Don't Miss the January Issue of Match Fishing!
Our first cover star of 2026 is none other than new Nytro signing Emma Pickering, who takes us to Lindholme Lakes for a demonstration of how to catch carp in the cold on the Method and bomb, and as you can see from the cover pic, she succeeded big style!
When it comes to cold-weather tactics we’ve got it covered as winter starts to bite, with great articles featuring Will Raison on his bomb and bag tactics, Joe Carass with his tips for January and Michael Buchwalder checking out the silver sport at How End Fisheries, as well as top advice from Mick Vials on the feeder for bream, Nick Speed on the long-range Method and Frankie Gianoncelli on the short-range feeder for big weights of small fish. Kelvin Tallett covers his three-pronged pole attack for winter rivers and Darren Cox fishes a live match on a rising River Avon for the cameras.
Our usual diary writers are all here too, with Andy Power sharing his results from recent festivals, Cam Hughes on how his winning run came to an end, Kye Jerrom on his Hotrods team in the AT Winter League and John Brooks talking about the Veteran’s Angle.
As well as all this there are reviews on Shimano rods, Daiwa reels and MAP protective clothing, Cam Hughes answers the Last Cast quick questions and there’s a chance to win some great Traxis luggage from Westlake – happy new year!
Editor’s Picks
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR WINTER CARP FISHING
Winter fishing can be tough, but Emma Pickering has a bomb and Method plan that works every time.
SMALL AND SPEEDY!
Frankie Gianoncelli heads to Ulley Reservoir for a workout on small fish on the short-range feeder.
THREE-PRONGED RIVER ATTACK
On a winter river you need to be flexible, and Kelvin Tallett has a way of doing that with his pole approach.
‘BAGGING’ FOR COMMERCIAL CARP IN THE COLD
Will Raison reveals his bomb and bag approach when it comes to targeting winter carp.
THE LONG-RANGE PATIENT APPROACH
Nick Speed visits Worsbrough Reservoir to hopefully tempt a couple of bites in the cold at range.
JOE CARASS’ TACTICAL TIPS
Top angler Joe tells us what we should be doing in January to keep catching as the weather turns icy.
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