CONTENTS
The Basics
Fishing on the bottom is one of the rudimentary steps in tackling any venue; this month Darren Cox reveals his top tips for fishing deep on the long pole.
Stuff
The latest news and views from the world of pole fishing.
White Pellets
They’ve become a hot topic in recent seasons, so what’s the story about white pellets? Commercial expert Stuart Redman explains.
THE RIGHT Method?
Lee Thornton has recently been using the pole-Method, but not in the usual sense – he’s been fishing in open water, and with surprising results. We caught up with him to find out more.
Catching with Cat Meat
It’s the bait with the Marmite effect – you either love it or loathe it – but as Mark Williams reveals, it’s not to be overlooked on summer commercials.
Pole Fishing Investigates
This month we quiz some of the UK’s best anglers about how they incorporate back shotting into their pole fishing.
Shimano Q&A
Your questions answered by Steve Ringer, with top prizes from Shimano to be won.
Sitting on a Perch
Perch are one of the UK’s most common fish and, as Lee Wright explains, they can provide some serious sport on rivers.
Rigs That Win
This month we take a look at big-weight rigs for commercials with bagging specialist Gary Thorpe.
On The bank With…
Southwest bagger Tony Rixon is one of the all-time masters on commercials, so Mark Williams catches up with him to find out what makes him so good.
Commercial Silvers
In the first part of a new series looking at the silver-fish potential of commercial fisheries, Rob Perkins reveals why casters play such an important part in his fishing throughout the year.
Pole Fishing Knockout Cup
The UK’s only pole fishing head-to-head returns this month as Neil Machin and Kieron Rich fight it out for a place in the second round.
TACKLE
Top GearThe latest pole fishing kit is given the once-over, plus our quick-fire guide to buying a pole.
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