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Part 1 went down a treat, so here is the second half! More words of wisdom we've gleaned from some wise heads during the curation of the first two SUBmags. Whether that is about catching carp, finding balance, keeping a home life steady, setting realistic expectations, or as in Samir's case, ditching it all for a life on the road. One thing we've learnt is that everyone has a different world view, a different set of circumstances, and a different set of goals for life. We do our best to dig into it all

Adding to our 'long term' reviews - kit that has been used and abused by ourselves over years - it was high time we did one for our Fortis Marine waterproofs - one of the highest spec, and tech lines in the carp fishing market.   Despite the fact that we spend almost as much time exposed to the elements as any other serious outdoor pursuit enthusiasts, carp fishing clothing, and waterproofs in particular, have always been relatively substandard and not always really fit for purpose. From a personal point of view, having spent a lot of time involved in other outdoor pursuits, I...

Without a doubt, one of the best things about collating the print editions over the years has been getting to interview some of the very cream of the crop of the UK and Europe's anglers. Here's the first part of 10 things we've learnt from the first two editions

Every carp angler loves a bit of camo, right..? Whether or not it is ever actually needed in 99% of normal angling situations is debatable. I’m not suggesting that fishing where you shouldn’t is a good idea; I’m just saying that if you were to do that kind of thing, this would be the stuff you might want to spray your kit with. Even if you have no intention of living in a hand-cut rathole and sneaking in and out under the cover of darkness, this paint is still great for dulling down and de-bling’ing any unnecessarily shiny objects in...