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This thread is for the exchange of factual information and updates from anglers who have actually been to Dream Lakes recently and have their own experiences to share/or for anglers who have trips booked to Dream Lakes in the future and would like to ask for advice on rigs, bait, tactics etc.
The thread is not for general chat or for rumour mongering about Dreamlakes or any other venues. Any offending posts will be removed.
Please keep the thread on topic and in line with the above.
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In reply to Post #668
That seems to be the consensus on Facebook pages. I really can’t wait, the mrs has 10 months of my excitement to endure.
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In reply to Post #667
Fish as you do here and enjoy yourself, it’s no different
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Does anyone still frequent these lakes.
Me and a mate are booked on lake 4 May 2024 for my 40th. I didn’t want to drive abroad and I don’t think Crete lakes is for me. I’ve watched some videos on YouTube and am part of the Facebook pages.
Has anyone got any tips or info regarding either the whole experience or lake 4 in soecif. I’d class myself as fairly competent and at the end of the day it’s a holiday too.
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In reply to Post #665
I’m sure Rael and Zen said it’s Flavoured cell....... 
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In reply to Post #664
has anyone used the dreamlakes cell with fruitella boilie
is it just the high impact fruitella or flavoured cell
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In reply to Post #662
You don’t need tags for your buckets just write on the top of the bucket what ever lake your on so they know when they unload the trailers at the lakes what lake it’s for .
Both the coaches run out of bicknacre where their based the one coach leaves first which heads straight to the reylon car park Dover pick up point the other one follows not long after depending on how many their are to collect from the reylon carpark determines if the other coach also goes to the reylon car park or straight to the port of Dover .
Leaders wise either clear or gravel but in my opinion leaders ain’t needed out their
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In reply to Post #662
Lewis, have you joined the Facebook group? All the questions are answered there. I would answer but I don’t use safezone leaders and I drive myself so not sure about luggage
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Hi I don’t know if this forum is still active but worth a try
I’m going to dreamlakes in April on my first french trip so am a bit inexperienced in the whole thing
I just have a few questions if someone could help me out
Firstly I’m a little worried about luggage on the coach, it says you get 7 tags but what about a few extras will that be okay ie bait buckets, kettle
Also is there 2 coaches 1 from Dover and another from Chelmsford or does 1 coach pick up everyone?
Lastly I’m thinking of using safe zone leaders, what colour would best suit the lake I’m fishing lake 1
Thanks
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In reply to Post #660
Thanks mate
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In reply to Post #659
The usual mate , gravel , silt , the weed won't be that bad at this time of year anyway
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Anyone got any info on the bed of DL1, is it as weedy as i have heard? I'm off there next month and need to know what rigs ill need to be tying.
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In reply to Post #657
Ah, I see! Yeah got it, SWIM. We're 5, 7, 6 - not too bad I guess 
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In reply to Post #656
it normally says what peg number you are but it means were you are in the draw
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In reply to Post #655
Can't see anything obvious? Just looks like a copy of the last invoice, only showing £0 owed 
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In reply to Post #654
It will be on your paper work mate👍
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In reply to Post #653
Thanks! I'll take a selection
Had our final bit of paperwork through today, all our tags etc. No mention of our place in the draw though, does that come later?
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In reply to Post #652
was on lake 1 last year I used korda semi stiff in green had 16 fish incuding 2 50s
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In reply to Post #651
Only a few weeks away now, on lake 1. What's the preference on rigs out there? As in colour. In the UK I use silt colour for 99% of my fishing
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In reply to Post #650
Hi mate
Cant see the DL team getting wound up about you using barbless, however, many of the korda hooks are micro-barbed. We have used korda kontinental in 2 and 4, wide gape is a good choice, and many over there use kranks.
We have used snowman 18mm 16mm on the 2s and 18mm 12mm on 4s and simple blow-back style with rig ring. Used either coated or uncoated Braid. Despite this very standard approach one of us has been top rod on our lake 5 out of 6 visits to the place so this basic set up obviously is not an Issue.
Hope that helps.
Kevin (surprised at the lack of response to my Qs below)
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In reply to Post #649
"use micro-barbed hooks only"
Is it acceptable to use completely barbless hooks? If not, a Korda hooks okay?
Thanks.
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In reply to Post #1
Hi folks
Off to fish Maronis lake for 13 days at start of Sept. Looking for carp and cats.
Have been to DL a number of times so know what the lake looks like, but would appreciate any background information from anyone that has fished it or been recently and seen others having a crack?
Crays? What sorts of distances people typically fish at? What does the bottom look like? Any favoured swims or areas to fish? Baiting tactics etc?
How many have been fishing it recently? The DL facebook siden has no mention of the lake in past two months since opening. Have people been struggling on there or has there not been many customers on the lake?
Once again, any helpfull information welcome
Kevin
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In reply to Post #1
Dicisions Dicisions got 1st in draw for dl1 next week 
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In reply to Post #646
Thanks mate!
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In reply to Post #645
You get the tags and your swim draw 2 weeks before you go . Also bare in mind when you get the paperwork for the swim draw it will say swim then a number that is where you are in the draw not what swim you are fishing
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In reply to Post #644
Hi guys,
All paid up for about a fortnight, off out on the 9th September. Any idea when the draw/tags etc. will arrive? I've had enquires from one of the group
Thanks.
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In reply to Post #1
Anyone one on lake 1 29th July
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Any one out on lake 2 on the 9th of September
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In reply to Post #641
Thanks mate, I'll give them a bell tomorrow
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In reply to Post #640
You can pay by bank transfer aswell
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In reply to Post #639
Blimy... I'll stick to cheque then, I think that's how I did my deposit. It'd be an extra 50 on top otherwise 
Thanks!
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In reply to Post #638
I think there is a charge for all card payments even debit card.
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In reply to Post #637
Hi guys,
Thought I'd already posted this but obviously not? We're out in September and 2/3 of my party want to settle their balances now, in a lump. Is that okay? Do Dreamlakes do card payments over the phone? I don't want to do a PayPal payment online as that incurs a 5% surcharge 
Thanks.
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In reply to Post #634
Hi lads I'm going on Lake 1 on the 10th june it's my first time on dream lakes I've come out first in the draw
Any tips and advise would be much appreciated
Many thanks steven
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In reply to Post #635
Hi, a group of us are thinking about going back to dl. We went 5 years ago, hired lake 3 (7 of us) and all had a great time. I've had a look on the website, and it seems that the catch rates are generally down from when I last went. Is it a bit harder than it used to be? Cheers.
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In reply to Post #634
I'm really looking forward to it mate, can't wait! Will be in touch
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In reply to Post #633
I'm sure you will have a good time mate let me know where you come out in the draw and I'll try to give you as much info as possible .
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In reply to Post #632
Nope, never been to Dreamlakes. One of the guys I'm going with is a bit of an old hand but hasn't been for years! I did Cretelakes last year and struggled...
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In reply to Post #631
Have you fished lake 1 before? Yes no problem glad to help where I can.
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In reply to Post #630
Nice! Might be checking in with you a few weeks before for some last minute tips etc. 
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In reply to Post #629
See you out there Sam out the same week on lake 2😄😄
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In reply to Post #625
@paulm, we're out there from the 9th mate. Lake 1.
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In reply to Post #627
Looking forward to it now. Not sure on swims, haven't fished lake 2 since 2012. Fished up the posh end the last 4 trips out there.
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In reply to Post #626
Not sure buddy it will be 1 or 2 for sure will try for 2 tho if I can. You have Rael,Bill,Barty, Dave legard and myself on that week so fingers crossed for a good week.👍👍
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In reply to Post #623
No Paul, just myself and Brian. Only decided to book the trip 5 weeks ago. So only had the 2 places on lake 2 left. You bailiff on lake 1 or 2 this time
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In reply to Post #624
When are you there in September ? What lake are you on?
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In reply to Post #622
Cool, I've not even finished collecting for it yet - not out there till September but would like to get it done
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In reply to Post #620
See you out there Steve are all the boys out too?
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In reply to Post #621
You will receive your draw number when you get your tags mate👍
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In reply to Post #620
Do they contact you with your draw number before you get there?
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In reply to Post #619
Lake 2 mate got swim draw 9 and 10 so not that bad👍🏻
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In reply to Post #615
Stand in bailiff mate more than likely lake one or two what about you?
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In reply to Post #617
^^ We're out there on Lake 1 early September mate, I'd be interested to hear what you think when you get back 
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In reply to Post #616
cant wait to get back out there on lake 1 in may 
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In reply to Post #615
Good time to go that is mate , fishes really well that time of year 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #614
Hi Paul, what lake are you fishing
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In reply to Post #613
See you out there
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In reply to Post #612
Just booked lake 2 for 22 April, 6 weeks and counting . Going with my good mate, the carp catching machine so I will have my work cut out
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In reply to Post #611
Thanks mate! Have managed to get us on Lake 1, early September...
Plenty of time now to read through these 16 or so pages
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In reply to Post #610
It's stuffed full of big carp , but also big cats , if it's your first trip to dreamlakes it won't be your last 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #609
Hi guys,
Looking at lake 5 (all that's left as I write)in late September next year... any comments? Like whether or not to even go then?
Going with two mates and apparently there are two guys already booked, meaning the lake will be full.
Thanks.
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In reply to Post #608
brill place really friendly helpfull bailiffs great food lovely lakes
2 50s and 4 40s later in a total of 16 fish smallest being 26
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In reply to Post #607
next sat for me on dl 1
looking forward to fishing and relaxing
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I'm out On the 27th of august on lake 4 this year not fished 4 before who else is out there on the 27th
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In reply to Post #605
Thank you everyone for the advice , I'll let you know how we get on , fingers crossed
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In reply to Post #604
9 /10
Are usually the first pegs to go , the ends are ok if the fish are there , bit frustrating when they move off though , I always try to go in the middle 👍🏻
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In reply to Post #603
I read the swim guide but it's missing a word or two it reads:-
"There is also a between Swim 9 and 10 so look for that"
I wonder what the secret location is 
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In reply to Post #601
there u go its on the swim guide on the web site
From Swim 9 fish to the lifebuoy on the far bank behind Swim 23 - at 19 wraps you'll find a nice smooth spot just before some gravel. From Swim 10 look across to Swim 22 and the three big trees to the right of the swim to find a good spot at 19 wraps. There is also a between Swim 9 and 10 so look for that too - it's not far out.
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In reply to Post #601
i think there is a gravel patch at 19 raps the bailiffs will tell you whats about for each swim when you draw the peg
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In reply to Post #600
I was considering swims 9/10 the double so I can be near my lad and help out, are there any good features . As I have ordered 15mm guess its bags or spomb but with the hot weather don't think large quantities will be needed. Just been in the garage sorting the gear OMG so many bags. can't wait now only one week to go.
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In reply to Post #598
All swims produce on DL2
The middle is between 18-20 wraps from most swims but i've had fish from much closer in. Just because most people fish to the middle, doesn't mean its always the best place to be.
Being 8/9 in the draw you have lots of choice but generally the middle and corner swims get picked first.
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In reply to Post #598
you will struggle with a catapult to the middle its about 90 - 100yards to the middle from memory
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I'm off to DL2 on 27th having swapped from lake 1 due to cancellation on 2. Looks like the weathers getting hot with little wind there any recommendations on swim choice as I have never fished 2 before, we are 8/9 in the draw. My sons not the best of casters , roughly how far is the middle, I'd rather catapult than spomb to keep disturbance down. Bring on the lucky ice creams
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In reply to Post #594
mince mince mince
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In reply to Post #594
As long as it's not a leadcore leader your be fine with any other
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In reply to Post #593
Are they really that anal about the make of fused leader, I have a load but they are not Korda. Not that you can tell the difference.
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In reply to Post #592
Nice one. Thank you.
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In reply to Post #591
In that case I'd do as they suggest then. I've never known them to run out and I'm sure the bailiffs will conjure one up for you from somewhere if you get into difficulty.
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In reply to Post #590
Yes thanks, I was aware that they had to be paid for which is why I rang - but to be told to ask the bailiff for one when we got there seems a bit odd to me....
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In reply to Post #589
The mats are not meant to be free you're meant to hire them so to be sure hire and pay for one in advance before you go.
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In reply to Post #588
Hi guys, off out next Friday to DL3. I have spoken with Dreamlakes about Landing mats and they have said to just ask the bailiff for one when we arrive. Do we take the chance of not taking one and there being some spare?? Thanks
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In reply to Post #586
If nobody's in beech , get in there
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In reply to Post #585
Quality mate look forward to seeing it 
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In reply to Post #583
as I expected came out of the draw 13th (dont get not being there for the draw )anyone got any idea were i should head for on lake 1 coming out near last or anywere i should try and avoid
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In reply to Post #584
Yes mate hopefully going to do our 4th DL video this year but Mark says only if I stop taking the piss. He didn't know I was going to put pics of him on the tree in his swim every morning! Still it was funny seeing his face the first time he saw the video! The wife said "it wasn't much of a fishing video last year was it because you didn't catch many fish" so this year we're going to show her!! I do f••kin hope so, Haa ha!
