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

These quirky predators behave differently to pike and perch, so you need to adapt...

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

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

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