With the water temperature slowly rising, Martin Bowler decided to have one last go in the hope of landing a big pike…

Pictured above is the E-Sox Zagtail, a large, floating, jointed lure which can be fished from sub-surface down to 2m in depth. The jointed body produces an excellent double action which in conjunction with the flashy holographic finish means that even on a plain, straight retrieve they look extremely life-like.
Find out how Martin got on in this week’s Angling Times, available in newsagents now and on iPad and Android.