Join us for an incredible episode with the legendary John Hannent! John dives deep into his angling career, sharing fascinating stories from the Norfolk carp fishing scene. But that's not all; John also reveals the story behind the iconic Korda logo and much more! Whether you're an avid carp angler or just love a good story, this podcast is packed with insights and history you will want to experience!

Prepare for an exciting Korda Podcast episode as we welcome the legendary Derek Harrison! With an extensive career in carp fishing, Derek has fished alongside some of the biggest names in the sport, including Darrell Peck and Danny Fairbrass. Derek shares incredible stories from his European adventures and reveals his canal carp fishing expertise. Lastly, this show was recorded off the back of a recent trip with Danny, where Danny landed his first UK 50!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have seasoned big carp angler, Ian Bailey, returning to the studio. Ian and Rich took an in-depth look back through Ian's carp fishing career, as they covered numerous impressive captures, amusing anecdotes and much more!

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.

On this episode of the podcast, Simon Pitt speaks to Damian Clarke, the managing director of Korda Developments Ltd. Damian first came to notoriety in 1991, when he caught the Snake Pit Common at a then British record common carp weight of 45.12lbs. He also was the first English angler to catch three different carp, from three different European lakes, all over 80lbs. He now focuses his attention on fishing quiet syndicate lakes in southern England, while juggling a bustling work and family life. 

Danny Fairbrass joins Simon Pitt in the studio for the very first episode of The Thinking Tackle Podcast. Danny is the founder of Korda Developments Ltd. He is heavily involved in shows such as Masterclass, Underwater and Thinking Tackle. He also manages both Guru and Gigantica, and more recently, Embryo Angling Habitats, a totally not-for-profit organisation that looks to preserve the sport of carp fishing.

In this episode of the Korda podcast, Rich welcomed Danny Fairbrass back into the studio. Dan is back for the next segment of his mini-series that follows his early syndicate fishing life, and this podcast follows Dan through his years fishing Elstow Pits.

On the latest episode of the Korda podcast, we have the brand manager for Carp Porter, Adam Reed. Carp Porter has been specialising in manufacturing tackle transportation for twenty years, and since then, it has established itself as an industry-leading brand. Adam came onto the podcast to talk about his new life at Carp Porter, future plans and secrets coming very soon to the company, along with some of his own fishing. Which included one VERY impressive brace of fish!

On the latest Korda podcast, we have the man behind Oxford Carp Baits, Joe Forrester. Furthermore, Joe is also a seasoned carp angler who has fished some of the country's finest lakes for quintessential UK fish.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legend, Tim Paisley! Tim's incredible influence on carp fishing has spanned over 40 years. Tim has not only caught an abundance of great carp throughout his angling career, but he has also written numerous publications where he has shared these fantastic captures. 

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we got Tom Stokes and Elliott Gray on the show to talk all things carp fishing this summer! The pair of them got together to discuss how they both prepare bait for their summer sessions, how they find their spots and much more! If you are looking for some tips and tricks to add to your summer fishing, then be sure to give this episode a listen. 

Welcome back to Part 2 of the Korda podcast with carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we continued our journey revisiting some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues.

On this very special 2-PART episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we revisited some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues. As we take a trip down memory lane of their time fishing together. Part 2 of this show will follow in episode #089 in two weeks time.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, the legendary carp fishing historian, Chris Ball returned to the studio! In this podcast, Chris and Rich looked back at the history of Donald Leney and his strain of Leney carp. A man whose work and efforts proved integral to the history of carp fishing here in the UK today.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have avid carp angler, Tom Loraine. Tom has cracked the code! He has managed to balance a busy work and family life, all the while, targeting and capturing some of the finest carp in the country. In this episode, we take a look back at numerous impressive captures including Apple from Blue Lagoon, Moonscale from North Met and much more!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, Danny Fairbrass is back in the studio to discuss Embryo Angling Habitats, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining high-quality angling environments for the future of the sport. Embryo is focused on the sport's future. It has close relationships with numerous stakeholders and works with them (and independently) to examine alternative methods of predation prevention in carp fishing. During the podcast, Danny and Rich not only discussed Embryo's recent initiatives and future strategies but also unveiled some of the most stunning carp from Embryo's vast portfolio. 

On this episode of the Korda podcast is Korda's very own, James Turner! James is a long-time carp angler, who from a very young age, started big carp fishing on one of the country's most famous lakes, Tol Pits. He has then gone on to fish on some of the country's trickiest pits, for some of the nation's best carp!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we are joined by carp fishing legend, Martin Locke. In this episode, we spoke to Martin about his early days of fishing, Tina Turner and of course, the many incredible and distinguished captures that gave him his stellar angling reputation.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Gary Newman. Gary has caught everything from 200lb Nile perch to 50lb carp! In this episode, we hear from the man behind Monster Carp, we also delve into his early days of carp fishing in Tolpits and Harefield and find out more about his globe-trotting angling anecdotes from around the world. 

