Details of your catches:

Hooked into 21 carp, first out was 1am 58lbs 4oz Common. Followed by 32lb Mirror at 4am, we had nothing in the daytime except 2 Bream and a 20lb Grass Carp at 9:30pm. The week went on with the 1am and 4am runs producing 1 sub 20lb grass and several 30lbers minimum of 2 per night. My brother had 1 run the entire week and that was a bream.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

I believe in CC Moore Pacific Tuna and mixed pellets & boilies with their liquid attraction. Pops ups were presented 2” off the bottom 18mm and tried tiger nuts too which had a take twice throughout the week. Baited up with Constant’s particle mix (20kg) bait boat drops were 500grams CC Moore and 500grams of particle per rig drop. Followed by PVA bag on overnight takes to get back on the spot.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were more than perfect very hot water in the shower and immaculately clean. Need to supply own toilet rolls.

Were you happy with them?

Extremely happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absolutely, when we arrived our swim was under 3ft of water due to heavy downpours over the previous weeks, so set up on the upper surface and entered the water for all the fish to be landed. Crayfish will eat a pop up in 6-8 hours. So Re-bait up every 8 hours minimum. Get the particle mix 20kg lasts the whole week. That’s per angler.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes definitely

General Comments:

The venue is 5 minutes drive to town and carrefour contact as well as fuel station there. Takeaways again local in the town, excellent value and all food was to high standard.

Details of your catches:

23 landed:
55lb mirror
42lb common
11x30lb+

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Majority of free feed was particle and crumbed boilie as the water was still cold and also to combat the Krays. *note- Krays were not that bad in the lake but use the right tactics to fish effectively.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes but please come prepared. The owner has put a great shower and toilet block in. Due to the lakes remote nature, there is no fridge, freezer or power. Come prepared with a gas fridge and plenty of solar power banks. The staff will take your boat batteries etc to be charged if required.

Were you happy with them?

Yes.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes, Grand Cimes is a good challenging lake that will make you think about your tactics and approach. The lake is located in a beautiful area surrounded by other lakes.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes. Used AL for years and the team are always available to amend your booking if issues arise.

General Comments:

Grand Cimes is a challenging lake that if you get it right will reward you handsomely. Rigs and tackle need to be up to the job of fishing at range in deep snaggy margins.