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In reply to Post #582
Neneslab are you going to be doing another video I enjoyed the one from last year plus it gives me my dreamlakes fix lol
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In reply to Post #582
dl1 sounds very peggy looks like if i dont come out of the draw early im going struggle
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In reply to Post #580
Yeah we really struggled as we ended up in Herbies Hole and Deer Dip. There really wasn't much room to go anywhere else as we were last in the draw! The majority of the fish were up the other arm up to the Snags although some fish did get caught from Sunsets and the pads. We both caught fish an hour after arriving and thought, here we go but the fish buggered off, you could here the alarms going all night across the spit! On the last night the two of us both squeezed into kingfishers and shared three rods as some guys left early. I had 2 and my mate had 1 and lost a good fish in the moon light! You know what we still had a laugh and enjoyed the week even if the fish didn't play ball. That's fishing isn't it. Just spent a few hours today re spooling my reels and getting my kit sorted ready to go in two weeks, can't Freakin wait!!
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In reply to Post #580
Bonjour I was out on Lake 2 the other week, let's start on Lake 1 was only around 6 people on Lake 1 is a little weed on the bar and round some of the swims had a walk around the bailiffs was doing loads of work cutting back all the swims an taking out all the dead wood, as for swim you want don't worry about it find out what it's fishing like on the day no to days are the same fish move about people seam to forget this, as for rigs use what you know works for you, me I like to use pva bags as I know my rig will always spot on, wafters are working week in week out so that kind of rig is worth starting of with an zigs will catch you fish, DONT GO MAD WITH LOADS OF BAIT, fish for a take not a hit you will build a hit not make one happen, had some right idiots next to me Monday morning on Lake 2 with 50 k each of crap bait moved in next to me I had had 6 fish buy Monday morning, ****s moved in an out go's the spom told them fish for a take NO SPOD SPOD SPOD, NO MORE FISH FOR ME killed it, idiots, one idiot stuck out 20k on the first day, again no fish of the bait, he ended up fishing away from it for a fish at a time, lison to the bailiffs they see what's going on week in week out, if the carp are getting there heads down you will be OK to give it to them. But never go with that mind set, I went with some friends 2 of them never fished dream lakes before both had 40s up to 48 my mate had 12 carp out 3 40s it was a hard week made hard buy idiots chucking in loads of bait that the carp didn't want to eat that week, my friend used only 1 k a day we was using sticky baits manilla, a good bait in my eyes and one that the carp can easily digest, when there not wanting loads, think about what swim your in on the day the fish move about so don't panic if you still had no fish buy Monday night, sharp hooks good bait an safe strong rigs will catch you carp, an that's it in a nut shell, anything you would like to ask more than happy to help have a good one... Sid
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In reply to Post #577
were did u fish on dl1 and how did u get on im there in 4 weeks
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In reply to Post #578
Me also as when I fished Etang Du Bois I ended up fishing the last available peg and had 2 60's and a 50 in 24hrs so don't be too put off.
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In reply to Post #577
Id rather be last
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In reply to Post #1
Me and Mark are off to DL2 in 2 weeks! Can't believe we've come out last again, 17-18th! We came out last in the draw on DL1 last year! I'm sure it will be fine but to come out last for 2 years in a row! Bit disappointed we've not got much of a choice again, but I did come out first on DL3 3 years ago and caught my first 50! Fingers crossed!
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In reply to Post #574
Yes although you may find that you need to take them from the stock lake.
The mats are for hire and can be booked in advanced if you want to be certain.
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In reply to Post #573
Do they still have unhooking mats and buckets knocking around on lake 2??
Anyone out Friday?
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In reply to Post #1
Sorry to here Matt has left to find pastures new! The place won't be the same with out you mate, good luck with the future!!
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In reply to Post #571
anyone
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In reply to Post #570
anyone fished dl1 recently hows it fishing what baits and rigs are catching
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In reply to Post #569
Me and a mate are driving over to DL next Friday.
Anyone know what the fuel situation is around the area..
TIA
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In reply to Post #567
Don't sweat it fella!!
Fish as you would in England but.......have enough bait to hold them if they're on the munch..
Most of all enjoy it-your on holiday!!
If your struggling use the bailiffs knowledge,it's free and that's what they're there for to make it enjoyable
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In reply to Post #567
roll on next friday annual trip to dreamlakes up on lake 5 for the first time
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Hi guys I'm doing dreamlakes 3 in July with my pal it's our first time fishing abroad and we would like to make the most of it does anybody have any tips on anything in general to see we have a good time and catch plenty of fish 😀
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In reply to Post #565
Sounds a nightmare mate!
Still that's a nice total for a week on DL1, was that down the Snaggs arm of the lake?
We were down the other arm last year as we came out last in the draw and really struggled, really
Looking forward to getting back on DL2 last week of August!
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In reply to Post #564
Yeah it was a jacksons coach......AGAIN! second time in my last 3 trips I've had to deal with a coach breakdown, time to drive myself I think
I fished lake 1 and did alright.....finished on 49 carp, only had 11 by Wednesday morning but then around 35 more in the next 3 days, that'll do
All caught on #MILK #ONE from BIG FISH BAITS
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In reply to Post #563
Yes was Jacksons
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In reply to Post #1
I see the boys had some bad luck with a coach breaking down on the way home Saturday.
It didn't look like a Jacksons coach, do they not use them anymore?
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In reply to Post #560
anyone been on d1 how did you get on
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In reply to Post #560
Have a look on the dreamlakes website, there are lake maps and swim guides for all lakes, I will be on lake 2 from the 30th April
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In reply to Post #559
Any info on dl2 going in a few weeks
Thanks
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In reply to Post #556
Jump in nelsons and fish down towards the aereator .well near the lodge aswell if you're lazy
Deer dip can be a goodun aswell
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In reply to Post #557
Hi I have fished dl1 many times, in your situation being last I would not choose a swim now, walk the lake after your chums ave walked off to there chosen swim, look for the fish and choose a swim where the fish are showing or as 8 said the less pressured part of the lake. Plan to be on your toes, move into the gaps if your mates are catching. ..... Enjoy..
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In reply to Post #556
Sunset is a very good peg on its day. Or look for the quietest area on the lake. Open water seems like it will be less pressured.
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In reply to Post #1
Right guys im off to fish lake 1 on the 22nd and there is 15 of us fishing and weve all had the draw and already picked swims. unfortunately I have come out last in the draw so haven't picked yet. the swims remaining are.... west point, hornets, westbar, nelsons, deer dip, unknown, haven, sunset and east bar ... any advice on what swim?
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In reply to Post #553
Week before on lake 5 for me 
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In reply to Post #553
week after on lake 1 me
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In reply to Post #1
Who's out on 27th August I'm on lake 4 not fished on 4 :-)
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In reply to Post #551
Not long now mate soon be here
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In reply to Post #550
Just over 3 weeks
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In reply to Post #549
Yeah , loads
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In reply to Post #548
thanks mate, plenty of charging points?
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In reply to Post #542
is the wifi at the lodge strong enough to skype home and maybe download a film off iplayer etc?
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In reply to Post #545
We are driving ourselves. Certainly does look like its fishing well
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In reply to Post #544
There's 5 of us ...a fair few decent fish have been coming out as well ???? Where are you getting the coach from
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In reply to Post #543
There will be 6 of us on it, how many in yours?
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In reply to Post #526
Nice one !!! Is there many of you in your group then ????
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In reply to Post #538
Take plenty of warm clothes, I am traveling from Germany so I have had a good preparation.. Good luck in the swim draw, should know soon.
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In reply to Post #539
If you are lucky and only at night you can pick up some uk stations on medium wave such as Talksport and Capital Gold.
It's a bit hit and miss though.
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In reply to Post #539
No you cant ..............but there are some french ones that play a mix of french and English songs
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In reply to Post #538
does anybody know if you can pick up any uk radio stations ?
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In reply to Post #537
cheers mate, thanks for the info, me and my mate Dan are going together.
I hope the weather warms up up a bit, I will be travelling directly from saudi arabia so the cold weather is going to hit me like a tonne of bricks!!!!
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In reply to Post #508
Never fished it at this time of year but it fishes pretty well all year round, pretty much all tactics, rigs work so stick to what you are conifident with. A good quality bait in my opinion is a must, if you have no idea what bait to go with then stick with the Cell that they sell on site and you won't go far wrong. If the sun gets on the water don't ignore zigs and the margins are well worth a go and produce a lot of fish, there is plenty of room to move so if you see them showing and you can move onto them then move. The bailiffs are absolutely blinding and will be only to pleased to answer any questions and give you tips, they really are worth using, see you there fella!!
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In reply to Post #527
To be fair I have caught and seen more mirrors caught but I think the split is pretty even, some big grassies in 2 as well.
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In reply to Post #533
Me and my son are out on DL2 that week.
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In reply to Post #529
No need to hire in advance.
They will be lying around in various swims, if yours hasn't got one just pick one up and take it to your swim
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In reply to Post #1
anybody fishing DL2 in march?
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In reply to Post #531
They got loads out there
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In reply to Post #530
cheers, my mate must have missed the check box
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In reply to Post #529
theres a box to tick on the booking form for unhooking mats
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In reply to Post #528
does anybody know if unhooking mats need to be booked in advance?
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In reply to Post #527
No idea...... But they have loads of 50lb+ commons.....Rael has the Venus common this afternoon at 70lb from lake 1....taken 5 mins after casting into the snags swim!
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In reply to Post #1
Does anybody know the approx split between commons and mirrors on the lakes, it appears that the majority of fish are commons?
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In reply to Post #513
Hi mate, we will be on DL2 with you for this week
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In reply to Post #524
oops, just read it as new complex record 
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In reply to Post #523
No need to shout I said a mirror....just wrong lake.....
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In reply to Post #522
Complex record MIRROR from Lake 2 not 1
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In reply to Post #521
Yep.....
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In reply to Post #520
Lake 1?
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New complex record this morning.....69+ mirror.....
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In reply to Post #1
is anybody on here going last week of march?
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In reply to Post #517
cheers mate
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In reply to Post #515
Nope waders ain't need on any of the lakes for landing or returning the fish
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In reply to Post #515
No not necessary
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can anybody that has fished DL2 tell me if waders are needed / advisable for landing fish and returning them safely? I dont really want to spend money on a set if it's not necessary.
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In reply to Post #513
i'm on DL2 last week of march
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In reply to Post #512
Roll on 30th April on dl2
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In reply to Post #1
Have a look in here Dan
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In reply to Post #510
is anybody on here going last week of march?
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In reply to Post #509
Roll on April 23rd for me
I've got the whole of lake 1 booked
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In reply to Post #508
Take plenty of warm clothing!
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Hello, I have booked the last week in March on DL2, can anybody tell me how the lake(s) tends to fish around this time?
Any advice on DL2 would also be welcomed as I only get to fish once a year so any tips help! Cheers
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In reply to Post #506
Alright Adam, have you booked to go out next year yet?
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In reply to Post #505
Yep, we all know fishing can go like that, in reality we aren't too fussed, it's just explaining it to the non fishers! Personally I was just happy earlier in the year not having to even think about work, but good fishing does make it that bit better.
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In reply to Post #504
It was grim m8 lol one person blanked everyone else had 2-3 fish and one bloke had 8 lol
I had my first fish just after dinner on the first day and my second Monday morning then not even a beep till I went home lol I can't knock the place tho that was my 5th trip out there and always done really well over there I was due a bad trip lol,,
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In reply to Post #503
im still crying into my magners sounds like it was another tough week on lake 2
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In reply to Post #502
Well it's Friday I've managed 2 fish all week 20lb and a 28lb lol,, worst trip to France fishing wise,lake 2 is dead think the biggest hit was just 8 fish lol,,roll on June for lake 3 then October for lake 1,,
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In reply to Post #500
My brother inlaw is back out in november... Im GUTTED i aint got the money to go with him..
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In reply to Post #500
I was in 4 mate :( found various features Infront of me but to no use this time :(
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In reply to Post #499
Apparently last week was one of the worst ever , normally August is a **** month out there. Normally picks up up this time of year. Go in November
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In reply to Post #497
it was me that drove in in the white van as you were ready to leave
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In reply to Post #497
which peg were u in stax ? i was in 12 and could not get a bite
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In reply to Post #496
Scotty best pegs were 12,16,17,18 and 23,24 slightly behind them. I was, still am, so disappointed as I got so many things sorted before hand that I normally forget. But hay ho that's fishing. I'm off some where different next year.
