Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

Can you believe it… Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed are celebrating their 50th Birthday. Almost two years, an episode every two weeks, and somehow the lads haven’t missed one yet.

So, for #050, we’re doing things a little differently. This time, you asked the questions - and the lads sit down to answer some of the best ones sent in by viewers.From staying confident through long blanks and what really separates the best anglers, to favourite Korda products, underrated tactics and where carp fishing could be heading in the next 10 years, there are some properly interesting conversations in this one.

🎧 In this episode:

• How to stay confident through a long run of blanks
• Why some lakes produce so few bites at night
• Building the perfect carp angler from the Korda team
• What the lads would tell their 13-year-old selves
• Their favourite Korda products of all time
• An underrated tactic that deserves another go
• Carp or venue - what matters more when choosing a water?
• The one piece of advice every carp angler should follow
• Four anglers they’d hand the Uncut podcast over to
• AI, technology and the future of carp fishing

There’s been a lot of fishing, a lot of laughs and plenty of questionable advice over the first 50 episodes - but most importantly, millions of views and listens from all of you have allowed us to keep making them.

Thank you to everyone who watches, listens, comments and gets involved. Here’s to the next 50.

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Tom Dove and Adam Reed are back from an incredible week at Gigantica, and this one took some beating. Listen as they tell Damo and Spooner about their record-breaking week in this weeks Thinking Tackle Podcast UNCUT.

After the previous group set a new Main Lake record with 140 carp, the challenge was on. What followed was a huge team effort, with bites coming right until the final minutes and an incredible 146 carp landed in a week.

But it wasn’t just about numbers. Adam finally got his chance on the Main Lake and made it count, catching one of Gigantica’s most iconic old carp, Shoulders, while Darrell Peck put together an incredible hit from Alcatraz.

🎧 In this episode:

• How the lads broke the Gigantica Main Lake record with 146 carp
• Reedy’s first proper week on the Main Lake
• Catching Shoulders and why it’s one of Gigantica’s finest carp
• Darrell Peck’s incredible 40+ fish hit from Alcatraz
• Long-range fishing and the importance of absolute accuracy
• Why the smallest details separate good angling from great angling
• Damo return to float fishing for carp
• What the underwater films have taught the lads about changing rigs
• Pickups vs bites - and how many times your target fish might have already picked you up

From record-breaking fishing to one of the best carp Adam has ever caught, it was a week at Gigantica that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

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Darrell Peck & Rob Burgess are back on the UNCUT Podcast with Neil Spooner and Adam Reed. This time Pecky’s got a 65lb UK common to talk about. After seeing the fish repeatedly during his spring campaign, Pecky returned for one last chance and finally got his hands on it at 65lb 4oz.The interesting bit is how he caught it - a simple solid PVA bag presentation, tied after watching none other than Rob Burgess on his very popular Solid Bag Masterclass.Luckily, Rob’s sitting opposite him this week.That leads into a proper look at solid bag fishing - the rig, hookbait, bag size, accuracy and a few small details that both Rob and Pecky believe make a massive difference.🎧 In this episode:- Pecky’s 65lb 4oz UK common- Why he stuck to the area despite seeing the fish elsewhere- The solid PVA bag rig that caught it- Rob Burgess - why solid bags can outfish everything- Why your hookbait should have zero buoyancy- Small bags, minimal bait for perfect presentation- Rob’s new YouTube channel - He’s a YouTuber- Spooner’s trip to Etang Rapid with his son Fred- Pecky’s plans for Gigantica and this autumn- Korda Kontender and some impressive young anglersIt’s a proper technical one this week - a huge UK carp, a simple method and two anglers who know exactly how to get the most from it.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected] more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

The Uncut Podcast lads are joined by one of big carp fishing's most consistent anglers, Ian Bailey.

Tom Dove, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed (No Spooner this week) know Ian’s track record and have lots of questions.

Despite him keeping a low profile, Bailey has quietly put together another incredible run of captures, including multiple UK 40s from a variety of waters. The conversation dives into the mindset that's made him such a consistent angler, why he avoids the noise around modern carp fishing, and the simple tactics he trusts everywhere he goes.There's also plenty of discussion around presentation, baiting accurately at range, plastic corn, choosing the right waters, and why location still outweighs everything else.🎧 In this episode:

• Ian Bailey's latest run of UK 40lb carp
• Why he keeps his fishing private and avoids following the crowd
• Picking the right waters instead of chasing rumours
• Fishing with a spinner rig, plastic maize and Boom
• Why presentation at range is all about hitting the clip properly
• Adjusting for depth and staying accurate over bait
• Northwyk, Cawcutts and recent big carp captures
• Pike fishing, Norfolk Broads and why Bailey still loves doing something different

It's a proper big carp episode with one of the most consistent anglers in the country, sharing the little details and mindset that make the biggest difference.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected] more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

After a few weeks apart, the full Korda UNCUT Podcast team is back together (Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed) with plenty to catch up on.With multiple Dovey & Spooner VS YouTube films in the bag, new venues fished, overseas trips and river campaigns, there's no shortage of stories from the last few weeks.The lads also chat about summer fishing, float fishing for carp, Spooners trip to Holland, upcoming trips to France and Gigantica, plus a few plans that may (or may not) involve Dovey running a marathon...🎧 In this episode:

• Behind the scenes of the latest Dovey & Spooner VS matches
• Spooner's 50 winners and a special achievement award
• Adams' latest river campaign and filming from the boat
• Damos return to float fishing for carp
• Spooner's trip to De Ronde Bleek & adapting to tough conditions
• Berners Hall, Embryo venues and some incredible day-ticket carp
• Plans for Gigantica, France and the autumn fishing ahead

