Thanks to preparation, I wouldn’t be caught napping when warm floods put barbel on the feed – but the river was a hazardous place

Things are slowly warming up now… and sport can be red-hot

With just four weeks left until the rivers close, I’m hoping that conditions improve, and if they do – here’s what I’ll be fishing for!

8lb 3oz chub falls to classic hookbait and obliterates PB

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

No matter how high the river may be, these meaty offerings will enable you to carry on catching...