Aug 2006

New complex record!!!!, 1st Aug

What a week!!! From the 29th July to 5th August, the Old Oaks and Laroussi fishing has been awesome.

The weather conditions were much better with cooler temperatures, a lot of grey cloud, strong winds and rain. Perfect to switch on the fish!

Mr Martin's party was fishing Laroussi: they had the record number of fish caught in a week - 53. Topped by a 56lb mirror (Pb for Brian). Brian had also his Pb grass carp at 31lb 8oz and sturgeon at 57lb 8oz. They had also 2 x forties at 45lb 2oz and 42lb (Pb for Steve), 19 x thirties to 39lb, 8 x twenties and 15 x doubles.

Nick had a new lake record grass carp at 43lb 12oz and his personal best mirror at 34lb. 7 big sturgeon have been caught to 60lb+

The other very good news is all the fish are spawned out. They will pile on weight about 5 or 6lb for the winter so the 7 high thirties will top the 40lb barrier very soon.... Well done mates!

During the same time, Mr Bowler's party also broke another record on Old Oaks! The previous record fish number of fish caught in a week was 65 by Mr Daniel Laughton-Zimmerman in April. They had fast and furious action and hauled 96 fish including; 4 x thirties and an amazing 74 x twenties! Again, all the fish are spawned out so we can think 28 of the good twenties will top the 30lb barrier very soon.

So (96+53).... 149 fish caught in a week between Laroussi and Old Oaks making it a new complex record!

Total weight for Old Oaks: 2,249lb - average 23lb+ Total weight for Laroussi: 1,564lb, average 33lb+ Total weight for the complex: 3,813lb+

Top Angling!

Jun 2006

New unhooking mats for Old Oaks and Laroussi, 1st Jun

Fish care is very important for us here at Old Oaks. So we have bought an excellent quality mat for every swim on the lakes. The big difference between these mats and the standard mats is the boat shape... it is like a mini-paddling pool. Measuring 1.28m length by 70cm wide makes a very safe environment for the handling of the fish. So now you can save space in your car and feel confident when handling the fish on the bank. Don’t forget to wet the mats well before use.

Thank you. Tight Lines! Mehdi

May 2006

Old Oaks Facilities............., 1st May

Since last summer 2005, we have spent months and months to build a perfect new venue. Our only target was to make an ideal and comfortable fishery for carp anglers. Each detail has been thought through to improve the quality of the holidays.

The lake is totally trees lined with poplars, willows and Old Oaks making fresh shadow for the hotter months of the summer. This 36 years old gravel pit was dug at the same time as Laroussi. The first thing was to clean around the lake, the brambles, grass, the branches, the dead trees and underwater snags, because it was totally wild and natural. Then we have made new fences to keep it private and secluded.

There are 5 swims from one side of the lake so there are no problem between anglers. One is a natural point and 4 news pegs; there is enough room for bivvies and all the carp fishing gear. A gravel track from the gate to the lake and a car park are also very usefull for the comfort of the holiday. There is a picnic area in front of the facilities which include a barbecue and a wooden picnic table .

We have built excellent facilities for Old Oaks: Inside the chalet you will find: washing facilities including a sink and a high tap to fill up your bottle of drinking water, a work surface with a lot of English plugs for the batteries, baitboats, mobile phone etc......, a hot shower, a wash basin in exotic wood and marbel, an English style toilet, 2 brand new very big Lieberr fridge for your food and freezer for your bait and a outside plug for your electric barbecue.

We sell PVA bags, boilies, pellets and partiblend on site. We hope all our efforts and details will make an excellent holidays for you and your party.

Tight Lines Mehdi, Owner, Old Oaks & Laroussi