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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST-EVER COMMON HITS THE BANK! • 66lb 8oz Waterside beast, the largest UK-bred carp, caught in stormy conditions

PROTECT YOUR FISHERY WITH A SHARE OF £150K

“WHAT A SURPRISE!”

IF IT’S SPECIMEN CRUCIANS YOU SEEK, THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE! • Marsh Farm celebrates two decades of excellence as controlling club promises an even brighter future

THE DYING ART OF ‘EDGES’... • TV STAR & ENGLAND CARP CAPTAIN LOOKS AT FISHING’S HOT TOPICS

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

CUT OUT LINE BITES

THE BEST TACKLE BOXES AND STORAGE SYSTEMS • Looking for a box to carry everything, or just keep all your short-session essentials in one place? This week we look at some of the best devices for doing both of those things...

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

RETURN TO BOYHOOD WITH A ‘JUDY DENCH’! • The weather was foul, the water cold, but the canal still gave two anglers just what they’d come for

IF YOU TRY ONE THING THIS WEEK... FEED THE RIGHT AMOUNT ON EACH LINE • Alex Dawson says that how much bait you prime a spot with depends on its depth

HOW TO CATCH BREAM & TENCH FROM LARGE STILLWATERS • Darren Starkey reveals the tactical approach required to fool quality slabs and bonus tincas from a lake near you this week...

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

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

“GET YOUR TIMING RIGHT WITH THE SEED” • Hemp is a proven winner for quality redfins on canals, but it’s vital that you rely on it at the right point in the session to unlock its full potential

THE BEST BAITS TO TARGET BIG BREAM • Bites from these nomadic creatures can often be frustrating to come by. But, by having the right hookbaits, you can stack the odds in your favour

BRIDGEWATER BREAKS THE MOULD • Northern canal is in top form for a wide variety of species

COMMERCIALS WITH PLEASURE FISHING LAKES • Fed up with turning up at your local venue, only to find your favourite pool is reserved for a match? Then head to these competition-free waters and such frustrations will be a thing of the past...

“Get the rods out now and beat the foul weather blues!” • Fish don’t mind the wind and rain, so what are you waiting for?

ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE • Keith recalls how angler pressure helped reverse a controversial ban at an urban lake

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“The fish couldn’t care less what we anglers look like” • DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING