Thanks to preparation, I wouldn’t be caught napping when warm floods put barbel on the feed – but the river was a hazardous place

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

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

Join top match anglers Lee Kerry and Rob Wootton each week as they unveil the tactics and techniques that really make a difference

Things are slowly warming up now… and sport can be red-hot

It can be one of the most productive times of the year. But get it wrong and you’ll wonder why you’ve caught nothing. Follow our tips to ensure you make this spring a season to remember!