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Click here to read a Crafty Carper article from October 2008 detailing the Editors fantastic trip to Old Oaks... his closing quote “I really cannot do the quality of this venue justice with the written word” |
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Following on from his success with the big fish venue Laroussi, Mehdi Daho opened a new venue just across the road in March 2006 – he called it called Old Oaks. We’ve worked with Mehdi for 5 years now and he is without doubt one of the most dedicated owners we have ever met. His knowledge of carp fishing, his attention to detail in every aspect of customer care and his sheer love of what he does means that any fishery he's involved with has to be a success... and Old Oaks is definitely a success.
Here’s some examples of feedback from 2009;
" A great venue, with a great host who basically left us to fish but was available whenever needed. All the fish were very healthy and all put up a great fight. The 40+ common just put the icing on it! Highly recommended "
Justin Marshall, July 2009
" Recommended! Beautiful lake, lovely fish, will be back again. "
Mr Morgan, May 2009
Click here to read more feedback.
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Old Oaks is a 34 year old virgin gravel pit of around 5 acres, situated just opposite Laroussi, around 3 hours from Caen. It had never been fished before 2006, being left wild and undisturbed since it was dug. A delightfully pretty little water it will comfortably accommodate 5 anglers and will accept single bookings... or you can book it exclusively just for your party.
Fishing is from one bank and is certainly exciting with a host of features including, plateaus, weed beds, gullies and overhanging vegetation that just scream ‘carp’. Vehicle access is possible along all of the fishing bank.
In the past Poisson Chat have been a nuisance in the summer months (mainly June & July) but they were hardly present at all in the 2009 season. Just go prepared in case they do make an appearance.
If you’d like some tips on combating Poisson Chat here’s a couple of video clips you’ll find useful.
Show me more photos of the lake.
In spring 2006 the facilities were completed on Old Oaks. The owner, Mehdi, spent months and months building a perfect venue - every detail has been thought through - so it's not surprising that the facilities are top class too.
Inside the wooden chalet you will find;
- washing facilities, including a sink and a high tap to fill up your drinking water bottles
- a work surface with plenty of English plugs for the batteries, baitboats, mobile phone etc
- a hot shower and wash basin
- an English style toilet
- 2 brand new very large Lieberr fridges for your food
- freezer for your bait
- outside plug for your electric barbecue.
There is a picnic area in front of the facilities which include a barbecue and a wooden picnic table.
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NEW - You can hire a baitboat at this venue. Click here for more information.
The lake does hold a significant number of original fish. These carp are mostly very dark mirrors, averaging around 25lb in weight, as well as a few smaller commons.
Additional fish were added in November 2005 - click here to see the details. This was followed by more stockings in early 2006. Each time only top quality fish were introduced - all handpicked by Mehdi. As the catch reports show the stock levels are very good - there's certainly no shortage of fish.
Take a look at the catch returns and you’ll see that Old Oaks delivers a lot of 30’s... and we know of at least 4 different forties; a 43lb mirror , 40lb 6oz mirror , 42lb mirror and an immaculate 41lb common.
Plastic corn above a bed of hemp and partiblend has proved to be a very effective method and a baitboat gives you a great advantage.
Old Oaks has made a big impact already... and as the fish grow it can only get better and better. Looks like Mehdi has got another winner on his hands!
Show me some photos of carp from Old Oaks.
 Click here to read customer feedback from this venue.
This venue stocks Quest Bait
Quest Baits: Fruity Trifle, Rahja Spice, Special Crab Plus, Pineapple Crush Shelf-life, 15 mm. 5kg bags. Pop-ups to match.
Prices as per Quest price list – www.questbaits.com
Other items:
Partiblend cooked.. 14e / 5kg
Trout pellets.. 13e / 5kg
Carp pellets.. 11e / 5kg
Visit this lake 2 (or more) times this calendar year & get a 10% discount on the return visits!
We have lots of customers who make more than one trip with us and we want to reward that loyalty. Certain venues have agreed to participate in a discount scheme for return trips. This lake is one of those taking part… so book a return trip and get your 10% discount!
Angling Lines are grateful to the participating venues and to you, our customers, who give us such great support.
Conditions:
- Applies to fishing only & excludes accommodation (if normally booked separately), food, bait etc.
- Applies to ferry crossing for vehicle only (excludes trailers, cabins etc)
- Members of a group booking who have not visited twice will not be eligible for the discount
- This offer is only valid for return trips taken in the same calendar year
Winter Breaks - offer available from November 1st to mid March.
4 days fishing from £113 per angler
7 days fishing from £137 per angler
Based on 5 anglers. Lake exclusive. Minibus crossing.
For a quote on other variations of this offer please call Bridget or Linda on 01246 857600 / 08448 117562.
 Click here to visit the Angling Lines forum where you can post questions & read other posts on this venue.
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