A group of us are looking to book this venue but before doing so I just thought I'd ask if anyone has any experiences of the lake either good or bad?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
In reply to Post #1
Better be quick Graham as I booked 3 years ago to be able to fish it in April next year.I think there's only availability for November 2016/2017 ...Looks an amazing water and going off their catch reports plenty of 50's and bigger coming out.
Best of luck getting the week your after unless your booking for 2018 then you "might" still have a good selection.
Better be quick Graham as I booked 3 years ago to be able to fish it in April next year.I think there's only availability for November 2016/2017 ...Looks an amazing water and going off their catch reports plenty of 50's and bigger coming out.
Best of luck getting the week your after unless your booking for 2018 then you "might" still have a good selection.
In reply to Post #1
Pm Foxy on here, he has been a few times.
Pm Foxy on here, he has been a few times.
In reply to Post #1
there are a few threads on here that are a bit older about the lake which are worth searching for. i've been quite a few times (also have 2016 and 2017 trips booked) but as said below its quite booked up now (not sure 2018 books is open yet). its about 230 miles away from Calais, easy driving too. Its not the easiest of waters but when you catch one there's a very good chance will be a lump. there isn't much under 30lb in there. check their facebook page for weekly updates of catches
off the top of my head:
plus points
a lot of big fish to 90lb. wouldn't like to guess how many 50+ but there's a lot. good number of 60s too.
Use of a boat all week to (one in each swim)
each swim has a weigh station and mats and floatation slings are provided.
cabins behind the pegs with fridge freezers and UK electric points in
drive right round the lake and park behind your peg
supermarket 5/10 minutes away
2 decent shower blocks / toilets round the lake
decent pizza restaurant 5 mins away if you fancy an evening out
minus points.
well there are very few. there is no drinking water on site, but just buy the big 5L bottles from the supermarket or fill up form the petrol station up the road.
I cant really knock the place. I think ive been there 5 times now and will keep going back!
there are a few threads on here that are a bit older about the lake which are worth searching for. i've been quite a few times (also have 2016 and 2017 trips booked) but as said below its quite booked up now (not sure 2018 books is open yet). its about 230 miles away from Calais, easy driving too. Its not the easiest of waters but when you catch one there's a very good chance will be a lump. there isn't much under 30lb in there. check their facebook page for weekly updates of catches
off the top of my head:
plus points
a lot of big fish to 90lb. wouldn't like to guess how many 50+ but there's a lot. good number of 60s too.
Use of a boat all week to (one in each swim)
each swim has a weigh station and mats and floatation slings are provided.
cabins behind the pegs with fridge freezers and UK electric points in
drive right round the lake and park behind your peg
supermarket 5/10 minutes away
2 decent shower blocks / toilets round the lake
decent pizza restaurant 5 mins away if you fancy an evening out
minus points.
well there are very few. there is no drinking water on site, but just buy the big 5L bottles from the supermarket or fill up form the petrol station up the road.
I cant really knock the place. I think ive been there 5 times now and will keep going back!
In reply to Post #4
That's very helpful thanks for taking to time to reply, I'll do the searches. A group of 8 of us have been on Mar Peche for the last few years but now it's time for a change, as far as I am aware I think Island lake is not far away so know the drive is fairly easy just wanted to check it's recommended.
Now it's just a matter of trying to get a booking as not on FB. Cheers
That's very helpful thanks for taking to time to reply, I'll do the searches. A group of 8 of us have been on Mar Peche for the last few years but now it's time for a change, as far as I am aware I think Island lake is not far away so know the drive is fairly easy just wanted to check it's recommended.
Now it's just a matter of trying to get a booking as not on FB.
Cheers
In reply to Post #5
Only 20 minutes from mar peche .It is on Facebook as "The Island and Cedars Lake france'Very tough to get a booking.
Only 20 minutes from mar peche .It is on Facebook as "The Island and Cedars Lake france'Very tough to get a booking.
In reply to Post #6
Their 'sister' lake Cedars is okay. Had fish to 50+ .
Great facilities. Hut's behind the swims with power, cooking, full height fridge freezers, 2 single beds. Running water onsite.
Not a big lake. I'd call it a runs water if you happen to be fishing the bank opposite the house as this produced best. Had nearly thirty fish the first year we went and nearly the same the second year upto 50+.
You still need to find the spots though....
Their 'sister' lake Cedars is okay. Had fish to 50+ .
Great facilities. Hut's behind the swims with power, cooking, full height fridge freezers, 2 single beds. Running water onsite.
Not a big lake. I'd call it a runs water if you happen to be fishing the bank opposite the house as this produced best. Had nearly thirty fish the first year we went and nearly the same the second year upto 50+.
You still need to find the spots though....
In reply to Post #7
I have two places booked for 1st to 8th of April 2017 which I may have to cancel.
If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll let you know as soon as I know which will be within the next month.
All I want is the extortionate deposit of £20 I paid to reserve the dates and I'll sort out the paperwork.
I have two places booked for 1st to 8th of April 2017 which I may have to cancel.
If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll let you know as soon as I know which will be within the next month.
All I want is the extortionate deposit of £20 I paid to reserve the dates and I'll sort out the paperwork.
In reply to Post #8
Pm buddy
Pm buddy
In reply to Post #9
Replied mate
Replied mate
In reply to Post #1
Ive just got back although I only had a baby one there was 30 odd fish out inc 11 over 50 to 59-8 2x 64s a 74 com and an 83-12 is that tempting enough ? Its got my vote and run by the best bailiffs in france
Ive just got back although I only had a baby one there was 30 odd fish out inc 11 over 50 to 59-8 2x 64s a 74 com and an 83-12 is that tempting enough ? Its got my vote and run by the best bailiffs in france
In reply to Post #11
run by the best bailiffs in france
Nah dunno about that!! Mick B is a tosser!!
(i know mick reads these forums, and all said in jest!)
Kev Ellis was there doing a video last week no? that will be interesting
run by the best bailiffs in france
Nah dunno about that!! Mick B is a tosser!!
(i know mick reads these forums, and all said in jest!)
Kev Ellis was there doing a video last week no? that will be interesting
In reply to Post #12
Yeah Kevin was there he was kept busy by the rest of the anglers well most of the rest
2 biggest fish and 2 64s and 11 50s should be worth a look
Yeah Kevin was there he was kept busy by the rest of the anglers well most of the rest
2 biggest fish and 2 64s and 11 50s should be worth a look
Managed to get a trip sorted for next year in August, sorted with a mate of ours last night.
Really looking forward to this one.
That's 2 new lakes to look forward to next year.
Just a sample of whats to come hopefully.
Really looking forward to this one.
That's 2 new lakes to look forward to next year.
Just a sample of whats to come hopefully.
In reply to Post #12
Thanks Foxy Mick B has just given me your future bookings....... LOL
Thanks Foxy Mick B has just given me your future bookings....... LOL
In reply to Post #15
ha, not if he wants the work to be carried out on ceders he hasn't!
Cedars did a 56 this week
ha, not if he wants the work to be carried out on ceders he hasn't!
Cedars did a 56 this week
In reply to Post #16
Very good Foxy
Great to see Cedars going from strength to strength
Very good Foxy
Great to see Cedars going from strength to strength
In reply to Post #17
Been given a chance to join a party to fish this wicked looking place in October, 2016.
Been given a chance to join a party to fish this wicked looking place in October, 2016.
