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

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...

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

THIS WEEK: Lee reveals the tactics he uses on urban canals in winter

Our experts solve your fishing problems

Catch more big pike by using these cunning coldwater predator tactics