From landing hulking catfish on the Zambezi to talking tackle with Ted Hughes, COUNTRY LIFE’s fishing correspondent looks back on seven colourful decades

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Unsure what to give your game-fishing friends and family? This inspiring selection of rods, reels, clothing and accessories is recommended by tackle editor Rob Hardy

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With a season of winter storms approaching James Batty explains how to make the most of the great bass fishing that comes during or after a big blow

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