After a quiet month in James Raymond waits for the arrival of the smolt-scoffing spurdogs, but only after his long-awaited trip to Norway

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Henry Gilbey explains how to use the warm water of spring for early-season bass success

Jansen Teakle looks forward to spring rays and bass taking the stage as the mighty Bristol Channel begins to surge back to life

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Big lures getting ignored? Spring bass often want the smallest mouthfuls going. Here’s how downsizing your tackle and sharpening your presentation can turn frustrating sightings into savage takes