What do you prefer for perch; real worms or soft lures? Jon Arthur and cover-star Ryan Hayden go head to head to show you their completely contrasting approaches in the latest issue of the Angling Times.

You can also read all about Martin Bowler’s latest exploits as he goes in search of grayling on his last river session of the season.

Also inside, a live test with one of our latest goodies, the eagerly anticipated Series 7 Pole. It’s designed for both carp and silverfish and has a great spares package. Learn more about it here.

The Angling Times is in all good newsagents and also available digitally for iPad and Android.