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The Carp Fishing Podcast87. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Role Models - Jon Miller & Jake BromleyIt's great to be back behind the mic once again with a new episode of The Carp Fishing Podcast. Our special guests this month are a carp fishing comedy duo, in fact trying to get the pair of them to be serious for an hour or so wasn't easy but it worked. Jon Miller aka The Swedish Godfather and Jake Bromley aka The Housewife's favourite join me for a good old natter, just like the ones most of us have while sat round a kettle on the bank. Jon especially would have never agreed to come on if it...
2025-11-013h 13The Carp Fishing Podcast86. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Hampshire Avon River Giants - Pete OrchardWhat a treat to have Pete Orchard as our guest this month. Pete's been the river keeper at the famous Longford Estate for decades. The Hampsire Avon runs through his soul and so does some pretty crazy punk music. Pete has been known to sport a mohawk and a cravat on the same day, he's a really colourful character with endless stories to tell but it was the discovery of giant carp in this crystal clear river that became our talking point. Pete's tales of uncaught giants gliding between the streamer weed were wonderful but like many things in...
2025-10-013h 21The Carp Fishing Podcast84. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Simon Scott - Carp Behaviour and life after BurghfieldSimon Scott returns to the mic this month as we delve into what's happened since his capture of the incredible Burghfield common. We also delve into years of carp behaviour and touch on how Simon's observations have shaped his own angling approach. Si never fails to drop pearls of his wisdom during these chats and I'm sure you'll enjoy this one as me and Mark pick his brain on a variety of topics we've never really discussed with him before. As well as Simon's interview we have our usual ramblings this month that touch on rig camo, rig mechanics...
2025-08-012h 51The Carp Fishing Podcast81. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Gaz Fareham - Work-Life BalanceWe're back again with another episode of the Carp Fishing Podcast and what a difference four weeks can make. In fact in this episode we've gone from frosts to Mark floater fishing live on the bank as he tries to outwit a cotswold carp on a freelined floater. While the events unfold we discuss a recent Baitworks staff social, the importance of a stealthy approach and we also touch on a guest session with a lovely chap called Graham who donated money to the Angling Trust through an auction to fish with me and Mark for 24 hours. The Panthers...
2025-05-013h 01The Carp Fishing Podcast80. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Jack Barrett - Urban GiantsWelcome back to another episode of The Carp Fishing Podcast. This month we have a new feature, in fact it's a competition so keep your ears primed for the Panthers Sermon and be in with a chance of winning a Baitworks bundle. That aside, we touch on a great trip we just experienced in Europe, Mark's deep sleep patterns, the importance of water depth in the spring before we have a great chat with this month's guest, Jack Barrett. Jack is no stranger to big carp and his passion and obsession with being outdoors was plain to see. We...
2025-04-012h 57
Alabama Bass Trail podcastKay Talks Fishing Around Alabama & Brings In Walt Roberts From American Baitworks!Kay and Walt preview the upcoming Ameircan Baitworks Tournament on Lake Guntersville and more on this weeks podcast!
2023-09-1937 min
The Official Nash Tackle PodcastMark Bryant - Nash Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 150Send us a textJoining Hassan in the studio is "Mr Baitworks" himself, top carp angler and carp breeder Mark Bryant.In this episode Mark talks about how he has always balanced his carp fishing. From being a semi professional goal keeper, starting Baitworks and in more recent times having a family, Mark has managed to pursue his passion for catching carp on minimal time. Mark shares his most significant angling chapters from the Cotswolds Water Park nature reserve, Horseshoe Lake, Linch Hill and "The Bird Pond" to name a few. There are mor...
2023-09-104h 17The Official Nash Tackle PodcastMike Holly - Nash Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 88Send us a textJoining host Hassan this week is a man who’s also comfortable hosting his own podcast for Baitworks as well as an incredibly gifted big carp target angler especially in and around the Cotswolds, this week the podcast welcomes Mike Holly.Mike talks through his upbringing and how he developed his love for big low stock wild waters which ultimately led to him targeting various special, off the radar non publicised carp in the Cotswolds Water park. Mikes shares his opinions and expertise on how predation has affected the water park ov...
2022-07-032h 41
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp Fishing Podcast - Mark Bryant's Life - The Birth of BaitworksThis month Mike takes the opportunity to delve into Mark's life as he talks through his struggles with school and his football career. But from the struggles came a gritted determination to make Baitworks a success. The struggle was real. Plus we have Jamie Cook back on from the Angling Trust with a monthly round up of whats happening in his world. We chat through the next steps for angling and discuss a really important campaign that the Trust have got involved in over in Kent, where the Kent Wildlife Trust are trying to evict a long standing fishing...
2021-02-013h 18
The Spodcast: A Carp Angling Podcast*LOCKDOWN* Mike Holly from BaitworksA great insight into one of Mike's memorable captures of a Stoneacres gem.