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have UK carp fishing legend and long-time former Korda employee, Clive Gibbins. Now, whilst Clive spent many years working within the angling trade, he has also spent much of his time targeting and catching some of the biggest carp in the world, where he has notched up six carp to over 80 lbs!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Dave Gawthorn! Dave came into the studio to discuss a series of historic captures, the inception of wraps and much more!

On this special Christmas episode of The Korda Podcast, we have Mr Christmas himself, Neil Spooner! Neil came into the studio to discuss a selection of amazing captures from his angling career, whilst he also shared a few winter fishing anecdotes and tips that will prove useful to your own fishing this winter. 

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have the British Carp Angling Championships winners, Rob Burgess and Karl Palmer! The pair came into the studio on this show and told us exactly how they won carp fishing's biggest final!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we got Jimmie back on the show to recount some of his epic carp fishing achievements! Sit back and enjoy a selection of stunning carp fishing stories, whilst Rich and James also reminisced over their time angling together too!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have avid carp fisherman and dedicated angler, Phil Buckley. Whilst working a full-time job, Phil has managed to conquer some of the country's toughest waters, including Dinton's, Yately and Burghfield.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have seasoned big carp angler, Alex West! Alex has been around the carp fishing scene for numerous years. He has fished some of the toughest lakes, for arguably some of the UK's trickiest carp. Tune in for a selection of mesmerising carp fishing stories, and more recent captures from the Colne Valley and Dinton's White Swan Lake.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have our newest Korda angler, Tom Maker, in the studio for his first podcast appearance!

In this show, Tom reveals the truth about the carp fishing hormone controversy that has surrounded both his fishing and personal life in recent years. 

He shared an exclusive and in-depth insight into exactly what happened during that time and the full impact it had on his fishing, home life, and career. 

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the chief executive of the Angling Trust, Jamie Cook. Now, while Jamie has his hands full in the world of angling politics, he is also an avid carp angler. So, we took a look into Jamie's fishing in the Reading area, where he targeted ancient carp, some of which, have become more famous in recent years. 

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we are joined by the co-founder of Carpology magazine, Joe Wright. Joe has been an avid carp angler for many years, and he's even caught a carp that will be considerably older than your nan! However, we started the show with some pretty big news...

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Clive Williams! He is the man behind many of the industry's most innovative products, most notably, the Korda Krusha! Now, Clive joined us on the show just after the publication of his brand-new book, Sling Yer Hook. This book is packed full of numerous carp fishing anecdotes, some of which, we got into on today's show.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Mr Carp himself, Simon Scott! Simon is well renowned for his scientific knowledge of carp fishing. However, it is no secret that he has also caught some of the most highly sought-after carp in the country. in this episode of the podcast, we take an in-depth dive into some of his most memorable captures. We also briefly spoke about a recent, and very SPECIAL catch too...

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing YouTuber, Carl Smith. Carl has been posting his angling anecdotes to YouTube for many years, and his videos have literally been viewed by millions of people from all over the world. In this podcast, Carl spoke about parting ways with his brother Alex, his own YouTube journey and much more!

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Danny Fairbrass and his clinical oncologist, Dr Mark Harries. With Summer in full swing, we got Danny back in the studio to give us an update on his current health. Furthermore, we were also joined by a special guest, Dr Mark Harries. Mark was here to answer all your cancer questions, and give advice on how you can stay safe in the sun.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have the head of Embryo Angling Habitats and prolific carp angler, Matt Pettitt. Matt is not only in charge of one of the largest carp fishing portfolios in the country, but he is also an incredible big carp angler on the quiet. He has fished a wide array of lakes, some of which will remain under the radar, but he still shared plenty of mouth-watering carp fishing anecdotes for you to sink your teeth into!

In this episode of the Korda podcast, we have the hosts of Monster Carp, Tom Dove and Neil Spooner! Monster Carp is back for series 7 and it promises to be even more epic than anything that has gone before it, as Tom Dove and Neil Spooner make a return to your TV screen on Thursday 7th July @ 8.00 pm on ITV4. So, we got Dovey and Spooner into the studio to talk about their first time working as a dynamic duo and what you can expect from season 7. They also gave us a sneak peek at the brand-new series!

