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

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

THIS WEEK: Rob reveals why fishing a feeder down the margins can be deadly

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

OUR MAN ON THE BANK DES TAYLOR

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