Rising, coloured water is the enemy of winter lure anglers but, with effort and exploration, bites are still there to be had, says Karl Bird

Now’s the perfect time to set your sights on a specimen stripey. The species are in prime nick and on the lookout for an easy meal!

DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING

Good preparation and a willingness to allow the weather and river conditions to dictate your targets are key to catching in the cold

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Angling Times’ Tony Grigorjevs reveals the approach that he uses when trying to convince carp to feed in cold conditions