In reply to Post #18
Hope your taking the place Tom....
I was lucky to get a cancellation for 2017
Hope your taking the place Tom....
I was lucky to get a cancellation for 2017
In reply to Post #19
Have just confirmed! Looking forward to getting to know a bit about this place.
Have just confirmed! Looking forward to getting to know a bit about this place.
In reply to Post #20
We are looking to book the lake probably 2018 as its almost fully booked till then, and i have a couple of questions
The lake has 10 swims i believe ? do 8 anglers fit comfortable on the lake, this would make it cheaper per angler but potentially less room if people wanted to move around.
More importantly any idea when bookings are to be taken for 2018 ?
Gareth
We are looking to book the lake probably 2018 as its almost fully booked till then, and i have a couple of questions
The lake has 10 swims i believe ? do 8 anglers fit comfortable on the lake, this would make it cheaper per angler but potentially less room if people wanted to move around.
More importantly any idea when bookings are to be taken for 2018 ?
Gareth
In reply to Post #21
14 swims.. pluss baliffs
8 fit with ease
think allow ten now but not sure
14 swims.. pluss baliffs
8 fit with ease
think allow ten now but not sure
In reply to Post #22
yeh its 10 now going to 8 from 2016
yeh its 10 now going to 8 from 2016
In reply to Post #23
https://vimeo.com/141952949
have a look at the ariel shots of Kevin's video should give people and idea.
https://vimeo.com/141952949
have a look at the ariel shots of Kevin's video should give people and idea.
In reply to Post #22
actually has 13 swims (9 is a non peg )
8 people will fit no problem
actually has 13 swims (9 is a non peg )
8 people will fit no problem
In reply to Post #21
I dropped them an email and asked the same question, Booking for 2018 will open at the end of this year and will be displayed on their website and on Facebook. Returning anglers are given priority.
I dropped them an email and asked the same question, Booking for 2018 will open at the end of this year and will be displayed on their website and on Facebook. Returning anglers are given priority.
In reply to Post #26
Cheers Graham i was just about to email Mick has I have 7 anglers pestering me. Fingers crossed that we get lucky
Gareth
Cheers Graham i was just about to email Mick has I have 7 anglers pestering me. Fingers crossed that we get lucky
Gareth
In reply to Post #27
Anyone got sat nav co ordinates?
Anyone got sat nav co ordinates?
In reply to Post #28
Better off using directions on the website mate. Nav sends u on a silly route around Paris.
Better off using directions on the website mate. Nav sends u on a silly route around Paris.
In reply to Post #29
Ah ok, thanks. I was asking as i'm travelling from another lake around 2 hrs away so would be below Paris already.
Ah ok, thanks. I was asking as i'm travelling from another lake around 2 hrs away so would be below Paris already.
In reply to Post #30
Might be worth putting in the nearest village into ur nav then. It's only 5 mins from there and u can use the directions given on the website
Might be worth putting in the nearest village into ur nav then. It's only 5 mins from there and u can use the directions given on the website
In reply to Post #31
I think you will find that they only allow 8 anglers on now, exclusive week or not.
The nearest village for your sat navs is Bazoches Les Bray, best thing to do is turn off the main D road at the petrol station, head straight through the village and out the other side, going towards the river Seine, the lake is right at the side of it 👍
I would deffinately take The Hartford mix as bait aswell, the fish love it 😜
I think you will find that they only allow 8 anglers on now, exclusive week or not.
The nearest village for your sat navs is Bazoches Les Bray, best thing to do is turn off the main D road at the petrol station, head straight through the village and out the other side, going towards the river Seine, the lake is right at the side of it 👍
I would deffinately take The Hartford mix as bait aswell, the fish love it 😜
In reply to Post #32
Does anybody know if there's a bailiffs peg that they fish whilst you are there or are all pegs available at the start of the draw and then they make their choice? Thank you
Does anybody know if there's a bailiffs peg that they fish whilst you are there or are all pegs available at the start of the draw and then they make their choice? Thank you
In reply to Post #33
It depends, which Mick is on the week you fish. If Mick B is on he will normally fish from his chalet in between pegs 13 & 14. I have seen on occasions that he will close pegs 13 & 14 and have that area for himself if he is there that week, sometimes it will just be peg 14 that gets closed, both 13 & 14 are single pegs.
If Mick H is on that week I doubt he will do any fishing, if you are fishing as a double then all the double pegs will be in the draw no matter what, that is what has happened the past 3-4 years we have been going.
It depends, which Mick is on the week you fish. If Mick B is on he will normally fish from his chalet in between pegs 13 & 14. I have seen on occasions that he will close pegs 13 & 14 and have that area for himself if he is there that week, sometimes it will just be peg 14 that gets closed, both 13 & 14 are single pegs.
If Mick H is on that week I doubt he will do any fishing, if you are fishing as a double then all the double pegs will be in the draw no matter what, that is what has happened the past 3-4 years we have been going.
In reply to Post #34
Not sure if Mick Bowman will fish from where he normally does this year, his cabin and container, where burnt to the ground while they wern't there this winter, due to an electrical fault.
It's such a shame, they will have to replace everything that was in the container.
He did mention that he plans to rebuild in the spring, so we will have to see what happens.
Not sure if Mick Bowman will fish from where he normally does this year, his cabin and container, where burnt to the ground while they wern't there this winter, due to an electrical fault.
It's such a shame, they will have to replace everything that was in the container.
He did mention that he plans to rebuild in the spring, so we will have to see what happens.
In reply to Post #35
Hi all
At Island in 4 weeks for the first time but will fish somewhere else the week before. Had some excellent feedback from Foxy but if anyone else has fished swim 12 and wants to PM some info re spots, baiting, rigs etc i'm all ears. Can never have enough info
Hi all
At Island in 4 weeks for the first time but will fish somewhere else the week before. Had some excellent feedback from Foxy but if anyone else has fished swim 12 and wants to PM some info re spots, baiting, rigs etc i'm all ears. Can never have enough info
In reply to Post #36
You must be on a lake exclusive if you know your already fishing 12 mate (hope the fish are in front of 12 on your week) but if you watch Kevin Ellis on this site he gives you a few good pointers and is a bloody good video to boot.Best of luck on your visit mate.
You must be on a lake exclusive if you know your already fishing 12 mate (hope the fish are in front of 12 on your week) but if you watch Kevin Ellis on this site he gives you a few good pointers and is a bloody good video to boot.Best of luck on your visit mate.
In reply to Post #37
Yes we are and yes we know swims hence me asking😊. Seen Kev's vids and Mark's to that point indeed are very good but don't discuss baiting or area in 12 really more his swim in 13.
Yes we are and yes we know swims hence me asking😊. Seen Kev's vids and Mark's to that point indeed are very good but don't discuss baiting or area in 12 really more his swim in 13.
In reply to Post #38
See your point mate,I'm out there W/C 9th April (also 4 weeks) so may be able to help but at really short notice.Im also doing as much research as possible and have only found bits and pieces like yourself.
See your point mate,I'm out there W/C 9th April (also 4 weeks) so may be able to help but at really short notice.Im also doing as much research as possible and have only found bits and pieces like yourself.
In reply to Post #39
Nice. I'm 16th and travel across from Etang Le Fays where i am from the 9th. We had guys who wanted to double up and a couple of us wanted singles hence knowing the swim. Hope all goes well.
