Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

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.
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.

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

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In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, Neil Spooner tells the full story behind landing the 67lb UK common that stunned everyone. From a last-minute invite to Waterside from the guys at Cypography, a simple Solid Bag approach, and not even realising what he'd hooked until it was in the net, it's a capture he'll never forget.
Alongside the celebrations, the lads catch up on recent sessions, Germany trips, river fishing, and why simple tactics still catch the biggest carp.

🎧 In this episode:
The full story behind Spooner's 67lb UK common
Why a solid bag and a yellow Pom & Pear wafter did the damage
Tom's trip to Germany with Christopher Paschmanns and Marc Voosen
Adam's opening river session and an agonising hook pull on the first night.
The latest Spooner's 50s competition winners

One of the biggest moments in Uncut history, with plenty of laughs, proper carp fishing chat, and a story Spooner won't be living down any time soon.

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

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Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Adam are all back together in this episode of Thinking Tackle Podcast Uncut. The lads take a look back on a session that produced 18 carp, close encounters with the country’s BIGGEST fully scaled mirror carp (aka their target fish), and a fascinating discussion around rigs, presentations, and how something as small as an inch of hooklink length can completely change the outcome of a session.

A week at The Manor, plenty of bites, and a few moments where it genuinely felt like the lake’s giant, fully scaled mirror was only one mistake away from getting caught. From fishing clay spots amongst heavy weed to spotting the big fish over the baited area, there were plenty of moments where confidence was sky high - but the result everyone wanted remained just out of reach.

🎧 In this episode:
The Manor trip and fishing for one of the UK’s biggest fully scaled mirrors
A once-in-a-lifetime moment seeing the target fish show directly over the spot.
18 carp landed and a week of near misses
Fishing clay spots, weed beds and adapting to changing conditions
Chod rig length, hookbait presentation + why an inch can make all the difference.
Spinner rigs vs chod rigs and when each comes into its own
The return of the Pango pop-up
Spooner’s latest session at Wrasbury
The latest Spooner’s 50s, plus a 66lb Old Mill carp
A proper carp fishing episode covering rigs, presentations, big fish thinking, and those fine margins that often decide whether you catch them or not.

📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?
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

Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Adam are all back together in this episode of Thinking Tackle Podcast Uncut. The lads take a look back on a session that produced 18 carp, close encounters with the country’s BIGGEST fully scaled mirror carp (aka their target fish), and a fascinating discussion around rigs, presentations, and how something as small as an inch of hooklink length can completely change the outcome of a session.

A week at The Manor, plenty of bites, and a few moments where it genuinely felt like the lake’s giant, fully scaled mirror was only one mistake away from getting caught. From fishing clay spots amongst heavy weed to spotting the big fish over the baited area, there were plenty of moments where confidence was sky high - but the result everyone wanted remained just out of reach.

🎧 In this episode:
The Manor trip and fishing for one of the UK’s biggest fully scaled mirrors
A once-in-a-lifetime moment seeing the target fish show directly over the spot.
18 carp landed and a week of near misses
Fishing clay spots, weed beds and adapting to changing conditions
Chod rig length, hookbait presentation + why an inch can make all the difference.
Spinner rigs vs chod rigs and when each comes into its own
The return of the Pango pop-up
Spooner’s latest session at Wrasbury
The latest Spooner’s 50s, plus a 66lb Old Mill carp
A proper carp fishing episode covering rigs, presentations, big fish thinking, and those fine margins that often decide whether you catch them or not.

📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?
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

Big Carp catching machine, Darrell Peck joins Neil Spooner and Adam Reed on the UNCUT Podcast, fresh from an intense Spring campaign on one of the country's toughest venues - and the conversation quickly turns to whether he can still compete at the sharp end of modern UK carp fishing.
After spending years focused on European adventures, Pecky opens up about returning to the pressure, competition and commitment required to target some of the hardest carp in the country. From 35 nights out of 37 at Long Reach to close-range encounters with the Lord of the Manor, there's plenty to get stuck into.
🎧 In this episode:
Pecky’s 35-night Long Reach campaign and why he committed so heavily
Fishing a 30-carp lake where opportunities are few and far between
Range fishing at 180+ yards and making the most of tiny windows
The reality of competing against some of the best anglers in UK carp fishing
Catching Starburst at over 50lb and other Long Reach captures
Why solid bags are still massively underused
Spooner’s latest syndicate success and a new target fish
A quick trip to Bulgaria, plenty of bites, and an unexpected new fishing dog
Pecky speaks honestly about getting older, staying competitive, and whether he still has what it takes to keep up with the new generation of anglers. A proper insight into modern big carp fishing, campaign angling, and the mindset needed when the odds are stacked against you.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk