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...

Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the banks

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

From super-thin Japanese designs to budget-friendly options, these mainlines offer strength, finesse and control

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

All fish love them, but there’s more to this classic bait than meets the eye when it comes to tackle…