In reply to Post #1
I agree with the lack of 'stalking' venues, as was said on some waters you're lucky to get a swim let alone go walking about, and also the modern way of having to book a swim for 6 weeks time and stay in it for the weekend....!!! at extortionate money....!!!
As far as surface waters are concerned it's any lake that holds carp to be honest. I've lost count of the number of times I've been told "They don't take floaters here mate" only to prove them wrong. The only drawback nowadays is the number of bloody swans, seagulls, ducks and canada geese on some waters.
Best of luck with fishing 'the proper way'.