Hi Just to say i fished Dandy's Ford Last year a few times with my 8 year old son.We both had a good sessions.My son caught a 12lb carp and i had a 14lb.It is a very nice place to go very friendly and plenty of new fish to catch.I would suggest you fish with good old luncheon meat and hard in to the bank.Its not a big big Carp place but its brilliant to take your son there and now he will catch.I would also recommend Greatridge as a similar venue.There is a fishing school down there run by Graham and his team.Brilliant guys and great for learning about fishing.