Crossword: win Korum Front Force 3000 reels

A Korum Front Force 3000 reel worth £34.99

FIVE lucky winners of this month’s Improve Your Coarse Fishing crossword will each scoop a Korum Front Force 3000 reel worth £34.99. These dependable and well-built reels have been developed to suit a wide range of fishing situations. From feeder fishing to lure fishing, and even floatfishing this reel can tackle it all. Its compact body, coupled with effortless winding makes it a joy to use. The front drag can be adjusted very easily and precisely during the fight. Like all Korum reels, they combine a robust build-quality with stunning looks, and are sure to become an iconic product. The 3000-size reel carries 250 metres of 0.23mm diameter mono on the main metal spool and also comes supplied with a spare graphite spool.. Complete the puzzle and send it to: Crossword (Issue 324), IYCF, Bauer Media, Lynchwood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA, by June 8, 2017.

The clues.... ACROSS

7 Heat-retaining or ___ underwear (7) 8 Water flea (anag. of ‘an aphid’) (7) 9 A tributary of the Witham (anag. of ‘sale’) (4) 10 The combined skills used by an accomplished angler (10) 12 Rose up to the water’s top and broke through it (8) 13 Creels are traditionally woven from this (6) 16 Predatory, gull-like bird (4) 17 Just a little lake? (4) 22 River of Salford / Manchester (anag. of E/W rill) (6) 24 Italian manufacturer of angling gear (anag. of ‘Croat cub’) (8) 25 University city on the Trent (10) 27 Newcastle under __ (4) 28 As slow-moving rivers often do (7) 29 Raised wooden platform at water’s edge, for anglers etc. (7)

DOWN

1 Brightly-coloured, fisheating water bird (8) 2 Delicate bait often used with a large hook (5,5) 3 Central England town on the Avon and Grand Union canal (7) 4 Tapers like a rod towards its tip (7) 5 Fish of mountain lakes and rivers – in loch area (4) 6 Rapidly turn pages of book... for a fast, shallow section of river (6) 11 Ebb and flow of the sea/ estuaries (4) 14 Fish’s markings/hues, making it blend in with its surroundings (10) 15 Fish eggs (3) 16 Type of whale – in Ouse indeed! (3) 18 Thameside town downriver from Kingston (8) 19 Was quite unsuccessful in an angling session (7) 20 Scratch this part of Itchen! (4) 21 Food spread possibly used on bait (anag. of ‘I’m tamer’) (7) 23 Star angler, Adam, of Man. United? (6) 26 Sharp taste (4)