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England and Daiwa legend Will Raison is our cover star this month as he shows how to make the most of a practice session on unfamiliar waters prior to a match, catching a load of Viaduct Fishery skimmers in the process. 

It’s been cold out there but we have plenty of fish despite the weather, including Sam Brown catching carp on an unusual method at a frozen Marston Fields and May Potter bagging up on roach on an icy Oaks Lakes. 

There’s plenty more besides, with Callum Dicks revisiting the use of expander pellets for F1s and carp, while Mick Vials and James Robbins show two contrasting ways to catch fish on winter rivers. Graham West is our Venue Detective this month as he investigates Alders Farm, and Adam Palmer finds a way to catch some proper perch at Plantation Lakes, plus we have our regular pieces from Andy Power, Kye Jerrom, John Brooks and Matt Godfrey – there’s not been much fishing for some but there’s still plenty to read! 

If you are planning on entering any of our Match Fishing events this year all the info on venues and dates is inside, with details on how you can buy your tickets. These are bound to be popular, so don’t hang around!

With plenty of tackle on test from Maver, Nytro, Middy and more, and competitions to win a Westlake Traxis pole and Hardcase, and a pair of Okuma reels, grab yourself a hot drink and get reading!

Editor’s Picks

PREPARE FOR SUCCESSWill Raison braves the elements to get in a vital practice session at Viaduct Fishery.

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CARNIVOROUS CHUB!Mick Vials visits the iconic Burton Joyce stretch of the River Trent to target chub, using steak and mince!

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THE ICE MAIDENEven in the icy weather, May Potter shows there’s plenty of fish to be caught in the cold.

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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH! Top river angler James Robbins shares his tactics for tackling the Warwickshire Avon in winter.

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EXPAND YOUR CHANCESCallum Dicks visits Redhill Fishery to demonstrate how expanders dominate when carp and F1s are the target.

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THE MAGGOT BALLSam Brown is always thinking of ways to get an edge. Take a look at this latest idea to get you a bite when conditions are against you…

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