Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

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1. UNCUT Podcast #053: Autumn Cheat Code

   2 november 2026 · 36 min

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   Carp fishing thoughts for the Autumn with Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Adam Reed and Damian Clarke... Are we heading into one of the best autumns for carp fishing in years?With temperatures staying unusually mild and big carp still coming out across the country, the lads are looking ahead to what could be a brilliant few months on the bank.Damo's back after a few episodes away, and while the lads haven't had much time for their own fishing recently, there's plenty to talk about - particularly when it comes to getting your bait right as the seasons change.From maggots and casters to hemp, corn and fermented tiger nuts, Tom explains why changing your bait could make a much bigger difference than changing your rig at this time of year.🎧 In this episode: Lees meer

   Is autumn the new spring? Why the mild weather could keep the carp feeding

   Why bait choice matters more than ever as we head towards winter

   Maggots, casters, hemp and corn — finding what the carp really want

   The effectiveness of fermented tiger nuts in autumn and winter

   Damo's return to float fishing for carp and the challenges of fishing marginal shelves

   Spooner's trip to Pegasus Lakes and the difficulties of fishing without bait boats

   Bait boats vs Spombs — how angling pressure changes where carp feed

   Adam's ongoing River Thames campaign and dealing with crayfish

   The lads' upcoming trip to The Zoo in France

   A new Korda comp offering the chance to go fishing with the lads

   More incredible captures in Spooner's 50s and 60s

   If you're struggling for bites, perhaps it's time to stop changing rigs and start thinking about what's going in your bait bucket.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

2. UNCUT Podcast #052: Alan Blair & Scott Lloyd (Nash)

   19 oktober 2026 · 48 min

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   Carp angling royalty Alan Blair and Scott Lloyd join Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed for a special episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut. Lees meer

   Fresh from their Korda vs Nash video… The match is over, let’s hear what they have to say…

   With the result settled, it's time to find out what really happened on the bank, where things went wrong for the Nash boys and whether a rematch is already on the cards.

   But there's plenty more to catch up on.

   Alan talks through the return of Urban Banx, including the story behind one of the most incredible carp he's ever caught, while Scott shares some of his latest big-fish angling and the thinking behind The Big Fishing Show.

   🎧 In this episode:

   Why there's no real rivalry between anglers from different tackle brands

   Korda vs Nash – what really happened?

   Why Alan and Scott believe things could have gone differently

   The possibility of a rematch

   Urban Banx returns – Alan's incredible European capture

   The appeal of urban fishing, freedom and finding overlooked carp

   The impact of filming and social media on lesser-known venues

   Scott Lloyd's latest big-fish campaign and some incredible UK carp

   The Big Fish N Show and getting more youngsters into angling

   Spooner's first carp from Kent and a look at a new Embryo complex

   Adam's ongoing river campaign and the challenges of finding carp

   From the competitive side of carp fishing to the friendships that exist across the industry,

   this is a brilliant conversation with two anglers who have done things their own way for years.

   A brilliant listen and something for everyone 🙌

   📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).

   Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk

   For more information, visit:

   http://www.kordatackle.co.uk

   https://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial

   ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

3. UNCUT Podcast #051: What Happened On The Korda Social?

   5 oktober 2026 · 39 min

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   The Uncut Podcast lads Tom Dove and Neil Spooner are back from the legendary Korda Social, and there’s plenty to catch up on.A week over on Gigantica for Big Carp, Big Laughs and a brilliant Masterclass filmed, where Tom finally pulled ball one out of the draw bag and made the most of it. Lees meer

   Fishing Co’s Point, he finished an incredible week with 29 bites and 22 carp, including two 65-pounders, a 58 and a 53.Spooner’s draw luck wasn’t quite as impressive… plus Reedy managed to sneak over for a few days.

   🎧 In this episode:

   Behind the scenes on the latest Korda Social

   The story behind a trip that became a Masterclass

   Catching the incredible Spotty Leather at 65lb 12oz

   Why Tom changed rigs after losing three of his first five bites

   Spooner’s infamous Gigantica draw luck continues

   The small change that turned Spooner’s week around

   The Korda staff standout captures

   Why getting a rod absolutely perfect can make all the difference

   Plans for their autumn fishing as the warm weather continues

   Ridiculous Gigantica carp, laughs from the annual social and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes.

   📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).

