Carp Chronicles Podcast

#73 The BCSG's Book On Bait

Paul Martin joins us to discuss putting together the BCSG's recent book about bait. Please note that this was recorded back when the book was still available! Enjoy...

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Craig Mitchell

Craig Mitchell (aka C4rpy Craig) joins us and recounts his fishing adventures ranging from bunking off school to go fishing all the way to catching monsters from untapped French waters. Craig also…

A Break From The Old Routine

Jason Rider joins us to recount some epic big carp adventures! These adventures and many more can be found in Jason's latest book, A Break From The Old Routine. Enjoy!

Marcus Watts part two

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…

Marcus Watts part one

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.

Q&A Spring 25

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

#67 Matthew Rothon ~ The Flavour Master

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…

#66 Frank Warwick

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…

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

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,…

#64 Solo Q&A Summer 24

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…

#63 Carp Vision With James Nowell

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…

#62 Dr Patrick Mills Returns

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...

Julian Cundiff 40 Years Of Bait (almost!)

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

Stuart Brookes ~ Hiding In The Long Grass

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…

John Llewellyn Pt2 ~ Big Carp Bait

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...

John Llewellyn Pt1~ Big Carp Bait

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…

Q&A Autumn 2023

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!

The Great Debait Vol#1 Part 2

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...