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In reply to Post #494
let us know how you got on scottyy be interesting to see if anything changes this week hope it fishes better for you
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In reply to Post #491
stacks i had the same nightmare as you big blank the bailiffs could not understand how come the lake had switched off there was loads on a blank till the last day where some had a single fish on the last day there was a cold ne wind all week that seemed to push the fish to the top of the lake the lads up there were the only ones that had a few fish and i think the max was one guy had 8 i was in peg 12 and tried everything i could think of to no avail your right about that streak pie that was outstanding lol hope the lads this week get on better
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In reply to Post #493
She's dead m8 ,,when I went last year the bailiffs were saying they think she got snagged up on something and died cos she hadn't gone belly up,been about two years since she came out,there's still loads of massive fish there be another 80lber in one of the lakes if not more ,,on a lighter note I'm all ready for lake 2 tomorrow just looking forward to getting on that coach
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In reply to Post #492
Does anyone know when the last time the big common came out of Lake 3, there are rumours its gone missing, hope not
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In reply to Post #491
That's a shame at least you had a good time ,, where were the fish coming out (swims) m8??
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In reply to Post #490
Wayne - hope you do better than me. I couldn't buy a take ! A big fat blank but to be expected as it wasn't my best trip ever to France. Great at the lake with Mat and the team. Amazing steak and mushroom pie just amazing. Out of 18 one other blanked. About 6 had one carp each. Top rod had14 to 56lb a common. 3 others had 50s
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In reply to Post #489
Hope so buddy,,can't wait
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In reply to Post #488
Go on my old mucker , I hope u ****ing empty it son
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Roll on Friday,, got 4th in the draw for lake 2,, that's lowest I've ever came out for lake 2,
Just can't wait now
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In reply to Post #1
 setting off in the morning to dl2 cant wait
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In reply to Post #485
Result , well done mate
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In reply to Post #461
Hi guys back from dl1 yesterday
As most thought coming out first in the draw I would go into snags (I did)
Started off a slow week as the fish had moved out into the other arm
As of Tuesday at 2pm I'm still waiting. For my first carp
The wind was still pumping down my arm but I thought I would still stick to my plan
bait my spots that I thought would produce a bite or two
Well it payed off by tea I had had my first two carp a 43 mirror and a 47 common
With the weather starting to change over the next day it produced more and more fish
In the end I managed 10x 20s 3x 30s 4x40s and the last fish was 50
What a week
Can't wait to do it all again next year now.
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In reply to Post #483
He's not there yet
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In reply to Post #482
hi stacks hope you smashed it how did you get on ?
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In reply to Post #481
Sounds fab. Well done shame you lost the big cat :(
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Folks,
A quick report from me.
Was on DL4 for a week then moved onto DL5 for a week. Starting last week in August ending two weeks later.
Did 19 fish in DL4 swim 5. It was fishing a bit tricky and the biggest was just under 38lb mirror. Had a few doubles as well. OK first week.
Moved over to DL5 on the friday afternoon (I was first in the draw for DL5 and was therefore allowed to move on the friday afternoon as the lads on there were packing up) and it just kicked off in style. Ended up on 49 for the week including 3x 40s. I also lost a mega cat. Fished Swim 1. Lost a truck load of fish due to hook pulls and diverse reasons but also landed a truck load. Double hook ups while spombing out etc..
As usual, I had a great time, the food was great, everything is well organised and I experianced what can only be described as mental fishing on the second week. A couple of those nights I literally did not get to sleep.
Saw three grass snakes, one lizzard, many herons and a few coypu. I also experienced a 7 hour electrical storm which was interesting.
Asd for tactics, I used size 2 or 4 Korda continental hooks blowback style on 20lb ntrap soft and semi/fixed leads on clips. Used a fishmeal boilie (JK Baits the beard, Dynamite Boilie chops and some cell) and got through a whopping 105kg of bait in the two weeks. Some of this bait was purchased from anglers pulling off on week 1. Not sure that I needed to use that much bait, but was trying to attact catfish which were a bit evasive this time.
All in all a great trip. The place is highly reccomended for those looking for carp on a well organised coach trip from essex or dover.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #479
Good luck to those that have arrived now. Best get set up quickly as rain before tea !
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In reply to Post #478
Yes Wayne
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In reply to Post #477
An hour later than it does here
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In reply to Post #475
what time does it get dark there atm ?
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In reply to Post #475
u on lake 2 stax ?
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In reply to Post #474
Dry and hot today and tomorrow. Rain sat/sun thunderstorms mon/tues with more rain wed !
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In reply to Post #1
anything been out of lake 2 this week ? whats the whether like ?
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In reply to Post #472
I'm out on the 3rd of October week after u lol,,,thanks John love u to
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In reply to Post #471
No there not , Scott hasn't got any mates
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In reply to Post #470
Wayne and Scott are you mates lol and yes say hello - I have a proper beard lol I can't wait tbh
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In reply to Post #469
26th im there on dl2
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In reply to Post #468
Lol I'm on the week after you,,so ya ave to keep me updated
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In reply to Post #466
i go the week after you on lake 2 let us know how you get on
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In reply to Post #466
Out this Friday hope to see you on the change over
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In reply to Post #465
Well two years later and we leave a week on Friday - anyone else from here going that week ? We're on lake 2.
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In reply to Post #464
No probs mate ,enjoy , I'm sure you will
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In reply to Post #463
cheers ralph
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In reply to Post #460
The gravel is light grey weeds green and the silty bits are black .
Clear leaders work well
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In reply to Post #461
Was on lake 1 this week, didn't come out so well in the draw so made it a bit more difficult from the off, I wouldn't say it fished great this week, but some nice fish came out and some people did have good numbers in the end. The fish spent pretty much the whole week in the Snags swim out to Cherries on that arm of the lake although on the Thursday they ventured out into the main bulk of the lake. If you can get the Snags side it always seems to be a winner.
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Hi guys anyone going out on lake 1 next week
I go out on the 11 th so looking for any info possible
Think I've made my mind up on the swim choice after coming out well in the draw
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Guys just a quick question going to DL2 last week in sept can anyone tell me what the bottom of the lake is like so i can make sure I've plenty of the correct colour rig bits cheers in advance
wayne
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In reply to Post #458
You never know you might be pleasantly surprised and you get a good draw! Good luck!
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In reply to Post #457
Not sure where I am in the draw yet, for some reason that and tags not arrived, had to be re-posted so should find out early this week!
Reading swim guides there's plenty of decent areas all over the lake so should be good wherever you end up
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In reply to Post #1
I see the Venus fish came out a week ago at 66lb 8oz, would love to have seen that in my net. Still, plenty of fish to go for. Bit disappointed we came out 11/12th in the draw but we should find two swims next to each other, then we'll just have to work at it!
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In reply to Post #455
Same here Neil, minus the rods cleaned and new line Can't wait now
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In reply to Post #1
Rods cleaned, new line on my reels, bags all packed! Must be off to Dreamlakes on Friday. No sleep till DL 1, come on.
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In reply to Post #453
Anyone been lately I'm out in 2 weeks can't wait
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In reply to Post #452
Those who have been recently how the traveling been with all these problems at Calais ?
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First time on lake 2 this Saturday. 2 nd in the draw. Are there any particular areas that I should be aiming for. Always fished lake 1 so not as clued up on lake 2.
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In reply to Post #448
Yeah not bad, I fished ladies lair and my dad went in sunset I had 10 biggest 38,6 and dad have 17 biggest 51,
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In reply to Post #449
Hi mate I'm on the last week of August fishing lake 2 with my son and a friend of mine really looking forward to it now may see you there.
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Hi guys me and my mate are going to give DL1 a go for the 1st time on the last week of August. We had a good look around it last year and it really looks like a big challenge. It's amazing how quick a year goes by and it's time to order the bait and start to think about all the bits and pieces you need to take! Hope Nibbler is on cooking duties as he doesn't half give you a good feed!
Have there been any issues so far with the ferry crossing?, I can't help thinking with the summer holidays kicking in there may be some fun and games to look forward too.
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In reply to Post #443
Hi there mattbizzle, how did you get on? I'm on DL1 next may
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In reply to Post #446
I was on dl4 in May and they were making you put the catfish you catch into keep nets on dl3 4 and 5 not sure about dl1 n 2 tho and they were taking them away as they said anglers are getting annoyed keep pulling in cats my mate caught 2 I didn't catch any and a few were caught on dl5 to.
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In reply to Post #1
off to DL5 in october. does anyone know if there are as many cats in there as there have been previously, i am thinking of putting out a rod for them using fishmeals..
any help would be appreciated
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In reply to Post #444
2nd in the draw for 2 weeks time on lake 2 👍
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In reply to Post #443
Sunset ladies pads is a good area
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I go to lake 1 on the 27th of this month for the first time, I got 3rd and 4th in the draw, do I get to walk around the lake before making a choice of pegs, if not I was thinking either the snags and kingfisher or cherries and three steps, obviously two swims next door to each other!
Any other better pegs other than the ones with the fish in?
Any advice very welcome cheers??
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In reply to Post #441
thanks for the info everybody hopefully will have something to report next week can't wait
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In reply to Post #438
Peg 2 would be my first choice them peg 16
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In reply to Post #439
Fished lake 3 once a few years back and came out first. We went in 16 and 14. Decent pegs. I was in 16 and got most my fish from my tree line margin rod. Our other mates were down in peg 10 area and did well. The majority of fish were infont of them all week and never moved. I was picking the odd fish up that was patrolling the tree line. All depends where the fish are. You can always move onto them.
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In reply to Post #438
I'd be looking at 2 or 16 if it were me
I done well in 8 aswell
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In reply to Post #437
lake 3 but not sure what number in the draw brother in law has not let me know yet we were looking at pegs 10,11
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In reply to Post #436
Which lake are you fishing? Where have you come out in the draw?
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In reply to Post #408
what in your opinion are the best pegs never been, going out next Saturday can't wait brother in law is coming with me he has fished it before but need all the advice i can get
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In reply to Post #432
Hello m8 think there's still space if ya up for it m8
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In reply to Post #431
Once a years not enough it goes to quick when u get there and it's a long trip home 🎣 Just got back last wk and back end of August Cain wait🎣🎣🎣
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In reply to Post #429
Don't see how it's got expensive u don't have to hire a bike could walk I prefer to walk it's safer nearly ended up in the drink caring 5kg buckets on the handle bars 💦💦💦
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In reply to Post #431
Well someone's got to ain't they , and where's my invite
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Can't handle only going once a year,, lol,,,gotta wait till October for lake 2 this year,
Just booked lake 3 for June next year, gonna book lake 1 for next October,,mrs gonna love me lol
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In reply to Post #429
what else was you being charged extra for?..... did you take your own bike?....
the showers are free as is the wifi... cant see what else we was charged for...??
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In reply to Post #428
got back a few weeks ago wow its become expensive even charging 20 euro's to hire a bike for the week you could buy it for that price guessing they will have coin slots on showers and toilets next great place but getting to money orientated time to move to pastures new, good look on your weeks guys and hope you catch a biggy or 2
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In reply to Post #427
Getting closer - sep 18th that is lol on lake 2. What peg would you go on if you could ?
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In reply to Post #426
Good luck! I have one more week.
Rumour has it they may have already spawned on DL2?
Hope that is right!
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In reply to Post #425
Vans packed ready to go 2mrw morning! Venus here I come!
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In reply to Post #424
Just got the paperwork and have pulled first in the draw!!!
I don't know weather that is a good thing or not, feel a lot if pressure already. Lol
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In reply to Post #423
Many thanks
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In reply to Post #422
yes you do mate it will be on the 2nd page of the paper work you get with your labels
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In reply to Post #420
Hi there. Do you get the swim choice when you get the bag tickets? Cheers
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In reply to Post #420
Nice Piccys on the website ty , proper lumps mate
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In reply to Post #419
sorry for the late reply lads... thanks for the comments
we had a fantastic time and were back out there soon.. if you looking at booking and do what we did and look at all the negative crap posted on forums then please stop and just book it.. the blokes are fantastic and couldn't really help you anymore..
adie and jules it was good to meet you both.. were still seeing what we can sort for next year
cheers lads..
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In reply to Post #418
7days to go bournemouth boys hit dl1 sooooo exited sum biguns coming out keep it up 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣👍👍👍
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In reply to Post #417
Can't wait mate lake1 just done a 72lb common
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In reply to Post #416
counting down the hours Reggie B
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In reply to Post #415
cheers mate
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In reply to Post #414
Doing some absolute whoppers at the moment mate
Have a a goodun
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In reply to Post #412
We came out 10 11 12 last 2 years we've been 1 2 3 be interesting to see where every1 goes can't wait packed ready to go !!!🎣🎣🎣🎣
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In reply to Post #411
came out 1-6 in the draw on lake 1 on 23rd may cant wait to get back out there.
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In reply to Post #406
When you thinking of going josh
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In reply to Post #405
Cheers, this will be my 3rd time there the last being 10 tears ago. Seems to have changed a lot for the better especially as they have stopped all the issues they had. Good move turning it into boilie only.
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In reply to Post #406
I've fished all the lakes and my favourite of them all is lake 3
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In reply to Post #406
There all Great Lakes to fish but the only one that could give you a hardish time is lake one but still a Great Lake,,there's loads of big fish in all the lakes,,ur love it m8
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In reply to Post #404
Most of the complex is dominated by the Cell and it's the staple diet of the fish as 100s of kilos are pumped into the lakes each week. Over the years I've seen people do well on a variety of other baits, so just use whatever you have confidence in.
