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UPPING OUR NUMBERS IS A TOUGH CALL

TRENT MATCH REVIVAL IN FULL FLOW • Dozens of contests already booked for the new season as more anglers flock to running-water events

KENNET POLLUTERS SHAMED IN BIG DEMO

HOW BIG WAS THIS SHOCK CRUCIAN?

A NAIL-BITING NATIONAL!

WOOLCOTT ROMPS TO DRENNAN CUP WIN • Kent-based specialist Daniel wins by the biggest margin in years, following an exceptional run of specimen fish caught by design

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

TURN TO EXPANDERS ON THE FEEDER

“A POLE THAT CAN HANDLE BEEFY AND BRUTISH BAGGING-UP TASKS” • Daiwa Matchman rods were a huge hit last year, but how will the equivalent poles measure up? Mark Sawyer finds out…

GET TO GRIPS WITH PASTE FISHING • It’s about the time of year when paste begins to work wonders. Be sure to have the right bait and kit to fish it!

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

PUT THE FUN BACK INTO FISHING! • On my latest carp trip I left the bite alarms at home and watched as my quarry took the bait

IF YOU TRY ONE THING THIS WEEK... TARGET BIG TENCH ON CANALS • Russell Hilton reveals the simple yet effective approach that can help you fill your net with these iconic spring fish

LINE ROTATION FOR MIXED BAGS • Knowing where in your peg to target, and when, is the key to bagging up on commercials in spring. James Dent reveals his approach to help you get it right every time...

UNDERSTANDING LEADERS • They are a key component in most carp set-ups, but why do we need them, and why are there so many different materials?

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

“FISH MEAT TO CATCH THE BLOOMIN’ LOT!” • When a skimmer could come one drop and a big carp the next, what’s not to love about this bait? Nick Speed reveals the best way to use it...

BAIT CHOICES TO BOOST YOUR METHOD RESULTS • While an almost foolproof tactic, ensuring that you’re using the correct offerings on your feeder can make a huge difference

BREAM FISHING AT ITS BEST • Durleigh is the place to head for mega hauls of slabs

WITH STACKS OF VARIETY, THIS POOL ROCKS! • With so many species to target, there’s no limit to what you can try to keep bites coming. Just ask venue regular and triple Fish O’Mania champ Jamie Hughes...

“Grab a lure rod this closed season and fill your boots!” • Lure fishing has come on in leaps and bounds. Give it a bash...

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

ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE • Keith recalls how this awful disease of livestock curtailed sport in many areas

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

THE ANGLER’S CROSSWORD

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“Fishing has been my lifebuoy in times of uncertainty” • DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING