How to choose the right offering to match the river conditions...

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

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

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

There are two river species that you can nearly always rely upon to brighten up even the bleakest of winter days and give you a few bites