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

TIM'S TOP TIPS

When it comes to catching carp in cold water, sometimes less really can be more...

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

Admiring the first trout of a new season: ...

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