   Send your UK 50 entries to:

   spooners50@korda.co.uk

   For more information, visit:

   http://www.kordatackle.co.uk

   https://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial

   http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

4. UNCUT Podcast #050: We Celebrate 50 Episodes

   21 september 2026 · 48 min

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   Can you believe it… Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed are celebrating their 50th Birthday. Almost two years, an episode every two weeks, and somehow the lads haven’t missed one yet. Lees meer

   So, for #050, we’re doing things a little differently. This time, you asked the questions - and the lads sit down to answer some of the best ones sent in by viewers.From staying confident through long blanks and what really separates the best anglers, to favourite Korda products, underrated tactics and where carp fishing could be heading in the next 10 years, there are some properly interesting conversations in this one.

   🎧 In this episode:

   How to stay confident through a long run of blanks

   Why some lakes produce so few bites at night

   Building the perfect carp angler from the Korda team

   What the lads would tell their 13-year-old selves

   Their favourite Korda products of all time

   An underrated tactic that deserves another go

   Carp or venue - what matters more when choosing a water?

   The one piece of advice every carp angler should follow

   Four anglers they’d hand the Uncut podcast over to

   AI, technology and the future of carp fishing

   There’s been a lot of fishing, a lot of laughs and plenty of questionable advice over the first 50 episodes - but most importantly, millions of views and listens from all of you have allowed us to keep making them.

   Thank you to everyone who watches, listens, comments and gets involved. Here’s to the next 50.

   📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).

   Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk

   For more information, visit:

   http://www.kordatackle.co.uk

   https://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial

   ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

5. UNCUT Podcast #049: Gigantica Record!

   7 september 2026 · 44 min

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   Tom Dove and Adam Reed are back from an incredible week at Gigantica, and this one took some beating. Listen as they tell Damo and Spooner about their record-breaking week in this weeks Thinking Tackle Podcast UNCUT. Lees meer

   After the previous group set a new Main Lake record with 140 carp, the challenge was on. What followed was a huge team effort, with bites coming right until the final minutes and an incredible 146 carp landed in a week.

   But it wasn’t just about numbers. Adam finally got his chance on the Main Lake and made it count, catching one of Gigantica’s most iconic old carp, Shoulders, while Darrell Peck put together an incredible hit from Alcatraz.

   🎧 In this episode:

   How the lads broke the Gigantica Main Lake record with 146 carp

   Reedy’s first proper week on the Main Lake

   Catching Shoulders and why it’s one of Gigantica’s finest carp

   Darrell Peck’s incredible 40+ fish hit from Alcatraz

   Long-range fishing and the importance of absolute accuracy

   Why the smallest details separate good angling from great angling

   Damo return to float fishing for carp

   What the underwater films have taught the lads about changing rigs

   Pickups vs bites - and how many times your target fish might have already picked you up

   From record-breaking fishing to one of the best carp Adam has ever caught, it was a week at Gigantica that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

   📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk

   For more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠#Korda #ThinkingTacklePodcast #UncutPodcast #CarpFishing #Gigantica #BigCarp #CarpFishingUK

6. UNCUT Podcast #048: Pecky & Burgess - Solid Bags for Big Carp

   24 augustus 2026 · 53 min

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   Darrell Peck & Rob Burgess are back on the UNCUT Podcast with Neil Spooner and Adam Reed. This time Pecky’s got a 65lb UK common to talk about. After seeing the fish repeatedly during his spring campaign, Pecky returned for one last chance and finally got his hands on it at 65lb 4oz.The interesting bit is how he caught it - a simple solid PVA bag presentation, tied after watching none other than Rob Burgess on his very popular Solid Bag Masterclass.Luckily, Rob’s sitting opposite him this week.That leads into a proper look at solid bag fishing - the rig, hookbait, bag size, accuracy and a few small details that both Rob and Pecky believe make a massive difference.🎧 In this episode:- Pecky’s 65lb 4oz UK common- Why he stuck to the area despite seeing the fish elsewhere- The solid PVA bag rig that caught it- Rob Burgess - why solid bags can outfish everything- Why your hookbait should have zero buoyancy- Small bags, minimal bait for perfect presentation- Rob’s new YouTube channel - He’s a YouTuber- Spooner’s trip to Etang Rapid with his son Fred- Pecky’s plans for Gigantica and this autumn- Korda Kontender and some impressive young anglersIt’s a proper technical one this week - a huge UK carp, a simple method and two anglers who know exactly how to get the most from it.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠ Lees meer

7. UNCUT Podcast #047: Bailey's Secrets To BIG Carp | Ian Bailey

   10 augustus 2026 · 51 min

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   The Uncut Podcast lads are joined by one of big carp fishing's most consistent anglers, Ian Bailey. Lees meer

   Tom Dove, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed (No Spooner this week) know Ian’s track record and have lots of questions.

