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

THIS WEEK: Rob reveals the secrets to being successful with the Method feeder in autumn

1 PLAY IT SAFE FOR SKIMMERS A lot ...

Head to one of these gems if you fancy bagging up on roach and bream without fear of carp and F1s spoiling the show

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