THE AMERICAN CARPER - With Sean Manning

An all around great angler, advocate of the sport and friend and member of the American Carp Society, Tim has been angling for carp for many years, specializing in targeting his beloved species from a boat. We take a look at his approach now and compare it to when he first started fishing for the species. Specimen Carp Angling in the USA is discussed in depth. An incredibly insightful Angler….don’t miss this episode!

PART TWO*** Dave is probably one of the most experienced Carp on the Fly Angler’s in the USA Today…having fished in multiple countries…for multiple species he still loves to target the Carp. A rod builder as well as educator on the topic, Dave joins Sean for an incredible interview that will be presented in two parts…If you love this fish, don’t miss this incredible interview!

Dave is probably one of the most experienced Carp on the Fly Angler’s in the USA Today…having fished in multiple countries…for multiple species he still loves to target the Carp. A rod builder as well as educator on the topic, Dave joins Sean for an incredible interview that will be presented in two parts…If you love this fish, don’t miss this incredible interview!

In this episode of The American Carper Podcast Sean sits down with Patrick Mapes from Denver, Colorado.  Patrick is one of the USA’s most avid multi species Fly Anglers, who has really started targeting our beloved species, putting a lot of work into promoting the fish through Urban Angler’s USA…and has recently also started pursuing them with a traditional ‘Euro approach’.  Many Anglers who fish for carp with the ‘Euro’ approach like to try their hand at targeting them on the fly, but we have seen fewer fly anglers try the ‘Euro’ approach after they have been fly fishing for a while… this is a great discussion on the attributes of both approaches!

PART TWO of the interview with Paul Cioca:

'PrairieBanx' is undoubtedly the most professionally filmed piece of documentation on the sport of carp fishing in North America and Canada to date. Raising the bar for us all both in terms of quality and content, it's presence on YouTube last year shone a spotlight on the incredible angling opportunities in Canada. Paul Cioca has a design background and it is clearly evident in his work....During this 2 part interview Sean and Paul discuss the PrairieBanx trip, the angling approach, preparation and documentation of the finished product... everything from the baiting campaign to the technical equipment that was used to shoot the film...Don't miss this in depth 2 part interview with Canada's premier filmmaker on the subject!

'PrairieBanx' is undoubtedly the most professionally filmed piece of documentation on the sport of carp fishing in North America and Canada to date. Raising the bar for us all both in terms of quality and content, it's presence on YouTube last year shone a spotlight on the incredible angling opportunities in Canada. Paul Cioca has a design background and it is clearly evident in his work....During this 2 part interview Sean and Paul discuss the PrairieBanx trip, the angling approach, preparation and documentation of the finished product... everything from the baiting campaign to the technical equipment that was used to shoot the film...Don't miss this in depth 2 part interview with Canada's premier filmmaker on the subject!

In this episode of The American Carper we sit down with one of the USA's most recognized Angler's ....'Da Snipa', Olivier Gandzadi. Born originally in France, Olivier emigrated to the USA a number of years ago and has been passionately fishing for both Carp and massive Sturgeon on the Columbia River ever since. We discuss his approach to both species in a wonderfully personal  interview that really explores his  journey starting with his very first rod, given to him by his grandmother in France, to fishing for large carp in the city of Paris and targeting the prehistoric Sturgeon and powerful carp with his friends on the Columbia river today. We take a look at the approach needed for large carp in a tidal river and the tackle and understanding needed of their environment to successfully catch them.  An angler with a great sense of humor and love for the species who lives for the moment with his fishing....we get to see the real man behind the 'River Madness' in this special episode....and Olivier doesn't disappoint, with tales of targeting some 'refrigerators with fins'. 

PART ONE:** A 'MUST LISTEN' FOR ALL CARP ANGLERS**

Dan Frasier is arguably one of the most significant Carp on the Fly anglers in the USA today.  Along with a handful of others, Dan has been pioneering the approach for our beloved species for many years across the country.  A published author, speaker and all around great guy, with a vast amount of knowledge on the subject, he sits down with Sean to document some of the most significant aspects of the sport today in a wonderful 3 part interview.   Dan discusses his history and gives some incredible insights into his personal methodology and approach for targeting the species.  This is a 'must listen' for anyone that has ever considered targeting carp ....whether on the fly or by a traditional approach. The wealth of information on the species that Dan goes into during this 3 part series is a joy to listen to.... You won't be disappointed!