Has the Thames produced Britain’s biggest-ever chub? With a monster chevin claimed at 10lb, it could well have done and this week’s issue – available from Tuesday – has exclusive pics and the full story from its captor.
Also inside:
• Huge grayling makes it five 3s for top specialist
• Carp angler in court for out-of-bounds catch
• Pike ace lifts British Pike Championship title for the third time
• Fury at light fines for Close Season fish thieves
• How to make the most from different colours of boilie plus pop-up rig cheats
• Victory for Kennet abstraction campaigners
• Dean Macey lands PB chub
• Live on-the-bank River Mersey session shows to target pike in deep water
• Part two of Gary Newman’s South American adventure
• John Bailey discusses the mental side of the sport
• Tackle Special checks out winter carp gear
• Steve Rowley reveals his all-time favourite pike bait and five ways to fish it
• Product News features new NGT rods and tackle
• All the Answers – the no.1 coarse Q&A
• Different types of reel explained
• How long is a fish’s memory? Secret Lives has the answer
• Match results, news and reports and Preston Innovations Matchman of the Year
• Essential Knowledge details how to make the perfect punch crumb groundbait
