 46lb. Tony Burgin, who has been a lot of times to Etang des Royales, always goes home a happy chappie. This time he caught 31 fish - 7 doubles, 11 x 20's, 6 x 30's and 7 x 40's up to 47 1/4lb. Let's see what autumn brings! |
| August 2008 |
We decided to take a few weeks off, enjoy the sunny weather and just chill out. Give the fish a well deserved break as well after all these months. See you again in September! |
| 19th - 26th of July 2008 |
End of July and the last week before we closed for summer holidays. Eight people fishing, three of them from the week before and all of them returning guests. The total number of fish on the bank, 64 out of 73 runs - 11 doubles, 26 x 20's, 10 x 30's, 9 x 40's up to 47lb and 8 catfish. The best catch of the week, 16 carp - 4 doubles, 7 x 20's, 31lb, 41 1/4lb, 42 1/2lb, 46lb & 47lb - managed by Robbie Snook. The second best catch, his father, Squirt Snook, with 14 fish up to 47lb as well. |
| 12th - 19th of July 2008 |
This time six people fishing our big lake and two other on the catfish lake. They managed 63 carp up to 50 1/2lb, 7 catfish (all from the small lake) up to 79 1/2lb and lost 18 fish! Everybody caught, although it didn't happen right away but two anglers had it off. Squirt Snook had 18 carp up to 44lb and Ron Stephens, 24 carp up to a 43 3/4lb leather. A very good week for our friends who visit us regularly. |
| 5th - 12th of July 2008 |
A busier week altogether, 10 anglers gracing our big lake. The weather was good and the fish played their part. The tally for the week, 79 fish landed and 17 loses as follows - 19 doubles, 22 x 20's, 26 x 30's, 8 x 40's (up to 49 1/4lb) and 3 cats. We can mentioned Clive with 13 carp up to 46lb, Phil Moran with 13 fish as well up to 49 1/4lb, four of them upper 40's and top rod of the week, Steve Hill who caught 15 carp up to 45lb. Great week all around! |
| 28th of June - 5th of July 2008 |
In the middle of the summer we were still booked, again only one party on our venue. Their effort at the end of the week - 43 fish landed out of 57 runs - 12 x doubles, 18 x twenties, 6 x thirties, 4 x forties, 50lb mirror and two catfish - 28lb and 48 1/2lb. People enjoyed their stay with us even though the fishing was quite slow. |
| 21st - 28th of June 2008 |
Last week in June and the hot weather has arrived! It was muggy, good and bad at the same time because it slowed down the fishing for the week hence only 28 fish caught out of 40 runs. We had a party of 9 anglers and they banked 5 doubles, 14 x 20's, 4 x 30's, 4 x 40's up to 46lb and one fifty - 50 3/4lb. Well done for their effort and the fact that they didn't give it up until the last moment! |
| 14th - 21st of June 2008 |
We were more than pleased to see some fishermen bringing along their wifes. They hired the chalet so the ladies could have some comfort while the men were trying their luck on the big lake. It was a good week altogether with 74 fish caught out 90 runs. The total for the week - 18 doubles, 27 x 20's, 15 x 30's, 10 x 40's up to 49 1/2lb and two fifties - 51 3/4lb & 52 3/4lb. Not to forget, 2 catfish, 15lb and 30lb. The best catch of the week, Steve Pie, with 15 carp up to 45lb. |
| 7th - 14th of June 2008 |
"Fantastic week! Cannot beat fish, company, food, advice and entertainment. Advice priceless! Love this place, will be back again." This is what one of our guests, Dozer Aylott, wrote in our comments book. Dozer and his friends came a few times in the past and this June as well. They banked 66 fish and lost 6 - 12 doubles, 24 x20's, 23 x 30's, 5 x 40's up to 49 3/4lb, one fifty - 53lb and a catfish of 65lb. Top rod of the week, Jim 'Jimbo' Browne with 13 carp under his belt - 15lb, 16lb, 19lb, 19 1/2lb, 20lb, 2 x 24lb, 29 3/4lb, 2 x 30 1/2lb, 37 1/2lb, 49 3/4lb & 53lb!! Well done to all of them! |
| 31st of May - 7th of June 2008 |
Going into the summer our place still busy, as in May, has welcomed again 10 anglers. They put all their ability and bait into it and came up with a tally of 71 fish of different sizes as follows - 27 doubles, 21 x 20's, 8 x 30's, 8 x 40's and 6 cats. The best catch of the week, Jarek, with 17 carp up to 44lb! |
| 24th - 31st of May 2008 |
Like last year we have had a lot of exclusive bookings, many of them repeated customers which pleases us very much, plus they already know how we run our venue. This time 9 people graced our big lake and out of 82 runs they managed 67 fish - 17 doubles, 19 twenties, 22 thirties, 8 forties up to 49 3/4lb and a 50 1/2lb. The weather still up and down but everybody has had an excellent week with good banter! |
| 17th - 24th of May 2008 |
