Inside the busy 21 January issue of Angler’s Mail we announce the winners of the 2013 Pallatrax Specimen Cup, plus:

• John Bailey on tackling rock-hard venues

• Record-shaking rudd probably a hybrid

• Where To Fish lists great silver fish venues around the country

• EA win justice for polluted pool

• Huge pike on light line from Kent lake

• CEMEX venues gets wealthy new owner

• Carp World on biggest changes in carp angling

• Fox Carp Cup monthly winners revealed

• Big river pike caught for the cameras in Angling Adventures

• New rig-tying service launched

• Essential Knowledge shows how to get your seatbox organised

• Free-spool reels rated

• Pike Scene details favourite floats

Look out for Steve Collett, who also features in this week’s On Tour, on the front cover plus match results and lots more features, news, catches and tips.