tcf April Issue – Out Now!



tcf April Issue

Alternative Angle
John Bailey’s prescribes himself some special stillwater sport to get over a bout of flu.

Travelling Light
Jan Porter employs some positive mental attitude to make the best of a difficult day on the blockend.

The Apprentice
Chris and Ryan stumble across a Midlands water in fantastic silver fish form.

Commercial Break
Alex Bones has become a big fan of PVA tactics on commercials and in this issue he reveals what he’s learnt.

Anything But Carp
Strange goings-on at Bury Hill Fishery as Ian Welch tries to track down an elusive zander.

Arthur’s Legend
Keith recalls some glory days on Broadwater Lake and the birth of the deadly blockend feeder.

In Conversation With… Dick Clegg
The man who led England to its very first gold medal talks about world championships past and present.

Irish Eyes
Ian Kitson argues that the bad press Irish coarse fishing has received is wide of the mark.

Moor Skimmers Please
Editor Gareth Purnell heads southwest for the cream of Devon’s bream sport.

Maggots Vs Boilies
Ali Hamidi finds out which is tops on a winter water.

Weathering The Storm
Cornwall is noted for its winter sport, but as Clint Elliott finds out, you still have to work at it.

Ide Rumours
Yorkshire’s The Willows is home to a strange silver fish that feeds even when the mercury’s plunging.

The Korum Challenge
Hit our targets to claim an exclusive badge and be in with a chance of winning £300 of Korum gear.


Top Tackle
21 pages of top gear in focus that includes Sensas’s new CARPX pole package and the futuristic Cormoran Magnesia reel.

Cracking Competitions
Up for Grabs! Over £2,000 worth of Shimano rods and reels and two complete sets of Maver match kits, each worth £1,100.

tcf Guides
Species Guide: In focus – The misunderstood zander.
Pole Clinic: Pole elastics with APF’s Mark Williams.
Technique Guide: Everything you need to know about the blockend feeder.
Knot Guide: How to tie the ever-popular grinner/uni knot

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