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SPRING HAS SPRUNG? NOT QUITE YET!

ANGLER-GATHERED DATA CAN ‘HOLD POLLUTERS TO ACCOUNT’ • Volunteer drive reveals shocking state of our rivers, as politicians are urged to take action

110LB OF BREAM FROM SOMERSET RIVER BEATS 1980S MATCH BEST!

‘LIGHTER’ FISHING AT NEW SILVERS LAKE

COACHING THE BIG-FISH ANGLERS OF TOMORROW

“COME TOGETHER, RIGHT NOW!” • In a no-nonsense, open letter to the sport, Rob Harris, chairman of award-winning Peterborough and District Angling Association, has issued a rallying cry to anglers. But why do we find unity so hard to achieve?

YOUR TOP CATCHES • THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

MAGGOTS TEMPT KINGS WEIR SPECIMEN BARB!

GET YOUR HYBRID SET UP RIGHT!

“THIS FEEDER ROD IS A JOY TO FISH WITH” • High praise indeed for the Free Spirit Hi-S 12-footer – Mark explains why he rates it

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

KIT YOURSELF OUT FOR A FISH-FILLED SEASON FINALE • Time is slipping away to catch a late chub or barbel. The rivers are often tricky, with flood conditions common but, with the right gear, a few bites can still be had...

WINTER WARMERS… DESPITE THE COLD! • Chub and then perch from separate rivers, plus some hot chocolate, keep my inner angler nice and toasty

BAG UP IN BARD COUNTRY THIS WEEKEND! • The Warwickshire Avon is full of fish – and in form right now

RIVERS FOR BITES APLENTY!

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

SEE OUT THE SEASON WITH A BANG! • With winter now almost in the rear-view mirror, Adam Penning reveals the key tactical areas to master during this exciting ‘changeover’ period in the carp angling calendar

NEW GEAR • Make sure you’re on top of your game with everything from bobbins, to bivvies, to bedchairs!

KEEP THOSE WINTER FIRES BURNING • Are you a hardcore winter angler or someone that prefers to hang up your carp rods for the colder months? If you’re the latter, then it’s time to think again – while February can be tough, says Rob Hughes, this is a time when the fishing can be extremely rewarding...

YOUR FISHING WEEK • SEND YOUR PICS AND LETTERS TO: ATLETTERS@BAUERMEDIA.CO.UK

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“A pike is a pike – whatever its size!” • Monsters are a rarity these days, but you should enjoy catching the little ’uns too

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

ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE • Remember when silkweed was a popular bait? No? Well, historian Keith certainly does!

IF YOU TRY ONE THING THIS WEEK... GET ON THE ‘NED’… TEXAS-STYLE! • This simple yet versatile presentation will catch fish in a wide range of scenarios, says lure expert Ryan Dolby

A RIG FOR EVERY RIVER OCCASION! • From pike to bream, here’s the kit to catch them with…

RINGER TO THE RESCUE • CHAMPION ANGLER STEVE TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR ANGLING PROBLEMS

WHY FLAVOURS MAKE A DIFFERENCE • If there’s one subject that’s likely to create...