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We really have got some fantastic content from a whole host of household names, offering everything you need to know to succeed this summer.

We have technical insights from the likes of Gaz Fareham, who reveals his 10 tweaks to advance your angling, Elliott Gray talks fishing in weed and Mark Pitchers shares his top tips for summer.

For those who enjoy some live action, find out how Dave Levy approaches Berners Hall in the 24-Hour Challenge or join Oli Davies on the banks of Horton trying to snare one off the top. There's also Luke Vallory as he targets Swan Valley and comes oh-so-close to fulfilling his quest!

If big carp diaries are your thing, we've got both Dave Lane and Mark Holmes and when we say big carp, we mean BIG carp… in this month’s piece Mark lands no less than three forties and a fifty!

We also check out the latest and greatest gear to hit the market, with highlights including the BRAND-NEW Power Aeros from Shimano and a long-term test of Daiwa's Longbow X45 rods, and so much more! We’re also giving away FREE terminal tackle from Trakker, providing you with the components needed to produce its Clinga Blowback Rig and this month’s Rig Anatomy feature walks through exactly how to tie it. As you can see, this issue really does have something for everyone, so dive in and enjoy!

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EDITOR’S TOP PICKS

5 TIPS FOR SUMMER
Mark Pitchers returns to the magazine and reveals five ways in which we can all catch more carp during the summer months. From edge tips to bait strategies, these are sure to get you on track for a great summer.

BIG-CARP MINDSET
Mark Holmes runs us through what has been an incredible couple of months fishing – with no fewer than three forties and a 50-pounder, plus numerous others, the amount of big carp Holmesy is catching is nothing short of biblical. Plus, find out how to tie his winning rig!

TROUBLESHOOTER
Even experienced anglers can learn from the likes of Ian Russell and this month’s client Darren wasn’t shy of getting the most from his Troubleshooter session. After a tricky start in baking conditions, find out how they got amongst the Oxlease carp.

PERCENTAGE TWEAKS
Sometimes the small changes can make all the difference and Gaz Fareham is one angler who makes sure that every last percentage is perfect. For those of you looking to take your fishing to the next level, Gaz presents his 10 tweaks.

24-HOUR CHALLENGE
Despite living less than half an hour from this prolific venue, Dave Levy had only fished Berners Hall just a few times. With just 24 hours to try and catch live for the cameras, find out how he exactly how he approached this top day-ticket water and what he caught.

FLOTA ROTA
When time is short, you really need to make the most of every situation you’re faced with and during hot, sunny conditions that can often mean it’s time for the Flota Rota! Oli Davies is back on the Horton complex, revealing exactly how he goes about targeting carp on the surface.

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