WORDS

Last year we introduced you to the incredible work of German free diver and photographer Marcel Panne, we'd seen some lovely new shots of his on iG so thought we'd check in with him and get you an update on his work to go along with a new set of shots.

How does it feel to have just caught the biggest, baddest, blackest carp in your motherland? Kenneth knows.. We spoke to him a few weeks ago now for the original interview, but given that since then he's gone and caught the target of all targets at just over 84lb, we asked him about that as well. Dutch pride, and good vibes all round from Kenneth and some incredible carp as well.

ISSUE 1 ARCHIVES - PASTURES NEW Pt3 In the concluding part of Simon's fascinating account of the history of Dinton, he talks through any fishery managers worst nightmare, the 'worth' of...

In part two we discuss the 'boom and bust' stocking mentality, the idea of retiring old fish, how to balance expectancy from anglers and why the Dinton ones have always been so notoriously elusive. Fascinating stuff from one of the UK's most fascinating waters 

In the ten years since this was recorded, very little has changed at Dinton, other than the stock of immense, scaly carp getting bigger, and perhaps even more sought after than they already were. In a world where things seem to change at a head spinning pace that is hard to keep track of at times, it is nice to find some constants. Si Bartlam, and Dinton is one of those

What is life like as a twenty two year old German angler? Where do you find the balance and time to travel and fish for big carp between undertaking a Masters thesis and studying Educational Sciences with the German Armed Forces? Hendrik popped up on our feed a while back and we've been following his journey ever since. Lovely carp, great photography and exploring the diversity of everything carp fishing has to offer are at the root of it all for Hendrik. Enjoy

The concluding part of Bart's beautifully penned piece from Issue 1. Big, Jurassic looking mirrors and some unfortunate encounters with the rangers

A lovely long read this one, a story of somewhere forbidden, magical and carp that are the stuff of dreams. Told in Bart's own unique way and language, a unique piece in all senses of the word.

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.