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Peek over the parapet of a bridge just as daylight bleeds into dusk, gazing down through the clear layers of a shallow river or chalk stream, and you may glimpse the shadowy, serpentine form of an eel

Most of us take our fishing way too seriously. Just for a change, why not set out your stall for dace and gudgeon, and have some fun?

Check your answers against our explanations. Remember, there are no ‘trick’ birds or extreme rarities among these...

UK & IRELAND SPECIALIST SPECIES HUNTING

James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty explores our love affair with bass and what makes it such a popular and sought-after target species for sea anglers