HOOKS

YOU often need a bit of power as well as finesse in your hooks and hooklength for river silvers. Drennan’s Red Maggot are a favourite, and the drop crystal bend makes it easy for you to fish single or double maggots or casters and still leave plenty of hookpoint exposed.

A size 14 to 3lb 8oz line is tough enough for most river silverfish sport, and you can easily load up with three baits for bream and chub. Price: £2.75 per pack of eight to nylon, www.drennantackle.com