Improve Your Coarse Fishing (IYCF) calls itself the “bible of fishing” – it’s true to say that many a budding angler regards it as such, as it really does show them the light when it comes to fishing. Mind you, it also leads you down the path of temptation….temptation to get out there and wet a line!
Even better value for money, Improve Your Coarse Fishing is now split in two separate publications that complement each other perfectly. In the main ‘Improve’ you’ll find a new slant on modern fishing as we emphasise the great things about our sport and celebrate why we go angling. The best in fishing photography, more descriptive writing, longer features to let the pictures breathe and less hard core instruction have made the magazine a more relaxed read where every page reminds you how great fishing is. There’s now a 23-page tackle section that has doubled in size and gives a lot more exposure to new kit hitting the market.
And the second part of the new IYCF is a 48-page collectable supplement called Tips & Tactics – this is a technical, mechanical and explicitly ‘How To’ magazine that’s aimed solely at improving angler’s skills. Each issue contains expert instructional features on float, feeder, pole, carp and specialist fishing so no matter what type of fishing the reader is interested in there’s something to put into practice.
Here’s a look at what’s inside issue 246, courtesy of the ‘Contents’ page:
SPECIAL FEATURES
Ancient History
A silverfish paradise in gorgeous surroundings.
Saving Crucians
Editor Kev Green discovers a lake packed with fishy heritage.
Bream Up Close
Jamie Masson bags up on bream using a short pole & pellets.
Carp Bait Silvers
Big roach have a taste for big-carp baits, says Alan Storey.
Tench Trial
A northern water where quality tench are the number 1 target.
REGULAR FEATURES
Classic Kit
A history of the Aerial centrepin reel.
Quest: Crucians
Julian Chidgey goes on a two-lake search for a giant.
Mission
Pictures of you and your fish captures.
Great Species
Understand what makes Britain great for specimen tench.
Bob Roberts
Diarist Bob goes in search of quality roach before the carp wake up.
TACKLESHOP
IYCF Tackle Award
Daiwa‘s new feeder rod scoops top honours.
Buyers’ Guide
Great feeder rods priced £55 or less.
Live Test
Maver‘s Vega pole delivers great quality at a price you’ll love.
Diamond Deals
Quality kit at knockdown prices.
DON’T FORGET
Top Fisheries
Great venues for an angling holiday.
Crossword
Answer the clues to be in with a chance of winning a Korum rod.
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…and get three bite alarms worth almost £60 + 13 issues of IYCF. CLICK HERE for the latest online subscription deal.
At just £3.35, Improve Your Coarse Fishing represents great value and is available from most good newsagents and supermarkets. However, you can usually save money AND bag a FREE GIFT by subscribing online.
Here’s a look at what was on offer at the time of writing:
Subscribe today and get 13 issues of IYCF plus 3 Stillwater Bite Alarms worth £59.97.
Each Stillwater Bite Alarm has the following great features;
- Push button controls
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- 8 sensitivity settings
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- 8 tone settings
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Not only that, but you also save £3 AND got your copy delivered to your house. Can’t be bad!
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