Fish are mint, big and heavy. Every danger of a 40 or bigger. You need to think carefully about who you bring.

The lake's over 300 years old and stuffed with natural food. Although it's very well stocked the fish don't have to rely solely on bait to survive. That, little weed, few snags, and the high quality of care shown by Redmill anglers is probably why they're in such fabulous condition.

Open water varies from 10 to 4 feet. You can cast everywhere you need to. Baitboats aren't fishing.

The fish are mobile. Although they don't often cruise on the surface, they do give themselves away. Occasionally an angler hauls on his first visit. Most relax and start their holiday once they've had a fish to remember.

There's one double swim and others close enough to fish socially. It makes sense to share the ferry cost, but if you do come, you'll probably wish you'd come alone and gone fishing..

We've got a few regular groups that who bring less experienced carp anglers. Not a problem as they look after them. But, supervising someone will impact your own fishing. Better to share the lake with like minded anglers - turn a good holiday into the session you'll never forget.