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

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

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

THIS WEEK: Rob reveals why fishing a feeder down the margins can be deadly

There are two river species that you can nearly always rely upon to brighten up even the bleakest of winter days and give you a few bites