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DO WHAT DES DOES AND GET OFF THE SOFA!

WELS CATFISH REINSTATED TO THE RECORD LIST! • Delight among specialists at the BRFC’s unexpected U-turn on the species

TRUST TAKES STANCE ON TRANSGENDER ANGLERS COMPETING

KOI CARP ‘RETIRES’!

11-YEAR-OLD LANDS MONSTER MOGGIE

“I USED TO JOKE IT WOULD NEVER PAY THE MORTGAGE – BUT THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT’S HAPPENING!” • Today’s tackle market is dominated by Far East imports, but an intrepid band of Brits are fighting back. For FFS Lures creator, Tom Moir, a passion for lure making has turned from hobby to full-time profession

HOME-GROWN QUALITY • HERE are just some of the independent Brits bringing it back home:

YOUR TOP CATCHES

Angling Times DRENNAN CUP CATCHES OF THE WEEK • 2023 - 2024 SEASON

WHAT’S THE BEST BAIT COLOUR?

LIVE TEST “THE BEST COMMERCIAL FEEDER ROD RANGE EVER MADE? I’VE NOT FISHED WITH BETTER!” • Dan Webb reveals why he thinks the Daiwa Airity X Slims are pretty much perfect...

ON OUR RADAR • Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the banks

IT’S LITTLE WONDER I LOVE WINTER! • Whether you prefer floatfishing or watching a quivertip, now’s the time to target river fish in peak condition

WHERE TO FISH HALLCROFT IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE! • Famous venue shakes off flooding issues with superb carp and silverfish sport

LATE-SEASON CLUB BOOK BARGAINS! • Save a packet by snapping up a half-season or winter permit to an association that offers brilliant sport, be that on stillwaters, rivers, canals or a combination of all three types of venue...

CARPSKILLS EXTRA • BUMPER TIPS SECTION PACKED WITH EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU CATCH BIGGER & BETTER FISH

STACK THE ODDS IN YOUR FAVOUR THIS WINTER • Even well-stocked lakes can be problematic right now. Adam Penningexplains how to ensure your alarms keep screaming…

NO CAR? NO PROBLEM! • Limited access to transport doesn’t mean you have to miss out on carp fishing opportunities. Jacob Worthshows you how to do it…

MAINLINES • It’s the vital connection between you and your quarry, so take time to choose the right one

QUICKER BITES IN THE COLD • Winter might mean that both we, and the carp, slow down a bit, but it’s certainly not the end of carp fishing for the year. For Rob Hughesit just means adapting his approach...

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“Trout were just the tonic I needed! • Never mind the weather, I had a great day’s fishing in the company of great mates

KINGFISHER CLUB • CELEBRATING BRITAIN’S KIDS AND THEIR CLEVER CATCHES

ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE • UK anglers once used tackle made on these shores... Keith recalls a famous Midlands firm

IF YOU TRY ONE THING THIS WEEK... TONE DOWN YOUR GROUNDBAIT MIX • Jacques Beecher shows how using a different blend can help pull in the bream shoals on natural waters

ASK THE EXPERTS • THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

RINGER TO THE RESCUE • CHAMPION ANGLER STEVE...