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Despite their diminutive size, many of my local rivers suddenly seem to become filled with superb dace fishing as we head towards the end of the season. I’ve seen the same thing elsewhere. In rivers as diverse as the Thames and Frome, dace can provide a most interesting days sport when little else will feed….

We certainly have had plenty of rain down here in the South East, the Sussex Ouse and the Medway suffering most but the Colne and Thames have had an influx of cold winter water as well. The lake often floods in winter but with these being the worst floods since 1968 I should not have…

Articles by Dr Paul Garner Dr Paul Garner Despite being born in central London, Paul Garner comes from a family who’s history has been intertwined with angling for generations. During his teens Paul spent most of his time match fishing with local clubs, travelling to such exotic venues as the Hampshire Avon and Great Ouse…

The trouble is, they are just so cheap and tiny that often little thought goes into their purchase. Let me ask you this question? How many different hook patterns do you own? Obviously, the answer will depend on the species you pursue, but in most cases, the range of hooks I carry is more extensive…

It had been a few years since I had been to the lake in question but since then the carp and catfish had grown significantly and I really fancied pushing up my catfish personal best. Not much had changed on the surface since my last visit, the bank and swims were still well looked after…