Nice. I'm 16th and travel across from Etang Le Fays where i am from the 9th. We had guys who wanted to double up and a couple of us wanted singles hence knowing the swim. Hope all goes well.
In reply to Post #40
I'll put some posts up when I'm there and keep an eye on peg 12 for you.Say high to Mark and Claire from myself as its one of my regular venues plus it's a cracking lake to warm you up for the big girls on your 2nd week.The best of luck to ya mate.
I'll put some posts up when I'm there and keep an eye on peg 12 for you.Say high to Mark and Claire from myself as its one of my regular venues plus it's a cracking lake to warm you up for the big girls on your 2nd week.The best of luck to ya mate.
In reply to Post #41
Me too. Been that week in April for 6 years. Will say hello for you and look out for posts
Me too. Been that week in April for 6 years. Will say hello for you and look out for posts
In reply to Post #42
Wow...swim 12 does a lot of fish considering no one has fished it
Wow...swim 12 does a lot of fish considering no one has fished it
In reply to Post #43
so the working party lads are out there atm. Mick B is in peg 12......
so the working party lads are out there atm. Mick B is in peg 12......
Does anybody know if they supply life jackets with the boats or do I need to take my own? Cheers
In reply to Post #45
There was jacket there before the fire im sure New ones will be there with boats and motors
There was jacket there before the fire im sure New ones will be there with boats and motors
In reply to Post #46
14 sleeps.......and 7 of those will be in France
14 sleeps.......and 7 of those will be in France
Currently in peg 10/11 for this coming week so anybody knowing any knowledge of this peg would be well appreciated...Nothing out on the lake so far but with a few fish moving it hopefully won't be too long for them to have a munch 
In reply to Post #48
Hi all, out there for first time this June.. Does anyone have a clear map of the lake layout and swims? Found the one in site but can't download the pdf and the image too blury.. Also is there may nuisance fish present? Cheers
Hi all, out there for first time this June.. Does anyone have a clear map of the lake layout and swims? Found the one in site but can't download the pdf and the image too blury.. Also is there may nuisance fish present? Cheers
In reply to Post #49
Peg 10 can be a good swim as the fish do get in that bay, but don't cast right the way across. I have seen it time and time again and it pushes the fish straight out. There should be a clear plateau just right of peg 11 close on not far from the pump. Also u can get onto the fish in open water straight out of 11, don't cast too far as u will push into 8s water. Good luck
Peg 10 can be a good swim as the fish do get in that bay, but don't cast right the way across. I have seen it time and time again and it pushes the fish straight out. There should be a clear plateau just right of peg 11 close on not far from the pump. Also u can get onto the fish in open water straight out of 11, don't cast too far as u will push into 8s water. Good luck
In reply to Post #50
Cheers mate,got one about 30 yards out from 11 just off a patch of gravel and the other 2 in the bay.
Did you find the harder spots produce better than the soft patches.Only fish out so far is the lad
in 12 with a 49 mirror this morning.
Cheers mate,got one about 30 yards out from 11 just off a patch of gravel and the other 2 in the bay.
Did you find the harder spots produce better than the soft patches.Only fish out so far is the lad
in 12 with a 49 mirror this morning.
In reply to Post #51
Swim 12 is always consistent. Week in week out it does fish. When I have fished it it's always been summer so I have always fished close to the weed beds. I've not really been bothered if it's hard bottom of a little silty as I have caught from both in the past. Last year I fished peg 7 and caught well straight out in open water on a clear hard patch.
Swim 12 is always consistent. Week in week out it does fish. When I have fished it it's always been summer so I have always fished close to the weed beds. I've not really been bothered if it's hard bottom of a little silty as I have caught from both in the past. Last year I fished peg 7 and caught well straight out in open water on a clear hard patch.
Also really interested in a map of lake, someone must have 1 on here?????? Any help would be really appreciated
Cheers
Cheers
i'll see if I can post a lake map as I have one somewhere!
In reply to Post #54
ok, this map has the swim boundaries on it too. the grey bit in the middle says its no fishing but this hasn't ever been the case as far as I know! the rest of it is pretty accurate though
I found this map in the cabin at some point and just took a picture of it on my mobile. so don't blame the messenger!
I hope I can remember how to post pictures on here, its been a while!!
ok, this map has the swim boundaries on it too. the grey bit in the middle says its no fishing but this hasn't ever been the case as far as I know! the rest of it is pretty accurate though
I found this map in the cabin at some point and just took a picture of it on my mobile. so don't blame the messenger!
I hope I can remember how to post pictures on here, its been a while!!
In reply to Post #55
Cheers lads,Thank you
A brief update this week...
Peg 8......40lb
Peg 12....12lb,49lb and 52lb
Pegs 3 4 6 7 10/11 and 13 still nothing
They'll start feeding soon surely
A brief update this week...
Peg 8......40lb
Peg 12....12lb,49lb and 52lb
Pegs 3 4 6 7 10/11 and 13 still nothing
They'll start feeding soon surely
Only 3 other fish out this week..Peg 8...58lb common peg 12...45lb and peg 13....48lb
1 night to go to save the dreaded "B" word.
1 night to go to save the dreaded "B" word.
In reply to Post #58
Keep plugging away mate, good luck
Keep plugging away mate, good luck
In reply to Post #59
Cheers Off Shore,Just placed my Baits for the final time if nothing happens today/tonight.
I've finally got fish showing in my bay so fingers crossed for a last minute wacker
Cheers Off Shore,Just placed my Baits for the final time if nothing happens today/tonight.
I've finally got fish showing in my bay so fingers crossed for a last minute wacker
In reply to Post #59
Just had a 42-03 mirror from peg 10/11 to save the dreaded blank..12 hours to go still....
Just had a 42-03 mirror from peg 10/11 to save the dreaded blank..12 hours to go still....
In reply to Post #61
Nice one mate, that's great
Nice one mate, that's great
In reply to Post #61
Well done buddy
Well done buddy
Anyone else been out there this summer?
I'm on with 4 others plus another group of 3 on the 22 October. Have been following the catch reports pretty closely.
Any poisson chat about or the Crays been worse than normal recently?
I'm on with 4 others plus another group of 3 on the 22 October. Have been following the catch reports pretty closely.
Any poisson chat about or the Crays been worse than normal recently?
In reply to Post #64
Fished a week in June, no probs with nuisance fish or Crays in any of the 2 swims I fished which were 2 and 13. I don't believe any of the other lads had any probs either
Fished a week in June, no probs with nuisance fish or Crays in any of the 2 swims I fished which were 2 and 13. I don't believe any of the other lads had any probs either
In reply to Post #65
Nice one, thank you.
Nice one, thank you.
got back Saturday. had a great trip. all 8 anglers caught and had 23 fish between us (4 x 60lb+ )
the krays weren't bad but id still mesh up. what were becoming a nuisance though are the rudd. some of them are 2/3lb now and completely massacre the bait you put in. a couple of the lads caught them on carp gear or when dropping the rigs in!
next year i'll be taking bigger (20mm) baits and wont be chopping them at all.
) the krays weren't bad but id still mesh up. what were becoming a nuisance though are the rudd. some of them are 2/3lb now and completely massacre the bait you put in. a couple of the lads caught them on carp gear or when dropping the rigs in!
next year i'll be taking bigger (20mm) baits and wont be chopping them at all.
