Arthur Macdonald tells the story of six favourite Dabbler patterns, taken from his excellent new book, Modern Flies and Ancient Lochs

Rob Denson selects five misfit flies that solve problems on difficult days

PART NINE: CHOOSE THE RIGHT BAIT

Rutland all-rounder David Middlemiss is loyal to three classic flies for salmon, sea-trout and stillwater fishing

Steve Cullen explains how to elevate your skills to outwit the wiliest trout and grayling

The cold means nothing when the wolf of the waterways turns its dark eyes to your lure or deadbait – it’s time to tame the beast...