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

THE ADVICE YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST FROM YOUR FISHING

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

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