Details of your catches:

9 fish to 51lb 12oz

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Double bottom bait hook baits, over small beds of boilies. We used the bait boat to minimise disruption as these fish are very cautious!

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, this is our 5th trip so all as great as usual

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes without hesitation

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Another great trip to Old Oaks! Mehdi has worked very very hard over winter, removing snags, mulching swims and making other repairs. He should be proud of the venue that he has built. All of the fish were in great condition and fought very hard. The average size in this lake is incredible!

Details of your catches:

2 x 50's, 7 x 40's, 3 x 30's . Best carp mirror 54lb 2oz, smallest carp mirror 34lb. PB common at 46lb 8oz.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Putting baits on showing carp. Caught on boilie and particle.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes, already have.

General Comments:

Had a great week on old oaks, didn't catch for the first 2 days. Moved peg late on Monday to peg 3, could then reach carp showing anywhere on lake with bait boat. Mehdi has done a lot of work on the lake over the winter, removed all far bank snags and carried out work on the swims. Removing the snags means the carp are moving around a lot more, find the carp and you'll catch. Brilliant week was had.

Details of your catches:

7 fish caught this week in november which in my eyes is a great haul; 38lb mirror, 39lb mirror 41lb common, 44lb mirror, 45lb mirror, 48lb mirror 54lb mirror

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

First night single hook baits as not knowing what guys the week before had put in, which resulted in the first mirror. Fish seem to be very active showing in the snags and crashing for fun which in the end resulted in a kilo over each rod and rewarded us with quick takes within 30mins of baiting. We also found there was a repeated feeding window like clock work every day and on two occasions produced a double take. Boillies over particles.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Medhi the owner deserves the upmost respect for his venue, management and hospitality. He is one of kindest and genuine people I have met.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Totally

General Comments:

FABULOUS

Details of your catches:

Swim 3. 13 x Carp (1x50, 4x40, 7x30 & 1x20): 51lb 49lb mirror x 2 49lb 4oz common 46lb mirror 37lb 8oz mirror 37lb 4oz mirror 35lb mirror 34lb 8oz mirror 33lb mirror 32lb mirror 31lb mirror 27lb mirror

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Bottom baits. Baiting little and often either from other bank or by catapult. No bait boat used all week. Fishing tight to far back which about 55 yards, but also caught in middle of the lake.

Were the facilities what you expected?

More than expected. Facilities are very clean and tidy and well equipped for your fishing needs. It is after all fishing not camping.

Were you happy with them?

Absolutely!! And not too far from the swims to walk. Furthest swim is only a two minute walk. Plenty of fridge and freezer space for bait and food. Very hot water for washing up. Good shower and toilet facilities.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely. Old Oaks has a massive head of big fish for its size with a vast amount being 40 plus, considering the lake is 5 acres there is approx 120 large carp in residence and in theory that works out at 24 big fish per acre. It is by no means a runs water and fish are unpredictable as they are highly pressured and fished for 24/7 most of the year - you need to work at it!! You need to be prepared to change how you fish and use different tactics where needed.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes. Bridget and Linda are more than helpful and make it very easy to book a holiday to meet your requirements.

General Comments:

Old Oaks is very well run by Medhi. He has kept the natural look of the lake and is always there if you need him - just a phone call or text away!! A big thank to Medhi's wife for keeping the facilities clean and tidy. All that is asked is that you clear your rubbish at the end of your weeks fishing and ensure the gate is locked. We found it embarrassing to arrive at the lake, albeit earlier than was expected, to find that the previous weeks anglers had left their rubbish by the picnic area and a full bait bucket left in swim. The venue was left unlocked overnight as the party left a day early and did not let Medhi know. Within a short space of time Medhi had sorted this out and we had a fab's weeks fishing. THANK YOU! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!