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In reply to Post #395
Hi Gents,
Like mentioned below, there is a general Abbey thread already running on here. There is also an additional set of text available on my personal Facebook profile, Rupert Whiteman, that should fill in all the gaps for you
Regards swims, we don't reserve them.. or allow you too lol.. It's easier to allow our Anglers to check in at 8am (and check the others at 10am), giving them a couple of hours to walk the complex and have a chat with those departing so they can choose something themselves, rather than second guessing where'll be hot or not a year or more in advance!!
We can always accomodate 2 Anglers, so simply drop us an email to info@abbeylakes.com or ring the booking office between 0800-1200 or 1700-1900hrs (EUROPEAN TIME)
We do have plenty of availability in April 2014 IF YOU'RE QUICK, there are quite a few whole weeks taken on the complex on various lakes but if you are looking to travel in a group of 2-4 and are flexible, there is no reason we can't find you a slot..
(Pleae note that we are already taking bookings for the end of the 2015!! season now, so if you want to visit us, don't delay in contacting us otherwise it may be too late for any provisional dates you have in mind?!)
Regards,
Ru
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In reply to Post #391
There's two of us. i go to france at less two or three times a year, my mate has only been once. so i'm looking for some where to fit both of us
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In reply to Post #393
If it's empty, you can go in it.
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how are the pegs chosen on fox or heron??
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What's the availability like for early April nxt year on kingfisher?
Regards Andy..
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In reply to Post #390
What sort of experience have you got and what are you hoping to achieve during your stay?
The short answers are :
WildBoar - Lots of action from fish averaging 18-25lb but with the probability of a low 30 in there somewhere and the outside chance of a 40
Attila - No longer a runs water as such but big hits of fish are still possible, average weights are between 28-33lb and there's a very real chance of a 40lb+ fish
KingFisher - Originally better known for it's Catfish and Pike, KF has turned into an awesome winter/spring Carp lake. The average size is somewhere in the low/mid 30's, 40's are banked on a weekly basis and there is always the chance of a 50lb fish. KF also holds what we believe is actually the largest Carp on the complex but only time will tell just what it weighs....
Fox - Has the highest average weight of fish on site. Somewhere in the upper 30lb bracket, there are literally hundreds of 40's, approx 25-30x 50lb+ fish, a handful of 60's and Humpy has just topped the 70lb mark
Heron - Set up to provide more action than Fox, the average weight is slightly lower (around mid 30's) but there are a staggering amount of 50lb'ers present, around 75 fish now top that weight, with Shoulders now weighing over 85lb!
Regards,
Ru
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In reply to Post #389
Hi all, What would be the best lake to fish next year in April. would be the first time fishing there, for two people?
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In reply to Post #388
Hi does anyone know if my chub barrow mat is ok to use at abbey it has ridged sides like a cradle
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In reply to Post #387
Thanks 
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In reply to Post #386
Boilies are defo in favour at the moment! The fish are really starting to feed, hard and they won't get full in bits!! I'd never advise against hemp/pellet but use those to get some smell in the water and then ween them on to the round things 
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In reply to Post #385
lol cheers. just like to get a bit of a heads up from the man in the know !
dont want to take sack loads of pellet or particle to find its not needed or the other way round.
will bring boilies unless advised otherwise !!!!
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In reply to Post #384
Jeez,
Don't get so emotional fella! Hardly necessary to bring the kitchen sink. It's a carp lake, just like any other but with a smidge more weed and a scattering of Crays. Wouldn't worry too much about them either as our netting this season has been extreme in the least and we really do appear to have (finally) got 'em on the run!!
My sincere apologies to everyone for the lack of posts recently but everything is at your fingertips in my absence!!!!
There is a swim by swim guide further down this post, as well as all the info on the Abbey website regards the lakes and how best to approach them overall and there is of course, the wonder of Facebook that'll keep you up to date on thing from day to day!
I am incredibly busy this season due to my change of position and the lack of an outright Bailiff to assist me, so I'm juggling a much bigger workload and don't always have time to answer every email in person.
Regards,
Ru
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In reply to Post #383
appreciate your reply. many thanks
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In reply to Post #382
Hi mate only been a couple of times so no expert mainline cell is a good bet . The weed on fox is generally about 20 yards from the bank then quite clear .Heron is very weedy but there lots of clear spots a marker rod is a must .Ru has maps of most swims and good knowlage of them so it's good to have a coffee and a chat when u arrive fish just like u were in England with bigger hooks lol hope that's helped u a bit the fish are stunning hope u get a few  
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In reply to Post #376
guess i will just have to take every type of bait and tackle and find out when i get there , lol 
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