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STUFF
All the goings-on in the wonderful world of Pole Fishing.
Nobody Does It Better!
Des Shipp is arguably one of the finest exponents of the art of pole fishing that Britain has ever known. We find out why during a session on his local Bitterwell Lake.
Loop Your Maggot
Have you ever tried hair rigging maggots? If the answer is no then this feature with Alan Scotthorne will change all that!
Troubleshooter
Chris Barton needed a bit of expert advice on his local River Weaver, so we got Preston Innovations ace Lee Kerry to lend a helping hand.
White Acres Holiday Competition
Fancy a fishing holiday at Cornish bagging Mecca White Acres, worth up to £900? Of course you do!
Be A Cold-Water Commercial Ace
Despite an average age of just 25, the dynamic trio of Jamie Hughes, James Howson and Craig Goldstraw have been taking venues apart. Find out what makes them so consistent.
Work The Flow
Flowing-water ace Darran Bickerton tackles the Beeston Canal to explain how to use the flow to your advantage. He also reveals some unusual, but highly effective, pole floats.
Extreme Head To Head!
It’s icy cold, rain is chilling to the bone and the lake’s frozen. Does that stop UK champs Grant Albutt and Jason Le Bosquet having a friendly duel? Of course not!
Essential Skills
Pole socks are an often-overlooked item, so Jon Arthur explains why they are such important weapons to have in your armoury.
Keep Catching With Steve Ringer
Venues up and down the country are stuffed full of carp – but they are also stuffed full of roach too! Steve Ringer lifts the lid on the fantastic silver-fish sport that you are all missing out on.
PF Challenge
Marc Rodger has perfected the art of lobby collecting – and he’s not bad at catching with them either! A session after perch on his local River Ancholme beckoned.
Top Gear
We showcase some of the tackle gems that you can expect to see in the shops.
Live Test – Maver Match This 1 Plus
Tom Scholey gives Maver’s latest offering a thorough workout at Larford Lakes before casting his verdict.
Live Test – Garbolino G-Max MATCH M3
The all-new M3 from Garbolino is given a test drive before being put under the microscope.
Used & Abused – Drennan Landing-Net Handles
Two affordable and reliable landing-net poles have proved their worth for Jon Arthur and he explains why they’ve been so good.
Used & Abused – Garbolino DC10 Floats
If you’re after a delicate silver-fish pole-float pattern for shallow venues, Tom Scholey reckons he’s found the perfect model.
Maver Pole Competition
Your chance to win a budget-busting Maver Match This 1 Plus pole worth £733!
POLE DIRECTORY
Our definitive list of all the best poles for 2012.
Wootton’s Way
Rob lifts the lid on his positive breadpunch attack for quality fish like canal bream. It’s cheap as chips and highly effective!
Like Father, Like Son!
Mark Wainwright is a top angler from the north of England and his son Kyle is quickly shaping into a chip off the old block! We met up with them at Stubbs Hall Fishing Lakes.
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know…
Full-time fishing coach and angling superstar Andy May tells you a few hidden secrets, including what colour his hair was when he had some!
