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If I Wasn’t
Gaz Fareham

We ask Gaz Fareham what he’d be doing if carp fishing hadn’t taken over his life!

Si Bater
Prized Possession

Some items of tackle hold huge sentimental value, the amount of big carp these rods and reels have landed must be mind blowing!

2min

Jon McAllister
Seasonal Edge
Spring

Fancy some creepy, crawly, carpy information from Jon McAllister? In this short video we look at caddis fly larvae and the role they might ...

6m 17sec

Jim Shelley
Prized Possession

Everyone has items of tackle that hold huge sentimental value. We asked Jim Shelley which items from within his armoury he couldn’t ...

13m 45sec

Neil Spooner
Catch Of A Lifetime

Neil Spooner re-lives a boyhood dream in his Catch Of A Lifetime story; travelling to France with the Monster Carp gang, fishing the famous ...

19m 45sec

Depths
In-Focus
Elliott & Friends

We look at depths, In-Focus! Have you ever considered how the depth of water you’re fishing in effects the results you have? This often ...

6m 9sec

Gaz Fareham
Any Lake, Any Time

Of all the lakes our wonderful country holds, if time wasn’t a factor, past or present, where would Gaz Fareham most like to fish? ...

2m 2sec

Alfie Russell
Any Lake, Any Time

With a history fish like the Royal 40 living in the same city as Alfie, if he could turn back the clocks he would’ve loved to have ...

8m 11sec

Fox Duralite Bedchair System
What’s New?

In the market for a new bed? The Fox Duralite might be something for you to consider. Elliott’s spent plenty of nights on tucked up ...

3m 16sec

Korda Balancing Weights
What’s New?

Is putty a thing of the past? These ingenious little weights are perfectly designed to slide over your swivel and balance your preferred ...

5m 55sec

Fortis Marine Liner
What’s New?

This reversible jacket can be worn in olive or DPM and is designed specifically to partner with the Fortis Marine Waterproofs, meaning it ...

3m 54sec

Si Bater
Braid Fishing
In-Focus

Si Bater’s favourite mainline has to be braid, although banned on many venues, when he can, he will always opt to use it. It’s ...

3m 53sec

RidgeMonkey Vault C-Smart Wireless Power Pack
What’s New?

Never run out of power on the bank again! These packs are one thing you shouldn’t leave home without and now you don’t even ...

2m 25sec

Oli Davies
Essential Selection

We already know Oli’s Essential trainer selection, but what about his Essential Fishing Selection? Here’s his carp fishing ...

8min 23sec

James Armstrong
Catch Of A Lifetime mk2

Having already featured in our Catch Of A Lifetime section a few years previous, it was going to take something pretty special to see him ...

17m 32sec

Nash Indulgence Sleep System
What’s New?

Nash have always been one step ahead when it comes to comfort and their range of Indulgence Sleep Systems are exactly that. Packed full of ...

3min 21sec

Neil Spooner
What’s In The Bag?

Neils Spooner travels all around the world catching carp, but have you ever wondered what he keeps in his rucksack?

4min 23sec

Fortis Elements Boots
What’s New?

Elliott takes the Fortis Elements boots for a test drive, and with a pair of these bad boys on, we doubt you’ll ever get cold feet ...

10mins 15secs

Bird Life
In-Focus
Scott Lloyd

Scott Lloyd gives an in-depth guide on what to look for when using birdlife to locate carp.

5m 2sec

Neil Spooner
Seasonal Edge
Winter

Catch more carp this winter with Neil Spooner’s deadly high-attract bait combo.

6min 6sec

Mind Over Matter
In-Focus
Myles Gibson

“You get out what you put in!” Wise words from one of the most successful big carp men of his generation. Mindset plays a huge ...

9min 33sec

Travelling Light
In-Focus
Scott Lloyd

Scott discusses not just the importance of keeping your gear to a minimum, but how to minimise it all without leaving the essentials ...

2min 19secs

Tom Gibson
Game Changer

Not being able to drop the lead when using a helicopter setup has always been a huge problem for carp anglers, until Korda came to the ...

1min 5 sec

Jim Shelley
Beat The Birds

Jim Shelley gives us his go to tactic when it comes to beating the birdlife.

3min 25sec

Fishing To Islands
Dave Levy
In-Focus

Dave Levy reveals all you need to know in order to fish tight to islands, safely, and catches a beautiful carp from Wraysbury 1’s ...

