FishingMagic Magazine

"Other than my landing net and a large fixed spool reel none of my existing pike gear would suffice and I would need to purchase a substantial amount of new equipment."

The North West Association Personal Members team won the Irish Winter Beach Championship with all of the silverware and cash that goes with the prestige event.

"I probably shouldn't open my big mouth again, but hopefully we have had our winter for this year and the warmer conditions should certainly improve the prospects for some decent sport over the weekend."

"I've never found a trace wire I've been 100 per cent happy with and suspect I never will. But Caliber Wonder Wire comes closer than most, despite its wallet-busting price tag," says Chris Bishop.

Brookside gets a break, Copthorne carp from cold water, and news from the Charity Small Boats open on the Mersey.

Round two reports from the Real Cornwall and Gwinear leagues, but problems for some anglers who have teams in both leagues.

Sainsbury's comes to the rescue with two packs of mackerel as two freezers run out of deadbaits!

A chance meeting that changed one angler's outlook on fishing for the rest of his life.