Dave Lewis looks at how to target the early packs of smoothhounds which begin reappearing inshore in March and bring welcome rod-bending action

Dave Lewis recalls a trip to explore the National Museum of Wales’ collection of rare and unusual fish, and asks why these sorts of catches seem to be becoming more common

The promise of spring brings with it all manner of species, and rays are at the top of many anglers’ wish lists. We asked ray specimen and species specialist Ben Stockley for his five must-have products for spring ray success

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DOM GARNETT – ONE MAN DETERMINED TO KEEP THE PLEASURE IN ANGLING

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