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In reply to Post #394
After all the waiting it looks to have been kind to you! We'll done. I will be on lake 2 at the end of the month, I just have one quick question, is the water really dominated by cell? Or are people catching on whatever they use?
Cheers
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In reply to Post #402
well done ty
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In reply to Post #401
I was on lake 2 opposite Bonesman !
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In reply to Post #396
Nice one aide , what lake was you on ?
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In reply to Post #399
It's in the trailer by then anyway mate so I wouldn't worry about it , no one else does
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In reply to Post #398
Sweet thanks for the reply
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In reply to Post #397
I do , never had any probs
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In reply to Post #396
Hi could any one tell me if you can take bottles of fuel on the ferry for coleman stove and gas bottles for gas cooker please
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In reply to Post #394
Well done Ty ! Nice to meet you and George. After a quick count up, I ended on 24 fish plus the cats so not too bad
Hope to see you next year mate !
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In reply to Post #394
A pretty **** week then
What a result mate , well pleased for you
Knackered now aswell I expect
What swim was you in ?
And you were worried about blanking
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In reply to Post #393
I had 17 fish. I had 3 50s, a 56 a 53 and a 52 plus 2 40s 2 20s and the rest were 30s to 38.
I was blown away by the fishing and were looking at booking up for next year.
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In reply to Post #391
Come on then ty , how did you get on mate , had a goodun I hope
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In reply to Post #391
All the best for those travelling tonight, you will love it!
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In reply to Post #390
cant believe its finally here see you all very soon
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In reply to Post #389
Have a safe trip down see you at the lakes Saturday morning
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In reply to Post #387
We are driving mate get the night before and have a couple of 🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍
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In reply to Post #387
We are driving mate get the night before and have a couple of 🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍
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In reply to Post #386
6of us on lake1 that week were you getting coach from?
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In reply to Post #385
Who's out 23rd may boys can't wait dl1 🎣🎣🎣
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In reply to Post #383
top man ill keep that in mind mate.
thanks you....
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In reply to Post #380
Wouldnt even bother deciding which swims you want now....wait till you get there , walk round talk to the leaving anglers and make your mind up from there. The fish move around so just because one area last week fished well the week before doesnt mean the'll still be in the same area. Im doing the bailiff help on lake 2 your week so if you come and have a chat on the way out ill give you a few pointers.
The best tip i can give you now is dont go mad with the bait early doors....your there for a week....build your swim as the days go by and youll be right
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In reply to Post #378
I would choose where the fish were last having it off..... Speak to the leaving anglers..... That said to get the most out of DL2 you should be mobile and move to where the fish start getting caught..... Plenty of swims to move into to achieve this.....but would only do this during the days and keep your kit where you started off at the beginning of the week to go back to should they end up back where they started.....
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In reply to Post #380
9/10 are good pegs in the middle
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In reply to Post #379
yes mate we was looking at the double also.
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In reply to Post #378
It's a fair old trek
Did you know , 9n10 is a double ?
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In reply to Post #374
so come on if you come out of the draw 1&2 on lake 2 where would you choose? is it to far to be sociable if were in swim 1/baliff swim and swim 30?
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In reply to Post #367
Last couple of weeks they have been holding down far end 14-20
however they can move overnight or slowly work their way down
Looks like there's 16 of us plus potential bailiffs that week
It helps if everyone spreads out then the fish tend to keep going round and everyone catches a few
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In reply to Post #374
See you next Saturday then I think middle of the lake would b best for you your never b very far from the fish if they do decide to move ??????
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I have just booked on lake 2 myself for the end of July. Bit of a change this year as I normally do lake 1.
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In reply to Post #372
The ends do produce , but can be slow when they do the off , I always prefer middleish , it's fishing slowish at the mo so you should hit it bang on
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In reply to Post #368
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In reply to Post #368
I like the idea of not having to reel in for food....I think ive made up my mind
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In reply to Post #368
Small world ! Me and my brother are on DL2 the same week ( 25th Apri ) unluckily for us we are last in the draw but as long as we can fish together it doesn't matter.
See you all there
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In reply to Post #367
Lake 2 pukka m8,,don't matter where u fish,,loads of fish in there,,ur love it
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In reply to Post #367
There ain't no best end mate . They can do two days down one end , you start panicking and all of a sudden
There down the other end for three days , remember , you're there for a week , it's a long time
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In reply to Post #366
sounds perfect....would you say that's the best end?
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In reply to Post #365
You can take you're brekky and dinner to you're bivvy if you fish them two , no need to bring you're rods in
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In reply to Post #364
im second
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In reply to Post #363
Ask nicely and they'll probably let you
Are you first ?
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In reply to Post #361
they come today...we got swim 1 and two, I assume that means were first choice,
can you fish the balif swim? or if you take the swim next to it can you still cast to the tree line? or is that the balifs water?
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In reply to Post #359
Maybe you've been banned already
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In reply to Post #359
Yeh I would phone them up I'm out the same week and I got mine last Friday ????
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In reply to Post #359
Ring the dream lakes office you get the tags and your swim picking draw 2 weeks before you go also bear in mind they word the swim draw number wrong on the paper work it might say swim 6 that doesn't mean you are in swim 6 that means you are the 6th person to pick a swim
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In reply to Post #353
how long before you go should you get the luggage tags through? there still not here and we go next Friday.
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In reply to Post #357
5 weeks to go can't wait then back out end of August happy days
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In reply to Post #354
Hi
7 of us out on lake 2 that week with you guys
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In reply to Post #355
Roll on Friday.
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In reply to Post #354
yes mate me... im on lake 2
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In reply to Post #353
Hi is anyone out 25 th April !!!!!!!!!
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In reply to Post #352
Beach is a max 30 yds cast
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In reply to Post #351
Just booked onto 1 at the end of August, let the countdown begin
How's the swim draw work regard intakes swims on lake one? Reading the swim guide it says on the west bar to cast to 22 wraps which is on the bar, but then you obviously have the beach swim casting straight onto this with not much effort. I am assuming they blank out certain swims depending on where people pick first?
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In reply to Post #348
Hi steve,
Hope you have a great week on 3 and would be grateful if you could let me know how you are getting
on and what seems to be working (and where !!) when you get back...
Thanks mate, and have a great time
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In reply to Post #344
How Ya doing
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In reply to Post #347
Fishing lake 3 on the 18th april so will let you know, we have booked the full lake. fished lake 3 Last year managed 2 PB 47lb mirror and 61lb common
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In reply to Post #344
Thanks for the 'heads up' shall be sitting in the car park waiting at 9 - just to be safe !!
Thanks for the info and advise, much appreciated....
Any advise on pegs, baits, rigs etc. and even any news on the fishing early MAY lake 3 will be
greatly appreciated 'every little helps' .... Cheers..
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In reply to Post #342
You won't get your head down until after the ferry journey as well.
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In reply to Post #342
Wouldn't leave it till 10.00 pm  Like Ralph said the coach can be there from 9.00pm onwards I wouldn take the risk.
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In reply to Post #342
The coach gets to Dover at 9.00pm , loads up and leaves so don't get back for 10
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In reply to Post #342
If I remember back to 2006 correctly, we walked down to the coast in about 15 / 20 mins
The car park is where you leave your van and transfer gear to the coaches.
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In reply to Post #334
Thanks for the info, is the Relyon car-park where we transfer to the coach ? and where i leave my van for the week ?, and is it not next to the ferry terminal ???
Wasn't thinking we would need a cab for any reason - other than beer and chips !!!
Aiming to get to Dover for mid afternoon - leave the van, and go 'sightseeing' in the local boozer, then back to the van to transfer the gear to the trailer around 10-00pm ? and get my head down on the coach till we arrive....
we could be in Dover for 6-7 hours eagerly waiting for the coach to turn up - better early than late eh !!
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In reply to Post #332
Its as broad as it is long (bit like me !!) chelmsford or Dover, but probably a better run to Dover
and cant beat a bit of 'fresh' Fish and chips, out the paper on the beach whilst waiting - stink of vinegar all the way over
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In reply to Post #327
I found this 'old' version of the site which still has the bailiff diarys on, I wouldn't suggest using it for paying balance etc but at least the old info is there!
http://dreamlakes.info/index2.htm
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In reply to Post #334
There's a weather spoons in town , it's to far to walk , some bird from relyon took us down in the minibus , ........ Don't do what I did and drink to much , I was hanging for the next 24 hrs , and couldn't fish till Sunday morning 
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In reply to Post #328
Alright geez
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In reply to Post #335
The lodge side in swim 2
About 30 yds out
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In reply to Post #3
Which side of the lake did you fish when you caught these beauty's awesome carp mate
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In reply to Post #331
Lardybutt
There's a cab firm that operates in the car park at Dover , USE IT , and book one for the way back .
Don't be late coz they won't wait, it's a fair old trek to the nearest boozer ,
Most peeps just buy beers from the offy down the road and sit in the car park .
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In reply to Post #331
Were going from chelmsford getting there early tho to make sure not stuck in traffic or owt am counting down the days to
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In reply to Post #331
Wouldn't it be easier to go from Chelmsford Lardy in you live in Herts?
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In reply to Post #330
Are you going over by coach from Dover ?
its our first time to France as well, so definitely counting down the days and cant wait...
driving to Dover mid afternoon, and find a decent bar with grub till the coach arrives, sounds
like a good way to pass the time !!
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In reply to Post #329
Me and my mate are going to lake 4 on the 9th may
and can't wait 1st time to France whoop lol
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In reply to Post #325
Thanks for the responses, and thanks for the insight - looking even more forward to it now !!
4 of us going and all counting down the days..anyone else out there from May 9th-16th ??
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In reply to Post #326
You know buddy!! the whole complex is the bollox once You have been once Ya wanna go straight back massive fish in all lakes
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In reply to Post #325
I fished DL3 at the end of August and everyone on the lake caught about 10 fish each! It's a great lake to have a go on, caught my 1st 50lb common, I was in peg 8! I've just looked at the new website and the bailiff report for the last few years has gone so that's a big shame you can't look back and see what people have caught over the years!
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In reply to Post #325
Lardybutt , you won't be bored, I've fished lake 3 twice now , never had anything less than 30 lb outta
There and the biggest being 51 lb , the fish in my profile picture actually
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In reply to Post #324
Oh, and one other thing......I have been told that Lake 3 is the hardest to fish ?
what are the chances of coming home having blanked ? Or am I going to be bored
by high teens and twenties all week - cos that will do me just fine !!!
Thanks....
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In reply to Post #301
you lucky git....We've still got 47 days 9 hrs and 26 minutes to go !!!!
Anyone fishing Lake 3 before we go on May 9th - please let me know how you get on ??
Also any news on tackle, methods and baits would be very helpful..
Anything I need to definitely take with me ?
And which end of Lake 3 fishes best ? (if we get the chance to choose)..
Thanks and much appreciated...
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In reply to Post #322
No just the unhooking mat
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In reply to Post #321
Can I hire the sling too??
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In reply to Post #319
Don't bother taking a unhooking mat you can hire one their its only £5 . I took the standard size trakker sanctuary floatation sling and it was fine would easily take a 60lber
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In reply to Post #319
BIG , but yours is fine
Enjoy
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In reply to Post #318
Decent, and last thing how big is 50lb carp, I mean do I need the monster size slings and unhooking mats! I have the wychwood epic mat?
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In reply to Post #317
Yes
Yes
20 kg should be fine , more if you're a good smuggler
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can I get water and milk here, looking at taking my stove for early morning coffees, is the a limit on the amount of Boilies I can take?
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In reply to Post #315
Cheers, just noticed the epic fail auto correct before, sorry about that Carpy*
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In reply to Post #312
its just the lake I've come to perfer fishing after fishing them all just perfer the small size lake over the bigger lakes of 1 & 2
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In reply to Post #313
Yes they sell beer in the lodge crates of Stella €25
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In reply to Post #1
Could any one tell be if you can get beer onsite or locally as not aloud to take alcohol on the coach please
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In reply to Post #311
Thanks Carly, any particular reasons?
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In reply to Post #309
Lake 3 for me is my favourite I've fished all the lakes now and will now only fish lake 3
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In reply to Post #309
I often go on my own , always a good chance of getting in somewhere .
Some whoppers in two now , close to the lodge aswell
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In reply to Post #308
Will be going on my own, so have been told availability for one angler is still good for all lakes in the months I am interested!
I have been before in 2006 on DL2, so I guess have unfinished business there! I know a lot has changed since then, at both the lakes and in my fishing ability!
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In reply to Post #307
Which ever one you can get on
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In reply to Post #306
Thinking of going later this year, so hard to choose which lake though!
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In reply to Post #304
See you on the Saturday steve
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In reply to Post #302
You will love it mate
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In reply to Post #303
Hi Paul iam driving out mate.
