Best Carp Chronicles Podcasts (2025)

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Marcus Watts part two 1:46:53

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28d ago1:46:53

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Part two is here! The first part of this conversation was very well received and I can assure you that the second part is equally as good! Marcus talks sustainability, fishmeals, harvesting Cornish crabs, bait formulation, and so much more...By Carp Chronicles

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Marcus Watts part one 1:37:20

3M ago1:37:20

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Sam sits down with the marvellous Mr Marcus Watts and discusses a huge range of different topics ranging from harvesting wild crabs to bacterial-aided hydrolysis.By Carp Chronicles

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Q&A Spring 25 1:26:22

6M ago1:26:22

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Q&A is back! I answer listener questions, ranging from supermarket bait ingredients to sacking fish. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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#67 Matthew Rothon ~ The Flavour Master 1:56:35

7M ago1:56:35

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In this episode we are joined by Matthew Rothon, who is the flavour technician for Radford Way Ltd, a sister company to Unbar Rothon. Sit back and enjoy as we cover various topics from supplying Rod Hutchinson with flavours to formulating new creations...By Carp Chronicles

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#66 Frank Warwick 2:00:34

11M ago2:00:34

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Frank Warwick joins us in this episode and meanders through a plethora of thought-provoking and inspiring topics in a way that only Frank can. Frank not only has a great understanding of bait and fishing as a whole, but is someone who has the balls to go and put the ideas into practice. Trust me when I say, very few people do this to any great exte…

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#65 Deans Departure ~ Dean Towey's Time In The Bait Making Game Comes To A Close 2:22:13

1y ago2:22:13

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Having rolled bait since 1990 and having spent countless hours meticulously delving in to the science of carp, Dean really is the crème de la crème when it comes to bait formulation. Sadly (or not, as the case may be for Dean) he has decided to close his business, Scientific Baits, for good). In this episode we chat about Deans time in the bait ind…

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#64 Solo Q&A Summer 24 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

For the evening with Stephen White (held on the 1st of August), please visit optibaits.com/club A full replay of the event and much more is available for everyone who joins The Bait Club after the call date! Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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#63 Carp Vision With James Nowell 2:03:47

1+ y ago2:03:47

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Does camouflaging our rigs really work? Do "match the hatch" hookbaits really match our free offerings? Are high viz popups really high viz? Are we all wasting our time when it comes to this stuff? James Nowell joins the show to reveal the way that carp see the world. Spoiler alert- it's not what you think!…

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#62 Dr Patrick Mills Returns 1:53:14

1+ y ago1:53:14

1:53:14

Dr Patrick Mills joins Sam to discuss his new findings on amino acids and how they stimulate carp to feed. Patrick also shares insights of his new products at Biosource Baits...By Carp Chronicles

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Julian Cundiff 40 Years Of Bait (almost!) 1:42:46

2y ago1:42:46

1:42:46

Sit back and enjoy Julians bait journey spanning almost 4 decades...By Carp Chronicles

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Stuart Brookes ~ Hiding In The Long Grass 2:40:15

2y ago2:40:15

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The highly talented angler and author Stuart Brookes shares some very special angling stories from the iconic Savay and the much-whispered-about Chimneys. Sit back and enjoy a proper anglers account of some incredibly special captures on some incredibly special waters...By Carp Chronicles

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John Llewellyn Pt2 ~ Big Carp Bait 1:21:24

2y ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Part two is here! The feedback from part 1 has been superb and I strongly recommend going back and listening to that episode before this one if you haven't done so already. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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John Llewellyn Pt1~ Big Carp Bait 1:24:56

2y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

What a treat we have for you! John Llewellyn joins us in the first installment of this two-part interview to discuss a variety of topics such as carp macronutrient requirements, receptor density in older carp, rig lengths, flavour levels, and a whole lot more. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Q&A Autumn 2023 1:12:50

2y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

A bank-side Q&A. Sam answers your questions on a range of topics such as autumn tactics, margin fishing, PVA bag ingredients, the "Magic Twig", and a whole lot more. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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The Great Debait Vol#1 Part 2 1:32:37

2y ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Grab a drink, sit down, and get ready to take notes as you absorb part two of The Great Debait with Dean Towey & Stephen White...By Carp Chronicles

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The Great Debait Vol#1 Part 1 1:40:23

2+ y ago1:40:23

1:40:23

The first in a new series! Sam sits down with Stephen White and Dean Towey to cover a whole host of bait topics. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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A Catch Up With The Heron ~ Jake Hughes 2:38:49

2+ y ago2:38:49

2:38:49

We are back! Sam sits down with Jake "The Heron" Hughes to discuss a broad range of topics from Jake's recent campaign all the way to bait, mental health, and crayfish. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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Local Legends ~ Dale Hatt 3:00:00

3y ago3:00:00

3:00:00

I am joined by big carp angler Dale Hatt to discuss numerous topics from mindset and motivation all the way to bait, tackle, and watercraft. Dale has caught some very large carp and prides himself on the often overlooked art of watercraft as well as a stern work ethic and relentless determination. Enjoy!…

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Winter 22 Q&A Part 2 1:43:52

3y ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Part two of this winter's Q&A is here! Slightly more in-depth than the last installment, I answer listeners' questions on broad-ranging subjects from motivation to finding fish and not to mention the Carp Chronicles staple topic- carp bait! Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Winter 22 Q&A Part 1 1:02:28

3y ago1:02:28

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This is quite an informal episode (aren't they all!) where I go through your questions in more of a quick-fire fashion. Usually I like to do longer podcasts so we can get into things in greater detail, unfortunately I just don't have time for that right now but I wanted to get something out for you guys. I know you don't like waiting too long for e…

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Stephen White Part 4 1:37:25

3y ago1:37:25

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The second half of the recent interview with Stephen White is here. Stephen continues to give his insights and theories on bait for big carp as well as talk time releasing attractors, nut nutrition, dealing with undertow, and numerous other aspects of this hobby we love so much. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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Stephen White Part 3 2:28:51

3y ago2:28:51

2:28:51

Mr Stephen White is back once again to share his fascinating theories on bait as well as his big fish captures of late. In this instalment, Stephen talks about his angling and captures since appearing on the show two years ago. He then shares his theories on numerous bait subjects that are sure to get the grey matter ticking. Enjoy!…

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Dean Towey Part 3 2:42:12

3y ago2:42:12

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Well, this one has been a long time coming! Dean returns for the third time in this casual chat about bait and carp fishing. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Jake ’The Heron’ Hughes ~ Local legends 2:30:27

3+ y ago2:30:27

2:30:27

Jake 'The Heron' Hughes joins us for a carpy chat on big pit adventures, guesting nature reserves, run-ins with gypsies and a whole host of carpy chat. This is not one to be missed! Sit back and enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Question Time With Sam 2:34:36

3+ y ago2:34:36

2:34:36

Sam answers listeners' questions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics ranging from watercraft to bait and lots in-between! Sam also chats with one of our long time listeners Ian about product development, Scottish carp fishing, Psychology and numerous other random topics. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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Dave Moore Part Two 1:17:54

3+ y ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Deep into the 72-pint keg, we have a boozy chat about hydros, milk protein vs fish meals, preservatives, and a whole load more! Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Dave Moore Part 1 1:38:26

3+ y ago1:38:26

1:38:26

What an episode!!!! Pete & Sam travel to Daves private lake and work their way through a 72 pint beer keg whilst chatting all manner of things regarding carp bait, ingredients, attraction, and much more! Pour yourself a cold one and enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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Carp and Watercraft With BP Milling’s Ben Pinniger 1:40:20

3+ y ago1:40:20

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Sam sits down with Ben in the BP milling pellet feed factory to discuss all manner of things to do with the science of carp and their watery home. Ben Pinniger is a carp farmer, feed manufacturer, Sparsholt college graduate and carp fishing enthusiast. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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Drunken Festive Special! 2:03:47

4y ago2:03:47

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Sam & a hammered Pete sit back and reflect on fishing and life. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you all!By Carp Chronicles

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Question Time! 2:04:07

4y ago2:04:07

2:04:07

Pete and a rather drunk Sam answer your questions and go on tangents in this catch-up episode. Enjoy...By Carp Chronicles

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A Drunken Chat About Big Carp, Flavours, Seasonal Approaches, And More! 2:55:57

4y ago2:55:57

2:55:57

Basically this episode involves us getting drunk and waffling on about our recent captures, Bait Bros, seasonal edges, how to fish differently, and loads more! Expect plenty of rants in this one...By Carp Chronicles

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British Aqua Feeds ~ Callum Wilson 1:36:48

4y ago1:36:48

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Sam sits down with British Aqua Feeds main man Callum Wilson. Callum has been with BAF since day one and has grown the company into one of the premier carp bait ingredient suppliers in the UK. We talk about how you can make a better bait, what carp find attractive, base mix ingredients, hydrolysates, and much more! Enjoy...…

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Bill Cottam Part Two 1:53:08

4y ago1:53:08

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The long-awaited part two with Bill Cottam is finally here! Since our first episode with Bill, we have had an overwhelming amount of requests to release the second half of the recording, well here it is. Enjoy!By Carp Chronicles

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Jason Rider Returns! 2:55:39

4+ y ago2:55:39

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Jason returns to discuss his incredible hauling run on his recent trip around France. His captures include some truly incredible , elusive fish. He also answers some of our listener's questions as well as giving his ever-interesting views on bait. Expect many tangents and fascinating subjects as we sit down with a few beers with the awesome Jason R…

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We're Back! 2:25:52

4+ y ago2:25:52

2:25:52

It’s been a while but we are back to answer your questions which range from how to tackle new venues to baiting strategies and beyond. We also go over our current hookbait range and upcoming ingredient range. And don't worry, we aren't going anywhere and we have some fantastic episodes coming in the near future! Enjoy...…

