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Sam's enthusiasm, passion and drive for carp fishing is infectious and impossible not to buzz off. Anyone making the arduous drive down the M6 week after week to fish the likes of Burghfield is also some kind of hero in our book.. Not only is he a successful big fish angler, he's also a music tech and sound engineer and holds down a serious job amidst the chaos of the big carp life. You know the drill, kettle on, sit back, and enjoy. Here's some northern soul... 

The threads that bind us being undoubtedly stronger than our differences. Word up to the brothers of the angle! First up, is 23 year old Malte, often found lurking in a German forest, potentially with a beer, and very often with a big slate grey or chestnut carp waiting for shots. Enjoy..

Part 2 of Ross's fascinating story about the history and conception of Lower Berryfield Fisheries, some sleepless nights feeding artemia to hatchlings and some philosophical musings on the value and worth of carp of this ilk. Enjoy

Back in 2012 when this was recorded, almost 10 years ago now, the landscape of the carp scene looked quite a bit different. Today it almost seems as if there are incredible looking, pretty, diverse, scaly carp everywhere - which is a fantastic thing. Ross's story, energy and enthusiasm are infectious and if you don't know too much about the history of the Leney, or how breeding carp works, this will spark some curiosity ... that and some eye meltingly beautiful little scaly ones. Fire up the kettle, and kick back. Enjoy.. seeds and oaks.