Some lakes get under your skin for all the wrong reasons. For Ian Bailey, The Folly was one of them.
Home to some of the country's most iconic carp. Ian first heard whispers about The Folly syndicate in 2010, but seeing the legendary Pig only fuelled the obsession... His first campaign ended in frustration, and convinced it wasn't for him, he walked away. But after watching a fellow angler land the famous Martha, the fire was reignited.

Over the next three years, Bailey immersed himself in understanding the lake, returning with a plan to target The Pig, Martha, Brushstrokes and the elusive Big Common. What followed was an unforgettable twenty nights of fishing, across a few years, where he banked each of his prized targets, including a dramatic battle with the Big Common that demanded every ounce of level-headedness.

This is the story of how patience, preparation and trusting your own instincts can turn unfinished business into a remarkable campaign!