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John Baker ~ A Flavour Masterclass 2:48:26

4+ y ago2:48:26

2:48:26

What an incredible episode we have for you! John Baker joins us to give a masterclass in flavours and carp bait. We cover many topics such as flavour science, what makes a flavour exceptional, flavour compounds, over-rated ingredients, shared recipes with Rod Hutchinson, how the famous scopex and monster crab came about, and so much more! This is a…

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Bill Cottam ~ Raw Talk 1:54:52

4+ y ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Bill Cottam joins us to talk about all manner of things involving bait and big carp! We cover classic recipes, big carp boilie formulation, essential oils, flavours, GLM, and so much more. Bill also opens up about his departure from Nutrabaits, which I am sure many of you want to hear. Enjoy...By TCAC

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Targeting Big Carp Part 2... With Stephen White 2:24:03

4+ y ago2:24:03

2:24:03

Part two of the awesome Stephen White interview is here! Expect much more bait talk in the sequel to Stephens enlightening first episode as he talks us through how to formulate bait to single out specific big carp. Enjoy!By TCAC

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Targeting Big Carp With Stephen White 2:00:27

4+ y ago2:00:27

2:00:27

BCSG member Stephen White joins us to talk about how he targets huge carp from some of the UK's premier big fish waters including RH Fisheries Acton Burnell and Grenville. Stephen is highly educated on bait and shares some genuinely unique approaches to capturing his target carp. Enjoy...By TCAC

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Winter day captures, bait matters, & a few exciting announcements! 1:22:23

4+ y ago1:22:23

1:22:23

Sam & Pete discuss their own angling, bait making, their takeaways from recent guests, and release some exciting info! Enjoy...By TCAC

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Carp Science With Ben Pinniger 2:46:27

4+ y ago2:46:27

2:46:27

BP Milling owner Ben Pinniger joins us to talk all things carp science including bite times, natural food sources, carp feed formulation, optimising waters, strains of carp, aquaculture, algae blooms, fish breeding, Sparsholt College, bull seamen, and so much more. This is absolute gold for anyone wanting to understand the life and habits of carp!…

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Julian Cundiff Part 2 ~ 90's Carp Fishing 1:42:07

4+ y ago1:42:07

1:42:07

Julian is back to take us through the 90's! We discuss many different aspects of his angling life such as nearly getting sued, his bait preferences, writing books, how he tacked his chosen carp venues as well as his time at Nash, Nutrabaits, Fox, and Daiwa. As always, enjoy!By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast

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80's Carp Fishing ~ Julian Cundiff 1:54:25

4+ y ago1:54:25

1:54:25

Julian Cundiff takes us on a journey through the 80's and shares how he got into carp fishing, how he went about catching monstrous double-figure carp (and maybe even a 20 or two!), how he was influenced by his surroundings, who he met along the way and much, much more. Sit back and enjoy a trip down Julian's memory lane...…

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Amino Acids with Dr Patrick Mills 1:49:06

4+ y ago1:49:06

1:49:06

Dr Patrick Mills talks about amino acids and how to include them in boilies for maximum effect. Patrick covers leak-off rate, attraction, taste, what works and what doesn't work, and much more. First inspired by the writing of Kevin Maddocks, Patrick has gone on to make the study of amino acids his life's work. He has formulated key attractors in b…

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Jason Rider Part 2. 2:00:17

5y ago2:00:17

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Jason is back for part two of his in-depth chat on carp flavours and other aspects of bait making. He also talks about his experiences carp fishing in America and Europe. Enjoy!By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast

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Flavours & Bait Formulation With Jason Rider. Part 1 1:43:21

5y ago1:43:21

1:43:21

In this episode we have the amazing Jason Rider. Jason owns carp bait company The A Bait and has worked in the industry for many years. He has worked alongside Gary Bayes from Nash Bait as well as Bob from RD Cambell who created the legendary tutti frutti! This is part 1 of our chat with Jason, we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoye…

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New Year Drinks & A Chat... 1:19:38

5y ago1:19:38

1:19:38

Sam & Pete pour themselves a drink and shoot the breeze on fishing, bait, equipment, and more. Enjoy!By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast

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Christmas Special 2020 2:34:52

5y ago2:34:52

2:34:52

We reflect on the previous year and basically have a chat about our carp angling. Merry Christmas!By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast

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Shaun Harrison Part Two! 2:42:15

5y ago2:42:15

2:42:15

We welcome back Shaun Harrison to discuss all manner of interesting topics such as fishing extreme depths, cooking in the great outdoors, fishing in weed, tackle innovations, bait application, being held at gun-point and much, much more! As always, enjoy...By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast

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Bait Science With Dean Towey (Part 2) 3:33:30

5y ago3:33:30

3:33:30

He's back by extreme demand! We have an absolute monster of a chat with carp bait expert Dean Towey. This episode is crammed full with both carp and bait science. Enjoy!By The Carp Angler Chronicles Podcast