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Weekly Question

Angler’s Mail fans have millions of years of experience, and answer a weekly question. This week…

Sour Grapes Over Breaks

IN CASE the Environment Agency doesn’t respond to John Duncan’s letter (AM, Oct 1) I feel I should say a few words here.

Go Big Or Go Home

ANDY BLACK fishery scientist is passionate about predators, having caught pike to 3pch to 5 lb 1 oz, zander to 18 lb 8 oz and eels to 7 lb 2 oz.

Tales From A Tamar Thriller

Despite no fairytale ending, this week’s Mail match columnist Darren Cox wishes that every match could be like the recent Feeder Masters Final, at Upper Tamar Lake.

Billy & Jamie - Corny Cats & Carp

Long-time pals Billy Flowers and Jamie Londors are two of the World’s most consistent carp catchers. The two England Carp Team members share their sessions and insight in Angler’s Mail.

The Function Of Fins

The well-travelled freshwater biologist and top angler brings you his fascinating weekly insight into the secret lives of fish.

Bill Rushmer - Preparing For The Pits

With a little help from his friends, in this mini series Bill reveals how he’s managed to get back on the banks after beating prostate cancer.

Canada Goose

Large, loud and abundant, this emigrant from North America can be a pest, a danger and a tasty meal, as well as good sport, says Charles Smith-Jones.

Practice Makes Perfect

Take time to master your shooting technique and your days in the hide will fall into place, says Peter Theobald.

Pattern Of Thought

Geoff Garrod conducted an ‘unscientific’ experiment with some new shot and steeled himself for the results.

High Pheasants And Fast Balls

Malcolm Plant looks at how to perfect your shooting technique and avoid some of those early-season googlies.

Calls Of The Wild

As leaves and temperatures begin to fall, foxes start to think of mating, presenting opportunities aplenty to those charged with controlling them, says Patrick Hook.

World Record Pike Claimed At Over 58 Lb!

● Massive predator lured ● Evidence emerges ● Czech Republic specialist

Dodger Numbers Fall

● Licence rogue stats ● Prosecutions 25.1% down ● Same number of checks

Pointed To The Fish

This week: Billy recounts how he teamed up with Jamie to enjoy a super Sunday night.

Direct Advance

● Tackle chain defies trends ● Extra stores boost growth ● Planned locations

‘Ferrero Rochers' And Conkers

STEVE COLLETT Britain’s leading all-round angler loves taking on challenges at all kinds of venues. Read his triumphs and disasters, warts ‘n’ all, exclusively in AM.

65 Lb 12 Oz Carp Set For Official UK Record

● ‘Green 124’ at new high ● Grenville’s new best ● Only Captain Jack bigger

A Furtive Fungus Foray

The cauliflower fungus so good to eat that Tim Maddams sneaks out of a beating line to pick it — and finds himself in hot water

Sport As It's Meant To Be

As big commercial shoots come in for criticism, Patrick Galbraith goes back to the sport’s roots to visit a small country shoot

Seal Of Approval

The grey seal has made a spectacular recovery from near extinction but there are now 120,000 of them — which may prove unsustainable

Keeping It Simple

You can’t beat a good old-fashioned lamping session — but using new technology will boost your success rate, suggests Simon Whitehead

High Birds And Holidays

Though shooting pheasants and ducks began in the 1500s, it was a tour of Europe that brought about driven sport, reveals Alex Keeble

Country Diary

How have we reached a point when people claiming they are RSPB employees demand to search a 75-year-old keeper’s car for ‘evidence’?

Blind Bit Of Difference

Is colour really a factor in gundog ability? Ellena Swift looks at the oft-repeated claim that chocolate Labradors make poor retrievers

Trotting For Mighty Redfins And Dace - This Week's Guest: Dr Mark Everard

What is it about roach and dace that is so captivating for anglers such as Mark? They are hardly monsters of the underwater world. This week, the associate professor, consultant, broadcaster and author reveals why he is obsessed with them, as well as revealing his favourite ways to catch them.

True Colours

The well-travelled freshwater biologist and top angler brings you his fascinating weekly insight into the secret lives of fish.

My 7-Day Search For A 7-Pounder

You’ll always learn loads and be inspired by this vastly experienced traditional angler, who also relishes exploring the latest coarse techniques…

Four Whoppers To Takeaway

This week: Billy gets his tactics right on a return trip to Poachers Pool.

Caught On Camera

WE seem to be blessed with fishing TV programmes at the moment.