In reply to Post #67
Cheers for that, glad you posted, I was literally Just About to hit send on an order for a load of smaller baits for my trip.
Sounds like a good week
Cheers for that, glad you posted, I was literally Just About to hit send on an order for a load of smaller baits for my trip.
Sounds like a good week
In reply to Post #67
thanks Foxy - me and Deeps are out 2nd week Oct
thanks Foxy - me and Deeps are out 2nd week Oct
In reply to Post #69
good luck Chris! (and others)
some of the rudd were huge. we had the odd fish for them and had them to 1-9. but there were a lot of 2s and even 3s swimming about!
I've got to wait until October next year now
good luck Chris! (and others)
some of the rudd were huge. we had the odd fish for them and had them to 1-9. but there were a lot of 2s and even 3s swimming about!
I've got to wait until October next year now
In reply to Post #71
That sounds like a good way to spend a bit of time. Il bring a float rod.
Good luck to you guys!
That sounds like a good way to spend a bit of time. Il bring a float rod.
Good luck to you guys!
Spoke to my mates last night there are 3 of them there this week 1 is blanking 1 has had a couple both 30's and the other has had a few 50's,40's and 30's mostly through the night as it cools down a bit but generally it is a bit slow all over the lake with odd fish out to other anglers I'm sure it will get better moving into the second half of the week.
In reply to Post #67
hi, due on Island Lake in a few weeks, just looking for some advice on boilie sizes. Reading the thread it would seem that it would be best to take, maybe 18s and 20s, We normally use 16s and 18s. Also hook sizes, given the average size of the fish in the lake I would feel that a size 4 would be about right. I normally uses 6s and haven't had too many issues dropping fish, and obviously its a personal choice, but maybe 6s a bit small for this lake ? any comments welcome. thanks.
hi, due on Island Lake in a few weeks, just looking for some advice on boilie sizes. Reading the thread it would seem that it would be best to take, maybe 18s and 20s, We normally use 16s and 18s. Also hook sizes, given the average size of the fish in the lake I would feel that a size 4 would be about right. I normally uses 6s and haven't had too many issues dropping fish, and obviously its a personal choice, but maybe 6s a bit small for this lake ? any comments welcome. thanks.
In reply to Post #74
Go for the larger bolies and hooks plus strong line too.
Have some hardened ones and mesh too, some pegs have a few crays knocking about, don't forget your MCF dumper lead clips, good & mandatory
Tight lines Chris
Go for the larger bolies and hooks plus strong line too.
Have some hardened ones and mesh too, some pegs have a few crays knocking about, don't forget your MCF dumper lead clips, good & mandatory
Tight lines Chris
In reply to Post #74
I took 16/18s. next year will be 18/20s. we had rudd take a 16mm pop up
i was using a mix of different size 4s mainly.
I took 16/18s. next year will be 18/20s. we had rudd take a 16mm pop up
i was using a mix of different size 4s mainly.
In reply to Post #76
Cheers chaps.
Cheers chaps.
In reply to Post #67
Hi Mark. Best wishes and thanks for the nod on the Rudd and the need for bigger baits. Keep smiling. Deep
Hi Mark. Best wishes and thanks for the nod on the Rudd and the need for bigger baits. Keep smiling. Deep
In reply to Post #74
18-20mm boilies and size 4 hooks will do you fine. Also mesh or plastic shrink wrap your hardened hook baits as the crays can be a nightmare on there. I used the plastic shrink wrap and found it to be excellent, better than meshing with tights IMO. Fish for a bite at a time.
18-20mm boilies and size 4 hooks will do you fine. Also mesh or plastic shrink wrap your hardened hook baits as the crays can be a nightmare on there. I used the plastic shrink wrap and found it to be excellent, better than meshing with tights IMO. Fish for a bite at a time.
3 and a half weeks.. can't wait!
In reply to Post #80
Hi
Anyone have a swim map of the lake ? I know there's one on the website but for some reason I can't seem to access / enlarge it on my IPad . Thank you
Hi
Anyone have a swim map of the lake ? I know there's one on the website but for some reason I can't seem to access / enlarge it on my IPad . Thank you
In reply to Post #81
Duh .. Ignore my request .. Just looked back a bit through the thread and found it ..
Duh .. Ignore my request .. Just looked back a bit through the thread and found it ..
In reply to Post #82
Any of you guys out next year Oct 7th i'm going out the there for the first time and on my own ( sad Larry) I know
Any of you guys out next year Oct 7th i'm going out the there for the first time and on my own ( sad Larry) I know
In reply to Post #83
I blanked at the end of October along with the majority of guys our week, although 2 of the guys had a good time. Think I saw one fish roll all week in someone else's swim so that was a bit gutting but am going back at the end of October 2017.
I blanked at the end of October along with the majority of guys our week, although 2 of the guys had a good time. Think I saw one fish roll all week in someone else's swim so that was a bit gutting but am going back at the end of October 2017.
In reply to Post #84
Lads.
I have just found out that I will be losing my job on the 1st of April and will not be able to ish for a week on the Island Lake starting on the 8th of April.
So a Mick has kindly agreed that I can sell the week on.
So. Have two spaces available for the week starting on the 8th of April.
Lads.
I have just found out that I will be losing my job on the 1st of April and will not be able to ish for a week on the Island Lake starting on the 8th of April.
So a Mick has kindly agreed that I can sell the week on.
So. Have two spaces available for the week starting on the 8th of April.
In reply to Post #85
Are the spaces still available??
Are the spaces still available??
In reply to Post #86
Yes mate
Yes mate
In reply to Post #85
Still got 2 spaces available
Still got 2 spaces available
In reply to Post #88
Sorry mate, I just can't take the time off. I have pointed your ad out to a few well travelled friends though 👍
Sorry mate, I just can't take the time off. I have pointed your ad out to a few well travelled friends though 👍
In reply to Post #89
Thanks Tom
Thanks Tom
In reply to Post #90
week commencing 8th April
is a really great time to go suprised this hasnt been snapped up m8
week commencing 8th April
is a really great time to go suprised this hasnt been snapped up m8
In reply to Post #91
So am I Gerry
So am I Gerry
In reply to Post #92
Is it time to start the thread up again? I'm out 4 weeks Saturday so the work party group must be out soon.
Is it time to start the thread up again? I'm out 4 weeks Saturday so the work party group must be out soon.
In reply to Post #93
Nice, good luck
I've already punished a couple of people ahead of my second trip in October.
Nice, good luck
I've already punished a couple of people ahead of my second trip in October.
In reply to Post #93
Out three weeks Saturday bring it on
Out three weeks Saturday bring it on
In reply to Post #95
I see the working party is under way........things have started!!!
I see the working party is under way........things have started!!!
In reply to Post #96
Is there a route to Island avoiding the peripherique? I travelled from another lake last year but the rest said they used it? Need a quick route back for the FA Semi Final
Is there a route to Island avoiding the peripherique? I travelled from another lake last year but the rest said they used it? Need a quick route back for the FA Semi Final
In reply to Post #97
If you stay on the A26 you go nowhere near Paris. Bit of a longer journey though
If you stay on the A26 you go nowhere near Paris. Bit of a longer journey though
Does anyone know if they've spawned here yet or showing any signs as it seems to have slowed down a bit going off the catch reports over the last couple of weeks. Cheers
In reply to Post #97
Quickest way is A26 towards Reims, take the A4 towards Paris then set your sat nav for the lakes 4 hours max costs about €60 return, non of that Paris hassle.
