Joe Farrell

Successful anglers know that different fish species prefer different water conditions, a crucial aspect of developing good watercraft. Experience gained on the bank confirms that some species feed aggressively in clear water, while others prefer more coloured or murky conditions.

It is important to remember that coloured water can make fish feel confident enough to move closer to the bank. This idea was reinforced recently when I spoke with some young anglers targeting pike and perch on the Leeds Liverpool Canal at Maghull .

The canal presented a varied challenge: recent rain and cold weather runoff had created coloured sections, while other areas remained clear. Many readers may well respect that as fish again tend to be more wary in clear water, because mainly they are

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