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Jack Reid
Game Changer

Baiting up with a couple of variants of feed can pay dividends later on, giving you the option to switch between hook-baits and optimize ...

1min

Oli Davies
Best Blag

Oli Davies had a close in-counter which required a good old blag.

2min 29sec

Thinking Anglers Tip-Tops and Reel Pouches
Used and Abused

Keep your rods and reels protected whilst in transit with rod and reel protection from TA. These reviews contain Elliott’s HONEST and ...

3min 46sec

Trakker Tri-Lite Stove
Used and Abused

This compact little stove has never missed a beat through the years of abuse Elliott’s given it! These reviews contain ...

5min 14sec

JAG Black Bank Sticks
Used and Abused

You just know that when JAG make something, they’ll make it well. Quality as normal from the JAG stable. These reviews contain ...

1min 16sec

Marcus Clark
Game Changer

Marcus Clark reveals how mindset can play a huge part in success, even when competing against the biggest names in the game!

2min 10sec

Nigel Sharp
Any Lake, Any Time

There aren’t many big carp waters that Nigel Sharp hasn’t fished, so we were keen to see where he’d go if he could rewind ...

1min 54sec

Leaf It Out
Scott Lloyd
Essential / Non-Essential

Falling leaves can cause us all sorts of problems when it comes to catching carp and Scott’s here to tell you how to fight back ...

1min 46sec

Winter
Alfie Russell
Seasonal Edge

Alfie Russell reveals his top-tip for success during the winter months.

2min 37sec

Jim Shelley
Any Lake, Any Time

There aren’t many lakes Jim Shelley hasn’t fished and caught his targets from, but this one in particular will always haunt ...

2min 19sec

Oli Davies
Biggest Regret

We ask Oli Davies what his biggest regret in carp fishing is?

1min 45sec

Si Bater
Any Lake, Any Time

If Si Bater could’ve fished any lake in the past, it had to be Wrasbury 1, for Mary, the British Record carp.

2min 51 sec

Tom Gibson
School Boy Error

Tom woke up to his rigs in the trees, when his bait boat stopped working and he had to cast to an island.

1min 22sec

John Lam
The One That Got Away

John tries not to log the losses in his memory, but this one left a sour taste.

1min 20sec

Neil Spooner
If I Wasn’t

What would Neil do if he didn’t work in the fishing industry?

1min 23sec

Alfie Russell
If I Wasn’t

We ask Alfie Russell, if you wasn’t an angler what would you be doing?

10min 10sec

Jim Shelley
The One That Got Away

Although Jim catches most of the carp he targets, with the risk of being caught fishing where he wasn’t supposed to be, Jim had to ...

1min 27sec

Tom Gibson
Words Of Wisdom

Don’t sit on wasps nests!

1min 47sec

Jacob Worth
Any Lake, Any Time

If Jacob could fish any venue, in any period of time, it would have to be one of the UK’s history waters, fishing for uncaught ...

5min 39sec

Neil Spooner
Game Changer

Neil’s game changer is one he learnt many years ago. He was given some advice and it worked, he caught regualrly but going against ...

1min 49sec

Myles Gibson
School Boy Error

Always carry a spare net! Myles has been caught out many times with double takes, even on low stock venues.

2min 13sec

Jim Shelley
Strange Occurance

Imagine waking up with a fox trying to attack you!

2min 13sec

Oli Davies
In The Drink

One of the most viral carp fishing videos ever, Oli’s Eurobanx fall in!

8min 5sec

Trax Metro Power Barrow
What’s New?

This really is the Ferrari of carp fishing barrows, the Nash Metro Power Barrow is a game changer when it comes to getting to your chosen ...

1min 57sec

Alfie Russell
Best Blag

This is a great story. After getting caught baiting a “no fishing” park lake, Alfie somehow managed to blag himself a wildlife ...

3min 44sec

Tom Gibson
Catch Of A Lifetime

Tom’s Catch Of A Lifetime involves more than just the fish, the venue itself played a huge part.

2min 15sec

Thinking Anglers
Spod Sleeve

A new product from Thinking Anglers, allowing you to keep your Spod/Spomb and Spod Rod safe at all times!

6min 32sec

Baitworks Creamino
Used & Abused

Elliott has been involved in the development of this bait since day one and his results speak for themselves. This is a “nut ...

1min 51sec

Jim Shelley
In The Drink

Jim recalls a near miss with death; luckily for him the cold water woke him up!

3min

Jack Reid
The One That Got Away

Jack found a small piece of paradise close to home, but unfortunately he left it too late.

4min 32sec

Korda Compac Cool Bag
What’s New?

In the market for some new cool bags? look no further than these beauties from the Korda Stable. Elliott might not have put these new items ...

