just got back from castaway 2, we had a good week, fished over particle and lots of it or a bed of boilies. we had a mix of carp and catfish, biggest cat was 86lb, caught on a fruit boilie they will take any bait so be aware, good gravel bottom. dont take your own paticle or pellet coz he checks everything including rigs and loose feed, carp were about, the biggest we got was 34lb, the big ones were on the far bank, u will need a bait boat to get there, its a lovely lake, very peaceful and good fishing, its a long drive though. good luck.