This week’s issue, which features Steve Collett and a big stillwater barbel on the cover, has the exclusive story on the biggest UK coarse fish ever caught by a junior angler, plus:

Giant 4 lb-plus ‘roach’ catch could be hybrid

Printing glitch causes licence delay for thousands

Former Mail champ hits tench jackpot

Huge 45lb carp sets new day ticket record

Top venue moves to ban fluoro baits

Angling chiefs call for rod licence money transparency

Win £1244 of Korum float fishing kit

John Bailey on how to tackle a new water

Steve Collett heads to Blackpool for big stillwater barbel

Five great commercial fishery rigs detailed in All The Answers, the UK’s no.1 coarse Q&A

Where To Fish lists in-form venues around the country plus dozens of disabled-friendly waters with great access and facilities

Ron Cousins visits a Cardiff match venue for some spring bagging

Action Replay joins Dynamite Baits and Shimano’s Stewart Bracey to show how the margins can be the most productive areas

Carp World details how soft boilies can make all the difference and gives great casting tips

Fox Carp Cup winners announced with Linear’s Big Plated starring…twice!

Marukyu reveal new ‘Skrill’ baits

Chub launch new bivvies and barrow

New Gear details hot new products including Sonubaits Code Red boilies

Nash H-Gun reels receive detailed long-term test review

Matchmail lists the latest results and news from around the country

Be sure to grab your issue for all you need for a great bank holiday session this weekend!