It's the route Mick hall takes.
Quickest way is A26 towards Reims, take the A4 towards Paris then set your sat nav for the lakes 4 hours max costs about €60 return, non of that Paris hassle.
It's the route Mick hall takes.
Just to let anyone who is out next week that the majority of the fish started spawning about 1 o'clock this morning and are still going for it now.Im not expecting great things this week but the people following on next week should do really well as they should ??? be on the munch big time.
In reply to Post #101
Thanks pete
Thanks pete
Even though they spawned for the 1st few days of my trip I still had 6 fish which I was more than happy with...34,2x41's,2x45's and a 49 all mirrors.I came out last as usual (The last 4 trips) in the draw and fished peg 6 which was my 3rd choice of swim.4 fish came from the bar towards peg 12,1 from open water and 1 from the bay to the right.The baits were coming back slightly chewed/Clawed so be aware of your leaving your rods out for long periods.The favourite peg 12 didn't seem to hold the usual amount of fish as not many fish showed their the entire week where they'd normally be showing every hour which was good as they were well spread out for a change.Brilliant week none the less on a superb well run fishery and I'll have to wait till April for another crack when they "shouldn't" be spawning.Anyone know of an efficient rig to drop from a boat amongst that onion grass type weed as i could see the fish threw the aqua scope half to three quarters buried in it rooting about but I get paranoid when placing my rig from a boat as I feel I must be able to see the hookbait.Maybe its just a touch of OCD I know but im not confident watching my hookbait vanish from sight when placing the rig even in a pva bag.Next year I may have to bite the bullet on one rod for the week and see what happens?
The best of luck to any of you lucky people heading out there this year.
The best of luck to any of you lucky people heading out there this year.
In reply to Post #103
Sounds like a great week!
That's something that I was thinking about for my return trip. Perhaps pasting up the hookbait and just bang it in the weed on a short hair with a 2 foot hooklink. If they're ripping up the bottom enough then the fish will find it eventually.
I fished clear spots last October but in fairness didn't see a fish in my swim all week (swim 2) so I'm not sure fishing in the weed would have changed anything, but definitely want to avoid the clearer areas next time, at least on one or two rods.
Sounds like a great week!
That's something that I was thinking about for my return trip. Perhaps pasting up the hookbait and just bang it in the weed on a short hair with a 2 foot hooklink. If they're ripping up the bottom enough then the fish will find it eventually.
I fished clear spots last October but in fairness didn't see a fish in my swim all week (swim 2) so I'm not sure fishing in the weed would have changed anything, but definitely want to avoid the clearer areas next time, at least on one or two rods.
In reply to Post #103
Anyone know of an efficient rig to drop from a boat amongst that onion grass type weed
I fished peg 6 last year, and in the middle of that very onion weed you speak of. my rig was one that not many would possibly use but it was effective and bought me a few extra takes. I used a supple uncoated braid hooklink of about 18-20 inches with a very critically balanced bait on. I slowly dropped the lead and then let the bait sink slowly and sit on top of it.
Anyone know of an efficient rig to drop from a boat amongst that onion grass type weed
I fished peg 6 last year, and in the middle of that very onion weed you speak of. my rig was one that not many would possibly use but it was effective and bought me a few extra takes. I used a supple uncoated braid hooklink of about 18-20 inches with a very critically balanced bait on. I slowly dropped the lead and then let the bait sink slowly and sit on top of it.
Anyone on here out there the 7th October ?
Cheers Tom and Foxy.I think I'll just bite the bullet and go for it on 1 rod and you never know I might just get lucky like Robin did last week in pegs 1/2.....Well done mate on a catch of a lifetime.
In reply to Post #106
I am Buddy, my 1st time, 4 of us going, 2 have been 3 times before!
I am Buddy, my 1st time, 4 of us going, 2 have been 3 times before!
In reply to Post #106
i am there the week after you guys. try to leave us some to go for
i am there the week after you guys. try to leave us some to go for
In reply to Post #109
Im there 22nd October, looking forward to it now
Im there 22nd October, looking forward to it now
In reply to Post #110
How did your trip go Tom ?
How did your trip go Tom ?
In reply to Post #111
Have a look in the October Catch Reports thread
Have a look in the October Catch Reports thread
Newbie to the site
Only a few more sleeps until i finally manage to grace the banks of The Island Lake next Saturday after almost 2 and half years of waiting 🎣🎣🎣
To say I'm excited is an understatement 😉😉😉
Thank you to Welshcarp and Teepee for the last minute advice.
Any other other advice will be more than welcomed either on here or PM.
Thanks in advance 🐳🐳🐳
Only a few more sleeps until i finally manage to grace the banks of The Island Lake next Saturday after almost 2 and half years of waiting 🎣🎣🎣
To say I'm excited is an understatement 😉😉😉
Thank you to Welshcarp and Teepee for the last minute advice.
Any other other advice will be more than welcomed either on here or PM.
Thanks in advance 🐳🐳🐳
In reply to Post #113
Welcome to the site Justin.
I'm out there W/C 7th April for my 3 visit now so not really an expert but I found it was best to pick 3 or 4 spots that your happy with (you can see the bottom in 8' as it's crystal clear) and bait them little and often with Boilie/Chops/Crumb and keep an eye on them and fish them accordingly.
Make sure you have a single bankstick setup for at least one rod as you'll find that in most swims have some lovely bays beside them which you can't fish if you have all 3 rods on a pod.
I also found an Aqua scope really handy and also a pair of waders or similar.
Defiantly top up your boat skills as in my opinion there invaluable to find clear spots and dropping your rigs near the far or near margin.
Good luck and don't forget your thermals as the forecast is looking a bit fresh but hopefully that'll change.
See you there if that's your week also
Paul
Welcome to the site Justin.
I'm out there W/C 7th April for my 3 visit now so not really an expert but I found it was best to pick 3 or 4 spots that your happy with (you can see the bottom in 8' as it's crystal clear) and bait them little and often with Boilie/Chops/Crumb and keep an eye on them and fish them accordingly.
Make sure you have a single bankstick setup for at least one rod as you'll find that in most swims have some lovely bays beside them which you can't fish if you have all 3 rods on a pod.
I also found an Aqua scope really handy and also a pair of waders or similar.
Defiantly top up your boat skills as in my opinion there invaluable to find clear spots and dropping your rigs near the far or near margin.
Good luck and don't forget your thermals as the forecast is looking a bit fresh but hopefully that'll change.
See you there if that's your week also
Paul
Thank you everyone for the PMs and messages on here, all appreciated.
I can't wait to go!
I can't wait to go!
In reply to Post #115
How did you get on, any changes over there given Im told it has changed hands or is it business as usual? Thanks in advance.
How did you get on, any changes over there given Im told it has changed hands or is it business as usual? Thanks in advance.
In reply to Post #116
Looks like business as usual with the Micks still there (at least the younger one anyway, per today's fb photos)
I've not got a trip booked but would love to have another week.
Looks like business as usual with the Micks still there (at least the younger one anyway, per today's fb photos)
I've not got a trip booked but would love to have another week.
In reply to Post #116
Business as usual, New owner takes over from December I believe.
Business as usual, New owner takes over from December I believe.
