Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast

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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We're back! 🎉 After a well-earned Christmas break, Carp Fishing pros Damian Clarke, Tom Dove, Neil Spooner and Adam Reed return for the first Thinking Tackle UNCUT Podcast of 2026 - and this time they are setting Goals for 2026.
From Damo's unusual Christmas present (yes, really!) to Spooner's marathon training and Reedy's post-festive river blues, the lads kick off the year the only way they know how - with banter, honesty, and plenty of carp talk.
🎣 In this episode:
The lads' New Year goals and fishing plans
Damo's shovel gift disaster 😂
Spooner's marathon mission and training secrets
Tom's Christmas chaos and Winter fishing tips
Adam talks prep and his plans for the river
Proper laughs, proper honesty and pure UNCUT energy
It's a brand-new year of carp fishing, and the lads are fired up for what's ahead.
📬 Want to join the Spooner's 50 Club in 2026? Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected]
 
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It's Christmas… and Tom Dove, Damian Clarke, Adam Reed and Neil Spooner are down the pub! 🍻 For the final UNCUT Podcast of 2025, the lads are joined by a load of special guests at The Dog & Pickle for a proper festive get-together - complete with pints, presents, and plenty of stories that probably shouldn't have made it on camera!
🎅 Special Guests: Darrell Peck, Carl Smith, Pete Regan, Scott Sweetman, and (Essex) Jay Willis
From splitting the G to side-splitting laughs, this one's pure UNCUT energy - honest carp chat, classic banter, and a good dose of Christmas chaos.
🎣 In this special episode:
Damo's underwater filming confession 👀
Tom's biggest fish of 2024 revealed
Spooner actually drinks Guinness… and likes it!
The lads' Favourite Catches of 2025
A festive wrap-up, the only way UNCUT knows how. 
Grab a pint, settle in, and enjoy the Crimbo Special - a perfect end to another incredible year of carp fishing
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Tom Dove and Damian Clarke are joined by LOSER Adam Reed and CHAMPION Tom Stokes in the latest Uncut episode.
In Uncut Podcast #030, the lads finally get Tom Stokes back in the studio — fresh from winning Carp Angler of the Year 2025 — to talk about a year of incredible captures, controversial voting, and that ridiculous float-rod common!
But not everyone's happy about the result… 👀Reedy reckons there's been "a little bit of controversy", and Damo isn't letting him forget it. From marketing plays to mid-40s on the float, this episode is pure Uncut — laughter, honesty, and a proper celebration of carp fishing at its best.
🎣 In this episode:
The Carp Angler of the Year controversy explained
Tom's story behind his biggest fish of 2025
Damo and Reedy's brutally honest take on the result
Spooner's 50 Cup — new 50s and 60s revealed
The "dead fish" that wasn't dead after all 👀
The perfect wrap-up to another massive year of carp fishing.
📬 Want to join the Spooner's 50 Club? Send your UK 50 entries to: [email protected]
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Nick Dunn joins the Thinking Tackle Podcast with one of the most diverse backstories we've ever featured. Tune in as we explore his angling journey across venues such as Rockford and Spinnaker, where he encountered epic carp, including Torpedo and Intercity. 
But Nick's life extends far beyond the bank, including farming and BMX passions. He also reveals the evolution of Stogelmans Hookbaits, which is now making waves across the carp scene for its effectiveness, originality, and consistency.