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

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Catch more big pike by using these cunning coldwater predator tactics

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...

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