It’s tough out there but this week’s Angler’s Mail reveals a top trick to locate and catch fish in during cold conditions.

The magazine’s Essential Knowledge feature reveals how to use dropshot magic to create a top leger rig.

Need a holiday to look forward to? Angler’s Mail magazine’s picked brilliant fishing holiday venues around the UK – places to book soon!

Also in this week’s issue:

•    Wipeout at top venue

•    Big perch nets match victory

•    Torches cause chaos!

•    Fishery bosses on fun new TV show

•    Steve Collett reveals tricks to find and catch carp

•    Waggler skills with guest star Pemb Wrighting

•    John Bailey seeks action in tough conditions

•    Colin Davidson’s souped-up reels and top winter baits

•    Steve Rowley explains his super effective pike traces

•    Your problems solved in All the Answers

•    Product News reveals new rods and boat

•    Six of the best shelters reviewed

•    Canals, rivers and lakes match fishing tables

•    Match results round-up with pictures