Jim Shelley thrives at carp fishing’s greatest challenges and we’re joining him as he tries to catch a carp from one of Europe’s most challenging river systems. This is carp fishing like you’ve probably never seen it before, it ain’t easy but the rewards can be monumental.

Having never blanked a single trip abroad, Jim was keen to keep it that way. Visiting a river, canal and a lake in just a few days might seem crazy but there’s no such thing as too much hard work when Jim’s in pursuit of carp. Would he be rewarded for his efforts and keep his record intact?

Long before Jim Shelley’s poor old photo albums bulged with the finest carp the UK has ever produced, he fished a famous complex of lakes in Norfolk, called Waveney Valley Lakes. Now, after all this time, Jim heads back there to give us a masterclass in winter tactics, while at the same time enjo...

Jim’s back on the road searching for the freedom he craves! He’s got his sights set on a giant mirror living in a crystal clear canal, which means putting in the legwork to create a chance at the big girl in between the greedy smaller residents. It’s not long before Jim’s impatience gets the bett...

Up your surface game with tips and tricks from one of the very best to do it, Jim Shelley. We took Jim to mega day-ticket complex, Farlows, and he put on a floater masterclass for us all to learn from and, frankly, enjoy!

We challenged Jim to show us that he can still do it in England by challenging him to catch from top day-ticket Swan Valley. True to form, Jim brushes off his A-game and banks one of the biggest fish in the lake, along with a couple more to boot!

Jim Shelley is a master of many carp-fishing disciplines, including that most old school of them all, float fishing. We spent a couple of days learning exactly how Uncle Jim uses his renowned watercraft to the fullest to catch cautious carp on the float. From the right tackle to use, to setting u...