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

Things are slowly warming up now… and sport can be red-hot

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

Thanks to preparation, I wouldn’t be caught napping when warm floods put barbel on the feed – but the river was a hazardous place

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It can be one of the most productive times of the year. But get it wrong and you’ll wonder why you’ve caught nothing. Follow our tips to ensure you make this spring a season to remember!