“old wives’ tales don’t hold water”

PART SIX: DISASTERS AND EXCUSES

Simon Smith looks at how being prepared to change tactics when plan A isn’t working can be the most effective way to ensure the best possible catch rate from your precious fishing sessions

Andrew Flitcroft chats with Mick Lacey, one of Rutland Water’s most experienced and modest bank anglers, known for his no-nonsense approach to catching trout

Giles Catchpole fishes by the motto: Nihil boni gratis venit

Even in cloudless skies, there are silver linings, writes Dani Morey

Food, fun, friendship, and some decent fish too. What a great start...