The cold means nothing when the wolf of the waterways turns its dark eyes to your lure or deadbait – it’s time to tame the beast...

With a season of winter storms approaching James Batty explains how to make the most of the great bass fishing that comes during or after a big blow

There are few wilder and more exciting ways to catch a bass, waist deep in the surf, casting lures into the fizzing water and crashing breakers. To help choose some essentials for this style of fishing we spoke to Newquay-based surf bass angling specialist, Marc Haiselden

How do you deal with the crushing blow of yet another blank session or period of fishing failure? Specimen hunter Lasse Bøe has the answers

Unsure what to give your game-fishing friends and family? This inspiring selection of rods, reels, clothing and accessories is recommended by tackle editor Rob Hardy

Embarking on a trip armed with a tactical strategy will help you catch more carp when time is of the essence