Details of your catches:

24 fish in total
5 x Carp and 19 x Grass Carp

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Being patient to begin with, finding spots to fish too and working them. Observing where the fish are moving and their feeding pattern helped with knowing when and where to place rigs.
We found that larger wafters with fruity scents worked best. Snowman rigs topped with plastic corn also worked very well.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes, everyone we needed was there.

Were you happy with them?

They were well maintained and provided everything we needed.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Absolutely! The lake is just the perfect size for a small group, and it’s teeming with fish just waiting to be caught! What we really love about it is that this lake challenges you a bit, making every catch feel incredibly rewarding.
Medhi and his family are fantastic - they're around when you need them, ready to share their valuable insights and tips on what methods are really working on the lake.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Looking forward to visiting the lake again!

Details of your catches:

Just the one, It was a great time just a shame it was so hot and the water pressure was high and water levels were low.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

We did find that pop ups worked well but popped up about 2 foot

Were the facilities what you expected?

The facilities were better than expected, as you drive in you see an old tin shed and tin toilet but as you go round the corner you see the lodge with proper toilet and shower. There is also a large fridge and chest freezer

Were you happy with them?

They were really clean and all working as they should

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

I would recommend Old Oaks to people because it is a lovely looking lake with nice fish and a fantastic owner

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Everything Angling Lines has done has been superb

General Comments:

Mehdi is a really nice guy and came over to check on what was happening every day, he was also checking the stock pond constantly. The area around the lake was lovely and well kept. The far bank was a bit wild which made the fish feel safe, we know that because each day one of us walked around looking in the margins. The lodge was clean and there is also a brick built BBQ for people to use.Great for people who are thinking about a first trip to France but go from Portsmouth to Caen not Dover to Calais

Details of your catches:

7 fish between us and lost 4. We had a 66.8, 52, 44, 39, 33.8, 22 and a 18 in giving us an average of 39.3lb.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Were the facilities what you expected?

The lake and facilities were great! The shower especially, was super hot.

Were you happy with them?

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

General Comments:

Mehdi was really nice and Knowledgeable, always there on hand to help out and dropping bait off if needed. It’s definitely not an easy water to catch but would definitely recommend and the rewards are monsters! And really nice fish!

Details of your catches:

A really busy and productive week with 34 carp landed, 2 lost. With 3 x PBs broken!
A haul topped by a ‘crazy big fish Thursday’ which included a 47 mirror, the fox common at 67 and then …… the long common at 76lb 4oz for Roy. A day we will never forget!

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Reacting to the weather and moods of the fish and quickly observing their ‘daily routine’ helped set traps accordingly, including edge fishing by day and targeting deeper areas at night.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Just the job and really handy having the fridge and freezer to hand.

Were you happy with them?

Yes, spot on.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

General Comments:

A great venue, and a great host and lovely to see it being a really ‘family run business' with a lovely personal touch.