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

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Match News
All of this month’s match news and gossip for your entertainment.

The Bait Chef
Let Ed Warren be your guide to creating the perfect handmade hook baits for commercial carp success!

Matrix Performance Of The Month
The one-and-only Grant Albutt is our deserving winner this month after an almost faultless display at White Acres. Check out how he did it.


Stopwatch
We challenge northern megastar Dean Smith to perform under the watchful eye of the Match Fishing cameras. But can he do the business?

Get A Ping On!
James Dent is on hand to give you a masterclass in getting the most from hard pellets.

Perfecting The Art Of… Meat Fishing!
Welsh international Lee Edwards loves fishing the meat, because he knows that fish love eating it!


Catching The Colossus
Mark Pollard takes us to a venue where the F1s have broken all the rules and are being caught at colossal sizes, but can he catch one for the camera?

Evesham 2012
We take a look at what will be happening at the UK’s biggest angling festival.

How To Win From…
Steve Ringer’s ultimate guide to winning from another one of his favourite venues.

Shimano & Dynamite Q&A
Did your question make the cut? Our panel of experts answer this month’s best entries.

Back To Basics
This month we take a look at the huge subject that is pole floats. If you have any confusion about which patterns to try then check out this fantastic guide.

The Big Interview
We have a treat in store for you this month as none other than five-time world champion Alan Scotthorne talks candidly about his hugely successful career.

Money Where Their Mouth Is
In the second part of his series, Phil Ringer and his dad Geoff set out to see whether flavoured or unflavoured baits come out best in a special fishing match.

Dynamite Baits Competition
This is your chance to win all of the bait that you are likely to need for summer, thanks to bait giant Dynamite Baits.

The Technical Files
The subject this month is hooks, and who better to talk us through what makes a good one than England international Darren Cox?

Nordik Competition
We have a fantastic Nordik Octbox, plus accessories, worth £630 to give away.

Gloucester Glory!
Lee Kerry talks us through his latest victory, that saw him beat off some of the world’s best anglers to lift the coveted Sensas Challenge title.

New Gear
We highlight all of the latest must-have tackle that is set to hit the tackle-shop shelves near you!

Up Close – Browning Xitan Z12 Pole
Match Fishing’s own Alex Bones gives his verdict on what has been labelled by many as the best pole ever!

Up Close – Preston Innovations Mini 11ft 6in Power Carp Rod
Joe Carass takes a look at an interesting addition to the popular Mini range of rods.

Up Close Frenzee Soft Pots
Alex Bones runs the rule over the brand-new Frenzee Soft Pots and also uncovers some other new products from the Wales-based tackle brand.

Used & Abused
If you’re after a distance reel then Joe Carass thinks he might have found the one for you.

Luxury Rods And Reels
Match Fishing looks at the finest rods and reels currently available on the market. A must-read for all you tackle tarts!


Maggot Mania
Craig Butterfield and Simon Skelton show us some clever new ways to get the most from maggots.

Inside Pemb Wrighting’s Seatbox
We take a look at what essential tackle the young Maver star carries around in his box.

Inch Perfect
Andy May explains the importance of accurate fishing and why this is one of the most important edges you can get.

Stopwatch Special – The Way It Used To Be…
Alex Bones and Joe Carass set out to discover whether old-school Method-feeder tactics have a place among today’s fish-catching gizmos, and put their thoughts to the ultimate test!