I've only fished it twice mate but I did catch both times. Don't be afraid of fishing in the weed put a pva bag on and let it rest on top. Always cast to a showing fish, I've seen a lot caught this way, sometimes even before the rods gone back in the rests. Obviously on a day ticket lake like this most fish are caught on the cell but I didn't use it and I caught so the choice is yours bait wise. Other than that I don't know much else but the staff in the shop are generally quite helpful. Good luck