1min 16sec

John Lam
Game Changer

John’s Game Changer, is not a wonder bait or piece of tackle, but his Mrs.

2min 55sec

Daiwa Emblem Spod Reel
Used and Abused

The Daiwa Emblem Spod Reel is the ultimate work horse when it comes to baiting up/feature finding and it’s stood the test of time for ...

11min 19sec

Monsters And Myths
Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales

People have the impression that all big lakes hold big carp. That’s not always the case but Dave has seen these mythical monsters first ...

1min 55sec

Myles Gibson
Strange Occurrence

Would you believe it? Carp keep an eye out for each other, and this cost Myles Gibson an opportunity at a 40lb carp.

2min 20sec

Tom Gibson
Watercraft

After finding an area of deep silt silt, Tom could get bites regularly but as the spot cleared, the bites dried up.

2min 35sec

Lewis Porter
Game Changer

Noticing the carp eating bait days after it had been introduced, Lewis tried using washed out baits moulded together, and it changed the ...

1min 20sec

Jon McAllister
Words Of Wisdom

Growing up visiting the Tackle Box in Dartford, Jon would often ask Lee Jackson about rigs, and Lee gave him some advice that has stayed ...

8min 47sec

Jim Shelley
Game Changer

When something changes the game for an angler like Jim Shelley, you know it’s something special. Here’s the story of how salt ...

1min 8sec

Marcus Clark
Best Blag

Here’s a little tale of an occasion that left Marcus very red in the face.

4min 23sec

JAG 2+1 Buzz Bars
What’s New?

Here’s a clever little concept from the JAG stable, a set of buzzer bars, with a twist! Elliott might not have put these new items ...

2min 14sec

Jacob Worth
Seasonal Edge
Summer

We get Jacobs top edge when fishing in the summer, and it’s all about keeping mobile as the fish are so active.

5min 31sec

Mark Bryant
What The F*#@!?

After finding one of his brand new carp had escaped his tank and was stuck on the floor, Mark was able to bring the carp back to life and ...

12min 11sec

Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales
The Sonning Eye

Dave Lane has to be one of the greatest story-tellers in carp angling, and in this film Dave talks about the hard work and determination ...

3min 23sec

Jack Reid
School Boy Error

Thinking his target was in the retainer, Jack called a friend to come and take the photos, on further inspection it wasn’t the carp ...

1min 35sec

Tom Gibson
What The F*#@!?

Just like Clockwork; waiting all day for a bite then as soon as it’s dinner time both rods go at once.

1min 18sec

Alfie Russell
Fake News

When people spread rumours around the lake that Alfies been there non stop when that’s far from the truth.

1min 14sec

Scott Lloyd
A&E

Normally when you have toothache you go to see a dentist, unless your Scott Lloyd then all you need is a baiting needle.

3min 8sec

Neil Spooner
The One That Got Away

Normally when Neil loses a fish he tells himself that it was a very spirited tench, but this time there was no question about what he had ...

4min 19sec

Myles Gibson
The One That Got Away

The mighty Choco from Stoneacres, after seeing it show over him and then an epic boat battle, it just wasn’t meant to be as Myles ...

11min 31sec

Scott Lloyd
Essential / Non-Essentials

Scott rumages through un-expecting anglers tackle bags to see if their contents are Essential or Non-Essential

1min 47

John Lam
Catch Of A Lifetime

John’s Catch Of A Lifetime comes from a park lake local to him, with depths of over 30ft and a stock of around 10 fish it was quite a ...

7min 24sec

Martin Pick
Catch Of A Lifetime

Martin tells his tale of Petals, an unbelievable looking mirror that lived in Linch Hill’s Christchurch lake.

10min

Jack Reid
A Catch Of A Lifetime

Jack calls this the “Perfect campaign”. Jack was luckily asked to test fish a water for Embryo. Left to his own devices he got ...

12min 24sec

Adam Penning
Catch Of A Lifetime

An uncaught 40lb male mirror, with the lake being 200+ miles from home it was never an easy task to bait up every Wednesday, but the ...

8min 21secs

Alfie Russel
Catch Of A Lifetime

A 40lb mirror off the top in London is no mean feat, Alfie’s story is a epic one. A hour long bus journey to the lake meant is ...

9min 57sec

Joe Morgan
Catch Of A Lifetime

Down in Norfolk, filming on Rich Whilby’s Mustang Lake, Joe was offered the opportunity to fish Rich’s other lake, Spitfire ...

5min 42sec

Darrell Peck
Catch Of A Lifetime

Imagine; 4 weeks into a 5 week trip at the notorious Orient in France, and your blanking. Finally a change in tactics for the final week, ...

