By Carp Chronicles
Carp fishing chats with real anglers
In this episode we revisit the subject of hormones and clarify our message.
We sit down with Stephen White to chat about the emerging issue of hormone-like substances being used to attract carp and the potential downsides of doing so.
Basically this episode involves us getting drunk and waffling on about our recent captures, Bait Bros, seasonal edges, how to fish differently, and loads more! Expect plenty of rants in this one...
Sam sits down with British Aqua Feeds main man Callum Wilson. Callum has been with BAF since day one and has grown the company into one of the premier carp bait ingredient suppliers in the UK. We talk about how you can...
The long-awaited part two with Bill Cottam is finally here! Since our first episode with Bill, we have had an overwhelming amount of requests to release the second half of the recording, well here it is. Enjoy!
Jason returns to discuss his incredible hauling run on his recent trip around France. His captures include some truly incredible , elusive fish. He also answers some of our listener's questions as well as giving his ever-interesting views on bait. Expect many...
It’s been a while but we are back to answer your questions which range from how to tackle new venues to baiting strategies and beyond. We also go over our current hookbait range and upcoming ingredient range. And don't worry, we...
What an incredible episode we have for you! John Baker joins us to give a masterclass in flavours and carp bait. We cover many topics such as flavour science, what makes a flavour exceptional, flavour compounds, over-rated ingredients, shared recipes with...
Bill Cottam joins us to talk about all manner of things involving bait and big carp! We cover classic recipes, big carp boilie formulation, essential oils, flavours, GLM, and so much more. Bill also opens up about his departure from...
Part two of the awesome Stephen White interview is here! Expect much more bait talk in the sequel to Stephens enlightening first episode as he talks us through how to formulate bait to single out specific big carp. Enjoy!
BCSG member Stephen White joins us to talk about how he targets huge carp from some of the UK's premier big fish waters including RH Fisheries Acton Burnell and Grenville. Stephen is highly educated on bait and shares some genuinely...
Sam & Pete discuss their own angling, bait making, their takeaways from recent guests, and release some exciting info! Enjoy...
BP Milling owner Ben Pinniger joins us to talk all things carp science including bite times, natural food sources, carp feed formulation, optimising waters, strains of carp, aquaculture, algae blooms, fish breeding, Sparsholt College, bull seamen, and so much more. This...
Julian is back to take us through the 90's! We discuss many different aspects of his angling life such as nearly getting sued, his bait preferences, writing books, how he tacked his chosen carp venues as well as his time at...
Julian Cundiff takes us on a journey through the 80's and shares how he got into carp fishing, how he went about catching monstrous double-figure carp (and maybe even a 20 or two!), how he was influenced by his surroundings, ...
Dr Patrick Mills talks about amino acids and how to include them in boilies for maximum effect. Patrick covers leak-off rate, attraction, taste, what works and what doesn't work, and much more. First inspired by the writing of Kevin Maddocks, Patrick...
Jason is back for part two of his in-depth chat on carp flavours and other aspects of bait making. He also talks about his experiences carp fishing in America and Europe. Enjoy!
In this episode we have the amazing Jason Rider. Jason owns carp bait company The A Bait and has worked in the industry for many years. He has worked alongside Gary Bayes from Nash Bait as well as Bob from...
Sam & Pete pour themselves a drink and shoot the breeze on fishing, bait, equipment, and more. Enjoy!
We reflect on the previous year and basically have a chat about our carp angling. Merry Christmas!
We welcome back Shaun Harrison to discuss all manner of interesting topics such as fishing extreme depths, cooking in the great outdoors, fishing in weed, tackle innovations, bait application, being held at gun-point and much, much more! As always, enjoy...
He's back by extreme demand! We have an absolute monster of a chat with carp bait expert Dean Towey. This episode is crammed full with both carp and bait science. Enjoy!
Sam and Pete relay some of their stories from the past, both spooky and hilarious! Expect some crass boys-talk in this episode!
What an incredibly important episode we have for you. Joss is the fishery advisor for the UK Wild Otter Trust, former PAG board member, one of only 5 licensed live otter trappers, and a life-long angler. We cover the ins and...
We answer your questions! Tactical edges, seasonal changes, gaining advantages, and much more...
Sam has a chat with Andy Parr of Deeper Sonar & Mistral Baits to discuss all things sonar and other tech within fishing. There's no doubt that using sonars and other technology in fishing is becoming more and more prevalent. Does...
We sit down with the Founder of the Wild Carp Trust to chat about carp heritage, lake hunting, traditional tackle, adventures, and much more. Fennel also touches upon his friend, the great Chris Yates, and the Golden Scale Club. Enjoy!
What an episode we have for you today. This is definitely one for those aspiring bait buffs or to be honest, anyone wanting to catch more carp! We sit down with bait guru Dean Towey to talk in-depth about what makes...
New waters, bait recipes, change in seasonal approach, technology, and much more. Sit back and enjoy the carpy ramblings of Sam & Pete...
We answer listener questions on how to formulate boilies and liquids, pre-baiting, birdlife, flavours, oleoresins, essential oils, base mixes, favourite ingredients, and so much more to help you catch those special carp. Sit back and dig around for the nuggets of...
Tommy "The Gun" Bishop joins Sam for a few tales from the bank...
OTB- On The Bank! In this episode, Sam is recording from the bank on a new water he has just started targeting and Pete is recording from the comfort of his own home. The main discussion is bait as well...
Pete & Sam have a lengthy chat with Shaun Harrison from Quest Baits about how the moon affects fishing, angling for big, old carp, how to attract naturals onto your baited area, and so much more. Enjoy!
Sam & Pete talk with carp fishing legend Steve Briggs and go deep into the inspiring story of The Mere and The Black Mirror. Steve also talks about his overseas carp adventures including Cassien, Sweden, and beyond. Enjoy!
Sam and Pete discuss all things regarding rigs, presentation, and setup for carp fishing.
In this episode, Dom from The Spodcast asks Sam and Pete about their angling, bait applications, and how different circumstances (such as lockdown) affect different fish in different lakes. As always, enjoy!
Pete grills Sam on all things carp photography. Everything from camera settings to backdrops is covered so you can start taking professional-looking images of your fish captures no matter if you have a phone or a DSLR. Enjoy!
We kick things off in the studio and discuss a little water-craft. Next, we lead into an on-the-bank segment we recorded a week earlier. Then it's time to come back into the studio and round off our fishing session before...
There are some real hidden jewels within the various topics of this carpy podcast. Enjoy!
