Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

Rich Stewart presents The Thinking Tackle Podcast. The original Thinking Tackle was one of Korda’s most successful and popular projects ever, and now you can listen to it on the go. We will be speaking to a variety of popular guests, discussing advice and tips and sharing our most entertaining fishing stories and adventures. For more information and content from Rich Stewart visit, https://www.cypography.co.uk/.

#101 - Jim Foster 04/15/2024

#101 - Jim Foster On this episode of the Korda podcast we have, Jim Foster! Jim is best known as the founding editor of Total Carp. He is also an avid angler who caught his first carp back in the late 80's. Since then, he has gone on to fish notable venues such as The Essex Manor and Withy Pool. In this episode, we took a look back at Jim's angling life, we also got an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the early world of angling media. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/30795183

#100 - Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove, Damian Clarke & Neil Spooner 03/11/2024

#100 - Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove, Damian Clarke & Neil Spooner The Thinking Tackle Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a special line-up of guests, Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove, Damian Clarke & Neil Spooner! In this episode of the podcast, we answered YOUR questions! The group also shared a variety of amusing angling anecdotes, while they also looked back on some personal favourites and old clips from the show's first 100 episodes. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/30269388

#099 - Sam Barley 02/05/2024

#099 - Sam Barley On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have bait expert and host of the Carp Chronicles Podcast, Sam Barley. Sam and Rich sat down to discuss all things bait, why carp eat what they do and how anglers can best take advantage of this knowledge. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/29693663

#098 - Richard Skidmore 01/15/2024

#098 - Richard Skidmore On the latest episode of the Korda podcast, we have Richard Skidmore. Richard has been carp fishing at a high level, over numerous decades across some of the countries most recognisable venues. He even caught his first carp in 1968! On this episode of the podcast, we looked back at some of Richard's most notable captures, and how he has managed to maintain such a prominent level of angling across many years. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/29426848

#097 - Lee Kemp 12/11/2023

#097 - Lee Kemp On this episode of the Korda Podcast, we have Lee Kemp. Lee is an avid big carp angler who has caught some massive fish from some of the most historic big carp venues the UK has to offer, including Savay, Snake Pit, Pingewood and many many more. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/28987808

#096 - Darrell Peck 11/13/2023

#096 - Darrell Peck On this episode of the Korda Podcast, we have big carp fishing legend, Darrell Peck. Darrell came back into the studio to discuss his latest endeavours to catch some of Europe's biggest carp! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/28554893

#095 - Ian Bailey 10/02/2023

#095 - Ian Bailey On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have seasoned big carp angler, Ian Bailey, returning to the studio. Ian and Rich took an in-depth look back through Ian's carp fishing career, as they covered numerous impressive captures, amusing anecdotes and much more! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/28176302

#094 - Danny Fairbrass 08/28/2023

#094 - Danny Fairbrass In this episode of the Korda podcast, Rich welcomed Danny Fairbrass back into the studio. Dan is back for the next segment of his mini-series that follows his early syndicate fishing life, and this podcast follows Dan through his years fishing Elstow Pits. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/27828582

#093 - Adam Reed 07/31/2023

#093 - Adam Reed On the latest episode of the Korda podcast, we have the brand manager for Carp Porter, Adam Reed. Carp Porter has been specialising in manufacturing tackle transportation for twenty years, and since then, it has established itself as an industry-leading brand. Adam came onto the podcast to talk about his new life at Carp Porter, future plans and secrets coming very soon to the company, along with some of his own fishing. Which included one VERY impressive brace of fish! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/27569640

#092 - Joe Forrester 07/17/2023

#092 - Joe Forrester On the latest Korda podcast, we have the man behind Oxford Carp Baits, Joe Forrester. Furthermore, Joe is also a seasoned carp angler who has fished some of the country's finest lakes for quintessential UK fish. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/27464385

#091 - Tim Paisley 06/26/2023

#091 - Tim Paisley On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legend, Tim Paisley! Tim's incredible influence on carp fishing has spanned over 40 years. Tim has not only caught an abundance of great carp throughout his angling career, but he has also written numerous publications where he has shared these fantastic captures. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/27047742

#090 - Tom Stokes & Elliott Gray Summer Spots, Bait and Preparation 06/12/2023

#090 - Tom Stokes & Elliott Gray Summer Spots, Bait and Preparation On this episode of the Korda podcast, we got Tom Stokes and Elliott Gray on the show to talk all things carp fishing this summer! The pair of them got together to discuss how they both prepare bait for their summer sessions, how they find their spots and much more! If you are looking for some tips and tricks to add to your summer fishing, then be sure to give this episode a listen. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/27047652

#089 - Ritchie McDonald & Pete Springate Pt.2 05/15/2023

#089 - Ritchie McDonald & Pete Springate Pt.2 Welcome back to Part 2 of the Korda podcast with carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we continued our journey revisiting some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/26647875

#088 - Ritchie McDonald & Pete Springate Pt.1 05/01/2023

#088 - Ritchie McDonald & Pete Springate Pt.1 On this very special 2-PART episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we revisited some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues. As we take a trip down memory lane of their time fishing together. Part 2 of this show will follow in episode #089 in two weeks time. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/26647836

