Does camouflaging our rigs really work? Do "match the hatch" hookbaits really match our free offerings? Are high viz popups really high viz?Are we all wasting our time when it comes to this stuff?James Nowell joins the show to reveal the way

#62 Dr Patrick Mills Returns

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 53m

Dr Patrick Mills joins Sam to discuss his new findings on amino acids and how they stimulate carp to feed.Patrick also shares insights of his new products at Biosource Baits...

Julian Cundiff 40 Years Of Bait (almost!)

Jan 26th, 2024 1h 42m

Sit back and enjoy Julians bait journey spanning almost 4 decades...

Stuart Brookes ~ Hiding In The Long Grass

Dec 19th, 2023 2h 40m

The highly talented angler and author Stuart Brookes shares some very special angling stories from the iconic Savay and the much-whispered-about Chimneys.Sit back and enjoy a proper anglers account of some incredibly special captures on some i

John Llewellyn Pt2 ~ Big Carp Bait

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 21m

Part two is here!The feedback from part 1 has been superb and I strongly recommend going back and listening to that episode before this one if you haven't done so already.Enjoy...

John Llewellyn Pt1~ Big Carp Bait

Nov 17th, 2023 1h 24m

What a treat we have for you!John Llewellyn joins us in the first installment of this two-part interview to discuss a variety of topics such as carp macronutrient requirements, receptor density in older carp, rig lengths, flavour levels, and a

Q&A Autumn 2023

Oct 13th, 2023 1h 12m

A bank-side Q&A. Sam answers your questions on a range of topics such as autumn tactics, margin fishing, PVA bag ingredients, the "Magic Twig", and a whole lot more.Enjoy!

The Great Debait Vol#1 Part 2

Aug 2nd, 2023 1h 32m

Grab a drink, sit down, and get ready to take notes as you absorb part two of The Great Debait with Dean Towey & Stephen White...

The Great Debait Vol#1 Part 1

Jun 23rd, 2023 1h 40m

The first in a new series!Sam sits down with Stephen White and Dean Towey to cover a whole host of bait topics.Enjoy...

A Catch Up With The Heron ~ Jake Hughes

May 26th, 2023 2h 38m

We are back!Sam sits down with Jake "The Heron" Hughes to discuss a broad range of topics from Jake's recent campaign all the way to bait, mental health, and crayfish.Enjoy!

Local Legends ~ Dale Hatt

Jan 28th, 2023 3h

I am joined by big carp angler Dale Hatt to discuss numerous topics from mindset and motivation all the way to bait, tackle, and watercraft.Dale has caught some very large carp and prides himself on the often overlooked art of watercraft as we

Winter 22 Q&A Part 2

Dec 10th, 2022 1h 43m

Part two of this winter's Q&A is here!Slightly more in-depth than the last installment, I answer listeners' questions on broad-ranging subjects from motivation to finding fish and not to mention the Carp Chronicles staple topic- carp bait!Enj

Winter 22 Q&A Part 1

Nov 19th, 2022 1h 2m

This is quite an informal episode (aren't they all!) where I go through your questions in more of a quick-fire fashion. Usually I like to do longer podcasts so we can get into things in greater detail, unfortunately I just don't have time for t

Stephen White Part 4

Oct 29th, 2022 1h 37m

The second half of the recent interview with Stephen White is here.Stephen continues to give his insights and theories on bait for big carp as well as talk time releasing attractors, nut nutrition, dealing with undertow, and numerous other asp

Stephen White Part 3

Oct 22nd, 2022 2h 28m

Mr Stephen White is back once again to share his fascinating theories on bait as well as his big fish captures of late.In this instalment, Stephen talks about his angling and captures since appearing on the show two years ago. He then shares h

Dean Towey Part 3

Sep 14th, 2022 2h 42m

Well, this one has been a long time coming!Dean returns for the third time in this casual chat about bait and carp fishing.Enjoy...

Jake ’The Heron’ Hughes ~ Local legends

Jul 8th, 2022 2h 30m

Jake 'The Heron' Hughes joins us for a carpy chat on big pit adventures, guesting nature reserves, run-ins with gypsies and a whole host of carpy chat. This is not one to be missed!Sit back and enjoy...

Question Time With Sam

May 29th, 2022 2h 34m

Sam answers listeners' questions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics ranging from watercraft to bait and lots in-between!Sam also chats with one of our long time listeners Ian about product development, Scottish carp fishing, Psycholog

Dave Moore Part Two

Apr 3rd, 2022 1h 17m

Deep into the 72-pint keg, we have a boozy chat about hydros, milk protein vs fish meals, preservatives, and a whole load more!Enjoy...

Dave Moore Part 1

Mar 23rd, 2022 1h 38m

What an episode!!!!Pete & Sam travel to Daves private lake and work their way through a 72 pint beer keg whilst chatting all manner of things regarding carp bait, ingredients, attraction, and much more!Pour yourself a cold one and enjoy...

Carp and Watercraft With BP Milling’s Ben Pinniger

Feb 18th, 2022 1h 40m

Sam sits down with Ben in the BP milling pellet feed factory to discuss all manner of things to do with the science of carp and their watery home.Ben Pinniger is a carp farmer, feed manufacturer, Sparsholt college graduate and carp fishing ent

Drunken Festive Special!

Dec 24th, 2021 2h 3m

Sam & a hammered Pete sit back and reflect on fishing and life.Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you all!

Question Time!

Dec 14th, 2021 2h 4m

Pete and a rather drunk Sam answer your questions and go on tangents in this catch-up episode.Enjoy...

A Drunken Chat About Big Carp, Flavours, Seasonal Approaches, And More!

Sep 10th, 2021 2h 55m

Basically this episode involves us getting drunk and waffling on about our recent captures, Bait Bros, seasonal edges, how to fish differently, and loads more!Expect plenty of rants in this one...

British Aqua Feeds ~ Callum Wilson

Aug 27th, 2021 1h 36m

Sam sits down with British Aqua Feeds main man Callum Wilson.Callum has been with BAF since day one and has grown the company into one of the premier carp bait ingredient suppliers in the UK.We talk about how you can make a better bait, what