David Mitchell surges into the surf to test a pair of Vass’ new Team Vass 700 Edition Chest Waders

There are few wilder and more exciting ways to catch a bass, waist deep in the surf, casting lures into the fizzing water and crashing breakers. To help choose some essentials for this style of fishing we spoke to Newquay-based surf bass angling specialist, Marc Haiselden

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

The best optics and outdoor products tried & tested for you

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

To mark our 70th anniversary, Rob Hardy celebrates the classic and artisan tackle, clothing and accessories that continue to bring pleasure to fly-fishers today