Tackle it with Tommy

Former World Champ and angling coach Tommy Pickering answers the key questions he gets asked on the bank most often. His simple advice will sort out your problems

How should I set up to successfully fish near islands?

THE vast majority of commercial lakes have islands or a far bank area that can be reached with the pole. And these features are a magnet for fish at this time of year. You might think that using the same tactics and principles as you would when attacking the open water will work, but there are a number of big differences that will require you to adapt your approach accordingly. This month I reveal the key tactical issues that you will need to address when trying to bag up close to islands.