In the golden era of British big carp fishing, Yateley was the place that the best went to test their skill against some of the most pressured and sought-after mirrors we’ve ever had. John Claridge was one such angler and he tells the gripping story of his time at one of the most famous of all co...

It’s all systems go as Jimmy begins his quest to catch a carp from the historic Elsons Lake. With the lake’s fish known for being tricky, he knew it wouldn’t be easy — but just how challenging it would be only became clear once the rigs touched down. Armed with a bait boat for precision rig place...

With seemingly uncatchable carp to contend with, it quickly becomes a game of cat and mouse as Jimmy does everything in his power to swing the odds in his favour. Our minds are blown as we witness carp behaviour like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Jimmy is constantly tweaking, adjusting, and ret...

As one chapter ends, another begins — and with it comes change. After days of tireless observation and watching the carp get away with it time and again, a move to a new area brings renewed hope. But the Elsons carp are no fools, and there are plenty of twists and turns before Jimmy finally gets ...

Jimmy breaks down the rig that turned it all around. After days of watching clever, cautious carp get away with it over his baited spots, he made a crucial adjustment. This refined setup, designed for clear water and hard-bottomed lakebeds, was picked up once — and that was all it took. A rig tha...

The bounty hunter is back, and he’s ticking off targets. In this episode, Jim takes us through legendary campaigns on Kingsmead Island Lake, Englefield Lagoon, and Farnham Flint — banking the Long Fish, the Baby Black, and the stunning Box Mirror along the way. It’s calculated, relentless, and pa...

Dive into the extraordinary world of Jefferey, an underwater cameraman whose lens captures more than just imagery – it reveals the hidden lives of fish and the fragile ecosystems they inhabit.
What began as a personal passion has evolved into a mission with real impact: helping safeguard the futu...

The road trip may be over, but the adventure is far from finished. In La Vida Loca, Samir and Claire dive headfirst into a new chapter of chaos and carp in sunny Spain. With donkeys giving birth, house renovations underway, and their guiding business taking shape, life is anything but quiet. And ...

In Part 2, Simon Scott takes us right to the heart of Wraysbury during its golden era — a time when every cast held the potential to connect with history. Scotty doesn’t just relive the iconic capture of Mary, the most celebrated carp in the UK, but also shares the pursuit and capture of several ...

With close to a week booked at the home of one of the UK’s biggest carp, there were only two anglers we were going to draft in, Monster Carp duo Tom Dove and Neil Spooner. Waterside Fishery holds a common that smashed through the 60lb mark in 2022 and looks like it isn’t stopping there, so the la...

Elliott gets his first shot at the prize. It’s early March, and although conditions are far from ideal, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Joined by Dave Robinson, the pair take very different approaches in their pursuit of a true UK giant, however both adopt classic spring tactics.

Oli and Nick know Waterside well. In fact, Oli caught the great fish from the lake next door some 15 years ago. Since then, both the carp and the anglers have aged well, and now it’s time to return to familiar ground as the duo do their best to cross paths with an old friend.

Having narrowly missed a capture of Waterside’s king carp, it’s all guns blazing in an attempt to slip him up again. With autumn in full swing, each angler shapes their approach around their own unique use of naturals. This is Kingfisher at its autumn best — carp showing in abundance, but the bit...

The Waterside carp are as pressured as they come, and after a few frustrating encounters, the boys finally get into the swing of catching them. In autumn, carp are easy enough to find but far harder to catch — with tactical tweaks and fine adjustments proving key to success.

Ben Dowers was the man of the moment, a moment that seemed to encapsulate the last of a golden era in the British big carp scene. It seemed that no carp was beyond his ability… but then he disappeared. We traveled to deepest Suffolk to find out if the fire for big carp still burns inside him, or ...

It’s time for revenge. After leaving France with unfinished business, Elliott and Tom were hungry to make things right. Their week-long underwater trip had left them feeling they should’ve caught more—and could have. Now, with just two nights ahead of them and fire in their bellies, they head bac...

From the pinnacle of big carp fishing to pike spawning, this podcast dives into a variety of talking points – plus all the latest goings-on behind the scenes at Cyp.

Stokesy and Elliott go head-to-head in an underwater match. It’s mid-February, there’s huge carp in play, but the conditions are against them. With freezing temperatures and snags all over the place, getting bites will be a challenge. Both anglers must use maggots as part of their approach, and w...

After a run of misfortune, Elliott needs to pull out all the stops to turn things around. As the weather begins to improve and new spots come into play, the momentum starts to shift. With the chance of a giant on the cards, just one bite could flip the result on its head. But with time running ou...

Simon Scott takes us back to the 90s when Wraysbury was the king of UK carp lakes and Mary was the undisputed jewel in its crown. Scotty whisks us along on an incredible journey, ending with a capture so monumental that its echos still reverberate now!

Samir is the master of road trippin' and this video details exactly how he does it!

Widely known for his role on ITV’s Monster Carp, Neil Spooner is a familiar face in the angling world. But there’s much more to him than what we see on screen. A devoted family man, a seasoned salesman, and an all-around great guy, Spooner has earned the admiration of many. We all know he’s Korda...

Samir gives you the lowdown on purchasing a French fishing licence. Travelling into Europe is greta fun, but going prepared with the correct licences can be confusing, until now!

With the imposing fortress of Caerphilly Castle looking on, Elliott begins his assault on the incredible crystal clear lake and its stock of black carp, with Tom Stokes watching on from the tent!