“had a bad day? it’s just the fishing gods having a laugh!”

Food, fun, friendship, and some decent fish too. What a great start...

Even in cloudless skies, there are silver linings, writes Dani Morey

PART SIX: DISASTERS AND EXCUSES

Andrew Flitcroft chats with Mick Lacey, one of Rutland Water’s most experienced and modest bank anglers, known for his no-nonsense approach to catching trout

DES TAYLOR

Simon Smith looks at how being prepared to change tactics when plan A isn’t working can be the most effective way to ensure the best possible catch rate from your precious fishing sessions