Carp Chronicles Podcast

Available on OptiBaits.com

Paul Martin joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for making bait. From the early days helping out with his dads bait business all the way to testing bait for the big boys. Enjoy!

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...

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 covers his time in prison and what led up to it. Enjoy!

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!

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...

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

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...

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 extent. I have always admired him from a far for this...

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 industry and why he has decided to bring it to a clos...

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...

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!

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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

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!

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!

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...

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 episodes! In the upcoming second part of this Q&A,...