FishingMagic Magazine

At least once a month a new gadget comes out that promises to increase our catches or make our life easier. This is one of those in the 'must have' category, says Dave Dowding.

Leading manufacturers of angling and field sports clothing, Musto are sponsoring International Open Spey Casting Championship at the CLA Game Fair.

"What is it about staying out all night to fish, that compels grown men up and down the country to leave behind their comfortable beds? "

Part 2 of Boilie Basics - Rolling, Boiling, Drying, Freezing and Storing, and some favourite recipes to make your own boilies from top baits and flavours baron Mr Wriggles.

UPDATE! FISHINGmagic members get fed up of defending their sport against the anti-angling factions and decide to attack instead.

Kingsmead One and Frimley hit top form with a run of big carp and big bream.

The new near-60lb carp record was caught on imitation sweetcorn, highlighting the fact that such baits are well worth using.

The Easter hols did not bring any luck with the weather but it brought a relaxation of closed marks from the government who realised that half the marks are shut for no reason.