“nothing like a spot of easy fishing to keep you fired up”

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

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

For two happy anglers, the long walk to the lake was well worth it!

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

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