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A social trip to the River Kennet with a group of friends results in plenty of banter, lots of bites, and beautiful grayling for everyone

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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