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P ICTURE THE SCENE: YOU APPROACH the head ...

Paul waits for a hatch: time spent by ...

Casting for a trout called Brutus at Castle ...

Thanks to preparation, I wouldn’t be caught napping when warm floods put barbel on the feed – but the river was a hazardous place

It can be one of the most productive times of the year. But get it wrong and you’ll wonder why you’ve caught nothing. Follow our tips to ensure you make this spring a season to remember!