Another exclusive booking for a party of 10 anglers. The total number of fish that came out 80 - 25 doubles, 27 x 20's, 13 x 30's, 14 x 40's up to 46 3/4lb and a 20lb catfish. For everyone this was the first trip to our place and they seemed to have enjoyed it. The best angler of the week was Easty with 22 fish - " A top week at a top venue. 22 fish with a French PB of 46lb 1oz. Big thank you to John and Ben for all the help and advice. See you next year." We are very glad when we have new visitors as much as repeated guests. What matters is people having a good time and taking care of our fish. |
| 10th - 17th of May 2008 |
Mid May and at our venue things got busier. We had seven people visiting us, some of them repeted guests. John and Ben put their effort in as well and all of them were able to land 104 fish out of 119 runs. The weather stayed warm, the fish seemed to have woken up and some of them started even spawning. All around a very good week with an excellent tally for Ali with 33 fish. Keith Hayward had also a nice catch with 12 carp, 3 x 40's up to 43 1/2lb and Steve Munday, the biggest carp of the week - 55 3/4lb!! Also not to forget Johnny Hof that landed 25 fish in 12 hours, 4 of them being 40lb, the biggest 49 1/2lb. |
| 3rd - 10th of May 2008 |
Well, this was the beginning of a very good and rewarding week. 8 lads coming together, most of them have been here before and another little party of two. Plus, we did have a couple of anglers on the little lake fishing exclusively for catfish for a long week-end. The weather just started to turn with very hot days and fish feeding mainly at night. Most of the fish were caught in the margin area. In total they banked 62 carp - 18 doubles, 26 twenties, 11 thirties, 6 forties up to 47 1/4lb and a fifty - 51 1/2lb and of course 4 catfish - 2 x 25lb, 78lb and a stunning 86 3/4lb managed by John Paul. Well done to all of them! |
| 26th April - 3rd of May 2008 |
Beginning of May marks our peak season and from now on the big lake is fully booked until October. But the weather hasn't improved, very hot week-end, after, Tuesday and Wednesday, cold nights and heavy rain chilling the water followed by very hot days again. We've had a big party of 10 people that booked the whole lake. In total they managed 52 fish - 18 doubles, 11 twenties, 15 thirties, 6 forties up to 47lb and two catfish up 72lb, all caught early in the week while the weather was still settled. Tony Burgin, one of our well known guests, had the best catch with 18 fish up to 42 3/4. |
| 19th - 26th of April 2008 |
What a week! Five anglers fishing the big lake, all of them return customers except Neville James. A total of 42 runs, of which 35 were landed as follows: 7 doubles, 10 twenties, 7 thirties, 7 forties - 43 1/4lb, 44lb, 44 1/2lb, 45lb, 45 3/4lb, 47 1/4lb & 48 1/4lb - and 4 catfish - 30lb, 25lb, 67lb & 104 3/4lb! A new lake record managed by Nev who came here for the first time! Impressive catch and great news for our venue! We must mention the best catch of the week, in number of carp, Phil Moran with 9 fish, four were 40lb + and all of them new PB's - 45lb, 45 3/4lb, 47 1/4lb & 48 1/4lb. Well done and cheers for a great week! |
| 12th - 19th of April 2008 |
Not a large group this time, just three people but a good catch. Out of 34 runs, 31 were landed - 14 doubles, 6 x 20's, 5 x 30's, 3 x 40's and 3 catfish up to 64 1/2lb. John put his effort in and banked three carp also. The best catch of the week - John Paul Graham - with 12 fish, the biggest a 49 1/2lb catfish. Not to forget Leigh Fowler with 5 fish, 25 3/4lb, 34lb, 43lb, 44lb (carp) & 64 1/2lb catfish. As we mentioned at the beginning the weather has been changing all the time, frosty start and rained all through the week. |
| 5th - 12th of April 2008 |
April brought some "old" guests of ours who took along some new people to fish our venue. 4 anglers on the lake and 20 carp out plus 3 other caught by Ben. The tally for the week - 7 doubles, 5 twenties, 8 thirties, 44lb, 47lb and 51 1/2lb. A new PB for Mark and we were very pleased with his catch. |
| 22nd - 29th of March 2008 |
As we said before, the beginning of a new season, all of us anxious as well as our guests. This particular week we've had 5 anglers on the big lake and a modest catch between them, only 12 fish - 2 x 18lb, 23lb, 24lb, 27lb, 28lb, 2 x 30lb, 31lb, 38lb, 41lb & 46lb. During the week we had some snow which of course slowed down the action. |
| Season 2008 |
Well, after a slower start and the weather being up and down with a lot of cold days in March and April, we could say our season has really begun! We would like to thank all our faithful guests that keep returning and love our fish and of course a warm welcome to all the new ones that want to give us a try. To all of you - TIGHT LINES! |
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