tcf February Issue John Bailey travels to an unspoilt section of the Hampshire Avon to lay to rest some ghosts from his angling youth. Alex Bones explains how pole-fish corn over hemp is the top tactic for targeting winter carp on commercials. High water levels challenge Ian Welch’s stick float skills as he faces the grayling challenge on a tricky River Kennet. Chris and Ryan go in search of winter bream and carp on a visit to Solihull’s Barston Lakes. Keith casts his mind back to the glory days of Irish coarse fishing. Clint reveals what it’s like to run Cornish bagging venue White Acres, the fishery visited by mare anglers than any other. Derek Willan conquers the specimen roach of the Lake District’s Stunning Esthwaite Water. Steve Martin joins John Watson for a one-stop lesson in catching Fen Drain pike. Gareth Purnell chooses the first big storm of the winter to target his first 20lb carp. Dennis Fisher tackles a cold and clear River Wye Hit our targets to claim an exclusive badge and be in with a chance of winning £300 of Korum gear. 12 pages of top gear in focus, including lure rods, the new tcf ‘bookazine’ and a brief look at some of the top tackle for 2007. £2,400 worth of Korda Underwater DVD’s up for grabs. tcf Guides Species Guide: In focus – the Grayling, aka, The Lady of the Stream. Pole Clinic: Our pole selection guide with APF’s Mark Williams. Bait Guide: How to get the best from corn and maize. Barbel Rig Clinic: Ian Welch’s perfect pellet rig. Technique Guide: Everything you need to know about fishing with coarse and sea deadbaits. Knot Guide: How to tie the four-turn water knot and the full blood knot. DIY Clinic: How to make your own sink and draw pike trace.
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Commercial Break
Anything But Carp
The Apprentice
Arthur’s Legend
In Conversation With… Clint Elliott
Land Of The Giants
Fenland Predator Hunt
The Reluctant Carp Angler
Barbel From A Man’s River
The Korum Challenge
Top Tackle
Cracking Competition
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