In a few short weeks, anglers will be dusting off the tackle and breaking out the lures in the hopes come opening morning they might just be lucky enough to land the big one.

With every new season comes an expanding range of tackle and techniques that are sure to put the angler one step ahead of the catch.

The ever evolving range of lures available to anglers has grown over the past 12 months with a few proven models racking up some very impressive catches before the close.

Blades have proven very effective on the golden perch, with several catches of cod to 15kg proving they will be a serious contender this season.

The new larger 80mm range will be popular among anglers looking for that each-way bet.

While still small enough to tempt golden perch, they are big enough to attract the attention of cod.

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