Check out what's in the feature-packed March 2012 issue...

Match News
Things you need to know from this month’s world of match fishing.

Stopwatch
We give Michael Buchwalder the task of performing in match conditions in front of the Match Fishing cameras!

The Maggot Ball
We lift the lid on a deadly maggot hook bait that has been catching Adam Richards loads of carp this winter.


River Renaissance
Drennan KO Cup champion Gary Miller shows you how to make the most of an end-of-season river session.

Garbolino Club Angler Of The Year 2012
Calling all club anglers! It’s that time of year again where you need to get your entries in for the most popular club event of the year.

Matrix Performance Of The Month
It’s not often that 53lb of roach wins a river match, but that was the case for Wayne Swinscoe last month – the first winner of the Matrix Performance Of The Month.

Q&A
We’ve been inundated with questions this month and our star anglers are on hand to answer the best ones!

Feed Vs No Feed
In the second part of the ‘Money Where Their Mouth Is’ series we task Steve Barraclough and Craig Elkin to find out whether it is better to feed or not on winter commercials.

How To Win From…
Steve Ringer shows us how to win on Porth Reservoir, an important venue on the White Acres festival circuit.

A Cut Above The Rest
Catching an impressive net of canal fish is still possible in the coldest of conditions providing you get all the elements right. Regular columnist Darren Cox shows how.

Caught On Camera
A few angling funnies for March to help keep the cold at bay!


Garbolino Comp
Up for grabs this month is a fantastic Garbolino G-Max M5 pole worth £1,199.99!

The Big Interview
Italian match fishing legend Milo Colombo is in the hot seat this month as Stan Piecha grills one of Italy’s most successful match anglers.


The Technical Files
In part two of the Technical Files we take a look at preparation, a key aspect of becoming a successful match angler.

“Is Team Fishing Dead?”
Dedicated team angler Lee Kerry gives us his thoughts on the decline of team fishing and what he and a few friends think is needed to address the situation.

New Gear
What delights await you in your tackle shop this month? We show you first!

Up Close – Sensas Power Match 874 Pole
Alex Bones puts the eagerly awaited Sensas Power Match 874 pole through its paces at the famous Glebe Fishery!

Up Close – MAP Parabolix STI Rod Range
Joe Carass gives the comprehensive Parabolix STI rod range the once-over with some rod-bending action.

Used & Abused
With so many rods available these days it is easy to get confused over what to use. Joe Carass reveals his favourite feeder rods, that he uses for almost every application!

Angling Geniuses
Alex Bones spends a day on the bank with Will Raison and Steve Gardener, two of the country’s finest ever anglers, to find out what makes them such a dynamic duo.

Back To Basics
With the river season drawing to a close, we take a look at some approaches that will stand you in good stead for the remainder of the season.