1min 20sec

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.

4min 38sec

Carp Spotting
Si Bater
In-Focus

The most important tool for any angler is their eyes. Si talks us through how to make the most of every second you spend at the lake, and ...

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 ...

1m 46sec

Alfie Russell
Seasonal Edge
Winter

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?

11min

Moon Phases
Marcus Clark
In-Focus

This man has caught so many big carp around certain moon phases, we had to pick his brain and find out why he thinks they effect carps ...

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?

6m 8sec

Ronnie Rig
Marcus Clark
In-Focus

Marcus Clark talks us through how he ties his deadly Ronnie Rig. This setup has accounted for some of the greatest carp Marcus has ever ...

8min 4sec

Boilie Fishing
Si Bater
In-Focus

Si Bater explains why boilies are the most efficient big-fish-catchers in his armoury, and how he applies them to devastating effect.

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

Nash 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.

5min 31sec

Avoiding Cut-Offs
Elliott Gray
In-Focus

In this series of films we will be having an in-depth look into a whole range of carp fishing situations, and how to combat problems you ...

2m 15sec

Thinking Anglers Spod Sleeve
What’s New?

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.

4m 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.

4m 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 ...

2m 14sec

Jacob Worth
Seasonal Edge
Summer

We’ve got Jacob’s top tip for fishing in the summer, and it’s all about keeping as mobile as the fish!

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 ...

If I Wasn’t | Gaz Fareham

Si Bater | Prized Possession

Jon McAllister | Seasonal Edge | Spring

Jim Shelley | Prized Possession

Short Films

If I Wasn’t Gaz Fareham

Si Bater Prized Possession

Jon McAllister Seasonal Edge Spring

Jim Shelley Prized Possession

Neil Spooner Catch Of A Lifetime

Depths In-Focus Elliott & Friends

Gaz Fareham Any Lake, Any Time

Alfie Russell Any Lake, Any Time

Fox Duralite Bedchair System What’s New?

Korda Balancing Weights What’s New?

Fortis Marine Liner What’s New?

Si Bater Braid Fishing In-Focus

RidgeMonkey Vault C-Smart Wireless Power Pack What’s New?

Oli Davies Essential Selection

James Armstrong Catch Of A Lifetime mk2

Nash Indulgence Sleep System What’s New?

Neil Spooner What’s In The Bag?

Fortis Elements Boots What’s New?

Bird Life In-Focus Scott Lloyd

Neil Spooner Seasonal Edge Winter

Mind Over Matter In-Focus Myles Gibson

Travelling Light In-Focus Scott Lloyd

Tom Gibson Game Changer

Jim Shelley Beat The Birds

Fishing To Islands Dave Levy In-Focus

Jack Reid Game Changer

Oli Davies Best Blag

Carp Spotting Si Bater In-Focus

Thinking Anglers Tip-Tops and Reel Pouches Used and Abused

Trakker Tri-Lite Stove Used and Abused

JAG Black Bank Sticks Used and Abused

Marcus Clark Game Changer

Nigel Sharp Any Lake, Any Time

Leaf It Out Scott Lloyd Essential / Non-Essential

Alfie Russell Seasonal Edge Winter

Jim Shelley Any Lake, Any Time

Oli Davies Biggest Regret

Moon Phases Marcus Clark In-Focus

Si Bater Any Lake, Any Time

Tom Gibson School Boy Error

John Lam The One That Got Away

Neil Spooner If I Wasn’t

Ronnie Rig Marcus Clark In-Focus

Boilie Fishing Si Bater In-Focus

Alfie Russell If I Wasn’t

Jim Shelley The One That Got Away

Tom Gibson Words Of Wisdom

Jacob Worth Any Lake, Any Time

Neil Spooner Game Changer

Myles Gibson School Boy Error

Jim Shelley Strange Occurance

Oli Davies In The Drink

Nash Trax Metro Power Barrow What’s New?

Alfie Russell Best Blag

Tom Gibson Catch Of A Lifetime

Avoiding Cut-Offs Elliott Gray In-Focus

Thinking Anglers Spod Sleeve What’s New?

Baitworks Creamino Used & Abused

Jim Shelley In The Drink

Jack Reid The One That Got Away

Korda Compac Cool Bag What’s New?

