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This week Hassan travels to Holland to meet one of the most well respected big European carp hunters Derek Harrison.

Derek is not one to scream and shout about his angling but for decades since moving to Holland from the North West he has relentlessly chased huge European carp in Holland, Belgium and France (to name a few). He talks through a few of his highlights including chapters on Lac Du Der, the incredible capture of a 80lb+ canal carp and may many more hush hush never before spoken about adventures.

Derek also shares an in-depth insight into how he approaches canal fishing in Europe which has become so popular in recent times. He also talks about his future and his guiding business.

Derek is an incredible angler who is as passionate today about big carp as he ever has been, his finger is firmly on the pulse of the European scene and he has forged his own path and very much lives life on his own terms, sit back and prepare to be entertained, informed and inspired.

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This week joining Hassan from KWO HQ in Holland is the European superstar carp fishing dynamic duo of Michiel Pilaar and Mark Hofman.

Pilaar and Hofman are widely acclaimed and renowned carp anglers having started KWO (a Dutch online carp fishing subscription site) back in the early 2000's. They talk about how their friendship and love for adventure a public lake fishing across Europe and further afield led them to start KWO which is now the most popular platform in Europe for carp fishing content.

The duo are well known for their incredible angling, energy and larger then life characters and this sure comes across with many no holds barred accounts of 35kg+ carp captures as well as incredibly funny stories for year of experience card fishing. Trust us when we say this podcast has everything in it and will have you in fits of laugher, totally shock and incredibly inspired by these two incredible gentlemen. Sit back and enjoy.

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This week the podcast welcomes Linear Fisheries Manager Chris Blunt.

Chris has spent over 25 years in some form or capacity at Linear and in this podcast he talks about his experiences over this time. From sublime pieces of angling form the very best to ever wet a line such as Terry Hearn through to crazy episodes including hiding in bushes with stab vests on, lets just say there's a lifetime of stories to keep you entertained.

Chris also talks in depth about his own angling journey, from his early years lure fishing in Texas through to catching liners "Small Plated and "Cute Tail" to name just a couple.

Finally Chris talks about the future of Linear and his greatest challenges over his time working at the most popular day ticket complex in the UK.

The work this man has dedicated to carp fishing and developing the Linear Fisheries has cemented his legacy in the future of our sport!

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Joining Hassan in the studio this week is a man who is famed for his crazy European adventures which span over decades, it's Poingdestre Angling Centres' Mike Brown.

Mike has gained a reputation for his incredible angling exploits fishing the likes of Lac du Der , Rainbow, Cassein and a huge arrange of public waters spread over Europe. In fact he has been doing these trips before this type of angling was as popular as it is now. He talks about how this came to be, what drives him and always has to this style of angling as well as an array of incredible stories and insight into his European angling.

Mikes also talks about his UK chapters with his grounding around Ringwood. This is an area of Mikes angling that is more unknown but without surprise he sexily always had the ability to catch them. He shares stories about his carp fishing development and influences as well and how this lead him to work in the trade also.

Mike is a humble yet incredible angler who has found what he wants and has always beat the crowds in search of carp fishing at its purist. 

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This week the podcast welcomes one of the most dedicated and passionate carp anglers Scott Hatton. 

Scott is a man who by his own admission isn't a "household" name in the carp fishing industry however he has recently completed the ultimate carp fishing challenge in the UK, something no carp angling superstar has ever achieved or even dare to try and complete.... A Windermere carp! Scott talks about his and his son Connors incredible time on the 3000 acre+ inland sea.

As well as this Scott talks about his love for fishing unknown big waters fishing for rumours, shadows and legends. There's a fascinating section on his fishing at "The Flash" as well as other more mainstream chapter such as angling for one of the biggest commons in the country. Scott takes us back to his days fishing the canal and exactly what his obsession with carp fishing has cost him in terms of sacrificing jobs.

