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

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

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

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

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