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When it comes to sorting out a winning edge, Des Shipp is normally one step ahead and he uncovers a deadly meat tactic to help you gain an early season advantage…

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Alan Scotthorne looks at the pros and cons of netting or swinging a fish in?

Whether to reach for the landing net or risk swinging a fish in is a decision that I am sure we have all had to make at some point in our fishing. It is a common dilemma when you’re after small to medium-sized fish such as roach, perch, dace and small skimmers...

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Lee Thornton reveals the tactics and mind-set that he uses to stay one step ahead of the competition

As an angler who has been fishing at the top level on the UK match circuit for many seasons, it might come as a surprise that I have never felt I was achieving my full potential. This lack of confidence has led to me being a nearly man on several occasions, both in Fish ‘O’ Mania and Maver Match...

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Although it causes some anglers a world of pain, hemp is undoubtedly one of the most prolific roach-catching baits available. Here, Lee Wright explains how he has made the bait his own...

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Steve Ringer reveals his single-swim attack guaranteed to help you catch more big roach…

I am normally armed with a Method feeder rod and boilies when I come to Boddington Reservoir. Today, however, Pole Fishing has tasked me to approach this enormous venue with just 13 metres of carbon. It’s a mission I’m very excited about because for years I’ve heard about the colossal shoals of big roach that live in the venue. With 65 acres of water to target, how do I go about catching them?

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News, views and gossip from the past month!

One of the UK's biggest event of the year is a key topic for our Tango-tinted typist. He enjoys canal and commercial success, helps teach new talent and discovers a hidden gem of a venue...

Matt Godfrey delivers his verdict on the Maver Darkside Series 3