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In reply to Post #301
Hi steve
I'm out with you and the boys mate but working, will be good to see you all. Are you and Darren driving down the night before or are you on the coach? Really looking forward to it looks like the lakes are starting to wake up! Let's hope we all have a good week
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In reply to Post #299
I'm out there tomorrow on Lake 3. First time on dreamlakes for me, everything all packed just one more sleepless night
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In reply to Post #293
Hi Paul when you out, we are out 18th April. Got lake 3 booked
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In reply to Post #299
Hello lardybutt
Going bait out there is the cell mainly.
Draw for swims are done by computer and you get allocated a number ,I.e 1st , 2nd , 3rd 4th ect so keep you're fingers crossed . You get you're no in the draw about 2weeks before you go.
Hope this helps
Have a look at there website , it's all on there
The bailiffs diary is well helpful too
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Hi We are booked in to lake 3 from 9th MAY - never been over there before, in fact never been to France carping before ! so any advise, help, would be appreciated, what would be the best area, choice of swims, baits etc.
thanks..
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In reply to Post #297
GUTTED...I spent 25 quid on haiths powders..lol I just thought id add a little ZING to my mix but maybe best saving it if I cant use it..
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In reply to Post #296
Just go with crushed boilie. Can crush them up at the lodge is
a mince grinder turns them in to dust in no time
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In reply to Post #295
hi there people... just a quicky
I have read that you can use stick mixes but only boilie based... can i bring powders from haiths to add to the stick mix or is it only crushed boilie you can use?
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In reply to Post #292
Alright wozzer , how's things , as the other lads have said it was the Venus fish.
You going out to play this year ?
Some lumps in 2 now aswell mate
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In reply to Post #292
No it was the Venus common
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In reply to Post #292
No Warren it was Venus mate long time no here,how are you are you out this year?
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In reply to Post #282
Easy Ralph,that 70 out lake one the long common ???
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In reply to Post #290
sweet... cheers mate
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In reply to Post #289
Tie em altogether and put one tag on em
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In reply to Post #288
cheers lads if I have 3 freezer bags with 10 kilo in each will they count as 3 item tickets or can I put them in to one big bag and use 1 ticket.... if you know what I mean..lol
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In reply to Post #287
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In reply to Post #285
Just put them in buckets and air dry them out their my bait has been fine for the trip out their doing it this way the bait that's taken out their on the coaches that people have pre order is just bunged under the coaches
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In reply to Post #285
I put mine in one of those picnic bags from sainsburys , those padded things with them blue ice blocks in it .
4blocks per bag . Can get 10kg in each bag. Then when you get there just hang it in the trees. And air dry it
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In reply to Post #284
there was a 70 landed from lake two as well.. I just need to work out how im going to get my bait out there frozen the best way and im sorted
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In reply to Post #283
Think there's one of them in lake 2aswell
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In reply to Post #282
I did see the fish he had.... jesus its huge
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In reply to Post #280
You can get talksport out there between 9pm and 9am , then it will fade away.
During the day , I listen to champagne fm , plays all English songs but they speak French.
It's at number 100 on the dial. Google it , you can have a listen here if you want
By the way DAB don't work out there , gotta be am,fm
Zen had a 72lb8oz common out of lake 1yesterday
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In reply to Post #280
I've only ever picked up French radio station but they play plenty of music you hear back home
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In reply to Post #279
also if I take my little radio that I use here what stations can I pick up? I only ever listen to talksport on AM anyway..lol
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In reply to Post #277
see your there buddy
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In reply to Post #276
thanks for that cant wait now just around the corner..
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In reply to Post #275
See you out there mate. Me & my brother are also out there on lake 2 that week :-)
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In reply to Post #275
You will not blank an you will love it,
must have. Ant powder, mozzie spray. And lip seal .
don't have to go mad with bait little an often is the way to go.
popups an plastic an foam for zigs. And don't worry if you not
had one buy Sunday, give it time an find your spots clip up
an stay on it the fish go up an down the lake so your not
always on them . Once your have fish of your spot
you will keep getting fish like I say little an often
hope that helps a little have a good one
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In reply to Post #274
Im off to dl 2 on the 25 April for my first try at French fishing. I'm not asking for tips for fishing ect but I want a list of must have things you cant do with out? if I blank I blank I just don't want to ruin things by thinking i WISH i packed this and WISH i packed that...
cheers lads..
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In reply to Post #273
Many Thanks.
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In reply to Post #272
Hi you can use bank sticks you just need to come back a little bit from the front approximately 12 inches then they will go in in fine. Hope this help.
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In reply to Post #269
Hi
I will be fishing dream lakes 2 in May and from the look of some of the swims on facebook they look to be very firm. My question is can you use bank sticks easily or should I be taking a pod?
Thanks in advanse.
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In reply to Post #270
Roll on may 22nd of to lake1 happy days
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In reply to Post #269
cheers carpy09
have you got any tips for this lake as its my first time
ty in advance
wayne
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In reply to Post #268
Yes you can use stick mix
Yes you can drive all the way round lake 2 to drop your gear off
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In reply to Post #1
Hi im booked in the last week of september on DL2 cant wait
i know you cant use particles etc but does anyone know if you can use stik mix ?
also im driving there my self can you drive all the way around lake 2 to drop tackle ?
dont want to take my barrow if i dont need it
thanks
wayne
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In reply to Post #266
thanks mate
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In reply to Post #265
Yeah you can take shelf life doesn't have to be a freezer bait
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In reply to Post #264
thanks mate your a legend thanks for the quick reply thats what i wanted to hear happy with that
also does it have to be freezer bait or can it be shelf life as well
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In reply to Post #263
No take as much bait as you want I normally take 30kg in 2 separate buckets plus my 8 items of luggage just put your name and lake number on the top of the buckets plus their is no weed in lake 4 just remember don't take any banned baits as the buckets are opened when unloading the trailers to check for banned baits
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booked on lake 4 on may 9th are you really only allowed to take 10kg boilies with you or do people take more with them.
also are the lakes weedy do you know
as we want to get the bait from cc moore live range is that like the cell reason we want to get this is its alot cheaper than dream lakes boilies think its £625 for a 100kg back between me and my mate
we never been france before would that be enough
thanks in advance if you can give info
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In reply to Post #261
When I fished Lake 3 a couple of years ago, peg 4 was the most productive swim on Lake 4. There was an aerator about half way along the bank between pegs 4 and 5 which produced most of the fish.
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In reply to Post #260
Sorry to be a pain and ask more questions
Been studying previous years form on DL4 and looks like being in one of the end swims is the best bet. I have got to fish in the next swim to my son as he is only 13 so was wondering which of the other swims is usually best bet , I cant see much about pegs 6, 7 which would put the end pegs 5 & 8 out of the window. Also as it is only a small lake does the wind have much effect on the carp with pegs 1 & 8 being on the southerly wind. Is the gulley still the best bet or has it been done to death.
Any help is appreciated, as want to make it a trip to remember for my son
Garry
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In reply to Post #259
Booked DL4 on July25th can't wait any good tips for that lake. Going to take 20k of fshmeal and 10k of Cell.
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In reply to Post #258
If you have confidences in the bait take it any good quality bait will work
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So ccmoore live system will be good then??
Can't wait till 27th june
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In reply to Post #256
Yes the lakes do see a lot of cell but any good quality bait will work I took the urban baits nutcracker out this October and had 11 carp out on it . They are not completely removing the cats from any of the lakes they are just trying to thining them out
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Are these lakes dominated by the cell boilies?
I am going in June and if they are I will start saving now to pay the £10+ a kg!
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In reply to Post #254
Hi
Just be aware that they are doing a targeted removal of catfish in the lakes.
As far as I understood when I was there in sept. This year, the 130lb cat in dl4 was removed from the complex. They had been placing out nets in all lakes as far as I gathered to put cats in so that once captured they could be removed from the complex. Still a number of cats in there, but they are disappearing. Dl5 has more cats than the other lakes but also there they are removing them. I never got a full handle on the numbers removed and whether it would continue. I can understand them not wanting cats in lakes 1,2,3 to keep it focused on the carp, but don't quite see entirely why they would want to systematically remove cats from 4,5. I know a 100lb cat will most times do you over on carp gear, but in my opinion that's part of the challenge....
Anyway, hope they don't remove all of them and it's just a bit of a thinning to manage the population.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #253
Thanks DL4 sounds really good . Seen it did 130lb cat earlier in the year on the catch reports. You certainly had a good week there on your family trip great write up.
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In reply to Post #252
There are 50lb plus carp in DL4 and there used to be a fair number of cats. On one of our early trips , one of my sons friends wanted a cat, we filled in an area with pellet (banned now) and he had 3 in an evening best was 42,44 & 46, he then hooked one that took him all round the lake till the hook bent and lost it. I have had them up to 54 on carp gear and lost bigger ones. I would say 4 is a better a better prospect than 5 but it did have a cat around 90-100lb that comes out most weeks.
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In reply to Post #251
Cheers will have closer look at DL4 we had thought about DL5 as one of my life ambitions is a 100lb cat. Another worrying point about DL2 was if he got a big fish kiting that it would take out nearby anglers. Would you think 4 is the easiest lake then as know he might get bored if we are not getting many runs (techno age short attention span lol) What is the biggest carp in DL4
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In reply to Post #249
Hi Garry, Haven't been for a few years now but I did several family trips to DL4 and it is probably the best lake for you and your lad. Have a look at the 'Brooks' family trips on the website for our experiences. The is a small facilities block on the 1-4 swim side which helps. Corner swims make life easy as long as no-one is opposite. Swims 1 then 8 would be my preference but all will produce (its only a small lake). By the way I have fished all the lakes, 4 would be my choice if I was taking a 13 year old. Best of luck. Cliff.
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In reply to Post #249
I wont claim to be an expert, but i have understood that dl4 is the closest to a Runs water as you will get on the complex.
It's also the smallest thus shortest cast no matter where you fish.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #248
Hi Guys
I've been out to DL1 couple of times in the past and done ok but looking to take my 13yr son in July we will be in one swim as he isn't a hardened carper and I just want to offer him the best chance to catch a few. With the opportunity to cast/fish himself sub 70yrds. The office recommend DL2 what are your opinions on best lake for us. We also wouldn't mind the odd cat in with the carp. Going to take mix of Cell and Malarkey 15kg of each.
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In reply to Post #247
Unknown fish as well pukka
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Matt the top man had lake 2 first 70 common out just the
other day is doing some good fish with the good weather
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In reply to Post #245
thanks. 29 fish is a great catch, i found that the larger fish came in waves, one night i had 9 fish after tea before putting the rods away and they were all 20's or doubles. the night i had the 58 i had 5 fish 2 x 40 the big one a 30 and only one 20. all on one rod.
a great trip but i have come home absolutely shattered!
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In reply to Post #244
Hi Mate,
That sounds like a truly Incredible trip and certainly one for you and your son to remember forever! Absolutely amazing!
Although I took 29 Fish in my trip ending 3rd October, half of them were doubles and only 3x 30s.... Bit unlucky I ended up catching all the doubles in the lake Still I was happy so no complaints!
Looking back at the Catch records the lake seems to do one good week and then one poor week. The 4 dudes in the week before you appeared to have 19 Fish between them by the Friday mid-day reporting....
Kevin
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In reply to Post #243
i got back from lake four with my 10 year old son, we had lake four to ourselves so set up in peg four (3 rods between us). i spread the rods around the lake fishing cell and northern specials.
we had fish from the off, and had 2 triple takes and one double take, managing to land all of the triple take fish!!
i tended to bring the rods in at around midnight as reuben needed his sleep, and put them out again about 7 in the morning.
we ended up with:
a new lake record (i think) 58lb 6 oz mirror, which is also a PB mirror for me.
48lb common
42lb
41lb
2 x 401/2lb
26 x 30's
25 x 20's (including 3 x doubles)
56 fish in total, and we arrived sat afternoon and left friday morning and didn't fish nights! i reckon if i had fished it hard on my own without my son i could easily have done 100 plus fish. my son landed 70% of the fish himself.
it was a great week with some great anglers and as usual great food and staff!
to add to the fun we had a tyre blow out on the a26 on the way home yesterday! changing it with lorrys hurtling past was an experience!
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In reply to Post #242
Good luck m8
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In reply to Post #241
18 hours and counting
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In reply to Post #240
Na only had three fish in the day,,,all fish at night and at same sort of times lol
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In reply to Post #239
4 more sleeps
We're most of you're haul in the day mate ?
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In reply to Post #238
30th m8,, yea I was gonna leave a 3oz lead in sling lol
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In reply to Post #237
When you out in may ?
2oz , under , handful of boilies in the sling would have sorted that
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In reply to Post #236
Yea m8,,hope ya smash it m8,,that's the common you had last year at 54lb it's put a bit weight on,,was hoping to have the mirror you had as well lol,, the common I had was 2oz under lake 4 record lol,,I'm going on lake 2 again in may,, try and catch up with you over there again soon m8
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In reply to Post #235
Wot a week mate , right result .
