The cold means nothing when the wolf of the waterways turns its dark eyes to your lure or deadbait – it’s time to tame the beast...

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

Get the perfect quick fishing fix by targeting perch, zander and pike from the towpath

AS THE water starts to clear, fish stocks ...

Ant Glascoe Jnr reveals how to break down vast venues and stack the odds in your favour

Groundbaits aren’t cheap, but by using additives you’ll often find less bait is needed to get the same amount of attraction, helping to keep costs down