How do you deal with the crushing blow of yet another blank session or period of fishing failure? Specimen hunter Lasse Bøe has the answers

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

Embarking on a trip armed with a tactical strategy will help you catch more carp when time is of the essence

Remember that our sport should be all about enjoyment

Caught a memorable fish? Send your pictures to: troutandsalmon@twsgroup.com

Four outstanding new titles for game-fishers to read this winter