HERE, for FishingMagic fans, is a snapshot of some highlights in the exciting new issue of Angler’s Mail. Out now, with a special cover, it’s top value at just £1.80.

MR CRABTREE TV COMPETITION
The hunt for new stars to appear in an exciting new Crabtree TV series starts this week. Read all about a special competition involving Angler’s Mail and our ace columnist John Bailey.

BEST EVER WEEK FOR BIG PIKE
A venue’s predators have gone mental – reports and pictures, including two EXCLUSIVE 40-pounders.

ILLEGAL FISH TRAPS “CATCH OTTERS”
Angling Trust official reveals a shocking and gruesome find.

BEST BIG CARP GEAR
Find out what’s been selling at top shop Browns.

THE BIG NEWS
• Monster chub from fourth choice venue
• Trent star Jan Porter “could have died”
• New fishing show is a success
• Brilliant new barbel bait impresses

STAR ANGLERS
• Tom Mangnall –winter success at commercials, with this rising match ace.
• Gary Newman –  roving for chub on a small river
• Colin Davidson – carp guru on a brilliant book.
• Andy Black – favourite lures

INSTRUCTION
• Essential Knowledge – Andy Browne explains shotting in this great new series
• All The Answers – No.1 coarse Q&A, sponsored by Greys Prodigy
• Secret Lives –  winter pike explained

WHERE TO FISH THIS WEEKEND
Compiled by local experts. Including Steve Collett getting to grips with a Birmingham AA venue

Be sure to get the January 31 cover-dated issue of Angler’s Mail magazine.