Watched 2/3 of this so far and its a really interesting vlog.
That man surely has an in depth knowledge of a carp's anatomy and behavior.
I didn't realise his angling history too and he has caught some incredible fish along the way
Highly recommended if you have a spare 3 hours
That man surely has an in depth knowledge of a carp's anatomy and behavior.
I didn't realise his angling history too and he has caught some incredible fish along the way
Highly recommended if you have a spare 3 hours
In reply to Post #1
Half way thru' it in the car.
I can listen to any podcast he is on. Certainly half man-half Carp
The Leather conversation was very interesting, especially regarding the fin identification(s)
Half way thru' it in the car.
I can listen to any podcast he is on. Certainly half man-half Carp
The Leather conversation was very interesting, especially regarding the fin identification(s)
In reply to Post #2
Also half way through it. You can't fail to learn something from the geezer.
Also half way through it. You can't fail to learn something from the geezer.
Such an interesting and knowledgeable fella, I could listen to him for days.
Yeah he's great, listened to him on several podcast's now. Always a great listen
Learnt more in the first 20 minutes about Carp than I have in a very long time!
In reply to Post #1
He's done 2 or 3 on the baitworks podcast again always a good listen
He's done 2 or 3 on the baitworks podcast again always a good listen
A mine of information and always delivered in an entertaining manner. I knew about pharyngeal teeth, but not that carp can lose them and that may affect their dietery preferences.
In reply to Post #1
Superb listening indeed!
Superb listening indeed!
I just listened to the rest of this. I've read his Wraysbury stories before in various books but you can't help but get shivers down the old spine hearing it from the horses gob. Anyone that's ever caught something they really, really wanted can relate to those emotions. Magic stuff.
In reply to Post #10
Simon Scott has a phenomenal knowledge of Carp. Back in the day he was a lecturer at the Sparsholt College with Viv Shears. I remember attending a fishery management course and hanging on every word Simon uttered. I believe he went on to gain a Master of Science Degree in Applied Fish Biology. Currently Simon and Viv own one of the largest Carp farms in the uk. When he talks .......listen
Simon Scott has a phenomenal knowledge of Carp. Back in the day he was a lecturer at the Sparsholt College with Viv Shears. I remember attending a fishery management course and hanging on every word Simon uttered. I believe he went on to gain a Master of Science Degree in Applied Fish Biology. Currently Simon and Viv own one of the largest Carp farms in the uk. When he talks .......listen
In reply to Post #1
Sounds interesting I look for to watching it
Sounds interesting I look for to watching it
In reply to Post #12
Superb podcast, really interesting to hear about carp shows.
Superb podcast, really interesting to hear about carp shows.
In reply to Post #13
Fabulous.
Fabulous.
In reply to Post #11
Simon and Viv were my tutors back in the day. He was the same invigorating bloke back then... no matter how hungover or ashamed of the previous nights antics I felt, he'd still have me engrossed.
Simon and Viv were my tutors back in the day. He was the same invigorating bloke back then... no matter how hungover or ashamed of the previous nights antics I felt, he'd still have me engrossed.
In reply to Post #15
Was you one of the ones that didn't turn up to the maths classes?
Was you one of the ones that didn't turn up to the maths classes?
In reply to Post #11
There's a few VS fisheries carp swimming around in a local (to me) day ticket venue, which were delivered and introduced to the lake by Simon Scott himself a couple of years ago.
From the photos i've seen they were probably C5 AND C6's.
They are pretty and healthy fish, and i've been fortunate enough to of had one or two of them on the bank myself.
There's a few VS fisheries carp swimming around in a local (to me) day ticket venue, which were delivered and introduced to the lake by Simon Scott himself a couple of years ago.
From the photos i've seen they were probably C5 AND C6's.
They are pretty and healthy fish, and i've been fortunate enough to of had one or two of them on the bank myself.
The waltonian/Sutton crosses are superb. Deep bodied, big apple slice scales, thick set bruisers. I know some guys say the VS fish can be a bit samey. But it's a style of fish I like so I'm quite happy about that.
Above all they seem to be a healthy strain of fish which to me is more important than hyper speed growth rates.
I thought this was a superb podcast and anyone who loves carp fishing couldn't fail to be impressed with the emotion he manages to convey about his most special captures.
Above all they seem to be a healthy strain of fish which to me is more important than hyper speed growth rates.
I thought this was a superb podcast and anyone who loves carp fishing couldn't fail to be impressed with the emotion he manages to convey about his most special captures.
In reply to Post #10
+1 have herd his wraysbury stories a few times and never get bored of them, especially when recited with such passion.
Really interested in the sections about leathers, overall a great listen... but as others have said when he is speaking they are always a good listen.
+1 have herd his wraysbury stories a few times and never get bored of them, especially when recited with such passion.
Really interested in the sections about leathers, overall a great listen... but as others have said when he is speaking they are always a good listen.
In reply to Post #18
I know some guys say the VS fish can be a bit samey. But it's a style of fish I like so I'm quite happy about that.
Agree, there are much worse out there imo.
