I must admit that the 100m spool of Ultima Power Plus that came with this issue of Improve Your Coarse Fishing (IYCF) was a handy bonus. It’s nice to get a free gift that will actually come in useful!
Even better value for money, Improve Your Coarse Fishing is now split in two separate publications that complement each other perfectly. In the main ‘Improve’ you’ll find a new slant on modern fishing as we emphasise the great things about our sport and celebrate why we go angling. The best in fishing photography, more descriptive writing, longer features to let the pictures breathe and less hard core instruction have made the magazine a more relaxed read where every page reminds you how great fishing is. There’s now a 23-page tackle section that has doubled in size and gives a lot more exposure to new kit hitting the market. And the second part of the new IYCF is a 48-page collectable supplement called Tips & Tactics – this is a technical, mechanical and explicitly ‘How To’ magazine that’s aimed solely at improving angler’s skills. Each issue contains expert instructional features on float, feeder, pole, carp and specialist fishing so no matter what type of fishing the reader is interested in there’s something to put into practice.
Here’s a look at issue 247, courtesy of the ‘Contents’ page:
SPECIAL FEATURES
Bream On
The tale of how bream at Willesley lake have switched tastes.
Stiki Solution
How a new product will improve your fishmeal feeder fishing.
Chub On The Wye
Hadrian Whittle beats the rain to catch chub on the float.
Work The Waggler
The waggler is a great tool for finding silverfish. IYCF shows how.
One Of The Best
IYCF fish a classy stillwater brimming with rudd, roach and skimmers.
TIPS & TACTICS
In The ‘Rat Holes’
Feeder fishing in confined spaces.
Living Groundbait
The soil in which worms are grown is a brilliant groundbait.
Nudd’s Pole Tips
How to hold a pole while you loosefeed.
Best Barbel Rig
Bob Roberts explains the rig he uses for catching barbel.
Specimen Crucians
Darran Goulder reveals his paste tactics for big crucians.
TACKLESHOP
IYCF Tackle Award
Micro muscle rod lands big fish & award.
New Gear
Five pages of the latest tackle in shops.
Technium
The popular pole has been around some time – and is still great.
Reader Offers
Great deals on seatboxes and a combo.
DON’T FORGET
Top Fisheries
Great venues for angling holidays.
Crossword
Answer the clues for a chance to win a Korum rod.
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Get 13 issues of IYCF & a Fox Carryall – CLICK HERE for the latest subscription offer.
At £3.35, Improve Your Coarse Fishing represents excellent value and is available from most good newsagents and supermarkets. However, you could get a FREE GIFT worth more than the cost of the subscription if you subscribe online. CLICK HERE for the latest offer.
At the time of writing, the offer was this:
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An emphasis has been placed on durability. This item is made from a 1200 Denier fabric to withstand the rigours of modern coarse fishing. Expect rubber bases to withstand constant contact with harsh surfaces, with grip feet offering extra reinforcement. The bases can also be wiped clean!
All zips are durable with tabs included for ease of use. Stitching has been reinforced and padded handles and shoulder straps aid transportation. The design of the luggage was kept neat and discreet, utilising a classic black/red design.
Features
- 1200 Denier fabric for durability
- Reinforced rubber base fabric
- Zip tabs for ease of use
- Padded handles and shoulder straps
- Classic black/red design
- Reinforced stitching
- Grip feet on bases
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