Join Carl Smith, aka FishWithCarl, as he sits down with us for an inspiring and eye-opening chat about life, fishing, and YouTube fame!

Carl, a master storyteller and passionate angler, shares his journey from starting fishing with his brother Alex at the age of 7 to building his global YouTube channel, FishWithCarl, with hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide.

In this episode, the lads discuss:

• Carl’s mission is to inspire people to fish and show them the magic of angling.
• The impact of social media on fishing and the challenges of YouTube fame.
• The risks of revealing prime fishing spots in films.
• How Carl went from being bullied to catching big carp!
• What a day in the life of a full-time YouTube angler looks like.
• Explains the importance of his second YouTube channel 'Fishing Tutorials' to help people learn to catch fish.

This episode is packed with stories, insights, and plenty of laughs, a must-watch for anglers, aspiring YouTubers, or anyone who loves a story of passion and perseverance.

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Jason Hayward is Back – and He’s Revealing ALL! Jason Hayward returns for his second appearance on the Thinking Tackle Podcast, and trust us—you don’t want to miss this one! This episode is packed with expert insights as Jason and Rich dive deep into rigs, bait, and the crucial link between the two that could seriously up your fishing game. If you’re looking to fine-tune your setup and get inside the mind of an angling expert, this is the episode for you. Watch and learn—you’ll definitely take something away from this one!

This week, Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, and Adam Reed sit down with the legendary Darrell Peck to talk BIG carp and even bigger stories. But here’s the question: Is Pecky the greatest of all time? The lads dive into the incredible carp fishing of Grenville Lake, a venue with the potential to host a British record one day.

Darrell shares jaw-dropping tales of: using eye-watering amounts of bait, Renting out an entire lake for himself and Reflecting on some of his fishing regrets. Of course, we had to cover last year's capture of the world’s best fully scaled mirror carp, a breathtaking 60lb+ beauty. And if that wasn’t enough, Darrell drops the ultimate baiting-from-a-boat tip you’ll ever hear. To top it all off, Pecky gives away his very own set of Kaizen Rods to one lucky podcast listener!

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Back for 2025…. We start the new year talking about everything carp fishing.

Damo reveals the WINNER of his ‘Priceless’ Kaizen Rods by going through some funny anecdotes and stories sent in by the listeners. Plus, the boys talk about what they would take back to the ’80s and ’90s to catch more carp. We hear about an escaped lion, a gas fire disaster and Reedy tells us a pretty intense and scary story about his trip to a public lake in France.

Plus, the lads reveal some cracking insights into how they catch more fish when it's not happening, but feels like it should be. 

You can't help but add a few takeaways to your own fishing. 

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It’s the UNCUT Christmas Special set in the beautiful festive backdrop of Churchwood Fisheries. Tom Dove, Damian Clarke, Neil Spooner, and host Adam Reed have taken the podcast on the road! The lads eat, drink, and discuss carp fishing in a very very festive setting. In this episode, they share their insights on how they personally approach fishing and catch more carp during the winter months, whether they achieved their personal goals for 2024, and what they hope to accomplish in 2025. The lads also reveal a few exciting films planned for 2025, giving listeners some exclusive insights. Listen in as Damo discusses his naturals approach to winter fishing using maggots, while Tom shares his quick and easy tactic of using pineapple pop-ups on bait screws. Additionally, Damian makes a toe-curling confession and offers our listeners the chance to WIN his personal Kaizen Platinum Rods!

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COMPETITION

Prize: Damian Clarke’s custom Kaizen Platinum Rods x 3 (13ft 4lb TC)

Entry: Send us your BEST Bankside Calamity or Confession (The funnier the better) to [email protected]

Deadline: Midnight 24th December 2024

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Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke, and host Adam Reed are back, this time answering questions from the public. For everyone who has reached out via social media or sent the guys individual direct messages, we've selected some of the best questions.

In this episode, the guys discuss a new lake that has banned casting, share insights about Damian's male crush, and Tom Dove reveals some amusing lookalikes sent to him.

Additionally, you'll learn the best way to bulk out your spod mix on a budget, and discover everyone's biggest angling inspiration and the reasons behind it.

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We're thrilled to have canal carp fishing legend Derek Harrison back on the podcast! In this can't-miss episode, Derek shares incredible stories from his epic European fishing adventures, including his jaw-dropping, record-breaking capture of the largest canal carp ever caught in the Benelux region! Get ready to hear Derek's expert winter fishing tips for canal carp fishing and learn about the methods behind his success. This episode contains unforgettable moments and game-changing insights that will level up your carp fishing. 

Carp angling professionals Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke, and host Adam Reed are back to discuss technology! In this episode, they explore how far technology has come in the last 10 years and what the future may hold over the next decade. The conversation covers topics such as bait boats, fishing with drones, and the decline of fishing etiquette. Plus, Adam Reed shares details about his recent "red letter" trip to Europe, where he caught an impressive number of large carp.

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Korda anglers Tom Maker and Tom Stokes join Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and host Adam Reed for a bumper Thinking Tackle Podcast UNCUT. The two guests talk about what it’s like to BEAT Dovey and Spooner on their own YouTube films. They also discuss and disagree on what they think about Moon Phases and how they affect big carp. Finally, we answer questions from the public about the current trend of using Apps to book swims on lakes, back lead or not to back lead and how to catch more carp in cold weather.

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In this exciting episode of the Thinking Tackle Podcast, we sit down with renowned carp angler Jake "The Heron" Hughes as he reflects on his remarkable angling career. From fishing at some of the UK's most iconic venues, including The Colne Valley, The North Met, Lea Pit, and more, Jake shares unforgettable experiences and insights from his time on the banks. Jake also dives into his best winter fishing tips, offering valuable advice to help you enhance your own carp fishing this season. Whether preparing for the colder months or looking to improve your overall angling skills, Jake's expert advice will guide you through your own winter fishing.