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...

This season is traditionally regarded as the most bountiful time in the carp-fishing calendar, but it’s all too easy to be left scratching your head and wondering where you went wrong...

Nathan Leney reveals why you shouldn’t shy away from tackling these turbulent hotspots

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

CHAMPION ANGLER STEVE TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT YOUR ANGLING PROBLEMS

The leaves may be starting to fall soon, but sport’s on the up-and-up as temperatures drop – so make the most of it before winter sets in