We highly recommend a bait boat on The Mere, as it suits the style of fishing, with the exception of Pegs 1, 2 & 3 which control the deep water of the lake, all other swims have no peg on the opposite bank, therefore the casting distance can vary from 70 yards, to over 120 yards. So a bait boat would be a huge advantage in placing your rigs and bait effectively along the far margin.