#087 - Chris Ball 04/03/2023

#087 - Chris Ball On this episode of the Korda podcast, the legendary carp fishing historian, Chris Ball returned to the studio! In this podcast, Chris and Rich looked back at the history of Donald Leney and his strain of Leney carp. A man whose work and efforts proved integral to the history of carp fishing here in the UK today. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/26401839

#086 - Tom Loraine 03/22/2023

#086 - Tom Loraine On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have avid carp angler, Tom Loraine. Tom has cracked the code! He has managed to balance a busy work and family life, all the while, targeting and capturing some of the finest carp in the country. In this episode, we take a look back at numerous impressive captures including Apple from Blue Lagoon, Moonscale from North Met and much more! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/26292366

#085 - James Turner 03/06/2023

#085 - James Turner On this episode of the Korda podcast is Korda's very own, James Turner! James is a long-time carp angler, who from a very young age, started big carp fishing on one of the country's most famous lakes, Tol Pits. He has then gone on to fish on some of the country's trickiest pits, for some of the nation's best carp! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/26111538

#084 - Martin Locke 02/20/2023

#084 - Martin Locke On this episode of the Korda podcast, we are joined by carp fishing legend, Martin Locke. In this episode, we spoke to Martin about his early days of fishing, Tina Turner and of course, the many incredible and distinguished captures that gave him his stellar angling reputation. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25950678

#083 - Gary Newman 01/30/2023

#083 - Gary Newman On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Gary Newman. Gary has caught everything from 200lb Nile perch to 50lb carp! In this episode, we hear from the man behind Monster Carp, we also delve into his early days of carp fishing in Tolpits and Harefield and find out more about his globe-trotting angling anecdotes from around the world. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25645767

#082 - Clive Gibbins 01/16/2023

#082 - Clive Gibbins On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have UK carp fishing legend and long-time former Korda employee, Clive Gibbins. Now, whilst Clive spent many years working within the angling trade, he has also spent much of his time targeting and catching some of the biggest carp in the world, where he has notched up six carp to over 80 lbs! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25574895

#081 - Dave Gawthorn 01/02/2023

#081 - Dave Gawthorn On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Dave Gawthorn! Dave came into the studio to discuss a series of historic captures, the inception of wraps and much more! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25395231

#080 - Neil Spooner 12/19/2022

#080 - Neil Spooner On this special Christmas episode of The Korda Podcast, we have Mr Christmas himself, Neil Spooner! Neil came into the studio to discuss a selection of amazing captures from his angling career, whilst he also shared a few winter fishing anecdotes and tips that will prove useful to your own fishing this winter. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25346988

#079 - BCAC 2022 Winners Rob Burgess & Karl Palmer 12/05/2022

#079 - BCAC 2022 Winners Rob Burgess & Karl Palmer On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have the British Carp Angling Championships winners, Rob Burgess and Karl Palmer! The pair came into the studio on this show and told us exactly how they won carp fishing's biggest final! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25162356

#078 - James Armstrong 11/21/2022

#078 - James Armstrong On this episode of the Korda podcast, we got Jimmie back on the show to recount some of his epic carp fishing achievements! Sit back and enjoy a selection of stunning carp fishing stories, whilst Rich and James also reminisced over their time angling together too! /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/25033449

#077 - Phil Buckley 11/07/2022

#077 - Phil Buckley On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have avid carp fisherman and dedicated angler, Phil Buckley. Whilst working a full-time job, Phil has managed to conquer some of the country's toughest waters, including Dinton's, Yately and Burghfield. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24865953

#076 - Alex West 10/24/2022

#076 - Alex West On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have seasoned big carp angler, Alex West! Alex has been around the carp fishing scene for numerous years. He has fished some of the toughest lakes, for arguably some of the UK's trickiest carp. Tune in for a selection of mesmerising carp fishing stories, and more recent captures from the Colne Valley and Dinton's White Swan Lake. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24758811

#075 - Jamie Cook 10/10/2022

#075 - Jamie Cook On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by the chief executive of the Angling Trust, Jamie Cook. Now, while Jamie has his hands full in the world of angling politics, he is also an avid carp angler. So, we took a look into Jamie's fishing in the Reading area, where he targeted ancient carp, some of which, have become more famous in recent years. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24617178

#074 - Joe Wright 09/26/2022

#074 - Joe Wright On this episode of the Korda podcast, we are joined by the co-founder of Carpology magazine, Joe Wright. Joe has been an avid carp angler for many years, and he's even caught a carp that will be considerably older than your nan! However, we started the show with some pretty big news... /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24457026

#073 - Clive Williams 09/12/2022

#073 - Clive Williams On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Clive Williams! He is the man behind many of the industry's most innovative products, most notably, the Korda Krusha! Now, Clive joined us on the show just after the publication of his brand-new book, Sling Yer Hook. This book is packed full of numerous carp fishing anecdotes, some of which, we got into on today's show. /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24275847

#072 - Simon Scott 08/29/2022

#072 - Simon Scott On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Mr Carp himself, Simon Scott! Simon is well renowned for his scientific knowledge of carp fishing. However, it is no secret that he has also caught some of the most highly sought-after carp in the country. in this episode of the podcast, we take an in-depth dive into some of his most memorable captures. We also briefly spoke about a recent, and very SPECIAL catch too... /episode/index/show/thethinkingtacklepodcast/id/24067731

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