Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

Carp angling royalty Alan Blair and Scott Lloyd join Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed for a special episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut.
Fresh from their Korda vs Nash video… The match is over, let’s hear what they have to say…

With the result settled, it's time to find out what really happened on the bank, where things went wrong for the Nash boys and whether a rematch is already on the cards.
But there's plenty more to catch up on.

Alan talks through the return of Urban Banx, including the story behind one of the most incredible carp he's ever caught, while Scott shares some of his latest big-fish angling and the thinking behind The Big Fishing Show.

🎧 In this episode:
Why there's no real rivalry between anglers from different tackle brands
Korda vs Nash – what really happened?
Why Alan and Scott believe things could have gone differently
The possibility of a rematch
Urban Banx returns – Alan's incredible European capture
The appeal of urban fishing, freedom and finding overlooked carp
The impact of filming and social media on lesser-known venues
Scott Lloyd's latest big-fish campaign and some incredible UK carp
The Big Fish N Show and getting more youngsters into angling
Spooner's first carp from Kent and a look at a new Embryo complex
Adam's ongoing river campaign and the challenges of finding carp

From the competitive side of carp fishing to the friendships that exist across the industry, 
this is a brilliant conversation with two anglers who have done things their own way for years.
A brilliant listen and something for everyone 🙌

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The Uncut Podcast lads Tom Dove and Neil Spooner are back from the legendary Korda Social, and there’s plenty to catch up on.A week over on Gigantica for Big Carp, Big Laughs and a brilliant Masterclass filmed, where Tom finally pulled ball one out of the draw bag and made the most of it.

Fishing Co’s Point, he finished an incredible week with 29 bites and 22 carp, including two 65-pounders, a 58 and a 53.Spooner’s draw luck wasn’t quite as impressive… plus Reedy managed to sneak over for a few days.

🎧 In this episode:
Behind the scenes on the latest Korda Social
The story behind a trip that became a Masterclass
Catching the incredible Spotty Leather at 65lb 12oz
Why Tom changed rigs after losing three of his first five bites
Spooner’s infamous Gigantica draw luck continues
The small change that turned Spooner’s week around
The Korda staff standout captures
Why getting a rod absolutely perfect can make all the difference
Plans for their autumn fishing as the warm weather continues

Ridiculous Gigantica carp, laughs from the annual social and a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes.

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Can you believe it… Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed are celebrating their 50th Birthday. Almost two years, an episode every two weeks, and somehow the lads haven’t missed one yet.
So, for #050, we’re doing things a little differently. This time, you asked the questions - and the lads sit down to answer some of the best ones sent in by viewers.From staying confident through long blanks and what really separates the best anglers, to favourite Korda products, underrated tactics and where carp fishing could be heading in the next 10 years, there are some properly interesting conversations in this one.

🎧 In this episode:
How to stay confident through a long run of blanks
Why some lakes produce so few bites at night
Building the perfect carp angler from the Korda team
What the lads would tell their 13-year-old selves
Their favourite Korda products of all time
An underrated tactic that deserves another go
Carp or venue - what matters more when choosing a water?
The one piece of advice every carp angler should follow
Four anglers they’d hand the Uncut podcast over to
AI, technology and the future of carp fishing

There’s been a lot of fishing, a lot of laughs and plenty of questionable advice over the first 50 episodes - but most importantly, millions of views and listens from all of you have allowed us to keep making them.
Thank you to everyone who watches, listens, comments and gets involved. Here’s to the next 50.

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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