IHAVE just come back from a summer holiday abroad with the family, and despite the ongoing drought conditions that greeted me on landing, I have to say I feel refreshed. Stepping away from this desk, and also not having to worry about the...
22 MARTIN BOWLER Why elderberries and hemp are a roach match made in heaven... 26 THE MASTERPLAN Alex Clements shows readers how to catch more tench and crucians on the pole, using five simple tactical steps 30 THE EDGE Rob Wootton reveals...
4 TOP STORIES Darts world number one Luke Littler wins charity match and helps to raise £50k 6 NEWS EXCLUSIVE How fishing is helping to give British war veterans a new lease of life 8 TOP CATCHES Readers’ best catches are celebrated in our...
48 DES TAYLOR Our man on the bank goes afloat and fills his boots on a sea trip with friends 50 KINGFISHER CLUB Kids’ top catches 51 ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE Keith looks back to important chnges in match fishing rules in 1975 52 LETTERS What’s on your...
16 LIVE TEST Mark Sawyer gives Shimano’s new Aero X1A and X2A rods a good workout 19 ON OUR RADAR First look at a selection of new tackle items from Preston Innovations 20 BUYERS GUIDE Eight of the best paste baits to use for serious summer...
44 FISHERY FOCUS Seeking a pleasure angling paradise? Give Thorney Lakes a try... 46 WHERE TO FISH EXTRA 14 great venues that are perfect for taking the kids to this month
