Snub the snobs

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

You can’t beat roving on a river or surface fishing for carp

Henry Gilbey explains why a stealthier approach to your bass fishing could boost your catches this autumn

As long as the swim is snag-free, and the tackle is balanced, there’s no reason to join the heavy mob when you target chub and barbel...

The inside line on the activities of the Angling Trust & Fish Legal, from the CEO of the sport’s governing body

ISSUE 654 NOVEMBER 2025