In this episode, I tell the full story of how I caught my first 40 pound UK carp… and trust me, it didn’t just happen overnight.

This one had a proper build-up. The blanks. The second guessing. The quiet mornings on the bank when nothing shows and you start wondering if you’ve got it all wrong. I talk through the prep, the little signs that kept me going, the swim choice, the baiting approach, and that moment when everything finally clicked.

There’s a point in every angler’s journey where belief gets tested. This was mine. From watching the water like a hawk to making a call that could’ve easily gone the other way, this fish made me earn it.

And then the take came.

If you’ve ever chased a target fish, worked for something for months, or just needed a reminder why we put ourselves through the cold nights and early alarms, this one’s for you.

It’s not just about a number on the scales. It’s about the process, the doubt, the graft… and that feeling when you’re kneeling on the mat looking at a carp you’ve dreamed about.

This is the story of my first UK forty.