Opinion

A four year-old forum post prompts one of Martin Gay's old friends to take a look back at what was, at the time, a very controversial capture

If you are fortunate enough to have a river where it is possible to watch your quarry, stalking chub with natural baits is a tactic that can prove supremely successful in selectively targeting bigger fish. It is also the definitive method where time is short as it requires so little preparation; tackle can be stripped down to its simplest form.

Dave Steuart responds to some of the points raised as a result of his first 'otter' article on FM, particularly with regards to the EA and the salmon of the river Test.

It is probable that the majority of both FM readers and the general public are unable to endorse or detract from Martin's and Mr Benyon's thoughts on the EU's commercial fishing policy; they are shown here with confidence and in the very best of faith. Nonetheless, Fishing Magic would welcome similar contributions from those with an alternative view.

In this, the last of his trilogy, Ron Clay looks at the dry fly and destroys some of the myths and legends and openly criticizes some of the modern methods and thinking.

In his latest opinion piece Rod Sturdy argues that more anglers should be helping to support the protection of the aquatic environment.

There's pleasure fishing and fishing for pleasure. Graham Marsden says it's not all about what you catch.

Gary Cullum muses on the difference between his fishing and that of Jace and Kev and wonders if he's missing something.