5min 44sec

Dave Levy
Catch Of A Lifetime

At times in life people just want an escape, and that’s exactly what Dave found in the heart of London. A huge venue full mystery and ...

James Armstrong
Catch Of A Lifetime

Having caught the whole stock of the lake’s inhabitants, bar one and starting to recapture them, his time at this venue was rapidly ...

3min 14sec

Dave Robinson
Catch Of A Lifetime

Not the biggest carp he’s ever caught but this is the one that meant the most to Dave. Slap bang in the middle of the Fens, only six ...

6min 27sec

Joe Stephens
Catch Of A Lifetime

Deep in the Essex countryside, lives a very special common carp, in a small club water. Joe’s story with this lake is quite a ...

10min 42sec

Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales
Mother Nature

There’s never a dull moment in the life of Dave Lane, over a lifetime of angling he’s had his fair share of accidents, ...

6min 52secs

Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales
Boatmares

There’s never a dull moment in the life of Dave Lane, over a lifetime of angling he’s had his fair share of accidents, ...

10min 51sec

Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales
Falling In

There’s never a dull moment in the life of Dave Lane, over a lifetime of angling he’s had his fair share of accidents, ...

Adam Penning
A&E

It’s not just carp that Adam’s Chod rigs nailed on this occasion; with a fish in the net and a crowd of people watching, the ...

Dave Levy
A&E

Falling in the lake, during the winter, is not ideal, but falling in from a boat 150 yards from the bank, with no life-jacket, ...

Alfie Russel
A&E

Fortunately, Alfie’s never hurt himself whilst fishing but he has had some near misses. If your friend pulls for a break, don’t ...

3min 26sec

James Armstrong
A&E

Jimmy’s had enough of his own accidents over the years but this time he tells the story of his friend Garth. Whilst out in the boat ...

1min 36sec

Jake Wildbore
A&E

A nice cup of tea, on a cold winters night, that turned into a nightmare; With a scolded foot and enough gas and air to make Jake think the ...

2min 29sec

Joe Morgan
A&E

Joe’s managed to hook himself in the lip TWICE! However, hooking himself in the lip whist the rig was still in a big French ...

1min 25sec

Jon McAllister
A&E

Cooking chicken burgers, bankside, is a delicious treat. Deep fat frying them and then tipping the hot oil over your arm is not quite as ...

Jack Reid
A&E

Jack’s known amongst his friends as a regular for having hooks in his body, one of which resulted in a trip to A&E.

4min 11sec

Mark Bryant
A&E

When the lads on Mark’s syndicate joined forces to build an otter fence, the last thing they were expecting was a trip to the ...

2min 13sec

Martin Pick
A&E

What’s worse than falling out of a tree? Falling out of a tree, and into the lake with all your personal effects in your pocket. ...

8min 26 sec

Mark Bryant
Best Blag

Mark’s Best Blag is more like lots of little blags. They all came from around 10 years ago whilst fishing on a guesting venue; ...

1min 20sec

Scott Lloyd
Best Blag

When another angler is ruining your chances of a bite from the Burghfield Common then you have to pull out all the stops. Unfortunately for ...

1min 21sec

Myles Gibson
Best Blag

“Whatever you do, don’t get seen in the boat!” Mimicking the crayfish man’s clothing, off Myles went in search of ...

3min 31sec

Nick Helleur
Best Blag

Whilst out in France many years ago, with only a handful of franks to their name and no diesel left in the van, Nick and his friend somehow ...

2min 45sec

Martin Pick
Best Blag

With a syndicate waiting list of 5 years, Martin decided to try and speed things up a little. By pretending that he’d been missed off ...

1min 36sec

Lewis Porter
Best Blag

Lewis isn’t one for blagging or giving people false information, he thinks it will generate bad karma for him. With this said, he did ...

1min 19sec

Ben Connolly
Best Blag

A real team effort; This blag was a two man job, strategically placed bags of boilies, netting fish and removing the hook-baits, all made ...

2min 5sec

Dave Levy
Best Blag

Dave Levy’s best blag is very sneaky; With several fish in retainers, ready and waiting for their photo’s to be taken, Dave ...

57sec

Si Bater
Best Blag

Baiting up on busy waters can be a right pain if you don’t want to be seen. During the hours of darkness, and armed with pockets full ...

Jack Reid
Best Blag

Best blag or perfectly timed truth telling? Either way, Jack’s plan worked. When greeted by a man with a shotgun, whilst guesting on ...

59sec

Joe Stephens
Best Blag

“Seen any mate?” The answer you’ll get from Joe, is going to be no, but he’s definitely lying.

1min 6sec

John Lam
Best Blag

Respect and communication are what John used to gain exclusive fishing rights on a stretch of out-of-bounds on a canal. Whilst other ...