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16> The Knowledge Buzzers and bloodworm are the stillwater trout’s favourite feast and, therefore, THE bugs you should be looking to imitate this winter. Charles Jardine continues his indepth series by explaining the tackle, the waters, the leader set-ups and the underwater world of the stillwater trout. Study this article and and you’ll be on your way to consistent success in the cold.

36> The Key To Success Fred Bainbridge, a highly successful smallwater competition angler, lets us into his secret techniques in this new six-part series. Fred kicks off with his number-one method for putting fish on the bank every time: the Leaded Blob. It’s not all about stripping lures, as Fred demonstrates by combining a gaudy fly pattern with a traditional nymph fishing technique.

<24 Tiny Flies For Tricky Fish We’re all looking to catch those fish that others can’t fool. Howard Croston explains just how to winkle out those fish at your local water that have ‘seen it all’. Using patterns that are more likely to be seen being cast to ultra-shy river trout, Howard demonstrates that you really have to think small when it comes to tricky fish.

<76 The Game Rack Want to get top-quality CDC and other feathers for tying those deadly flies… for next to nothing? Speak to a shooting friend or pop into your local butchers this winter and buy yourself a brace of game birds… and get a meal fit for a king to boot! Gary Champion explains how and where to find the best feathers for the fly tyer.