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IS THE CARP RECORD STILL RELEVANT?

AT LAST, TENCH TIME IS HERE! • Pair of 11lb fish cap a productive week for fans of the nation’s favourite species

WALKER’S RECORD SET TO FETCH £40K!

SCOTTISH MATCH RECORD SMASHED!

10LB WILD ‘BROWNIE’ LANDED ON A 4FT ROD!

THE CHANGING FACE OF MATCH FISHING • Despite historically struggling to evolve, the match scene is now booming, with new ideas that are proving a sensation. What’s going on?

YOUR TOP CATCHES • THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

UNFANCIED TACTIC SECURES PLACE IN FISH O’ FINAL • Ben Townsend’s decision to go slightly against the grain works a treat at Makins Fishery

CATCH MORE BREAM ON THE FEEDER • GET SET FOR THE WEEKEND WITH WINNING EDGES FROM TOP ANGLERS

GET ON THE WHIP! • 9 great poles to suit every style and budget

8 OF THE BEST SUMMER HATS • Remain cool, comfortable and well protected from the sun

ON OUR RADAR • Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the bank

A LITTLE NIGHT FEVER WITH EELS • If ever you feel you are just fishing to a formula, why not try tangling with this most enigmatic of species?

IF YOU TRY ONE THING THIS WEEK... TARGET EMPTY PEGS WITH THE METHOD • Des Shipp reveals why the far bank should often be your starting point when working the feeder at commercials

ASK THE EXPERTS • THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

ANOTHER FINAL AWAITS!

RINGER TO THE RESCUE • CHAMPION ANGLER STEVE TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR ANGLING PROBLEMS

COME IN CLOSE AND HALVE THE AMOUNT YOU NORMALLY FEED • THIS WEEK: Rob’s approach for fooling moody spring bream

THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS WITH MEAT • Fish of many species love the taste and texture of meaty baits, which come in many forms and can easily be ‘customised’

CARPSKILLS Extra • BUMPER TIPS SECTION PACKED WITH EXPERT ADVICE TO HELP YOU CATCH BIGGER & BETTER FISH

EXTRACT CARP FROM SNAGS • This type of fishing is adrenalin-packed, but careful thought is needed to ensure you do it safely...

BANDED PELLET STALKING RIG • Carp can be found right under your feet at this time of year, and this simple set-up is perfect for nailing a margin monster

CARP ON PATROL • Understanding how and why carp move is a massive edge. If you can suss out the routes they use and their habits, then catching them suddenly becomes a lot easier, says Rob Hughes

When it’s tench on the float, size really doesn’t matter! • I’m only sorry more anglers can’t experience a day like mine…

KINGFISHER CLUB • CELEBRATING BRITAIN’S KIDS AND THEIR CLEVER CATCHES

ARTHUR’S ARCHIVE • Keith recalls how the start of the new river season used to bring chaos to tackle shops

YOUR FISHING WEEK

THE ANGLER’S CROSSWORD

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“I’ve been robbed of half my float collection, and my mind” • DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING