As long as the swim is snag-free, and the tackle is balanced, there’s no reason to join the heavy mob when you target chub and barbel...

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

Jake Fowles reveals the tactics you need to put together a bustling net of quality silverfish

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING