MDP Lake

Q: How much bait will I need?

I would have 20kg at my disposal for the week, per person. This may be a mix of boilies and pellets for example, or just boilies.

Q: What bait do you recommend?

A very high quality boilie along with house pellets (as the carp are fed them) and particle such as maize, depending on the time of year. Shelf life boilies are fine.

Q: If you supply bait on site, will I be able to get more bait during my stay if I need it?

Under usual circumstances there will be plenty of bait to purchase on site.

Q: Is my UK carp set-up suitable for use at your lake?

Absolutely fine, there's no need for stepped up tackle.

Q: What hook size do you recommend?

6's or 4's are perfect depending on the pattern, 5's or 7's if you prefer.

Q: What breaking strain of main line do you recommend?

I would say 15lbs breaking strain. 0.38 - 0.4mm mainline. 15lb for hooklink materials.

Q: What is the surface of the swims - can I use bank sticks?

The swims are all gravel. There's no problem getting bivvy pegs and bank sticks in the ground.

Q: Are any special tactics required?

No not really. A standard UK approach is fine.

Q: Do you recommend use of a bait boat?

Bait boats could prove advantageous under certain circumstances, but are not 100% necessary.

Q: Can I drive all the way around the lake in order to unload?

Normally (weather permitting, there is a little stone track) you can drive within 15m of Cherry Tree, the central swim, the others are no more than 30m from this. A small campervan, VW etc is fine but the site is not suitable for a caravan or motorhome.