Tom Stokes and Nigel Sharp prepare for underwater experiences they will never forget; fishing among weed and silt. With the usual trials and tribulations in their way, both anglers must pull for the ace cards if they’re going to achieve success.

As Stokesy’s session takes a challenging turn, Nige prepares to deploy his favourite Hinged Stiff-Rig for the first time. With both anglers relying on a pellet-and-boilie approach and putting the spinner and hinge rigs to the test, the question remains: will their tactics prevail amongst the weed...

With carp regularly visiting both Tom and Nige’s spots, frustration sets in as their trusted pop-up rigs are ignored. With every mouthful of bait that disappears down the hatches without results, the question arises: will they need to make tactical adjustments to succeed, or should they stay the ...

Prepare to witness underwater scenes like never before, as both Tom and Nige successfully catch carp. Featuring two of the most iconic pop-up rigs—tested in weed and silt and revealed in full detail—this film is a must-watch. Does fishing over ‘dirty ground’ make carp harder to catch? How often d...

We sit down with Tom Stokes and Nigel Sharp to discuss their insights and observations from watching their favourite pop-up rigs in weed and silt during this eye-opening underwater series.

Nigel Sharp presents an insightful piece full of tactical and technical expertise on the renowned Hinged Stiff Rig.

Tom Stokes reveals everything you need to know about his use of the spinner rig—how he ties it, when he uses it, and why it’s his go-to choice for so much of his pop-up fishing.