Match Fishing Magazine

Our first cover star of 2026 is none other than new Nytro signing Emma Pickering, who takes us to Lindholme Lakes for a demonstration of how to catch carp in the cold on the Method and bomb, and as you can see from the cover pic, she succeeded big style!
When it comes to cold-weather tactics we’ve got it covered as winter starts to bite, with great articles featuring Will Raison on his bomb and bag tactics, Joe Carass with his tips for January and Michael Buchwalder checking out the silver sport at How End Fisheries, as well as top advice from Mick Vials on the feeder for bream, Nick Speed on the long-range Method and Frankie Gianoncelli on the short-range feeder for big weights of small fish. Kelvin Tallett covers his three-pronged pole attack for winter rivers and Darren Cox fishes a live match on a rising River Avon for the cameras.
Our usual diary writers are all here too, with Andy Power sharing his results from recent festivals, Cam Hughes on how his winning run came to an end, Kye Jerrom on his Hotrods team in the AT Winter League and John Brooks talking about the Veteran’s Angle.
As well as all this there are reviews on Shimano rods, Daiwa reels and MAP protective clothing, Cam Hughes answers the Last Cast quick questions and there’s a chance to win some great Traxis luggage from Westlake – happy new year!