This podcast is filled with passion and dedication in the purist form. there's no bait deals or hand out hear just pure blood, sweat, tears and incredible carp. Add in the fact that Scoot raised Connor his son single handedly whilst doing all this and then involving him in his father son fishing adventures then this podcast can't help but leave you feeling incredibly inspired.

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This week joining Hassan is RidgeMonkey main man and top midlands based carp angler Loz East.

Loz is a household name on the carp fishing scene, he talks about his own personal development within fishing and how he managed to carve his own path into the industry. He shares stories of his formative carp fishing years and how this developed over the years to him being a known day ticket angler with a host of very special day ticket carp caught from the likes of Old Mill Lakes, Linear Fisheries, Trent View and many many more. He also shares a host of tips and edges based on day ticket fishing.

Despite being known for his day ticket angling Loz shares his account of two angling chapters which saw him target individual carp with great success. The Ivo Line from St Ives and and incredible looking mirror from a midlands small water show the versatility that Loz has with his angling and a side to him that isn't as well published as his day ticket success. 

Loz talks about the sponsored angler role and its development over the years. He is now in charge of this at RidgeMonkey and he talks about what people need to be doing in order to get involved as he did and work within the industry in this capacity.

On thing is for sure Loz is an incredibly versatile angler with an unbelievable record in catching across a multitude of different venues and especially on new waters. He's also very driven and focused in all he does and this had led him to success across the board.  

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This week joining Hassan is former Nash Tackle consultant and top carp angler now turn England International method feeder match angler Joe Jaggar.

Joe was very much a household name a few years ago on the carp scene. He talks about how despite being born and bred in Cumbria his passion for catching big carp on those highly acclaimed, ultra carpy, difficult waters led him to travel up and down the length of the country as well as abroad in his pursuit. 

He recalls his found memories and captures fishing the likes of Elstow, Manchester Club Lake, Redsmere as well as foreign captures in France, Belgium, Morocco and Turkey. During his time he gained a consultancy at Nash Tackle and talks about his experiences whilst with the team including more than a few funny incidents.

Joe talks about what led this incredible driven passionate die hard carp angler to stop and turn to match fishing. He talks about his thoughts and perspective on match fishing and modern day carp fishing as well as his incredible success in now representing his country and international level on the match scene.

This podcast is a fascinating insight into and incredible angler and a truly driven man who was destined to excel in whatever he focused on.

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Join Hassan in the podcast studio with Team Nash members Alan Blair, Finley Todhunter, Jacob Worth, Tom Forman, Oli Davies and Henry Lennon as they discuss their individual highlights, toughest moments, favourite captures and give their Nash carp angler of the year award for 2023!

As ever there's plenty of funny stories and sneak peeks of things to come! Sit back, enjoy and on behalf of all of us at Nash Tackle a very Happy New Year to you all!

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This week as its Christmas we have a gift (in podcast form) for you all in the shape of another debate with the Nash Tackle "dream team" that is Alan Blair & Oli Davies

The duo debate a number of different topics including North vs South?  Best European venue? One hookbait? Retaining carp ? Moon phases? Beaked or straight point hooks?

As to be expected the conversation is lively with plenty of opinions and cross over into other subjects. one thing is for sure both Alan and Oli don't hold back. sit back and enjoy!

Finally we'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, a huge thanks for all your support with the podcast and big love!

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This week joining Hassan in the studio is the River Ouse carping pirate himself Dave Little.

Dave needs no introduction he's a top carp angler who has not only published his own book "A Carper's Path" but has also built up and incredible reputation as a river carp specialist.

Dave talks about his grounding in fishing and where his love for carp fishing started. He then goes on to chronicle in detail his river fishing on the Great Ouse including a host of the most magical river 30lbers.

Now Dave is no one trick pony and he goes on to talk all things fishing on the St Ives complex including his historic capture of Colin. He also talks about some other stand out captures on the Woolpack as well as some recent "guesting".

There's one thing for sure Dave has caught them and he is a talented story teller. This podcast goes to show how the unknown river network can be a real carp fishing paradise if you are willing to put in the work.