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...

With the predator season almost upon us, now’s the time to arm yourself with a rod suitable for light lure tactics

THE BEST FISH YOU’VE LANDED THIS WEEK

Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the banks

BLACKROCK SHAMAN LURE 9FT 12-42G A really ...

These compact 1000-3000 body-sized reels are ideal for drop shotting and other finesse tactics