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...

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

The inside line on the activities of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal, from the CEO of the sport’s governing body

Our pick of the latest goodies to hit the banks

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