UNCUT Podcast #033: Martin Locke - British Record Carp?
Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast
Release Date: 01/26/2026
UNCUT Podcast #038: It Only Took 10 Days | Oscar Thornton*
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The Korda UNCUT Podcast returns and with Damian missing, the lads are joined by Big Carp fishing pro Oscar Thornton (Mindset) - fresh off the back of a session that was meant to take weeks… but was wrapped up in just 10 days. Fishing a low-stock lake with a handful of target carp, Oscar committed early: pick an area, bait it properly, and sit on it. While others were fishing light and moving on showing fish, he went the other way - find out exactly what he did to get the quick win. It’s a proper look at backing your own approach and letting it play out. 🎧 In this episode: Oscar...
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UNCUT Podcast #038: It Only Took 10 Days | Oscar Thornton
Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast
The Korda UNCUT Podcast returns and with Damian missing, the lads are joined by Big Carp fishing pro Oscar Thornton (Mindset) - fresh off the back of a session that was meant to take weeks… but was wrapped up in just 10 days. Fishing a low-stock lake with a handful of target carp, Oscar committed early: pick an area, bait it properly, and sit on it. While others were fishing light and moving on showing fish, he went the other way - find out exactly what he did to get the quick win. It’s a proper look at backing your own approach and letting it play out. 🎧 In this episode: Oscar...
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#116 - Ash Palethorpe
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In this episode of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast, we’re joined by Ash Palethorpe. Ash has built an incredible carp fishing album over the years, featuring a huge collection of massive carp from some of the country’s most renowned venues. In this episode, he dives into some of his most memorable captures, sharing the stories, tactics, and moments behind the fish that stand out the most. One story in particular comes from a very obscure and unexpected location — proving that big carp can turn up where you least expect them! Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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UNCUT Podcast #037: Doveys longest blank…EVER
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In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut Podcast, Tom Dove talks through with Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed about one of his toughest runs in recent memory - weeks of effort, plenty of time on the bank, and very little back for it. The kind of spell every angler hits, but not everyone admits to. From there, it turns into a proper conversation about sticking things out, understanding bite times, and why one bite can completely reset everything. Along the way, the lads get into how modern fishing pressure, changing seasons, and bait are influencing how lakes fish now compared to...
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UNCUT Podcast #036: The PERFECT bait to catch more | Matt Godfrey
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This week’s Thinking Tackle Uncut takes a slightly different turn as Guru’s Matt Godfrey joins Tom, Spooner and Adam in the studio. One of the most respected anglers in the match fishing world, Matt brings a completely different perspective - and the conversation quickly turns to something that both disciplines obsess over: bait. From casters and maggots to meat, boilies and feeding strategies, the lads explore The PERFECT bait to catch more so they can transform results. In match fishing, when fish want a specific bait and you feed only that, the results can be world championship-winning...
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UNCUT Podcast #035: We Talk RETRO Carp Fishing Rigs
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Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed discuss how some carp fishing rigs don’t stop working - they just fall out of favour. In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the full team revisits some of their favourite RETRO carp rigs that once went out on every rod: Tom’s old Muzza Rig, Spooner’s trusted Naked Chod Rig, and the shift toward the now-dominant Spinner rig. From corked-bottom baits and aggressive hook positioning to stiff hooklinks, quick-change setups, and modern hook sharpness, the lads break down why certain carp fishing rigs caught loads — and why...
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UNCUT Podcast #034: Danny Fairbrass Surprised Us All
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In this week’s show carp fishings Gaffer Danny Fairbrass is in the Uncut Podcast studio. With Damo missing, Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, and Adam Reed pull Danny in and it quickly turns into one of those episodes where proper carp fishing thinking takes over. No agenda, no polish, just an honest conversation about recent fishing, winter decision-making, and why doing less often catches more. Plus, Danny also talks openly about going on social media for the first time (It only took 26 years) and why it’s never been a priority until now. The lads cannot believe it and have a few questions. 📲...
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#115 - Tom Maker | How To Fish With Worms (And Avoid This Mistake!)
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Episode 115 of Korda’s Thinking Tackle Podcast welcomes Tom Maker back into the studio to break down how to fish with worms properly, from small tweaks to mindset shifts that make a big difference. Tom shares real-world tips, common mistakes anglers make, and why this classic bait is still so deadly when used the right way. We also give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at exactly how Tom pushes this tactic to its full potential, including a special in-studio rig-tying session!
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UNCUT Podcast #033: Martin Locke - British Record Carp?
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Carp fishing legend Martin Locke joins Tom Dove, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed for a BIG CARP Uncut Podcast. From starting Solar Tackle in the 1980s to landing some of the biggest carp ever caught, Martin’s story is one of passion, innovation, and proper old-school graft. He also reflects on his recent campaign that produced a possible British Record carp — proving that decades on, he’s still doing it at the very highest level. Damo and Tom go deep with Martin on everything from the early days of carp fishing and making his first buzz bars in a machine shop, to the moment he founded one of...
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UNCUT Podcast #032: The Lads Set Their 2026 Targets 🎯
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We’re back! 🎉 After a well-earned Christmas break, Carp Fishing pros Damian Clarke, Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed return for the first Thinking Tackle UNCUT Podcast of 2026 - and this time they are setting Goals for 2026. From Damo’s unusual Christmas present (yes, really!) to Spooner’s marathon training and Reedy’s post-festive river blues, the lads kick off the year the only way they know how - with banter, honesty, and plenty of carp talk. 🎣 In this episode: The lads’ New Year goals and fishing plans Damo’s shovel gift disaster 😂 Spooner’s marathon mission and...
info_outlineCarp fishing legend Martin Locke joins Tom Dove, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed for a BIG CARP Uncut Podcast. From starting Solar Tackle in the 1980s to landing some of the biggest carp ever caught, Martin’s story is one of passion, innovation, and proper old-school graft. He also reflects on his recent campaign that produced a possible British Record carp — proving that decades on, he’s still doing it at the very highest level.
Damo and Tom go deep with Martin on everything from the early days of carp fishing and making his first buzz bars in a machine shop, to the moment he founded one of the most iconic brands in angling. Expect honesty, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs — this one captures exactly where carp fishing came from, and how much it’s evolved.
🎣 In This Episode:
- How Solar Tackle was born in a garage
- The story behind “Sally”, the legendary logo fish
- The early years of carp fishing and homemade tackle
- Martin’s biggest-ever winter captures, including a 68lb+ carp
His lasting influence on tackle design and the modern carp scene, Martin Locke is one of the sport’s great storytellers — and this is proper Uncut gold.
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