Despite his background in coarse and carp fishing, Callum Harris explains how the thrill of his no-nonsense approach to chasing big ballan wrasse in wild and remote places got him hooked

You can’t beat roving on a river or surface fishing for carp

A week of contrasts for me, from Cornwall back up to the Trent

James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty explores our love affair with bass and what makes it such a popular and sought-after target species for sea anglers

Our experts solve your fishing problems

ISSUE 654 NOVEMBER 2025