Think we best get them scales checked son
My turn on the 25th
Well done on the big gun , it's a ****ing beast ain't it
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In reply to Post #234
Cheers m8,,finished on 20 fish, here's me list lol,, 27lb mirror
20lb catfish
7lb common
31lb mirror
24lb mirror
27lb 4oz mirror
37lb 4oz mirror
27lb mirror
40lb 8oz common
57lb 2oz common pb
25lb 8oz mirror
20lb 8oz common
26lb mirror
26lb common
26lb mirror
29lb 8oz mirror
30lb 14oz mirror
25lb 2oz mirror
25lb 8oz common
38lb common
Happy days
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get in there scotty boy
well pleased for you mate , have that mirror tommorow , big fish thursday
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In reply to Post #232
Same to you Antony. Say hello to Pete for me also.
Just checked my notes, 21 of the 29 fish came to the left hand rod - so it's clear that it was all about location that week. The fish were obviously hiding under the bushes there for some reason.
Cheers,
Kevin
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In reply to Post #230
Pleasure meeting you Kev. Or as you are now known - Dangerous Kev. Good company all week and smashed it on ya first attempt... As always Dreamlakes never fails to satisfy. The fish are just a bonus for me.
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In reply to Post #230
Nice one Kevin sure you will have a 40 or 2 next time over
it is a spot on place and it's a holiday at the end of the day
now next time you go your more in the know with what's what
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In reply to Post #229
Hi,
Well a short report from me DL4 ending yesterday. My first time.
The entire complex fished quite hard for the week I was there. Strange as it was mild and stable, but others indicated it needed a bit of wind and rain and low pressure to kick it off.
I ended up in swim 5 on DL4, was happy with that. Rods where already set up so I got them out quick with PVA bags, 10 inch hook links, nash size 4 fang x hooks fished blow back style. One of rods was on coated braid, size 2 continental hook. Standard lead clip systems, no leaders etc. Used snow man using JK Baits the beard which is fishmeal 18mm and 15mm combination, or cell 18mm wafter on one rod.
30 minutes after chucking out I had a 27,10 on the left rod and was over the moon. Newbie nerves settled immediately! Ended up with 29 fish in total and as far as I could see was top rod for the entire complex. Not bad for probably the most unexperianced carp angler on there...! Still, it was more due to LUCK as it was clear to me that there was a lot of fish hiding in the bushes to my left, and probably 18 or so of those fish came to my left hand rod alone which made the difference to the others on the lake. So it was luck that I was last on the draw and went in there...... Still, nice to have some luck now and then!!!!!!
Biggest fish was 39,8 and 39,2 commons, 35,12 mirror, 24,8 grass carp, and 26,8 catfish. Bit dissapointed that I did not land a 40 after that number of fish, and had probably about 10 fish as doubles which I was not expecting to see too many of. Still, over the moon!
I lost a big catfish on the first night which gave me the hump. Hooked it on a size 2 continental hook and coated braid using a fishmeal snow/man more or less intended for them so was happy when it picked it up, slapped its large tail on the surface and started to move.... But thats when the problems started, it kited slowly to my left and before I really twigged what it was up to, it was close to some snag and despite pulling like a mad man it finally made the snags and well game over.... Got done over again like this on the last night just to remind me that catfishing with 2,75tc rods is high risk fishing if there are snags in the lake. Frustrating as I really wanted a big cat more than a carp.
Used over 30kg of bait, much of it ground up and spodded out as crumb or halves laced with krill juice. About 13kg cell, 8kg dynamite boilie chops split half and half between sweet and fishmeal, and then 12kg of JK baits the beard fishmeals. Used a fait bit of cell stick mix liquid and some pineapple liquid from mainline and 2L krill juice from JK baits. Certainly the PVA bags with crumb and juice of one form of the other helped bites. I baited little and often, spodding 2am to keep it topped up for example.
As for food, facilities, and the entire package, I give it a decent 9 out of 10. The only reason it does not score a 10 out of 10 is because I lost the big catfish and still have the hump . Just joking of course!
Seriously though, I highly recommend to others considering this sort of trip. I have a trip booked on 5 with a mate in April 2015, and will already rebook lake 5 again in Sept 2015. Just for the record, the people working there where really friendly ad helpful. Its a professionally run outfit and I will be a repeat customer. Very often when I come to UK I get the feeling like a shop owner or someone running a business is doing you the favor somehow when you ask for something. Not here, they are helpful and very friendly. They are on first name terms with all customers which is a nice personal touch.
I asked a fair few questions before I went, some I got replies to, others not. Here are a few things.
Did not see a rat
Did not see a snake which I am seriously happy about
Truck load of spiders everwhere, one bloke on my lake got bitten and reacted to it
No one walking around hassling you, felt very safe and peaceful inside those fences
Fish were often feeding around breakfast and dinner time which was a bit frustrating
Fish in my corner of the lake absolutely responded to catapulting in a few boilies or spodding a couple of small spods now and then. I had rods out there many times with no activity, chucked in a few boilies, got a couple of liners then got a run. This happened quite a few times hence spodding in middle of night also.
Snaggy in margins around swim 5.
I was happy eating those two meals per day plus a packet of crips or biscuits at night
Location is probably the primary key to success, but then again all carpers know that 
As Arnie has said one or twice, Ill be back
Kevin
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In reply to Post #221
We'll how did you find your week at Dream lakes
an did you catch much an was it good,,,
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In reply to Post #227
Oh not good lol,, yea hope it's fishing better,,cheers m8
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In reply to Post #224
He's only had 4 so far Says the whole complex is slow this week , probably good news for you though mate
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In reply to Post #225
Got back a week ago from DL1 and had a great trip. Caught 18 in the end including 3 40's and beat my French PB so well happy.
The food as ever was too much to handle (in a good way) and despite a fairly tough week on DL1 all the lads caught - you just had to work harder for the rewards...
I do have some tips for those thinking of heading out there.
1. Don't forget any items of end tackle and make sure you have enough to last you the week - the prices in the onsite shop are eyewatering.
2. I would say you need a minimum of 20kg of bait and if they are having it even 30kg is not excessive. You can get bait onsite but its not cheap
3. If you are joining the coach at Dover make sure you get there before the time stated in your paperwork. I suggest you get there by 9 at the very latest as the drivers always want to try to get the 10pm ferry.
4. Dont forget to take a pillow onto the coach and earplugs are also useful for the journey down unless you want to listen to the conversations of the insomniacs on the coach!
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In reply to Post #224
Cheers We done dl4 last October and smashed it,,so hopefully same again
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In reply to Post #223
I have a mate on 4 this week I will try and get some info off him
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Just picked my bait up for Friday, on dl4 again,,can't wait now,,
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In reply to Post #214
We are 1&2 in the draw on lake 4 this weekend ... Look forward to a good natter. We will have a kettle under the hut so feel free to join us . Looking forward to our usual ritual of a few beers in Dover on friday
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In reply to Post #220
Aha, I see - thanks for the quick response
Thankfully my Brother lives 20 minutes down the road from Bicnacre so we will aim to get there at 19:00 to 19:15 at the latest (there is no major traffic that time of the day).
My Journey starts 5pm tomorrow afternoon however. I first need to get to UK !
Bit of a stress having all the gear in UK and not being able to check things before the day I leave (got like 5 reels to spool up, batteries for alarms and torches to replace, rigs to tie, and some last minute shopping etc etc etc....), but I think (hope) I got all things planned/remembered and nothing unexpected turns up when I rummage in his garage Friday morning .
Kevin
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In reply to Post #219
Their are 2 coaches that go out one coach leaves sighltly earlier between 19.30 & 20.00 as it heads down to the reylon car park at Dover then the other coach normally leaves just after 20.00 best to get their at 19.00 at the lastest
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In reply to Post #218
And one more really important thing..........
Does the Coach go from Bicnacre/Essex at 20:00 or 20:30 Friday as two documents on deamlakes web site gives two different times
(Just for the record, all my papers are in UK so maybe it states there but just incase)
Kevin
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In reply to Post #217
Looks like the dude in post 214 might be going
Weather looks like its shaping up pretty ok as well (although you can never trust the long term forecast)
Kevin
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In reply to Post #216
Anybody out this Friday 26th Sept?
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In reply to Post #215
Cheers mate. Straight answers to straight questions!
Kevin
Just to hope for a few of these now
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In reply to Post #214
1 yes take ant powder
2 yes take insect repellent
3 no they won't get upset if you have 15kg of bollies take as much as you think your need as it works out very expensive to buy it out their
4 breakfast is at 10am & dinner is at 5pm
5 just remember not to take any banned baits ie particles , maggot , pellets as they do check buckets on arrival
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In reply to Post #1
Hi folks.
Well it's my turn to say I am off to dream lakes this coming Friday. Well, leaving from Norway on Thursday to be more precise. Last on the draw on dl4. Am happy with that.
Couple of quick clarifying Qs.
1 do I Need to take ant powder?
2 do I need to take insect repellant?
3 will they get upset if I have 15 kg boilies with me instead of 10 in my luggage?
4 what time is breakfast and dinner each day?
5 any last minute dos and donts?
Cheers
Kevin
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In reply to Post #173
When i went a few years ago i was fishing pads on DL1 and i borrowed Matt the baliffs bike to do exactly that...but i was casting onto the bank opposite and taking all my rigs and bait round on the bike and putting my rig in by hand...basically walking into the lake
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In reply to Post #211
bailiffs diary on website
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In reply to Post #210
Here did you see that?
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i see lake 1 has done it's first 70
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In reply to Post #208
Anymore help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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In reply to Post #206
Thanks very much, this is my plan!
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In reply to Post #205
Unfortunately I'm not traveling light at all!!
However I have been told by 2 people who have been before that you're allowed to just take a rod or two and fish from a different swim without having to pack up and move all your gear? Was thinking of setting up in a swim away from all the angling pressure and then during the day time just grabbing a couple of rods and fish from a different swim maybe closer to the fish?
Thanks again
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In reply to Post #205
Jump into the biggest gap on either bank away from the pressure.
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In reply to Post #204
Travel very light and move into swims where you see fish or where others are catching.......
May upset the anglers that you jump in between but it certainly brings the best results.......
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In reply to Post #203
Hi guys/girls,
Heading off to DL2 this Friday for my first French trip!
Came out 14th in the draw so not the best. Any advice regarding swim choice?
Any any general advice about this lake from any of you guys who have fished it before would be greatly recieved!
Thanks
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In reply to Post #1
Got back from dreamlakes last week fished lake 3 with my nephew I was in peg 2 and my nephew was in 3 we both caught fish no bigguns tho me nephew had 17 carp too 48lb I had 16 carp too 44lb we lost a couple due to weedbeds overall we had a great time as always
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In reply to Post #201
Cheers for the replies
Kevin
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In reply to Post #199
No the shop only sell chocolate , biscuits , crisps & and cans of soft drink and beer , water they sell milk not fresh I think it's long life milk stuff .
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In reply to Post #199
to be honest, i have never needed anything apart from drinks and a few biscuits etc the meals are plentiful and the only work is winding in the carp!
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In reply to Post #1
Hi
Just a quick question regarding the food they sell in addition to the breakfast and dinner which I have understood are more than ample.
Does the shop sell sandwiches or pies and that sort of thing or do I have to take a weeks worth of lunch and snack stuff with me from uk? Do they sell fresh milk also?
Kevin
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In reply to Post #1
Off to dreamlakes tomoz can't wait hope something big comes out
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In reply to Post #192
Hi Stax, have you managed to get among them yet?
Does it seem like the South Westerlies have pushed the fish into
The corner of 16 or do you not think it maters to much?
Hope your havin fun!
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In reply to Post #194
Hi mate
Hmmm, interesting. The reason me and mate have booked dl5 in April is for the combination of cats and carp...... Not super impressed that they are removing the cats then.....
I was informed that cats captured in the other lakes were being moved to dl5 Maybe I have misunderstood
Oh well, am sure we will have a great time anyway
Kevin
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In reply to Post #193
I noticed that the bailiffs diary over the last few weeks hasn't included lake 5. Is no one fishing it or is everyone blanking?!!! 
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In reply to Post #176
Hi Kev,
There are a lot of cats in DL5 however when i was out there back in April they were putting out keep nets around each lake to remove the cats to ship them off to another lake (not on the DL complex) down the road so hopefully that will sort the problem. I'm back out there on the 22nd so i'll let you know if they are still doing it! :-)
Also the catch reports are filled in on Friday so any fish you catch Friday evening/night are not counted but it will still give you a good idea of what has come out from where!
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In reply to Post #192
Thanks for the update stax. Hopefully they will move down to your end soon
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In reply to Post #191
I think everyone has caught here except me and my son lol lake 1 only 7 on I think they said. Lake 2 has 14 fishing. Carp to 54 from 3 where we are and the carp have vacated the area I'm in, peg 2 and son in 3, mates at the other end are on a dozen each :( lol
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In reply to Post #190
its always pissing down in dover on a friday night
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In reply to Post #1
I new I shouldn't have left it till today to sort my gear out. I've been stuck in the garage with the wind and rain threatening to lift the roof off! I'm all finished apart from my clothes bag. Me and Bipin are ready to give DL3 ago for the 1st time this Friday. I can't **kin wait , just hope it's not too wet Friday night at Dover, after that it can piss down!