   Despite him keeping a low profile, Bailey has quietly put together another incredible run of captures, including multiple UK 40s from a variety of waters. The conversation dives into the mindset that's made him such a consistent angler, why he avoids the noise around modern carp fishing, and the simple tactics he trusts everywhere he goes.There's also plenty of discussion around presentation, baiting accurately at range, plastic corn, choosing the right waters, and why location still outweighs everything else.🎧 In this episode:

   Ian Bailey's latest run of UK 40lb carp

   Why he keeps his fishing private and avoids following the crowd

   Picking the right waters instead of chasing rumours

   Fishing with a spinner rig, plastic maize and Boom

   Why presentation at range is all about hitting the clip properly

   Adjusting for depth and staying accurate over bait

   Northwyk, Cawcutts and recent big carp captures

   Pike fishing, Norfolk Broads and why Bailey still loves doing something different

   It's a proper big carp episode with one of the most consistent anglers in the country, sharing the little details and mindset that make the biggest difference.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

8. UNCUT Podcast #046: We've Been Busy…

   27 juli 2026 · 46 min

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   After a few weeks apart, the full Korda UNCUT Podcast team is back together (Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed) with plenty to catch up on.With multiple Dovey & Spooner VS YouTube films in the bag, new venues fished, overseas trips and river campaigns, there's no shortage of stories from the last few weeks.The lads also chat about summer fishing, float fishing for carp, Spooners trip to Holland, upcoming trips to France and Gigantica, plus a few plans that may (or may not) involve Dovey running a marathon...🎧 In this episode: Lees meer

   Behind the scenes of the latest Dovey & Spooner VS matches

   Spooner's 50 winners and a special achievement award

   Adams' latest river campaign and filming from the boat

   Damos return to float fishing for carp

   Spooner's trip to De Ronde Bleek & adapting to tough conditions

   Berners Hall, Embryo venues and some incredible day-ticket carp

   Plans for Gigantica, France and the autumn fishing ahead

   It's another classic Uncut episode packed with proper carp fishing, plenty of laughs, and a look at what the lads have been up to both on and off the bank.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

9. Ricci Connolly | Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast #118

   20 juli 2026 · 2 uur 23 min

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   Episode 118 of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast features Ricci Connoly, a highly respected carp angler whose success spans some of the UK's most sought-after venues as well as incredible waters across Europe. Alongside his angling achievements, Ricci is also the owner of the industry-leading Fishon Tackle Shop, a business that has gone from strength to strength over many years. In this episode, Ricci shares his journey through the tackle trade, the challenges of running a successful business, and how he balances work with his pursuit of some of carp fishing's most revered captures. It's an honest and insightful conversation packed with stories, experience, and valuable lessons from a lifetime dedicated to carp fishing. Lees meer

10. UNCUT Podcast #045: Carl Smiths WINS a 50 Cup?

    13 juli 2026 · 44 min

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    Carl Smith joins Tom Dove, Neils Spooner and Adam Reed fresh off another incredible spring, with not one but two UK 50s already under his belt. From stalking a stunning Cornish linear on floating bread to finally banking a long-awaited reservoir common, there's plenty of big carp chat to get into. Lees meer

    The conversation also dives into Carl's recent Japan film, chasing carp beneath Mount Fuji, the appeal of mystery fish, and why the unknown still drives so many anglers.

    🎧 In this episode:

    Carl's 50lb Cornish linear caught freelining bread

    The story behind his long-awaited reservoir common

    Why stalking still delivers some of the most exciting carp fishing

    The latest Spooner's 50 winner... Carl himself

    Fishing beneath Mount Fuji and the making of Carl's Japan film

    The attraction of mystery carp and forgotten waters

    Adam's latest Thames session and why rivers still hold so much intrigue

    Otters, unknown fish, and where the UK's biggest uncaught carp might be

    From surface fishing and spring campaigns to Japan and the River Thames, it's another proper angling conversation with one of the best big carp anglers and filmmakers in the game.

    📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).

    Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk

    For more information, visit:

    http://www.kordatackle.co.uk

    https://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial

    ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

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