Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

Tom Dove and Adam Reed are back from an incredible week at Gigantica, and this one took some beating. Listen as they tell Damo and Spooner about their record-breaking week in this weeks Thinking Tackle Podcast UNCUT.
After the previous group set a new Main Lake record with 140 carp, the challenge was on. What followed was a huge team effort, with bites coming right until the final minutes and an incredible 146 carp landed in a week.
But it wasn’t just about numbers. Adam finally got his chance on the Main Lake and made it count, catching one of Gigantica’s most iconic old carp, Shoulders, while Darrell Peck put together an incredible hit from Alcatraz.

🎧 In this episode:
How the lads broke the Gigantica Main Lake record with 146 carp
Reedy’s first proper week on the Main Lake
Catching Shoulders and why it’s one of Gigantica’s finest carp
Darrell Peck’s incredible 40+ fish hit from Alcatraz
Long-range fishing and the importance of absolute accuracy
Why the smallest details separate good angling from great angling
Damo return to float fishing for carp
What the underwater films have taught the lads about changing rigs
Pickups vs bites - and how many times your target fish might have already picked you up

From record-breaking fishing to one of the best carp Adam has ever caught, it was a week at Gigantica that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

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Darrell Peck & Rob Burgess are back on the UNCUT Podcast with Neil Spooner and Adam Reed. This time Pecky’s got a 65lb UK common to talk about. After seeing the fish repeatedly during his spring campaign, Pecky returned for one last chance and finally got his hands on it at 65lb 4oz.The interesting bit is how he caught it - a simple solid PVA bag presentation, tied after watching none other than Rob Burgess on his very popular Solid Bag Masterclass.Luckily, Rob’s sitting opposite him this week.That leads into a proper look at solid bag fishing - the rig, hookbait, bag size, accuracy and a few small details that both Rob and Pecky believe make a massive difference.🎧 In this episode:- Pecky’s 65lb 4oz UK common- Why he stuck to the area despite seeing the fish elsewhere- The solid PVA bag rig that caught it- Rob Burgess - why solid bags can outfish everything- Why your hookbait should have zero buoyancy- Small bags, minimal bait for perfect presentation- Rob’s new YouTube channel - He’s a YouTuber- Spooner’s trip to Etang Rapid with his son Fred- Pecky’s plans for Gigantica and this autumn- Korda Kontender and some impressive young anglersIt’s a proper technical one this week - a huge UK carp, a simple method and two anglers who know exactly how to get the most from it.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

The Uncut Podcast lads are joined by one of big carp fishing's most consistent anglers, Ian Bailey.
Tom Dove, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed (No Spooner this week) know Ian’s track record and have lots of questions.

Despite him keeping a low profile, Bailey has quietly put together another incredible run of captures, including multiple UK 40s from a variety of waters. The conversation dives into the mindset that's made him such a consistent angler, why he avoids the noise around modern carp fishing, and the simple tactics he trusts everywhere he goes.There's also plenty of discussion around presentation, baiting accurately at range, plastic corn, choosing the right waters, and why location still outweighs everything else.🎧 In this episode:
Ian Bailey's latest run of UK 40lb carp
Why he keeps his fishing private and avoids following the crowd
Picking the right waters instead of chasing rumours
Fishing with a spinner rig, plastic maize and Boom
Why presentation at range is all about hitting the clip properly
Adjusting for depth and staying accurate over bait
Northwyk, Cawcutts and recent big carp captures
Pike fishing, Norfolk Broads and why Bailey still loves doing something different

It's a proper big carp episode with one of the most consistent anglers in the country, sharing the little details and mindset that make the biggest difference.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

After a few weeks apart, the full Korda UNCUT Podcast team is back together (Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed) with plenty to catch up on.With multiple Dovey & Spooner VS YouTube films in the bag, new venues fished, overseas trips and river campaigns, there's no shortage of stories from the last few weeks.The lads also chat about summer fishing, float fishing for carp, Spooners trip to Holland, upcoming trips to France and Gigantica, plus a few plans that may (or may not) involve Dovey running a marathon...🎧 In this episode:
Behind the scenes of the latest Dovey & Spooner VS matches
Spooner's 50 winners and a special achievement award
Adams' latest river campaign and filming from the boat
Damos return to float fishing for carp
Spooner's trip to De Ronde Bleek & adapting to tough conditions
Berners Hall, Embryo venues and some incredible day-ticket carp
Plans for Gigantica, France and the autumn fishing ahead
It's another classic Uncut episode packed with proper carp fishing, plenty of laughs, and a look at what the lads have been up to both on and off the bank.📬 Want to join the Spooner’s 50 Club in 2026 (Last Chance).Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.ukFor more information, visit:http://www.kordatackle.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/kordaofficial ⁠http://instagram.com/kordaofficial⁠

Episode 118 of the Korda Thinking Tackle Podcast features Ricci Connoly, a highly respected carp angler whose success spans some of the UK's most sought-after venues as well as incredible waters across Europe. Alongside his angling achievements, Ricci is also the owner of the industry-leading Fishon Tackle Shop, a business that has gone from strength to strength over many years. In this episode, Ricci shares his journey through the tackle trade, the challenges of running a successful business, and how he balances work with his pursuit of some of carp fishing's most revered captures. It's an honest and insightful conversation packed with stories, experience, and valuable lessons from a lifetime dedicated to carp fishing.