In reply to Post #120
Need some line first ha ha 😩
Need some line first ha ha 😩
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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....
In reply to Post #124
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
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
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
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
In reply to Post #119
Hi, I'm going on the 16th august to what lake are on you going on?
Hi, I'm going on the 16th august to what lake are on you going on?
In reply to Post #130
We are on lake 1. What about you.
We are on lake 1. What about you.
In reply to Post #131
Hi I'm on lake 1 too I can't wait first time going
Hi I'm on lake 1 too I can't wait first time going
In reply to Post #132
You will enjoy it it's a great place. How many are in your group. There 4 of us
You will enjoy it it's a great place. How many are in your group. There 4 of us
In reply to Post #133
Been told its good and I'm going on my own
Been told its good and I'm going on my own
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
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