Welcome to the relaunch of Korda’s Thinking Tackle Podcast. In the return of the Korda Podcast, we welcome our new host, Rich Stewart. In his first Korda podcast appearance, Rich welcomed Danny Fairbrass to the studio. In the first of a mini-series that will follow Danny’s early syndicate fishing life, the pair sat down and discussed Danny’s time fishing on Mercers Park.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legend Ritchie McDonald and his close friend Damian Clarke; in what will be Simon Pitt’s last time hosting Korda’s Thinking Tackle Podcast. Ritchie is a well-known pioneer for relentlessly targeting large carp, and his list of angling accolades is endless. In this episode, Damian joined Ritchie in a show packed with a plethora of emotions, historic highlights, and amusing anecdotes as Ritchie McDonald makes his long-awaited return to carp fishing.

On this episode of the Korda podcast we have, Jim Foster! Jim is best known as the founding editor of Total Carp. He is also an avid angler who caught his first carp back in the late 80's. Since then, he has gone on to fish notable venues such as The Essex Manor and Withy Pool. In this episode, we took a look back at Jim's angling life, we also got an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the early world of angling media.

Back in August 1992, Jason Hayward caught the attention of the UK carp fishing scene by landing one of the country's best-known and exclusive carp, The Black Mirror. Following this remarkable result, he has gone on to catch numerous other highly prized carp from a variety of different waters, such as The Big Lin from The Caravan Park. During this podcast, he shares some previously untold captures, while also revealing some of the secrets to his undoubted success.

On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legend Danny Fairbrass, The Thrive Programme coach Rob Kelly and Tackle Guru brand manager and experienced match angler, Adam Rooney. In this show, we looked at the importance of a positive angling mindset. While we also discussed ways in which we can improve our fishing attitude to ensure we can get the very best out of each fishing session.

Mark Simmonds is the proprietor of Heather Fisheries in Hampshire. Over 130 of his carp have reached over fifty pounds from a variety of different waters, some of these include fish that are tantalizingly close to the UK record. Mark is known for his lovable and personal character who isn’t afraid to strongly voice opinions. During the podcast, he talked about overcoming personal adversities and he also shared some hilarious stories from his life as one of the UK’s best-known fish farmers.

Gaz Fareham is no stranger to the UK carp fishing scene, having caught some of the country’s best-known fish from some of the most pressured venues around. Arguably his most famous capture was Heather, from Yateley's Car Park Lake. In this podcast, Gaz reflected on some of his best-known captures and the demands of targeting these specific carp. We also talked about his recent success and his filming projects with Cypography. Plus, he also discussed Sub Surface and what plans he has for the future.

David Moore is a highly respected Yorkshire-based carp angler, who has an uncanny knack for catching some of the biggest and most prized carp around. One of Dave's career highlights was capturing the Caravan Park's Linear not just once but on three separate occasions. During the Podcast, Dave delved into depths about his fascinating angling life. He shared information and knowledge not commonly talked about in carp fishing, while he also relived many fascinating carp fishing tails along the way!

In 2000, Martin Clarke famously caught the second biggest brace in UK carp fishing in history. The fish weighed 45.08 and 46.02 respectively and were captured from Summerleaze in Berkshire. During this podcast, Martin shared his extensive carp fishing knowledge and his meticulous approach towards his angling. We also go in-depth about rigs, where he explained the concept behind some of his most successful ideas. He also tells the story of two potentially record-breaking carp that avoided capture!

In this one-off episode of Korda’s Thinking Tackle Podcast, Simon Pitt is joined by podcast producer, Toby Clarke. Simon and Toby looked back at over 55 episodes from the show, and they discussed many of the podcast’s biggest moments. After much deliberation between the two of them, they dug out some old clips and came up with their top 5 unmissable podcast moments!

On this episode of Korda’s Thinking Tackle Podcast is big carp angler, Darrell Peck and Korda sponsored angler, Oscar Thornton. The brand-new Thinking Tackle OD series 4 has recently kicked off. Darrell and Oscar paired up in episode 3 to tackle Embryo’s Cables Lake, and their efforts were rewarded with an epic surprise! Oscar reflected on his Thinking Tackle debut with Darrell, and the challenges this posed. While Darrell told us more about the new series in general.

On this episode of Korda’s, The Thinking Tackle Podcast is Korda's sponsored angler coordinator, Tom Rossiter and Korda sponsored angler, Tom Stokes. Over the last few years, Tom Stokes has caught some of the country's biggest carp including, The Burghfield Common and Wasing’s Big Common from Oxlease Lake. Tom Rossiter is Korda's sponsored angler coordinator. He works directly with all Korda's sponsored anglers, gathering their feedback on tackle and recording captures for the Korda Mindset platform.

Dave Levy has had extensive successes from a magnitude of different waters. Staring from his early angling experiences fishing, Gloucester Park in Basildon, right up to fishing some of the country's best-known waters such as Horton, Sutton, and the Essex Manor. Furthermore, while filming The Great Escape for RidgeMonkey, Dave landed an enormous 88lb mirror carp live on film from Jezero Sumbar in Croatia. During the podcast, we discuss the methods and tactics used in some of his most significant catches.