Issue 234 of Improve Your Coarse Fishing (IYCF) has a cover mounted booklet entitled ‘REALLY USEFUL BAIT BOOK’, and I have to admit that the name is very fitting. It’s a nifty little guide, just under 50 pages, that takes a look at most of the popular UK coarse fishing baits and shows the user how to get the best from them. It’s packed with tips and is fantastically illustrated. I’d actually go as far as to say it’s worth the price of the magazine for this little guide itself, if you’re fairly new to angling!
The cover picture of the magazine itself shows a smiling Mick Brown with a common carp and we’re told that he’ll show us the rigs and baits to catch them off the surface inside.
Other articles mentioned on the cover include a new river method for chub, summer tench fishing and a 32-page fishery guide, covering 500 venues!
Here’s some idea of what’s included, courtesy of the IYCF “Inside this month…” section;
Dream Destination
Hartleton Water – probably the UK’s most peaceful lake – is great for skimmers.
Mellow Yellow
Jonny Watt shows how yellow-coloured bait gets extra bites and more fish.
The Quest
Julian Chidgey goes on the prowl for big cats.
Underwater Angling
The series which shows what really goes on when your bait and tackle is submerged. This issue, IYCF show the waggler and associated tactics in action.
Matt And Mick
Hayes and Brown reckon it’s time to get on top with surface baits for carp. Plus Mick’s 44lb TV carp and Matt’s massive rudd catch.
Top 50 Fisheries
IYCF list the leading British fisheries as voted for by you. The overall winner is…
Day-Ticket Answers
Bankside problems solved.
Venue Doctor
Alex Bones sets out to prove there’s a lot more to fishing ‘featureless’ commercial venues than you think.
Thinking Carp
IYCF’s specialist section for carp enthusiasts. Rigs, bait and tips to fine-tune your approach for summer.
Gear
New tackle in the shops and real-world tests on rods, reels and overnight kit. On the bank with the new MAP TKS 125 pole, IYCF’s Product Of The Month – 14 pages.
Lifetime Tench
IYCF were there when Mick Dinnigan banked his first ever double-figure gravel pit tench. Plus, the tactics for bagging a giant tinca.
Flatties
Dave Ewing shows how flat floats put bait slap in front of chub in holes on tiny rivers.
Bob Roberts
IYCF’s Bob has been putting himself about, but still found time to bag a few.
Free Competitions
Korda kit to make a zig rig – 25 sets to be won.
Win a Korum float rod in IYCF’s crossword.
Improve Your Coarse Fishing magazine is Britain’s best selling fishing monthly. The magazine is dedicated to helping anglers put more fish in their net. Detailing the latest tactics from the nation’s top anglers, Improve Your Coarse Fishing arms you with the vital information you need to get the most from your fishing. Read, learn and celebrate the joy of angling.
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At the time of writing, the Improve Your Coarse Fishing free gift for new subscribers was a Fox Carryall Bag and a free ticket to the Go Fishing Show!
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