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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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.

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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.

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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

Episode 117 of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast sees us joined by Gavin Neal — a carp angler who’s caught fish from some of the country’s most iconic venues, including Wellington Country Park, Wasing and plenty more. With years of experience behind him and an incredible hit list of carp, Gavin shares stories, lessons and plenty of honest angling insight along the way.We also get into the thinking behind Handcraft Baits, the company Gavin owns and runs, where the focus is on using less bait while ensuring it’s the very best quality possible. From big-fish tactics to bait theory and unforgettable captures, this is an episode serious carp anglers won’t want to miss!

The full team are back, and they are all enjoying that 'Gone Fishing' Spring buzz - Dovey, Spooner, Damo and Reed are back together for this one - and plenty is going on.Spooner’s finally getting bites on the new lake, the lads get into small-water pressure and fishing one rod properly, and there’s a wider conversation around just how many big carp there are now… and whether that’s changing carp fishing for good.There’s also chat around sponsorships, younger anglers trying to break into the industry, and what actually separates the ones who make it from the ones who just want the badge.🎧 In this episode:- Small lakes, angling pressure, and why location still beats everything- Fishing one rod vs three rods on pressured waters- Recasting, bite-time windows, and maximising short feeding spells- The rise in UK 50lb carp and whether big fish are becoming too accessible- Young anglers, sponsorships, and what actually gets you noticed- The reality of working in fishing vs what people see online- The latest Waterside common capture and British record talk- New films, mountain fishing chaos, and the latest Korda productionsThere’s plenty of proper fishing discussion in this one - from tight little lakes and single-rod thinking to how carp fishing keeps changing year after year.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026?Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk

The FULL Uncut team are back with Damian Clarke joining Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed for a chat that goes off in a slightly different direction.

With Damo back in the room, the lads catch up on a busy few weeks from Spooner completing the London Marathon to a spring that’s producing more big carp than ever.

But it quickly turns into something else… as a challenge gets thrown out that could see Tom doing something he definitely didn’t sign up for.

There’s also plenty of proper carp fishing chat in there - big fish trends, recent sessions, and the reality of how good (or bad) things have been on the bank.

🎧 In this episode:

• Spooner’s London Marathon — the build-up, the reality, and what it was actually like
• A spring full of 50lb carp and why they’re becoming more common
• Spooner’s recent sessions - multiple 40s and consistent bites
• Social fishing vs Target fishing and how results can swing quickly
• The wing walk challenge - and whether Tom will actually do it
• A marathon bet linked to catching a UK 50… is it a DEAL?

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In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the lads get into a debate around bait boats. Anglers Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed talk about who’s using them, who admits to it, and whether they’re getting a bit too much credit (or not enough).

This turns into a wider conversation about angling decisions, honesty, and doing things your own way.

There’s also plenty going on away from that, including more 60lb carp, Spooner’s ongoing 50lb challenge, and a new Lac Luna trip where a proper challenge gets set.

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🎧 In this episode:

• The bait boat debate - using them, admitting it, and giving credit where it’s due
• More UK 60lb carp and just how common they’re becoming
• Spooner’s ongoing 50lb challenge & how long it will take
• Lac Luna filming trip - Can Reedy catch a 40, 50 & 60lb
• Fishing for one bite vs going somewhere with numbers
• Hookbait choice - bright baits vs match the hatch
• Embryo venues, stocking, & what modern-day fisheries are becoming

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