2020-04-241h 19
The Spodcast: A Carp Angling Podcast*LOCKDOWN* Otto ReadeWe catch up with Otto Reade, of Fox, Baitworks and Vass.
2020-03-2626 min
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast #12 Simon ScottWe have a beauty lined up for you this month. We welcome back Simon Scott to the podcast and Mike travels to question the legend that is Mr Carp on some seriously interesting subjects. From carp behaviour to how the fish process their food items..... Fascinating, not to be missed. We have the usual catch up and also discuss some thought provoking subjects. Mark questions personal space on planes! Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike here On...
2019-08-012h 46
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp Fishing Podcast #11 Mark WalsinghamMike and Mark get carried away with topics like Mozzi's and boiled slug tea before sitting down with Mark Walsingham to talk about his involvement with the iconic Redmire restoration, his incredible Ashmead fishery and the Rudd eating carp. Plus we get a little insight into one of the oldest carp clubs in the country the Golden Scale Club plus the added bonus of some funny stories including Chris Yates losing his hamster! Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike...
2019-07-012h 29
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp Fishing Podcast #9 Jack Reid - ESP's camera manWe are back on the bank and this months topics include sexing carp, randy males, early spawning, baiting patterns and for a change we both managed to catch a few carp since we last sat down and recorded the podcast. Plus this month it was a pleasure to catch up with Jack Reid, the main man behind all the recent Terry Hearn films produced through ESP. I get to share a few cups of tea with Jack and delve into his life as a camera man, what its like behind the lens and we also delve into...
2019-05-013h 01
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast #8 Linear special - Roy ParsonsIn this episode Mike and Mark talk about poor quality bait that is in fact damaging to a carps health. We also discuss the rise and realities of sponsored anglers. Our guest this month is Mr Linear Fisheries himself, Roy Parsons. A gentleman who's seen carp fishing change drastically over the last 30 years while heading up the busiest carp fishery in the country, plus we have the usual carpy banter, which this month is aimed as Marks dress code! Connect with Mark here - On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/baitworks/ ...
2019-04-042h 26
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast Mike and Mark. Early springMike and Mark talk about early spring fishing. Bait colour, location, fish metabolism, babies on planes! We cover lots of interesting topics along with the usual carpy banter. Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike here On Facebook - Born and Bred carp gear link On Instagram - Born and Bred link Please take the time to review us on i-tunes.
2019-03-041h 25
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast Yateley special-Robin DixMike catches up with the Yateley legend that is Robin Dix. A fascinating talk on the early years of the complex. We cover lots of interesting topics along with the usual carpy banter. Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike here On Facebook - Born and Bred carp gear link On Instagram - Born and Bred link Please take the time to review us on i-tunes.
2019-02-012h 50
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast Christmas edition featuring Simon ScottFrom lamping for carp at night, the current british record and zig fishing, we cover lots of interesting topics along with the usual carpy banter. Mark catches up with Simon Scott and picks his brain on oxygen levels and their role in the carps everyday life. We also have the usual features including moment of the month and tip of the month. Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike here On Facebook - Born and Bred carp gea...
2018-12-161h 49
The Carp Fishing PodcastCarp fishing podcast Featuring Ben GratwickFrom shouting at carp from a snag tree to finding carp in the shallows on Christmas day. We cover lots of interesting topics along with the usual carpy banter. We also have a great guest in the shape of Ben Gratwick of Digger lakes. Mike heads down to the venue and covers his fishing and his time on the mighty Wraysbury back in the 90's. A tale of sheer determination and grit with some challenges along the way all in the name of a quest for those historic carp. A must listen. We also have t...
2018-11-172h 35
The Carp Fishing PodcastBaitworks carp fishing podcast with Chris DouceFrom carp fishing behaviour to the three day baiting rule. We cover lots of interesting topics along with the usual carpy banter. We also have a special guest, Chris Douce join us and talks to Mike about his fishing and views on the current carp scene. We also have the usual features including a tip of the month. Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks link On Instagram - Baitworks link Connect with Mike here On Facebook - Born and Bred carp gear link
2018-10-192h 22
The Carp Fishing PodcastBaitworks carp fishing podcast featuring Simon ScottWe have a great podcast lined up for you today. We have special guest Simon Scott talking about fish behaviour and habits all from the banks of Burghfield in Reading. Mark visits Mike on the bank and chats about their current seasonal approach. We also have a couple of new features including a tip of the month! Connect with Mark here On Facebook - Baitworks On Instagram - Baitworks Connect with Mike here On Facebook - Born and Bred carp gear On Instagram - Bor...
2018-09-141h 22
The Spodcast: A Carp Angling PodcastInterview with Baitworks founder, Mark BryantWe chat about Baitworks and all things carp. The future of carp fishing and how we can get the younger generation more involved with carp angling.
2018-07-1200 min