The one thing they seem to lack is getting to proper monstrous weights, often topping out at mid 40s. I don't think I'm aware of a VS fish that's done 50 (although I've no doubt they exist, particularly after it was mentioned on this podcast that Kenny Gates water holds VS fish).
I know some guys say the VS fish can be a bit samey. But it's a style of fish I like so I'm quite happy about that.
Agree, there are much worse out there imo.
The one thing they seem to lack is getting to proper monstrous weights, often topping out at mid 40s. I don't think I'm aware of a VS fish that's done 50 (although I've no doubt they exist, particularly after it was mentioned on this podcast that Kenny Gates water holds VS fish).
think the podcast said that he knows of 3 48lb+ VS fish but no fish at 50lb as yet. (or that they have admitted too)
it was a the best of the Korda podcasts so far. We had a delivery of C6s a few years ago that Simon dropped off and when the guy talks, you listen.
it was a the best of the Korda podcasts so far. We had a delivery of C6s a few years ago that Simon dropped off and when the guy talks, you listen.
So a big low pressure comes in, and fish start boshing up and down the lake. There itchy all of a sudden then??
In reply to Post #22
I've got to admit I thought the same. Fish definitely top for reasons other than to shed parasites.
I've got to admit I thought the same. Fish definitely top for reasons other than to shed parasites.
In reply to Post #23
Agree
Agree
In reply to Post #24
The bit about the Leather Carp was very interesting!
Found it amazing when he was saying how the breed them on the farm and you end up with 25% Commons, 25% Leathers and so on, who would have guessed that would be the case!? Incredible!
The bit about the Leather Carp was very interesting!
Found it amazing when he was saying how the breed them on the farm and you end up with 25% Commons, 25% Leathers and so on, who would have guessed that would be the case!? Incredible!
In reply to Post #25
Great podcast really really enjoyed it, his enthusiasm certainly comes across...the 3 hours flew by.
And how good was the Mary story..."Of course its bloody Mary"
LOL
Great podcast really really enjoyed it, his enthusiasm certainly comes across...the 3 hours flew by.
And how good was the Mary story..."Of course its bloody Mary"
LOL
In reply to Post #26
His mate Ben Gratwicke telling his Wraysbury tales on the Baitworks Podcast is a great listen as well
His mate Ben Gratwicke telling his Wraysbury tales on the Baitworks Podcast is a great listen as well
Have all your gear stolen, regroup and then go back to the same place for another bash takes some sort of mental attitude, one I don't think I possess.
In reply to Post #11
Going to have a listen to this later. I got a place on the fisheries management HND course at Sparsholt back in the mid 90's, was gutted that I couldn't take it up in the end as I just couldn't afford to move that far away from home. I'm happy with what I'm doing now, but I often wonder what might have been.
Going to have a listen to this later. I got a place on the fisheries management HND course at Sparsholt back in the mid 90's, was gutted that I couldn't take it up in the end as I just couldn't afford to move that far away from home. I'm happy with what I'm doing now, but I often wonder what might have been.
In reply to Post #27
Yep agreed.
I had no idea how bad the tackle thefts were over there and what it really took to fish the place.
And hearing these stories now just adds to the respect for those captures back in the day.
It would have defo got the better of me I think.
Yep agreed.
I had no idea how bad the tackle thefts were over there and what it really took to fish the place.
And hearing these stories now just adds to the respect for those captures back in the day.
It would have defo got the better of me I think.
With me though it again raises the question, how do they all remember something that happened 30 years ago in such detail, I have trouble remembering how my last session went? 
In reply to Post #31
Diaries?
Tbf occasionally they correct themselves in the sequence order.
Also, I can definitely remember in great detail memorable sessions.
Just enjoy the stories I say. I love em!
Diaries?
Tbf occasionally they correct themselves in the sequence order.
Also, I can definitely remember in great detail memorable sessions.
Just enjoy the stories I say. I love em!
In reply to Post #22
If you listen to what he says he isn't claiming ALL shows are due to parasites, he's said it one of the reasons they show and there are different kinds of “showing”.
If you listen to what he says he isn't claiming ALL shows are due to parasites, he's said it one of the reasons they show and there are different kinds of “showing”.
In reply to Post #31
I'm pretty sure if you'd landed the biggest fish in the country you'd remember your last session very well indeed Chuffy
I'm pretty sure if you'd landed the biggest fish in the country you'd remember your last session very well indeed Chuffy
In reply to Post #34
Really interesting podcast, best one yet followed closely by Lee Jackson for his honesty. Surprised to hear Jim Shelley in the press and not being slagged off, makes a change from the norm
In reply to Post #36
agreed best interview yet, very knowledgeable guy.
agreed best interview yet, very knowledgeable guy.
In reply to Post #34
In reply to Post #38
Easily the best one yet, such easy listening, makes work go faster - you can listen to more of Mr Scott on the Carpcast podcast too - the quality isnt as good though, but the guest is.
Easily the best one yet, such easy listening, makes work go faster - you can listen to more of Mr Scott on the Carpcast podcast too - the quality isnt as good though, but the guest is.
In reply to Post #39
Excellent 👍
Excellent 👍
Reading ALL pages