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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The chat moves from Spooner's 50 and winter captures into a detailed look at Danny's recent trip to Etang des Gaulois in France. Shallow water, soft silt, big fish - and plenty of reasons why most anglers would have overcomplicated it. Danny explains how he approached baiting, rigs, and timing, and why rumours about a lake "not fishing" usually say more about anglers than the venue.

🎧 In this episode:

• Recent Spooner's 50 fish and why some just stand out
• Winter carp fishing and letting the venue do the work
• Danny Fairbrass on Étang des Gaulois — shallow water, soft bottoms, right approach
• Boilie fishing in winter and knowing when to leave it alone
• Making fishing films and what anglers should (and shouldn't) take from them
• Rumours, booking agents, and backing your own judgement
• Spot fishing properly on pressured lakes
• Consistency, discipline, and still having to think

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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!

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 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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