Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast, we're joined by Ash Palethorpe. Ash has built an incredible carp fishing album over the years, featuring a huge collection of massive carp from some of the country's most renowned venues. In this episode, he dives into some of his most memorable captures, sharing the stories, tactics, and moments behind the fish that stand out the most. One story in particular comes from a very obscure and unexpected location — proving that big carp can turn up where you least expect them! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut Podcast, Tom Dove talks through with Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed about one of his toughest runs in recent memory - weeks of effort, plenty of time on the bank, and very little back for it.

The kind of spell every angler hits, but not everyone admits to. From there, it turns into a proper conversation about sticking things out, understanding bite times, and why one bite can completely reset everything. Along the way, the lads get into how modern fishing pressure, changing seasons, and bait are influencing how lakes fish now compared to years ago.

🎧 In this episode:

• Dovey's longest blank and fishing through it
• Why one bite changes everything
• Bite time windows and feeding spells in colder conditions
• Spooner's race weekend and pushing outside fishing
• Latest Spooner's 50s, including a 57lb+ common at 15 years old
• Another UK 60lb carp, and how many are really out there
• Why carp are getting bigger - bait, pressure, environment
• Is Autumn still what it used to be?
• Spring fishing, low baiting, and quick bites

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Nick Dunn joins the Thinking Tackle Podcast with one of the most diverse backstories we've ever featured. Tune in as we explore his angling journey across venues such as Rockford and Spinnaker, where he encountered epic carp, including Torpedo and Intercity. 

But Nick's life extends far beyond the bank, including farming and BMX passions. He also reveals the evolution of Stogelmans Hookbaits, which is now making waves across the carp scene for its effectiveness, originality, and consistency. 

On this episode of Korda's, The Thinking Tackle Podcast is Danny Fairbrass and The Thrive Programme coach, Rob Kelly. In this podcast, the pair discuss the importance of mental health awareness and how to cure PTSD. PTSD, or Post-traumatic stress disorder, is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Danny and Rob wanted to produce this podcast to share vital information for those who might be suffering and seeking help for this condition.

John Baker is one of the most respected and highly influential bait specialists around today. Since the 1970s, John's baits and ingredients have accounted for numerous specimen-sized carp, substantiating his reputation as one of the most informed and knowledgeable people on the subject today. John's fishing experience is vast and varied, having fished for carp on some of the country's most influential waters such as Savay, Redmire, Ashley pool, Darenth, and Harrow.

Dave Finn is a Korda sponsored angler who in 2019, landed a fish known as Scruffy Bob at a lake record weight of 61lb 12oz from Wellington Country Park. As well as the lake record, he has caught many of the lake's impressive stock, including a fish known as Willow. Dave used his natural entertaining abilities to full effect during the covid lockdown of 2020, by hosting the Dave Finn Carp Quiz. The Thursday evening quizzes became a must-watch for many carp anglers seeking solitude from the pandemic.

Ash Bradbury is the owner of Tails Up Baits and runs Ashbury Fisheries in Hatfield Peverel, Essex. He also played an integral part in introducing adjustable zigs into carp fishing, an ingenious and highly efficient method that has proved successful for many anglers. Ash has caught many notable carp including, Dippy from Snake Pit, Plodder from Tolpits and Annie, from the Essex Manor. In this podcast, Ash shared some zig fishing tips, his approach to tackling small waters and much more.

In this exclusive episode of the podcast, Danny Fairbrass gave a vivid insight into his recent battle with melanoma skin cancer. He was also joined by his life coach, Rob Kelly, one of the founders of the revolutionary psychological training programme, The Thrive Programme. Danny arranged this impromptu podcast to raise awareness surrounding the seriousness of the sun. He hopes to encourage people to wear appropriate clothing, regularly use factor 50 sun cream and most importantly, respect the sun.  

Andrew Ellis is a Sparsholt College graduate and the owner of AE fisheries. Over several decades, he has built a reputation within the industry for his no-nonsense attitude towards fishery management. Andrew's work approach is straightforward and to the point, he relies entirely on his extensive experience rather than following the common trends. He has built up a large and varied clientele over the years, ranging from private estate owners to the likes of Embryo and The Carp Society.

Chris Ball is renowned for being one of the most informed carp fishing historians around today. Since the late 1980s, he's written countless articles and had numerous books published on the subject. His most recent book is titled Historical Carp Waters II, detailing famous captures from historic carp waters. Along with his feverish obsession for carp fishing history, he's been catching carp from some country's leading and most historic venues since the 1960s.