James Howarth takes the victory in gripping contest

A last gasp fish sees team England win the shore World Championships in France

TEAM OF THE YEAR : ENGLAND FEEDER TEAM

Long pole tactics score in tough conditions

2025 has been yet another sensational year for fishing. Not only have special catches been made, but anglers have taken a stand against the issues that matter, and come out largely victorious.

In this festive special, Keith looks back fondly on the near-20-year run he enjoyed on Sky TV’s Tight Lines programme, and picks out a few of his guest highlights...