Whatever state your local river is in, these simple baits will ensure bites are never far away…

Don’t let floods keep you at home – as long as the water is warm there’s no better time to be out on the bank, trying for a big whisker

At this time of year, you need to focus on getting one bite at a time for the best results

THE JOY OF FISHING

Dave Eastwood shows how you can keep the slabs coming on pole tactics this month

The carp are slowing down, so use these baits to unlock the surprise specimens lurking in your local day-ticket fisheries