Explore "carpfishing" with insightful episodes like "#100 - Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove, Damian Clarke & Neil Spooner", "#099 - Sam Barley", "#097 - Lee Kemp", "#096 - Darrell Peck" and "WFS 512 - Fly Fishing for Carp with Bill Marts - Schmoots Clooper, John Gierach, Banks Lake" from podcasts like ""Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast", "Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast", "Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast", "Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast" and "Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast"" and more!
The Thinking Tackle Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a special line-up of guests, Danny Fairbrass, Tom Dove, Damian Clarke & Neil Spooner! In this episode of the podcast, we answered YOUR questions! The group also shared a variety of amusing angling anecdotes, while they also looked back on some personal favourites and old clips from the show's first 100 episodes.
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have bait expert and host of the Carp Chronicles Podcast, Sam Barley. Sam and Rich sat down to discuss all things bait, why carp eat what they do and how anglers can best take advantage of this knowledge.
On this episode of the Korda Podcast, we have Lee Kemp. Lee is an avid big carp angler who has caught some massive fish from some of the most historic big carp venues the UK has to offer, including Savay, Snake Pit, Pingewood and many many more.
On this episode of the Korda Podcast, we have big carp fishing legend, Darrell Peck. Darrell came back into the studio to discuss his latest endeavours to catch some of Europe's biggest carp!
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/512
Presented By: Angler's Coffee, Smitty's Fly Box, Waters West, Jackson Hole Fly Company
Today we go fly fishing for carp with none other than Bill Marts. We explore Bill's invaluable tips on targeting carp in Banks Lake and discover the story behind the Schmoots Clooper Invitational.
Plus, don't miss the stories behind Bill's iconic fly patterns and the tattoos that commemorate them. Grab your earphones because this one is packed with carp wisdom and captivating stories.
Fly Fishing for Carp Show Notes with Bill Marts
03:00 - Bill's fishing roots trace back to his younger years in Oklahoma, armed with nothing more than a cane pole, bobber, worms, and a minnow. Despite the absence of any fly fishing enthusiasts in his family, Bill's interest was piqued through books and television shows.
06:43 - Bill tells us how he started his own fly shop, Blue Dun, in Wenatchee. He worked at REI for a long time and always dreamed of having his own fly shop.
08:30 - Bill and his brother have put together an award-winning movie in 1976 called Angler's Autumn.
10:00 - In 2005, he decided to give up his fly shop as he was offered a position in the travel department at The Fly Shop.
Schmoots Clooper
17:30 - Bill got into carp fly fishing during the early '90s after a float trip down the Winchester Wasteway with his wife. It was during this time that his friend, Darc Knobel, who once worked with him in Wenatchee, also became intrigued by the idea.
Darc now runs his own fly shop, Desert Fly Angler, in Ephrata, Washington. Together, they eventually unlocked the secret to successfully catching carp.
21:00 - In the late '90s, they kicked off the Schmoots Clooper invitational. The name was inspired by a paragraph in John Gierach's book.
30:00 - Bill gives valuable tips for successfully targeting carp in Banks Lake and similar waters.
34:00 - Bill's go-to fly for carp fly fishing is the Bugeye Carp Wooly, a pattern he's so fond of that he even had it tattooed on his thumb.
49:49 - We discussed the difference between using a cane pole compared to a two-handed spey rod and a single-handed rod for carp fishing.
1:03:00 - Bill tells us about the first steelhead he caught on the fly.
1:06:00 - Bill's favorite steelhead fly, known as Bill's Bead Butt Burlap, is also tattooed on his arm.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/512
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have seasoned big carp angler, Ian Bailey, returning to the studio. Ian and Rich took an in-depth look back through Ian's carp fishing career, as they covered numerous impressive captures, amusing anecdotes and much more!
In this episode of the Korda podcast, Rich welcomed Danny Fairbrass back into the studio. Dan is back for the next segment of his mini-series that follows his early syndicate fishing life, and this podcast follows Dan through his years fishing Elstow Pits.
On the latest episode of the Korda podcast, we have the brand manager for Carp Porter, Adam Reed. Carp Porter has been specialising in manufacturing tackle transportation for twenty years, and since then, it has established itself as an industry-leading brand. Adam came onto the podcast to talk about his new life at Carp Porter, future plans and secrets coming very soon to the company, along with some of his own fishing. Which included one VERY impressive brace of fish!
On the latest Korda podcast, we have the man behind Oxford Carp Baits, Joe Forrester. Furthermore, Joe is also a seasoned carp angler who has fished some of the country's finest lakes for quintessential UK fish.
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legend, Tim Paisley! Tim's incredible influence on carp fishing has spanned over 40 years. Tim has not only caught an abundance of great carp throughout his angling career, but he has also written numerous publications where he has shared these fantastic captures.
Welcome back to Part 2 of the Korda podcast with carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we continued our journey revisiting some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues.