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In reply to Post #188
Good luck . It's
been a while since she was out?
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In reply to Post #187
Can't wait this time next week me my boy and my pal will be hunting down the big girl hopefully her first apperence this year I'm praying to the carp gods
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In reply to Post #186
Hi Neil,
Thanks for that. It is as I suspected.
I dont see why they cant just publish all catfish Catch statistics more accurately on their web site just like the carp...
I am having a go at DL4 in Sept. and then DL5 in April, so I Guess I get to see both lakes in action and make my own mind up - you never know, maybe I will put a short report on here also
Cheers,
Kevin
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In reply to Post #176
I fished dl5 several years ago and had more cats than carp!!
Between 2 of us probably 50 plus cats including 3 over 100lb and a lot over 50lb
And nothing like the amount we caught was published on the web site??
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In reply to Post #178
See you Saturday morning in the rain
looks like it's going to be bang on for it
an a bit windy Sunday
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In reply to Post #183
Yh they will cast 100 yards easy
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In reply to Post #182
As long as you can cast 100 yards with your reels they will be fine
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In reply to Post #1
Hi,
Could anyone let me know, do I have use Pitt reels at dreamlakes or can I use any?
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In reply to Post #180
Cheers I thought that would be the case
They used to have a Hire page on the website but I can't find it this year so I thought it best to ask
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In reply to Post #179
Yes you can still hire unhooking mats you can hire them out their no problem
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In reply to Post #178
And I'll be with him
What's the deal with unhooking mats.
Can you still hire them?
Do you have to arrange it and pay before you go or can you just turn up and pay?
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In reply to Post #177
I leave Friday
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In reply to Post #1
Can't wait for next week lake 1 and 3rd
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Folks,
Quick Q this time (maybe I get an answer also ).
Its regarding the catch statistics on the dream lakes web site. They appear to count the carp pretty well, and sometimes mention the catfish - especially if they are large. However, it appears that there might be underreporting, or perhaps even not Reporting of catfish in some/many cases. For example, they say that there is a lot more catfish in DL5 than the other lakes (indeed there is one report in this thread stating like 30 cats in a week for one or two persons which sounds like catfish texas), but thats not really reflected in the catch reports at all (just one or two cats per person per week in DL5)?
So what is the typical catfish Catch rate in DL5 in 2013 or 2014? Are we talking like catching as many cats as carp, less or more?
I am just as interested in catching catfish as well as carp, and would like this info. to help me decide DL4 or DL5 (generally Catch rates look higher in DL4 than DL5, but thats before they add on the numbers of unreported catfish?????).
Regards,
Kevin
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In reply to Post #173
think there 25 euros for the week , gotta get in there quick tho as there isn't many.
heaps of **** aswell , seat goes up youre ass , handle bars go one way ,
wheel goes the other .
handy for a tom in the morning aswell
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In reply to Post #173
Stu I'm out this Friday but on lake 3
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In reply to Post #172
Last few trips I have been on I have seen people using bikes to go round onto the spit on lake 1. How much are they to hire and do you just ask in the lodge for one
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In reply to Post #171
about the only ****er that will date you
good luck mate , not that you need it
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In reply to Post #1
whos out this Friday ,, roll on next week pea head has a date with me
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In reply to Post #168
Should have been spoke to Nibbler on Friday and said there was 56 out last week
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In reply to Post #168
I know I was surprised at that.
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In reply to Post #166
cant belive no one on one last week
so shocked i said it twice
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In reply to Post #166
cant belive no one on one last week
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In reply to Post #165
I'm happy with it. Probably looking around ladies or 3 steps area depending on how the first 6 go. Can't see snags and slope being left though.
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In reply to Post #164
Not too bad then mate
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In reply to Post #163
7th in the draw
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In reply to Post #162
Yeah I keep track of that just wondered if anyone had been out recently.
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In reply to Post #161
Have a look on the dreamlakes website at the catch reports
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In reply to Post #160
Any news on how lake 1 is doing at the minute. Out in 2 weeks.
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Been a while since I last went but found having 6 on lake 3 was perfect.
Fishing pegs 2, 4, 7, 8, 14 & 16 gave us loads of room = loads of fish.
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In reply to Post #157
my mate had the biggun from the far margin on peg 2 , jammy git
as carpy says , she likes 16 aswell.
normally first to go in the draw tho
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In reply to Post #157
If you have 1st swim choice I'd op for pegs 2 or 16
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In reply to Post #1
I'm on lake3 next week not fished 3 before been on 1 twice is there any particular peg I need to be in.suppose ever one fishers too the middle of the lake unless your in a corner peg any tips would be great thanks
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In reply to Post #155
It's red hot out there at the minute!
I would be tempted to head for the beach
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In reply to Post #154
Yeah I think that's where we will end up, but also fancy the pads
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In reply to Post #153
Be good to hear how you get on. We are out on the 16th August. Where are you thinking of going. Most go for snags 1st don't they.
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In reply to Post #148
I'm out on DL1 next Friday and we are first out in the draw, decisions
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In reply to Post #1
hi guys
im going france on 16th august and got get to dover from stoke on trent i was let down with travel does anyone know of any travel services to get me there?
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In reply to Post #1
Giving dl5 a bash in September. Anyone got any tips? Rigs, bait etc?
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In reply to Post #148
Hi siden
Thanks for the reply
Anyone else who wants to chip in with their 2p worth then feel free
Cheers,
Kevin
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In reply to Post #146
am on lake 2 going with the wife am driving over
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In reply to Post #147
Bonjour. Kevin. Let's start with 1 its 130 euros for 10 k.
You can buy 5 k at a time can't always stick it in the frezza as don't always have the room
as can be over 50 ppl fishing at dream lakes each week.
So that's lots of bait an if everyone wants to keep if frozen
that's a lot of fridges?.
As for cats in 4 yes you will get them on fishmeal bait so if you want them take it, me I would not go with it, get yourself the cell or the hybrid.
you can buy popups an dips but will cost more. Than if you take your own
Not sure on shelf life bait as the office. An as for swim Fishing left or right yes as long as your not in someone els water so to speak.
Hope that helps a bit. Loads of love from Sid
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In reply to Post #136
Hi again folks
Seems like a question with more than one line goes unreplied on here
I try again.
On Google i have Measured dl4 to be about 120m wide so obviously no chance of me fishing far margin on standard bait runner reels. So that q is answered. About 140 long just for the record.
1. What is the price of buying cell at the lakes? Someone must know this. It's 95 quid in advance but if I go empty how much is it there? If you pre-buy from them, can you pick up some of the bait at start of week then rest later in the week? I am thinking of avoiding having to air-dry.
2. Do they stock plenty of pop ups and dips incase I go empty?
3. Do they have a freezer I can use for bait I take with me or do I have to air- dry? This is an important part of my preparation as I have decided I will take fishmeals with me.
4. How many cats are floating about in dl4? Is it realistic to hook a few if I use fishmeals or is it something that just turns up now and again? The online catch reports don't appear to list up catfish in a consequent manner so it's difficult for me to tell.
5. Is it allowed to use shelf life boilies, and if I were to pre-crush some boilies into chops or crumb before I go, will this be something the bailifs get upset about as they won't be able to tell if its crushed boilies contra ground bait. Should I wait with that until I get there?
6. Finally, if I fish say swims 5-8 is it possible for me to fish left and right rods along that banks margin ( working on the basis that the rest of the group are fishing swims 1-4 on the other bank). Or are there trees poking out further than the swims so I can't cast sideways along my own bank?
Thanks for any feedback in advance.
If anyone has some pictures of this lake to share it would be great. Pictures on web site are not great and although I have trolled you tube and internet for all videos and pictures I could get, I still can't work out what the margins look like around the lake and whether it's possible to fish a rod left and right of you own swim or whether overhanging tres etc block that.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #145
i know everything , who u going with and what pond you are you on.
gonna speak to matty , see what hes upto that week .
could do with a week in the sun meself, im up for it .
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In reply to Post #144
How did you know!
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In reply to Post #143
you are
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whos out on the 9th august .
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In reply to Post #141
yes you can spod out at dreamlakes it's bollies only and plastic baits that are allowed no particles or pellets are allowed buckets are checked on arrival so don't try and take any banned baits as they will be taken of you and kept till you go home
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In reply to Post #140
Hi guys
I have been tod by friends I can spod at dreamlakes is this true and if yes what can I use to spod
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In reply to Post #139
Done lake 1 now 4 times! 157 fish for my efforts ;-)
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In reply to Post #138
Cheers pal! Never fished DL1 before, fished DL2 twice
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In reply to Post #137
Good luck Chris!
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In reply to Post #136
I'm out on the 12th July DL1 can't wait!!!!!
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In reply to Post #1
Hi folks
Well I went ahead and booked my to trip - Dl4 on 27 sept. There was already three booked On that lake so fingers crossed their a decent bunch of blokes and I will manage to fit in.
Anyway, I would like to take some bait with me as well as play it safe on one of the lakes own baits.
So my questions.
1. Which of the baits should I get from them in advance? the cell, hybrid or their cell cream specials? What about if I go empty for bait. Everyone says they are expensive to buy without pre- order, but what is the price of 10kg og boilie over there that's not preordered?
2. What about pop ups for making snow-man? Should i take all pop ups and plastic corn with me or does the shop stock allpop ups I need at sensible prices?
3. I was thinking of taking a fish meal I have confidence in from uk as an alternative. Bad idea or go for it? Would a 14mm bait be too small? Was thinking of something a bit different to the usual baits most people use.
4. It's unclear to me whether there are any cats to speak of in dl4 or not. Is there a real chance of hooking a couple of cats or have they all been stuffed inn dl5?
5. What is the casting distance from one bank to the other side? Anyone measured it? Realistic to fish to the opposite margin from the one bank if all anglers camp on the one side or is it a bit far?
6. If I were to be the only one on the far bank, is it possible for me to sling the right and left rods along my own margins or are there trees in the way preventing me fishing say 30 meters to my left and right margins?
7. Any other tips?
Interested in a PM if anyone has specific tips or extra info. That they don't want to put on the open forum.
Best regards and thanks for the help folks.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #134
You'll have a great week fella!
This was my week back in April............
Finished top rod on lake 1 with 42 fish......
50.02lb common New P.B
9 x 40's to 46.6
13 x 30's to about 38.08
A load of 20's and a few cats
All caught on my own baits
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In reply to Post #133
Been told its good and I'm going on my own
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In reply to Post #132
You will enjoy it it's a great place. How many are in your group. There 4 of us
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In reply to Post #131
Hi I'm on lake 1 too I can't wait first time going
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We are on lake 1. What about you.
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In reply to Post #119
Hi, I'm going on the 16th august to what lake are on you going on?
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In reply to Post #128
just returned from a week on lake4 had a good week ended up with 18 fish.
2x 40S 48lb mirror & 46lb 8oz common
10x 30s
4x 20s
2 x doubles
plus my son had a new pb common of 38lb he's well happy. all the staff were brillant as always
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In reply to Post #127
Hi lads
Just got back yesterday from dl1 I fished snags only had 5 fish to 45.5 it was really slow out of are group there was 5 of us 3 didn't catch for the first 4 days I think they were still spawning until mon I think there was a few people who only caught 1. However my little bro had 15 fish to 41lbs my cousin had a lovely 48lb common there wasn't any huge hauls my bro was top rod I think anyway we all loved it and can't wait to go back I'm fishing dl3 in August and counting the days as is my little boy who comes with me on every trip. The lads out there were superb as usual so no complaints from here
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In reply to Post #125
If you are wanting a few cats I would go for Lake 5.......
A couple of years ago 2 of us fished it and had over 50 cats between us 3 over 100lb and about 20 over 50lb....
Had a few carp as well and no need to cast more than 70 yards....
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In reply to Post #124
Cheers for the replies folks,
Well DL4 looks like the most sensible option for me then - which is what I was suspecting.
Still waiting for confirmation for exactly what dates are available for this specific lake and then its make up mind time.
