83. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Marks Operation & Otto's 5 week adventure
Release Date: 07/01/2025
98. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Jude Ashken - The Power of Nature
Carp fishing podcast
I’ve been really excited to get this podcast out for so many reasons. Our guest this month is Jude Ashken, a name some of you may recognise. Jude won the BYCAC in his youth before going on to secure a full year of Korda sponsorship — a dream for many young anglers. But things didn’t quite pan out as expected. This is a thought-provoking conversation that takes us through Jude’s early life, the loss of his dad and the profound impact that has had on his outlook on life. Jude’s story, perspective and wisdom genuinely caught me by surprise. By the end of our conversation, I found myself...
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97. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Joel Harber - USA, Bears & Big Carp
Carp fishing podcast
This month, I join Mark back on the bank to see if he can rectify — and ultimately avenge — the lost carp from last month. And, spoiler alert, we get a live take on the podcast… and this time, he actually lands it! Mark has also been playing around with a new rig, which he’s keeping very close to his chest, but let’s just say it appears to be working a treat. Alongside the live action, we chat about a recent family fishing session that came good, carp growth, and the fascinating hierarchy of stock ponds — particularly when it comes to those top-tier fish that seem to outgrow...
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96. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Jake "The Heron" Hughes - A New Direction
Carp fishing podcast
Sorry for the delay! We hit a few technical gremlins this month, so we’re a few days behind schedule, but we’re back with another instalment of Carpy Ramblings. Spoiler alert: Mark doesn’t drop any tackle boxes, lose any fish, or cause any lakeside disasters this time. In fact, for a change, he doesn’t even cast out. Instead, we settle in by the lake and chat about the recent heatwave and its impact on fisheries, catch up on Mark’s ADHD journey, and look back at The Wild Goose Chase—the latest film from Gaz and me. We also discuss how some of our bait photos mysteriously found...
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95. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Luke Kennard - Welsh Mountain Carp Adventures
Carp fishing podcast
This month Mark had a nightmare on the bank. We kicked off our usual podcast ramblings live in session. We only had a few hours to try and get a bite live on the podcast mic but lets just say it didn't go to plan. Mark hasn't been fishing for ages, he was rusty to say the least and everything he touched seemingly went wrong. That aside we eventually got to settle down and discuss our movements over the last four weeks, a trip to Holland in 38c sun, carp care and the recent paper that seems to point to it's lack of impact on the fish, we also discuss the benefits of handling carp in the water...
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94. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Louis "Berny" Bernthal - FAIL to Prepare, Prepare to FAIL
Carp fishing podcast
It's great to be back recording this month's podcast. Me and Mark haven't crossed paths much over the last four weeks for various reasons but as always we soon start discussing plenty of relevant topics that may just help put an extra carp or two on the bank.This time round we cover ammonia spikes in lakes, the cycle of dissolved oxygen and how this relates to bite times, rancid bait and how this can completely ruin a spot plus our usual dose of life's trials and tribulations. Then we have the much loved Panthers sermon back as Tim's global "In Pursuit of the Largest" pilgrimage comes to an...
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The Carp Fishing Podcast - Liam McCartney - A.B.G Adventures
Carp fishing podcast
Another month of life has gone past in a blur. Time goes so fast and I must admit I’m not sure what I’ve achieved apart from chasing my tail like a headless chicken. That said, one date in the diary that I always enjoy is our podcast chats and this month me and Mark kicked off our chat covering a post Gaz popped up on his socials recently about time. How much do we get, are we sometimes camping rather than carping due to slotting into busy lakes, the stark difference between UK and European space and freedom and generally how much do each of us get to actually angle compared to juggling...
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The Carp Fishing Podcast - Jody Bourton - Real River Monsters
Carp fishing podcast
We recorded this one in the van while heading back from a tough trip to France last week. As usual the conversation flowed as we discussed alternative baiting approaches and how not rushing into getting the rods out might work better in the long run. We also delve in Mark's recent ADHD diagnosis and how this has transformed his life. Men in general aren't the best at opening up on personal matters but if Mark's experience over the last few months helps just one person listening to our podcast it was worth it. We also have our resident sermon reading from the Swedish leney, Mr Tim "Panther"...
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91. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Tim Rowland - Chasing Dreams
Carp fishing podcast
Tim Rowland is someone I've wanted to get on the podcast for a while. Carp fishing's biggest asset is time, if used wisely but that isn't a currency Tim deals in. To help put Tim's carp fishing into context, it's usually one trip a month, after work on a Friday, once all the family demands and other life duties are in order. Over the last few years his angling adventures have been solely focussed around the Linch Hill complex, mainly Stoneacres. Many would think it just isn't worth even attempting to tame such a water without the luxury of time but Tim did it in style, fishing his own way and...
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90. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Terry Barrett - The Art of Stealth
Carp fishing podcast
We're back with another great guest this month, Terry Barrett. Now like many of us, Terry is a working man, with a family, has limited time but walks the path of no mercy.... chasing old, big carp from demanding venues. What I enjoyed about this chat was Tel was brought up fishing in the competitive match scene before making the transition to carp fishing later than most. Despite a late start he hit the ground running and immediately got stuck into some of the best carp in the valley. It was fascinating to talk about his approach to angling, how stealth plays a vital role and how his match...
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89. The Carp Fishing Podcast - Pioneering Spirit - Simon Hartop
Carp fishing podcast
We're back, a few days later than normal due to the festive break but we have a fantastic podcast to kick start 2026. This month we have two great guests, first up is Jake Davoile, a Fisheries Management Advisor who works for the Angling Trust on a variety of predation projects including the one I really wanted to discuss, seal predation. Yes you read that right, it's a far bigger issue than many even know and Jake plus others have been working tirelessly to re-home seals that ended up in the river Nene with devastating impacts to fish populations. This really is a must-listen as seals in our...
info_outlineSit tight, cross your legs and brace yourself for a typical Mark Bryant story about a subject many would keep under wraps, but not Mr Bryant. Having recently had the "chop" Mark recalls his time on the operating table with some hilarious moments mixed in. Mark pecker aside we recorded this one in session and got to discuss our tactics while the buzzers scream for help on numerous occasions. Light leads, oily boilies, a carp's desire for fat and protein post spawning are just a few topics covered. I also catch up with Otto Reade and get to delve into his recent 5 week solo trip to France. A trip that tested his mental and physical resilience to the max. He very nearly came home after the first week having hit many challenging obstacles but through gritted teeth it worked through the pain and turned his session into a trip of a lifetime. Otto's account is both honest, raw and relatable. Enjoy.