On this very special 2-PART episode of the Korda podcast, we have carp fishing legends and good friends, Ritchie McDonald and Pete Springate. On this podcast, we revisited some of the pair's most iconic captures from some of carp fishing's most notable venues. As we take a trip down memory lane of their time fishing together. Part 2 of this show will follow in episode #089 in two weeks time.
On this episode of the Korda podcast, the legendary carp fishing historian, Chris Ball returned to the studio! In this podcast, Chris and Rich looked back at the history of Donald Leney and his strain of Leney carp. A man whose work and efforts proved integral to the history of carp fishing here in the UK today.
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have avid carp angler, Tom Loraine. Tom has cracked the code! He has managed to balance a busy work and family life, all the while, targeting and capturing some of the finest carp in the country. In this episode, we take a look back at numerous impressive captures including Apple from Blue Lagoon, Moonscale from North Met and much more!
On this episode of the Korda podcast is Korda's very own, James Turner! James is a long-time carp angler, who from a very young age, started big carp fishing on one of the country's most famous lakes, Tol Pits. He has then gone on to fish on some of the country's trickiest pits, for some of the nation's best carp!
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have Gary Newman. Gary has caught everything from 200lb Nile perch to 50lb carp! In this episode, we hear from the man behind Monster Carp, we also delve into his early days of carp fishing in Tolpits and Harefield and find out more about his globe-trotting angling anecdotes from around the world.
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Dave Gawthorn! Dave came into the studio to discuss a series of historic captures, the inception of wraps and much more!
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/371
Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Angler's Coffee, FishHound Expeditions, Bearvault
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
Kris Bare from AZ Fly Shop takes us into Arizona to discover how he catches massive carp on the fly in the city. Kris breaks down the rod and line setup for carp, the best time to fish them, and the best flies and techniques to increase your catch rate. Carp are normally underrated species but today, Kris tells us why they're actually great for sport fishing.
We also find out how they raised around $30,000 for local charities like the Homeless ID Project and what they have going at AZ Fly Shop - the only fly shop in Phoenix.
Carp on the Fly Show Notes with Kris Bare
06:00 - AZ Fly Shop has only been open for about a year and a half. He connected with the owner from a Facebook group and Kris was eventually offered to manage the shop.
10:10 - They have grass carp and common carp. Kris mostly fish for common carp.
11:30 - Salt River Project is a power company in Arizona. They use grass carp as pool cleaners for the canals.
14:15 - For rods, Kris uses Scott Sector saltwater style 6 wt. For lines, he uses Scientific Anglers smooth line.
15:30 - There's no standard line for carp fishing but if any company plans on creating one, Kris describes what it should be. "Somewhere between the trout line and infinity line. And it should have a tropical coating or make it as hard of a coating as it can be".
18:30 - Kris gives a shoutout to Derek @lowaterguide who's a great carp guide in Phoenix
19:30 - Common carp usually eat flies that stand straight up like headstand patterns, dragonfly nymphs, or damsel fly nymphs. Grassies usually go for plant-like flies that are more colorful.
21:30 - AZ is the only fly shop in Phoenix
22:30 - For leaders, Kris uses 12 and 14-foot 3X. Umpqua's 8-pound 10-foot is a pretty good leader.
26:25 - SRP owns the grass carp
27:30 - Kris walks about 7 miles every time he's fishing for carp. Carp fishing is moving. The more water you can cover, the more successful you'll be.
28:30 - Carp likes hot weather. The best time to fish them is when it's too hot outside.
34:10 - F&F Chewing Gum worm is great for swinging flies for carp
37:42 - In Phoenix they have: arctic grayling, brookies, browns, rainbows, tigers, apache trout, hellas, and bonneville cutts
43:10 - We had an episode about Beaver Island at WFS 102
49:55 - Kris mentions some other species that he targets like sucker fish, tilapia, tiger sicclid, and catfish
53:55 - The Carpalicious is a good fly. Kris doesn't go anything without Black and Brown Wooly Buggers.
59:10 - Kris gives a shoutout to Henry @littleboss2hauler from the Youth Team Fly Fishing USA
1:01:00 - AZ Fly Shop has already raised around 30,000 dollars for local charities. They're having their 2nd Carp Rally on Sept 24, 2022.
1:09:00 - One of the number one causes of homelessness in Arizona is kids aging out of foster care. They donate a lot of money to the Homeless ID Project where they help the homeless to obtain important documents so they can get a job and a place to live, etc.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/371
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we are joined by the co-founder of Carpology magazine, Joe Wright. Joe has been an avid carp angler for many years, and he's even caught a carp that will be considerably older than your nan! However, we started the show with some pretty big news...
On this episode of the Korda podcast, we have long-time carp angler, Clive Williams! He is the man behind many of the industry's most innovative products, most notably, the Korda Krusha! Now, Clive joined us on the show just after the publication of his brand-new book, Sling Yer Hook. This book is packed full of numerous carp fishing anecdotes, some of which, we got into on today's show.
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