John Lam Game Changer

Daiwa Emblem Spod Reel Used and Abused

Monsters And Myths Dave Lane Laney’s Big Pit Tales

Myles Gibson Strange Occurrence

Tom Gibson Watercraft

Lewis Porter Game Changer

Jon McAllister Words Of Wisdom

Jim Shelley Game Changer

Marcus Clark Best Blag

JAG 2+1 Buzz Bars What’s New?

Jacob Worth Seasonal Edge Summer

Mark Bryant What The F*#@!?

Dave Lane Laney’s Big Pit Tales The Sonning Eye

Jack Reid School Boy Error

If I Wasn’t
Gaz Fareham

Si Bater
Prized Possession

Jon McAllister
Seasonal Edge
Spring

Jim Shelley
Prized Possession

Neil Spooner
Catch Of A Lifetime

Depths
In-Focus
Elliott & Friends

Gaz Fareham
Any Lake, Any Time

Alfie Russell
Any Lake, Any Time

Fox Duralite Bedchair System
What’s New?

Korda Balancing Weights
What’s New?

Fortis Marine Liner
What’s New?

Si Bater
Braid Fishing
In-Focus

RidgeMonkey Vault C-Smart Wireless Power Pack
What’s New?

Oli Davies
Essential Selection

James Armstrong
Catch Of A Lifetime mk2

Nash Indulgence Sleep System
What’s New?

Neil Spooner
What’s In The Bag?

Fortis Elements Boots
What’s New?

Bird Life
In-Focus
Scott Lloyd

Neil Spooner
Seasonal Edge
Winter

Mind Over Matter
In-Focus
Myles Gibson

Travelling Light
In-Focus
Scott Lloyd

Tom Gibson
Game Changer

Jim Shelley
Beat The Birds

Fishing To Islands
Dave Levy
In-Focus

Jack Reid
Game Changer

Oli Davies
Best Blag

Carp Spotting
Si Bater
In-Focus

Thinking Anglers Tip-Tops and Reel Pouches
Used and Abused

Trakker Tri-Lite Stove
Used and Abused

JAG Black Bank Sticks
Used and Abused

Marcus Clark
Game Changer

Nigel Sharp
Any Lake, Any Time

Leaf It Out
Scott Lloyd
Essential / Non-Essential

Alfie Russell
Seasonal Edge
Winter

Jim Shelley
Any Lake, Any Time

Oli Davies
Biggest Regret

Moon Phases
Marcus Clark
In-Focus

Si Bater
Any Lake, Any Time

Tom Gibson
School Boy Error

John Lam
The One That Got Away

Neil Spooner
If I Wasn’t

Ronnie Rig
Marcus Clark
In-Focus

Boilie Fishing
Si Bater
In-Focus

Alfie Russell
If I Wasn’t

Jim Shelley
The One That Got Away

Tom Gibson
Words Of Wisdom

Jacob Worth
Any Lake, Any Time

Neil Spooner
Game Changer

Myles Gibson
School Boy Error

Jim Shelley
Strange Occurance

Oli Davies
In The Drink

Nash Trax Metro Power Barrow
What’s New?

Alfie Russell
Best Blag

Tom Gibson
Catch Of A Lifetime

Avoiding Cut-Offs
Elliott Gray
In-Focus

Thinking Anglers Spod Sleeve
What’s New?

Baitworks Creamino
Used & Abused

Jim Shelley
In The Drink

Jack Reid
The One That Got Away

Korda Compac Cool Bag
What’s New?

John Lam
Game Changer

Daiwa Emblem Spod Reel
Used and Abused

Monsters And Myths
Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales

Myles Gibson
Strange Occurrence

Tom Gibson
Watercraft

Lewis Porter
Game Changer

Jon McAllister
Words Of Wisdom

Jim Shelley
Game Changer

Marcus Clark
Best Blag

JAG 2+1 Buzz Bars
What’s New?

Jacob Worth
Seasonal Edge
Summer

Mark Bryant
What The F*#@!?

Dave Lane
Laney’s Big Pit Tales
The Sonning Eye

Jack Reid
School Boy Error

Tom Gibson
What The F*#@!?

Alfie Russell
Fake News

Scott Lloyd
A&E

Neil Spooner
The One That Got Away

Myles Gibson
The One That Got Away