In reply to Post #116
I struggled in peg 13 and only had 3...A 37 mirror a 49 common and a 3lb Rudd 😳,
The water was a good 4' abound normal summer level and very coloured making seeing the bottom near impossible in anything over 8'.I couldn't find much weed either which made selecting spots much harder.
Still had a great time with Mick and Finn and returning next September when the water levels and weed should about spot on.
Wonder how hippopotamus got on as still no report...Shame really
I struggled in peg 13 and only had 3...A 37 mirror a 49 common and a 3lb Rudd 😳,
The water was a good 4' abound normal summer level and very coloured making seeing the bottom near impossible in anything over 8'.I couldn't find much weed either which made selecting spots much harder.
Still had a great time with Mick and Finn and returning next September when the water levels and weed should about spot on.
Wonder how hippopotamus got on as still no report...Shame really
In reply to Post #119
Thanks for the replies, if you booked to go back then enough said. Sometimes it aint all about the fish, does help from time to time though. I thought from what i have read and watched its weedy most of the time so thats a bit of a surprise, guess it varies from season to season in this mad worlds weather we live in these days
Thanks for the replies, if you booked to go back then enough said. Sometimes it aint all about the fish, does help from time to time though. I thought from what i have read and watched its weedy most of the time so thats a bit of a surprise, guess it varies from season to season in this mad worlds weather we live in these days
In reply to Post #120
I have been twice this year, April and July and weed wasn't a problem.
What was is the crayfish, absolute nightmare in July.
Shrink wrapping baits done the trick but not ideal.
Managed to get 3 in July, 42lb, 49lb and a 65lb.
Fished hard all week, think around 9 fish come out in total.
I have been twice this year, April and July and weed wasn't a problem.
What was is the crayfish, absolute nightmare in July.
Shrink wrapping baits done the trick but not ideal.
Managed to get 3 in July, 42lb, 49lb and a 65lb.
Fished hard all week, think around 9 fish come out in total.
I was there last week in peg 13 and had 12 fish to 51lb (lost 2). think it was my 7th or 8th trip out there now. Was a great week for me but some of the others struggled. 23 fish out all week i think and we were only on 4 as of wednesday mid week report! We had a great laugh out there though.
Apparently Mick B will still be involved with Cedars going forward but at this time its not known if they will still be involved with Island. will be interesting to see what the new owners have in store.
the crays werent ideal for me and you needed to double wrap the baits (korda stuff is the best ive found) but it doesnt make a difference really as still caught. weed wasnt a problem (there is some still there but its a non issue) but i think they treat it early in the year now.
Apparently Mick B will still be involved with Cedars going forward but at this time its not known if they will still be involved with Island. will be interesting to see what the new owners have in store.
the crays werent ideal for me and you needed to double wrap the baits (korda stuff is the best ive found) but it doesnt make a difference really as still caught. weed wasnt a problem (there is some still there but its a non issue) but i think they treat it early in the year now.
In reply to Post #122
That's good going on there! Doing anything special?
In 13 I had one rod to the left, mid-water, one to the old jetty in the margin of the island and one down the right margin just past mick's swim.
That's good going on there! Doing anything special?
In 13 I had one rod to the left, mid-water, one to the old jetty in the margin of the island and one down the right margin just past mick's swim.
In reply to Post #123
nothing any different to normal. the fish were just there and stayed most of the week. although i went 3 days without a bite! then wednesday had 6 takes in 24 hours.
nothing any different to normal. the fish were just there and stayed most of the week. although i went 3 days without a bite! then wednesday had 6 takes in 24 hours.
In reply to Post #124
Very nice
Very nice
In reply to Post #124
Well done Mark.
Chris and I are out there on the 25th.
Well done Mark.
Chris and I are out there on the 25th.
In reply to Post #126
Hi David
good luck to you and chris out there. i hear its fishing well this week too
Hi David
good luck to you and chris out there. i hear its fishing well this week too
In reply to Post #127
Cant wait to get back. Think we've got MB on our week. Will miss MH though ☹️
Cant wait to get back. Think we've got MB on our week. Will miss MH though ☹️
Any tips for peg 5?? Would be well appreciated 👍🏻
In reply to Post #129
My one and only trip to the island lake thus far saw me draw peg five, we went first week in October a couple of years ago. I fished just to the right of the boundary marker with peg 4 about 15 feet of the island bottom is relatively firm with a layer of silt and a scattering of weed. Middle rod was fished towards tip of island and right hand rod just off end of island. Week fished quite hard but I managed a couple on the last night on stiff rigs with wafters on the LHR. Fish were active all week but didn't get there heads down. I would say preserve and be confident in your tactics they are wise fish but they gotta eat some time!!
Michael
My one and only trip to the island lake thus far saw me draw peg five, we went first week in October a couple of years ago. I fished just to the right of the boundary marker with peg 4 about 15 feet of the island bottom is relatively firm with a layer of silt and a scattering of weed. Middle rod was fished towards tip of island and right hand rod just off end of island. Week fished quite hard but I managed a couple on the last night on stiff rigs with wafters on the LHR. Fish were active all week but didn't get there heads down. I would say preserve and be confident in your tactics they are wise fish but they gotta eat some time!!
Michael
In reply to Post #130
Fished 6 in April but there is a big obvious bar in front of 5 too from memory. Lots of clear spots in the weed around the island but was told don't get too close
Fished 6 in April but there is a big obvious bar in front of 5 too from memory. Lots of clear spots in the weed around the island but was told don't get too close
2 weeks ago there was a lot of floating weed around the island and peg 5 was fishing close to this as they were all hiding under it.
there is a huge bar in 5 that runs from the mouth of the bay between peg 4-5 that i've had fish off in the past. However the water is low so may be a bit shallow at the moment
there is a huge bar in 5 that runs from the mouth of the bay between peg 4-5 that i've had fish off in the past. However the water is low so may be a bit shallow at the moment
Hi all. so i have an exclusive week next year 17 August that im struggling to fill. only thing is the deposits are due this week!!
anyone interested in 3 spaces, potentially more?
anyone interested in 3 spaces, potentially more?
Thanks for the heads up lads, was good to know I was in the right areas (left one just need to be pushed further in the gap) had a mirror @ 37:6 (lhr) and the big common @ 76:12 new pb (me) Yesterday 👍🏻
In reply to Post #122
Hi guys, hopefully myself & my wife Christina will be the new owners of Cedars & should be in place by Feb 19 if all goes to plan, just an update on Mick Bowman, Mick will stay close to Cedars & as long as the purchase goes ahead we wil be working with Mick going forward, as we will be living permanently on site we hope to bring some extras to Cedars like an optional bait package for 2019 & possibly a food package for 2019/2020 plus a few other touches which we hope will make your stay with us all the more enjoyable, I fished Cedars last week & alongside Clint & his son Eathan at the other end we had a great week with 2 x mid 60's mirrors, a 56lb common, several 40's & about 10 x 30's, we had 38 fish in total, a great weeks fishing was had by the 3 of us & we made 2 good friends at the same time, Mick B is ya man for bookings, hopefully we will see some of you guys & girls in the coming years, until then tight lines to you all. Si & Christina Brown
Hi guys, hopefully myself & my wife Christina will be the new owners of Cedars & should be in place by Feb 19 if all goes to plan, just an update on Mick Bowman, Mick will stay close to Cedars & as long as the purchase goes ahead we wil be working with Mick going forward, as we will be living permanently on site we hope to bring some extras to Cedars like an optional bait package for 2019 & possibly a food package for 2019/2020 plus a few other touches which we hope will make your stay with us all the more enjoyable, I fished Cedars last week & alongside Clint & his son Eathan at the other end we had a great week with 2 x mid 60's mirrors, a 56lb common, several 40's & about 10 x 30's, we had 38 fish in total, a great weeks fishing was had by the 3 of us & we made 2 good friends at the same time, Mick B is ya man for bookings, hopefully we will see some of you guys & girls in the coming years, until then tight lines to you all. Si & Christina Brown
In reply to Post #135
Hi guys,
I'm back out at Island in 3 weeks and have been told several times now that the crays are quite active. Has anyone been recently or know someone who has that could verify this? Is it localized in specific swims or all over. I've been the last 3 Aprils and not this time of year so never experienced an issue.
