Issue 226 of Improve Your Coarse Fishing (IYCF) is now on sale until 2nd December, 2009. The cover definitely has a ‘floaty’ feel to it, with mention of Stick Floats, Wagglers and Roach On The Whip. Fluoro Potions also get a mention, so let’s take a look what’s on offer inside….
Catching In The Cold
Okay, so it may be a bit chilly but that’s no reason to stop fishing. Former World Champion Will Raison shows how to catch in the cold
Roach On The Whip
Magical roach action using sweetcorn to tempt Naseby Reservoir fish
Broad Outloook
Why pike ace John Watson moved hundreds of miles to his beloved waterways on the Norfolk Broads
Bankside BibleFormer World Champion Tommy Pickering shows how to fish the stick float on running water and Johnny Watt explains how to flavour meat for best results in cool water. Alex Bones gets to grips with the Pellet Cone. Plus, we solve your problems in Day-Ticket Answers
Plastic Fantastic
Fake baits are a great alternative to the real thing. Julian Chidgey explains why he sometimes prefers plastic
Pole Versus Stick
Angling family Ringer go head to head in a ‘friendly’ contest to prove which is best – pole or stick float
Brighter Bait
Ian Russell demonstrates how vivid coloured bait boosts autumn catches
GearUp
A look at what’s new in the shops plus tests on the Shakespeare Mach 3XT rod and reel, updated MAP TKS 125 pole and Force 8 luggage range
FREE DRAWS
Octoplus Seatboxes
Octoplus seatboxes and Super Stools to be won. Ten lucky winners in this free draw for £1750-worth of kit
Pick Up Tom’s Gear
Two sets of stick float kit, each woth £394, as used by former World Champion Tommy Pickering
Crossword
Answer the clues to win a Korum 3G Medium Float rod. Five winners
According to the publisher, “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.”
IYCF is available from most decent newsagents, with a cover price of £3.25, but you may also want to consider a subscription to Improve Your Coarse Fishing. At the time of writing, the free gift for subscribing is a Fox Ripstop fleece jacket.
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