Good preparation and a willingness to allow the weather and river conditions to dictate your targets are key to catching in the cold

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TIM'S TOP TIPS

If there’s one thing we all need at this time of year it’s a decent pair of wellies or boots. This week we showcase six of the best around…

Angling Times’ Tony Grigorjevs reveals the approach that he uses when trying to convince carp to feed in cold conditions

Rising, coloured water is the enemy of winter lure anglers but, with effort and exploration, bites are still there to be had, says Karl Bird