Hi guys,
I'm back out at Island in 3 weeks and have been told several times now that the crays are quite active. Has anyone been recently or know someone who has that could verify this? Is it localized in specific swims or all over. I've been the last 3 Aprils and not this time of year so never experienced an issue.
In reply to Post #133
I'd really love to but I don't think I'll be able to swing it with the mrs as have a trip booked elsewhere too.
As for the crays, both my trips have been in October and they weren't too much of a pain but definitely present if fishing harder spots. Would be worth wrapping your baits. I didn't have any issues when fishing softer spots.
I'd really love to but I don't think I'll be able to swing it with the mrs as have a trip booked elsewhere too.
As for the crays, both my trips have been in October and they weren't too much of a pain but definitely present if fishing harder spots. Would be worth wrapping your baits. I didn't have any issues when fishing softer spots.
In reply to Post #136
i was there a month ago. they are a pain out there at the moment. you will need to mesh your baits up and i wouldnt dream of not doing so.
i used the Korda stuff and needed to wrap it twice. i wrapped the bait once on one and the little ****ers managed to get the all of the pop up out of the end bits. was left with nothing but a bit of shrink wrap on.
this was in peg 13, some swims were effected as badly as others but i wouldnt be chancing it at all.
i was there a month ago. they are a pain out there at the moment. you will need to mesh your baits up and i wouldnt dream of not doing so.
i used the Korda stuff and needed to wrap it twice. i wrapped the bait once on one and the little ****ers managed to get the all of the pop up out of the end bits. was left with nothing but a bit of shrink wrap on.
this was in peg 13, some swims were effected as badly as others but i wouldnt be chancing it at all.
In reply to Post #137
well there is one space left now i think. speak to mick if you want it as he is takign the deposits
well there is one space left now i think. speak to mick if you want it as he is takign the deposits
In reply to Post #139
Evening all, Out early November on whole lake booking with 6, not fished it for two years, Does MCF still work well or is there another bait people are finding effective.
Catch reports seem to of drifted off over the last year or so, with pressured waters like many in France always find something different can work well.
Evening all, Out early November on whole lake booking with 6, not fished it for two years, Does MCF still work well or is there another bait people are finding effective.
Catch reports seem to of drifted off over the last year or so, with pressured waters like many in France always find something different can work well.
dont think it sees half as much of the MCF stuff out there anymore as it used to.
Last 3/4 trips ove caught on Stickybaits Krill
Last 3/4 trips ove caught on Stickybaits Krill
Cheers Foxy, I had a feeling it might not of, I'll take the usual homemade s they won't of seen them since last time we was there.
Gone a bit quiet on the forums about the lake, I remember when you couldn't get on it for the waiting lists.
What swims do you like fishing, never fished 13 but done well in 5 and 12
Gone a bit quiet on the forums about the lake, I remember when you couldn't get on it for the waiting lists.
What swims do you like fishing, never fished 13 but done well in 5 and 12
Depends on the time of year for pegs i guess. i have fished every swim except 12 and 2 i think. my best hit came from peg 10/11 (16 bites) and then 13 (14 bites) this year. biggest fish ive had there was from 4. think 13 and 1 are probably my favourite pegs if i had 1st choice.
the waiting lists are still pretty long i think. i know Mick has a full book for the next year pretty much. ive not booked for 2020 though as having a year somewhere else now.
the waiting lists are still pretty long i think. i know Mick has a full book for the next year pretty much. ive not booked for 2020 though as having a year somewhere else now.
In reply to Post #143
Out next Saturday and the fish look well spread still. The warm weather at the begining of this week should keep them that way before it cools and they drift back into the bowl! Anyone been in the last few weeks know what the cray situation is like?
Out next Saturday and the fish look well spread still. The warm weather at the begining of this week should keep them that way before it cools and they drift back into the bowl! Anyone been in the last few weeks know what the cray situation is like?
In reply to Post #143
Hi Im struggling to find a map showing the depths, can you help please?. Or failing that what swims are the deeper water swims?.Due out there next month and never fished it before. Thanks in advance.
Hi Im struggling to find a map showing the depths, can you help please?. Or failing that what swims are the deeper water swims?.Due out there next month and never fished it before. Thanks in advance.
In reply to Post #145
PM mate.
PM mate.
In reply to Post #146
Thanks for that, and I hope you have a good trip. Tight Lines.
Thanks for that, and I hope you have a good trip. Tight Lines.
In reply to Post #145
Don't get obsessed by the deeper water... I fished it for the last time a couple of years ago in peg 4.
Had a 42,52 & 72 in the bay to the right... first week of November.
They'll move away from the pressure.
Don't get obsessed by the deeper water... I fished it for the last time a couple of years ago in peg 4.
Had a 42,52 & 72 in the bay to the right... first week of November.
They'll move away from the pressure.
In reply to Post #148
Fair comment thanks, I'm pretty open minded was just trying to get a feel for the place impressive catch by the way well done.
Fair comment thanks, I'm pretty open minded was just trying to get a feel for the place impressive catch by the way well done.
In reply to Post #149
Same with most lakes, often fish move into the areas not being fishing, quite a few people rest there swims for a day and night especially on charge over day, lots of thrapibg water noise, bobby pegs going in fish move in, I don't have that faith but I know it's worked well for others, also only fishing one rod.
But stuck at Island as it's boiler only, like fishing something different, also don't fish with lots of bait. The norm for prior is to fill it in it seems.
Same with most lakes, often fish move into the areas not being fishing, quite a few people rest there swims for a day and night especially on charge over day, lots of thrapibg water noise, bobby pegs going in fish move in, I don't have that faith but I know it's worked well for others, also only fishing one rod.
But stuck at Island as it's boiler only, like fishing something different, also don't fish with lots of bait. The norm for prior is to fill it in it seems.
In reply to Post #146
Any good, sent you a quick PM if thats ok
Any good, sent you a quick PM if thats ok
In reply to Post #151
No worries fella. PM'd you back. I had 5 to 61lb from 3/4 after drawing 6th from 6.
No worries fella. PM'd you back. I had 5 to 61lb from 3/4 after drawing 6th from 6.
In reply to Post #152
Thanks for the PM much appreciated and glad you had a decent week
Thanks for the PM much appreciated and glad you had a decent week
In reply to Post #153
Any tips for peg 1 🤷🏻♂️
In reply to Post #155
PM
PM
In reply to Post #156
Anyone on here been able to get out there during the chaos, was wondering what the cray fish population is under the new owners?. Thanks.