Kevin
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In reply to Post #122
alright kevin
i would go for dl4 as its my faveourite but dont be put off by lakes 1 and 2 as you dont have
to fish at 100yds .most of my fishing is done at catapult range , 30-40 yds as im lazy .
some vey big fish are caught on lake1 from the beech swim at a max of 30 yds.
ive been to the lakes 13 times now , probbably 5 of these on my own as i dont have many friends
and you will not be pushed into any **** swims as there arent any so dont worry about that.
as for snakes ,in all my trips out ive only seen two and there only grass snakes anyway
cheers ralph
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In reply to Post #122
Hi Kevin, I have been many times to the lakes although not since 2010. If your not into casting then probably don't go on Dreamlake 1 or 2. I would suggest dream lake 4 would be best for a first timer as you can guarantee getting a corner swim (only 4 anglers allowed) and I know from experience 70 yards or less is all that's required. I would go for swim 8 or 1 as these get less disruption from lake 3 or 5. Lake 3 or 5 would also be ok as they are not as big as 1 and 2. You will get a swim draw number a couple of weeks before you go, so there's no 'stitch-up' although if several anglers book together they tend to get a sequential draw number. Hope this helps you make a decision. Regards Cliff
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In reply to Post #1
Hi Folks,
I am looking to book a trip for myself on one of the lakes this Sept. or early Oct. (I have been in contact with them, there are slots available for most of the lakes in this period as I am coming alone).
I am mostly up for some action (i.e., want some runs...), big fish just a bonus certainly not required. The odd catfish would be a bonus also. Preferably want to Fish short range/margins, am not geared up for anything over 70 yards and prefer much Shorter distances. With those general facts in mind:
Q1.
Is DL4 or 5 the one for me to go for? I want the best chance of action, bonus if a cat picks up a bait.
Q2.
Has anyone ever been to this place as a "single angler"? Is it a nightmare where you end up getting pushed into the poor pegs due to others aggregating together on the best spots, or is it so well organised this is not going to be an issue for me?
Q3.
Are there many snakes around.....?
Kevin
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In reply to Post #120
Need some line first ha ha 😩
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In reply to Post #119
dont forget the sun cream
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In reply to Post #118
Booked for the 16th August. Left it later than usual but got on. Not too long to wait either. 🎣
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In reply to Post #108
Lool
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In reply to Post #116
2 sleeps to go
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In reply to Post #115
Thanks for that.
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In reply to Post #114
The full finally payment has to be paid 10 weeks before the trip date
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In reply to Post #113
I'm going to ring the office tomorrow but can anyone answer my question please.
Normally we book well in advance but this year we have had to leave it late due to other commitments. If we book for say 12 weeks time in say August how much deposit do we need to pay and how long do you get until final payment is due.
Thanks.
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In reply to Post #112
A 60 and 5 50s Is amazing well done Gareth did you have a lot of other fish aswel, bailif's diary not up yet. Wouldn't surprise me if dream lakes make a magazine advert just featuring your week lol
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In reply to Post #104
Hi Steve,
I only had 5 50's and a 60 - one of the 40's went 49.12 so very close.
The venue as a whole is fishing well but the temperatures are on the up and given that the fish's were milting in the net it wont be long now before they start to spawn.
Have a great trip and tight-lines
Gareth
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In reply to Post #109
cheers paul
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will be there on 31st may looking forward to it, 10 days to go, just in time for spawning
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In reply to Post #106
Have a good trip Richard
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In reply to Post #107
amateur
did i tell you the story about the young kid who was told to turn them upside down
when unhooking them to calm them down , well , anyway he held it upside down for
the photo aswell , it looked like it was ****ing dead
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In reply to Post #100
Lol big Time.
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In reply to Post #105
have a safe trip over i will be there sat morning on the coach
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In reply to Post #102
Hi mate
No it's not first time I've been the last two years first year had draw 1 and went in snags had 9 fish to 45lbs which was good just depends on the wind the lads last year blanked in snags I'm driving over and hope to get there fri eve And find out what's happening 4 sleeps to go
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In reply to Post #102
Spoke to one of the bailiffs yesterday, an angler on lake2 caught a 60 and 6 50s last week! All the fish are beginning to group up spawning very likely early this week with the weather forecast for the next few days.
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In reply to Post #101
get in snags mate , you can always move if you want, but i bet you dont
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In reply to Post #101
Hi rob hope you have a great week I take it it's your first time out there? Your are first in the draw on lake one which means you have first pick of all the swims. You will not be in peg 1 as lake one are all names swims fingers crossed with the spawning hope you'll have a fantastic week can't wait to get back out there.
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In reply to Post #100
We are out there this week can't wait got swim 1 on dl1 hope there not spawning
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In reply to Post #99
did that grassie beat you up?
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In reply to Post #96
Lol yea I missed out on the full house by 2lb bingo lol
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In reply to Post #97
result, nice one mate
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In reply to Post #96
Ended up with 18 fish in the end 3 40's 5 30's rest 20's and cat fish
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In reply to Post #95
i know mate , grass carp weren't it , i been watching you all week
10,20,30,40 s , nearly bingo'd it
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Last day today boo!! Had a pukka week had 13 fish upto 48lb, , roll on first week of October back on lake 4
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In reply to Post #92
Cheers buddy!! We. Gotta get over there again m8 ,,had a good laugh,ya smashed.it last time,, that 53 mirror u had.been out twice.already
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In reply to Post #91
jammy git , good luck mate
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2 days to go,,,can't wait!
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In reply to Post #87
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In reply to Post #87
well done! both PB's?
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In reply to Post #87
top bombing
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In reply to Post #86
Fished lake 3 had two pb's 47lb mirror and a 61 lb common ended with one twenty, six thirties, two fourties and the sixty well happy my son fished lake 1 and ended the week with fourty+ carp with the big common at 65lb 5oz go on the Russians.
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In reply to Post #69
not long now geez
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In reply to Post #83
how was your week paul?
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In reply to Post #81
well done on the PB! 42 is a good week anywhere!
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In reply to Post #82
No john lee was in slope
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In reply to Post #81
blinding week mate
where were you , in snags
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In reply to Post #80
Well that was a pretty good week!
Finished top rod on lake 1 with 42 fish......
50.02lb common New P.B
9 x 40's to 46.6
13 x 30's to about 38.08
A load of 20's and a few cats
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In reply to Post #79
Week to go for the tafia to hit lake 3 anyone know how is the weed this year as was nightmare last time we fished it cheers
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In reply to Post #78
27th September....bloody ages to wait lol
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In reply to Post #77
sure is tufty. the 9th mate on lake 3. i cant wait tbh
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In reply to Post #76
9th for us
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In reply to Post #72
when in august stax? we are out on the 23rd
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In reply to Post #72
I'm out there now. The trees are a bit of a shock but they needed to be done for safety. Its not as bad as people are making out.
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In reply to Post #73
anyone fished lake 3 this year and how is the weed, lost loads of fish last time i fished it.
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In reply to Post #64
3+4 Andy
Can't wait now mate!
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In reply to Post #71
August for me 
but hay it gets closer every week
ree the trees. things are never as bad as they first seem. well normally.
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In reply to Post #70
5 weeks friday
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In reply to Post #69
yeah , **** me , i forgot about that ,didn't half go didn't it.
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In reply to Post #68
Remember when we went in October and that one fell on the over side to us!!
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In reply to Post #66
think alot of them trees were ****ed gaz , thats why they done away with em . they was a bit dodgey in the storm's . shame tho but safety first i suppose
stax , you out this year mate ?
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In reply to Post #66
i've only seen the video clip thats on facebook mate but it looks like all trees have been felled ! to put it mildly it looks barren and not very pleasing to the eye. by i hope my eyes are wrong
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whats happened to the trees on lake 3, it looks barren
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In reply to Post #62
This time next lee we will be on the coach on our way to Dover
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In reply to Post #63
what draw have you got big fisher?
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In reply to Post #62
And what swim to choose
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In reply to Post #61
8 more days and I'm out!
Lake 1 here I come ;-)
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In reply to Post #60
Good luck m8,,,Ive got 4 weeks till I'm on lake 2,,can't wait now lol
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In reply to Post #59
Been a few fish caught on lake2 so far 61 common, couple 50s and loads 30s. 3 days to go till am out ,
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Yes steve miss you by a week will see you all on the change over Not sure mate I hope lake 1 or 3
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In reply to Post #56
Paul we are out for the 26th so will see you on the change over, what lake you fishing.
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In reply to Post #56
mate is out there now and had a mid 20 within a few mins of casting out
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In reply to Post #55
same week as you steve i think, 18th April. i'm out there working
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In reply to Post #51
when you out Paul. we are all going out two weeks Friday, lake three and four
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In reply to Post #45
Just booked dl4 first week of October me and Adrian,, see if I can winkle one of them 50's you had john lol
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In reply to Post #51
+1
Don't forget to post your results lads, it always makes interesting reading for those out later on!!
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Good luck to all going out on the first trip of the season
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In reply to Post #49
Very well looking at there FB page......
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In reply to Post #48
Any news on how the lakes are fishing
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In reply to Post #47
Me and my mates out 4 weeks friday, lake 3 and lake 4,
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In reply to Post #43
I have the difiant mps sticksvso shold be fine there not keen on the korda clear leader's as I have had some get kincked andbi cant get it out no matter how hard I try I have re boiled them etc
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In reply to Post #45
Yea u know m8 6 weeks happy days lol
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In reply to Post #44
hello mate , not long now son
COYS
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In reply to Post #43
Easy brother how's things
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In reply to Post #41
bank sticks will go in mate ,about a foot back from the edge of the swim .
ones with the auger points work well. i allways put one either side of the swim and one on the top.
most people use the korda safezone leaders , the clear ones
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In reply to Post #41
a mate goes a week friday the lucky wots it
me. ages yet.
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In reply to Post #40
Cant understand why this thread is slow.
anyway as you know from my other post I am going to DL5 what I would like to ask is 1 can you get bank sticks in all the pegs on there and what colour tubing would you go for if you was to use tubing?
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In reply to Post #39
same here 5 weeks tomorrow dl3 cant wait
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Just got a late deal for 12th April for the three of us on lake 2.....5 weeks and counting down.....hope to see peahead again :-)
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In reply to Post #37
12 weeks today i will be sitting on the coach on my to dreamlakes
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In reply to Post #36
looking good innit
gotta be done
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In reply to Post #35
got to agree. this mild winter has got the fish getting their heads down and if i hadn't already booked my holls for this year i'd be booking up now for as soon as i could get
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March looks a very good month to get out their in the close season the bailiffs seem to be having it right off out their at the moment some very nice fish being caught looking at the dream lakes Facebook page
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In reply to Post #32
Have a gooden!!
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In reply to Post #1
Lake 4 for me on the 12th of april! Not long to wait. Got a last minute special.
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In reply to Post #30
Got 5 of us going on lake 5 end of August 2014 can't wait
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In reply to Post #29
go away. lol
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In reply to Post #27
lucky whats it
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im gonna get a sneaky week in before the season starts , appy days
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In reply to Post #25
I'm out there a few times this year.
Doing a long winter weekend at the end of February then got a week on lake 3 on 19th April
Can't wait
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In reply to Post #17
Me and my mate are taking 60/70k of bait with us between us, as said already, you can always bring some back but you really dont want to run out if they are on the munch
Hope they will be mid April
One of my favourite times to go
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In reply to Post #21
Thanks buddy
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In reply to Post #20
and you will have youre bum smacked
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In reply to Post #19
Cheers mate
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In reply to Post #20
Nope it ain't strictly enforced the drivers don't count how many bits of luggage you have or weigh it they would be their all night if they did . I've taken in the past 30kg of bait in 3 bait buckets plus 8 item of luggage .Just make sure you don't take any banned baits ie any form of particles as the bailiffs do open up the buckets when unloading the trailers to check what's in them if anything that is banned Is found they keep hold of the buckets till you go home .
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In reply to Post #18
That was the other thing (thanks for reminding me) it mentions a max (although a bit vaguely) of 10kg of bait in the trailer, on the website. Is that usually strictly enforced or is taking 20kg usually ok?
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In reply to Post #16
love it on there , good luck
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In reply to Post #17
I'd say take 20kg minimum each as you don't want to be buying bait out their as it works out a lot more expensive in euro's at the lakes ie prices are as follows €65 for 5kg & €130 for 10kg
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It looks like me and my mate are on DL1 for the first time in October. What would be your expectation for the amount of bait we are likely to get through? I know it can vary with conditions etc but I just want to get some sort of idea. Cheers
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In reply to Post #15
yeah mate
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In reply to Post #14
youre going on 4 aint you rich ?
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In reply to Post #13
roll on may24th
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In reply to Post #12
no probs . book it mate , youll love it
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In reply to Post #11
Thanks mate
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In reply to Post #10
lakes 1 , 2 ,3 are most popular .lake 4 and 5 are more group bookings as there smaller.
deffo take youre spod and marker
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In reply to Post #1
Looking to going out to dream lakes September 2015 be the first time going to this venue
which is the preferred lake that anglers seem to go on. Those that have been would you take markers and spods.
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In reply to Post #1
9 th of may be back out on lake two !! Can't wait!!
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In reply to Post #5
couldn't live in the same hat all week
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In reply to Post #5
12 weeks and i'll be back out on lake 1 again
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In reply to Post #4
Same shoes, bottoms, top, shades.......
But different hat!!!
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In reply to Post #3
53lb 4oz ,same week ,same lake
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In reply to Post #2
just to wet the appetite for the new season , not long now
54lb 8oz lake 4
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In reply to Post #1
i'm not going till August. the 9th i think it is
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