Aaron Copp is a former futures trader, who away from his previously hectic career, fishes some of the trickiest big carp lakes in the country. He has consistently caught from waters such as Walthamstowe, Sutton on Hone, Horton and Savay. In the near future, Aaron is planning to release his first book, which chronicles his angling life. This promises to be a must read for anyone wishing to know what it REALLY takes to be a successful big carp angler.

On this episode of the podcast, fish farmer and biologist, Simon Scott joins Simon Pitt in the studio. Simon has a Master of Science degree in applied fish biology, making him expert on carp behaviour. He works as a fisheries consultant, and is also a director for Sussex based fish farmers, VS Fisheries. Simon is also a prolific angler, he has caught the former British record carp known as “Mary” from Wraysbury. Today, he continues to target some of the largest and most cherished carp in the country.

Over the years, Korda’s Masterclass series has helped develop the carp fishing skills of many anglers. The newly released Masterclass Volume 7 series, available on free DVD, or to watch online, continues to give the most up to date carp fishing tactics, tips and ideas. On this episode of the podcast, Korda’s Danny Fairbrass, Darrell Peck, Tom Dove and Rob Burgess come into the studio to discuss their latest addition to the Masterclass series.

Carl and Alex join Simon Pitt on this episode of The Thinking Tackle Podcast. Carl and Alex are two young brothers who have a passion for fishing, and now make a living as full-time YouTubers. Their channel, Carl and Alex Fishing, is based around their regular angling endeavours, both domestically and internationally. Some of their best captures and personal relationships have been caught on camera, making them both highly relatable and inspirational to anglers all around the world.

Lee Jackson joins Simon Pitt on this episode of The Thinking Tackle Podcast. In 2001, Lee went on to win the British Carp Angling Championship. That same year, he caught the fish known as ‘Two-Tone’ at a British record weight of 61.7oz. In 2010, Lee was inducted into the Carp Fishing Hall of Fame, he also went on to win The Carp Angling World Championship on two occasions, in 2011 and 2017. Lee is also a writer who has printed multiple publications, including Just for the Record - The Quest For Two-Tone.

Tom Dove is Korda’s head of product development and stars with Ali Hamidi and Neil Spooner on ITV4’s Monster Carp series. In 2005, he won the British Young Carp Angling Championships, which lead to a career in carp fishing. In his early teens, Tom began fishing on the famous Walthamstow complex in East London, his carp fishing learning ground. Following this, he fished Essex big fish water, The Essex Manor. It was here that he caught his present personal best carp known as, The Amphibian.

Big fish angler, Elliott Gray, is the man behind Cypography, an independent carp fishing channel that produces online monthly films. He started his career working for Korda Developments, where along with his passion for carp fishing, he discovered a love for writing and photography. His passion and creative talents have had an undeniable influence on todays carp fishing scene, both in front and behind the camera. 

Simon Pitt is joined in the podcast studio by the co-creator of independent carp fishing publication subsurface journal, Simon Hartop. Simon has been fishing since the early 80’s and caught his first twenty pound carp over 30 years ago. As well as landing numerous large carp, he also enjoys catching other species of fish. Over the years he has contributed to various angling magazines and publications and this year he edited the British Carp Study Group’s 50th anniversary book.

Julian Cundiff has had a huge influence on the English carp fishing scene for over three decades. His instructional books and other media outputs have helped improve and develop the carp fishing abilities of many anglers. On this episode of the podcast, Julian joins Simon for a very candid and colourful conversation, proving why he is so endeared and respected throughout the entire angling community.

Darrell Peck is regarded as one of the most prolific big carp anglers around. Since his early twenties, he has caught some of the largest and most sought after fish. He also regularly appears on Korda’s Thinking Tackle and Masterclass series. Furthermore, his book “My Misspent Youth” relives accounts of his entire carp fishing journey. Lastly, at the age of just 35 years old, he was the youngest ever angler to be inducted into the Carp Fishing Hall of Fame.