Rising, coloured water is the enemy of winter lure anglers but, with effort and exploration, bites are still there to be had, says Karl Bird

Before winter is out, why not cast a line for Britain’s most iconic predatory species? It’s not as difficult as you might think, and Stu Lennox is here to guide you through the basics...

DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING

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

Now’s the perfect time to set your sights on a specimen stripey. The species are in prime nick and on the lookout for an easy meal!

When it comes to catching carp in cold water, sometimes less really can be more...