Whatever state your local river is in, these simple baits will ensure bites are never far away…

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

How to get the best out of my five favourite offerings, each of which has a proven big-pike pedigree!

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

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...

Groundbaits aren’t cheap, but by using additives you’ll often find less bait is needed to get the same amount of attraction, helping to keep costs down