It's another classic Uncut episode packed with proper carp fishing, plenty of laughs, and a look at what the lads have been up to both on and off the bank.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected] more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

Episode 118 of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast features Ricci Connoly, a highly respected carp angler whose success spans some of the UK's most sought-after venues as well as incredible waters across Europe. Alongside his angling achievements, Ricci is also the owner of the industry-leading Fishon Tackle Shop, a business that has gone from strength to strength over many years. In this episode, Ricci shares his journey through the tackle trade, the challenges of running a successful business, and how he balances work with his pursuit of some of carp fishing's most revered captures. It's an honest and insightful conversation packed with stories, experience, and valuable lessons from a lifetime dedicated to carp fishing.

Carl Smith joins Tom Dove, Neils Spooner and Adam Reed fresh off another incredible spring, with not one but two UK 50s already under his belt. From stalking a stunning Cornish linear on floating bread to finally banking a long-awaited reservoir common, there's plenty of big carp chat to get into.

The conversation also dives into Carl's recent Japan film, chasing carp beneath Mount Fuji, the appeal of mystery fish, and why the unknown still drives so many anglers.

🎧 In this episode:

• Carl's 50lb Cornish linear caught freelining bread
• The story behind his long-awaited reservoir common
• Why stalking still delivers some of the most exciting carp fishing
• The latest Spooner's 50 winner... Carl himself
• Fishing beneath Mount Fuji and the making of Carl's Japan film
• The attraction of mystery carp and forgotten waters
• Adam's latest Thames session and why rivers still hold so much intrigue
• Otters, unknown fish, and where the UK's biggest uncaught carp might be

From surface fishing and spring campaigns to Japan and the River Thames, it's another proper angling conversation with one of the best big carp anglers and filmmakers in the game.

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In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, Neil Spooner tells the full story behind landing the 67lb UK common that stunned everyone. From a last-minute invite to Waterside from the guys at Cypography, a simple Solid Bag approach, and not even realising what he'd hooked until it was in the net, it's a capture he'll never forget.

Alongside the celebrations, the lads catch up on recent sessions, Germany trips, river fishing, and why simple tactics still catch the biggest carp.

🎧 In this episode:

• The full story behind Spooner's 67lb UK common

• Why a solid bag and a yellow Pom & Pear wafter did the damage
• Tom's trip to Germany with Christopher Paschmanns and Marc Voosen
• Adam's opening river session and an agonising hook pull on the first night.
• The latest Spooner's 50s competition winners

One of the biggest moments in Uncut history, with plenty of laughs, proper carp fishing chat, and a story Spooner won't be living down any time soon.

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Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Adam are all back together in this episode of Thinking Tackle Podcast Uncut. The lads take a look back on a session that produced 18 carp, close encounters with the country’s BIGGEST fully scaled mirror carp (aka their target fish), and a fascinating discussion around rigs, presentations, and how something as small as an inch of hooklink length can completely change the outcome of a session.

A week at The Manor, plenty of bites, and a few moments where it genuinely felt like the lake’s giant, fully scaled mirror was only one mistake away from getting caught. From fishing clay spots amongst heavy weed to spotting the big fish over the baited area, there were plenty of moments where confidence was sky high - but the result everyone wanted remained just out of reach.

🎧 In this episode:

• The Manor trip and fishing for one of the UK’s biggest fully scaled mirrors
• A once-in-a-lifetime moment seeing the target fish show directly over the spot.
• 18 carp landed and a week of near misses
• Fishing clay spots, weed beds and adapting to changing conditions
• Chod rig length, hookbait presentation + why an inch can make all the difference.
• Spinner rigs vs chod rigs and when each comes into its own
• The return of the Pango pop-up
• Spooner’s latest session at Wrasbury
• The latest Spooner’s 50s, plus a 66lb Old Mill carp

A proper carp fishing episode covering rigs, presentations, big fish thinking, and those fine margins that often decide whether you catch them or not.

📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?

Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected]

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Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Adam are all back together in this episode of Thinking Tackle Podcast Uncut. The lads take a look back on a session that produced 18 carp, close encounters with the country’s BIGGEST fully scaled mirror carp (aka their target fish), and a fascinating discussion around rigs, presentations, and how something as small as an inch of hooklink length can completely change the outcome of a session.

A week at The Manor, plenty of bites, and a few moments where it genuinely felt like the lake’s giant, fully scaled mirror was only one mistake away from getting caught. From fishing clay spots amongst heavy weed to spotting the big fish over the baited area, there were plenty of moments where confidence was sky high - but the result everyone wanted remained just out of reach.

🎧 In this episode:

• The Manor trip and fishing for one of the UK’s biggest fully scaled mirrors

• A once-in-a-lifetime moment seeing the target fish show directly over the spot.

• 18 carp landed and a week of near misses

• Fishing clay spots, weed beds and adapting to changing conditions

• Chod rig length, hookbait presentation + why an inch can make all the difference.

• Spinner rigs vs chod rigs and when each comes into its own

• The return of the Pango pop-up

• Spooner’s latest session at Wrasbury

• The latest Spooner’s 50s, plus a 66lb Old Mill carp

A proper carp fishing episode covering rigs, presentations, big fish thinking, and those fine margins that often decide whether you catch them or not.

📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?

Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected]

For more information, visit:

http://www.kordatackle.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial 

http://instagram.com/kordaofficial