Anyone on here been able to get out there during the chaos, was wondering what the cray fish population is under the new owners?. Thanks.
Out there this October so will be interested in the reply's 👍
In reply to Post #158
Same hence the question.
Same hence the question.
In reply to Post #159
I'm out in March anyone help with good tips for the lake ie peg choice distance ect
I'm out in March anyone help with good tips for the lake ie peg choice distance ect
In reply to Post #160
Paul has done alot of work on the lake and introduced some fresh fish to an already impressive stock. The crayfish are there but well managed so it's hit and miss on spots. The Korda shrink wrap criss crossed is all you need even on pop ups just to be sure. I've fished the lake 8 times in various swims from April to September with fish to 70lb so if anyone wants to PM me i'll do my best to help. Top venue and facilities.
Paul has done alot of work on the lake and introduced some fresh fish to an already impressive stock. The crayfish are there but well managed so it's hit and miss on spots. The Korda shrink wrap criss crossed is all you need even on pop ups just to be sure. I've fished the lake 8 times in various swims from April to September with fish to 70lb so if anyone wants to PM me i'll do my best to help. Top venue and facilities.
In reply to Post #161
8 times, blimey that's impressive. Putting our football differences to one side 😉, has the work on the new swims ( close 7/8 open new swim 9) taken place do you know ? Was a few other swims going to be closed or opened but I lost track. Thanks.
8 times, blimey that's impressive. Putting our football differences to one side 😉, has the work on the new swims ( close 7/8 open new swim 9) taken place do you know ? Was a few other swims going to be closed or opened but I lost track. Thanks.
In reply to Post #162
When i went last in July the swims were as normal and i understand they still are. The area in 9 has been cleared but that's it and some work in 2 and 5. There is a nice new toilet and shower block installed by the gate too. There's no swim 14 for thise that would remember it.
P.s See you Sunday
When i went last in July the swims were as normal and i understand they still are. The area in 9 has been cleared but that's it and some work in 2 and 5. There is a nice new toilet and shower block installed by the gate too. There's no swim 14 for thise that would remember it.
P.s See you Sunday
In reply to Post #160
Peg 12 is definitely the "Best" peg on the whole lake.
I have done a April trip and a July trip.
April trip I was in peg 10 and blanked, didn't see a fish in my peg all week.
My mate was in 12 and caught the most fish out of everyone.
July trip I was in Peg 12 and caught the majority of the fish for the week including a 65......
Fishing 2 rods towards the far margin and one to open water.
We was using shrink wrap due to the crays but this was 4 years a go and I think the cray situation has improved.
Nice lake but can be challenging especially in March.
April trip Peg 12 fished very well then peg 13 and finally 7+8.
All the best 👍
Peg 12 is definitely the "Best" peg on the whole lake.
I have done a April trip and a July trip.
April trip I was in peg 10 and blanked, didn't see a fish in my peg all week.
My mate was in 12 and caught the most fish out of everyone.
July trip I was in Peg 12 and caught the majority of the fish for the week including a 65......
Fishing 2 rods towards the far margin and one to open water.
We was using shrink wrap due to the crays but this was 4 years a go and I think the cray situation has improved.
Nice lake but can be challenging especially in March.
April trip Peg 12 fished very well then peg 13 and finally 7+8.
All the best 👍
In reply to Post #164
Which far margin to the left or right
Which far margin to the left or right
In reply to Post #165
Can anyone else help with some info on the lake/pegs/anything
Can anyone else help with some info on the lake/pegs/anything
In reply to Post #165
I believe he means the spit in front of 12 that runs from directly in front of you to the right into the bay.
I believe he means the spit in front of 12 that runs from directly in front of you to the right into the bay.
In reply to Post #167
Where peg 13 joins
Where peg 13 joins
In reply to Post #163
Thought I would better reply before the game
I was there in October and peg 9 was going to be a new double, 7&8 were going, 3&4 going (I think) so 2 and 5 has more space, or at least that was my understanding. 10&11 going as well to accommodate the new double in 9.
Just wondered how far they got as due back out this May time. Think the idea is more double swims so you have someone on hand to help with the fish, assumes you catch of course. Tricky water for sure.
To #160 - peg 12 is not always the best peg in my experience although the most popular.
Thought I would better reply before the game
I was there in October and peg 9 was going to be a new double, 7&8 were going, 3&4 going (I think) so 2 and 5 has more space, or at least that was my understanding. 10&11 going as well to accommodate the new double in 9.
Just wondered how far they got as due back out this May time. Think the idea is more double swims so you have someone on hand to help with the fish, assumes you catch of course. Tricky water for sure.
To #160 - peg 12 is not always the best peg in my experience although the most popular.
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'Thought I would better reply before the game'
Yes you are right that was/is the plan but not sure if it has been actioned. As i said, swim 9 has been cleared in readiness and several of the cabins have been renovated including raising the dreaded low door frames. 3/4 will be the new home of Mick and Deb as it receives the most sun!!! Agree with you about 12. Being a bit of a preperation freak i always went through the prior years catch reports and listed numbers of fish by swim. 12 always came out on top however it is more of a numbers game in that swim and doesn't do lumps as often as some of the other swims. I've had the same fish twice in a week from there and believe the bay holds resident fish. Many of the snags have been removed over the years so it's not quite as prolific. From over 25 fish in several weeks in 12 the biggest fish i had from there was 58lb which is not to be sniffed at but not huge by Island standards. 12 just pretty much guarantees action at some stage during the week. Interesting how 7 has gone down hill over the last few years. It was up there with 12 but has fallen behind several other swims. Still does it's share but not the swim of old.
'Thought I would better reply before the game'
Yes you are right that was/is the plan but not sure if it has been actioned. As i said, swim 9 has been cleared in readiness and several of the cabins have been renovated including raising the dreaded low door frames. 3/4 will be the new home of Mick and Deb as it receives the most sun!!! Agree with you about 12. Being a bit of a preperation freak i always went through the prior years catch reports and listed numbers of fish by swim. 12 always came out on top however it is more of a numbers game in that swim and doesn't do lumps as often as some of the other swims. I've had the same fish twice in a week from there and believe the bay holds resident fish. Many of the snags have been removed over the years so it's not quite as prolific. From over 25 fish in several weeks in 12 the biggest fish i had from there was 58lb which is not to be sniffed at but not huge by Island standards. 12 just pretty much guarantees action at some stage during the week. Interesting how 7 has gone down hill over the last few years. It was up there with 12 but has fallen behind several other swims. Still does it's share but not the swim of old.
In reply to Post #170
Cheers for that there is 3 of us on the whole lake that week so hoping the fish are close to me
Cheers for that there is 3 of us on the whole lake that week so hoping the fish are close to me
In reply to Post #171
if there are only 3 of you don't be afraid to move about. I've not fished it since the new owners took over but they certainly used to move about and find the areas with fewer lines
reckon i've done 8/9 trips since 2011-2019 and have fished all of the "old" pegs (except 12 weirdly lol). Peg 13 out fished the rest on all but 1 trip I think...
if there are only 3 of you don't be afraid to move about. I've not fished it since the new owners took over but they certainly used to move about and find the areas with fewer lines
reckon i've done 8/9 trips since 2011-2019 and have fished all of the "old" pegs (except 12 weirdly lol). Peg 13 out fished the rest on all but 1 trip I think...
In reply to Post #172
Cheers for that 👍
Cheers for that 👍
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