Carp Chronicles Podcast

Having rolled bait since 1990 and having spent countless hours meticulously delving in to the science of carp, Dean really is the crème de la crème when it comes to bait formulation. Sadly (or not, as the case may be for Dean) he has decided to close his business, Scientific Baits, for good). In this episode we chat about Deans time in the bait industry and why he has decided to bring it to a close. Available on all podcast apps as well as Spotify & YouTube. If you would like to delve into the bait brain of Dean you can join us for an exclusive online evening via The Bait Club on the 5th of September at 8:30pm (don't worry, the replay will be available for all Bait Club members, no matter when you join the club).

For the evening with Stephen White (held on the 1st of August), please visit optibaits.com/club A full replay of the event and much more is available for everyone who joins The Bait Club after the call date! Enjoy...

Does camouflaging our rigs really work? Do "match the hatch" hookbaits really match our free offerings? Are high viz popups really high viz? Are we all wasting our time when it comes to this stuff? James Nowell joins the show to reveal the way that carp see the world. Spoiler alert- it's not what you think!

Dr Patrick Mills joins Sam to discuss his new findings on amino acids and how they stimulate carp to feed. Patrick also shares insights of his new products at Biosource Baits...

Sit back and enjoy Julians bait journey spanning almost 4 decades...

The highly talented angler and author Stuart Brookes shares some very special angling stories from the iconic Savay and the much-whispered-about Chimneys. Sit back and enjoy a proper anglers account of some incredibly special captures on some incredibly special waters...

Part two is here! The feedback from part 1 has been superb and I strongly recommend going back and listening to that episode before this one if you haven't done so already. Enjoy...

What a treat we have for you! John Llewellyn joins us in the first installment of this two-part interview to discuss a variety of topics such as carp macronutrient requirements, receptor density in older carp, rig lengths, flavour levels, and a whole lot more. Enjoy...

A bank-side Q&A. Sam answers your questions on a range of topics such as autumn tactics, margin fishing, PVA bag ingredients, the "Magic Twig", and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Grab a drink, sit down, and get ready to take notes as you absorb part two of The Great Debait with Dean Towey & Stephen White...

The first in a new series! Sam sits down with Stephen White and Dean Towey to cover a whole host of bait topics. Enjoy...

We are back! Sam sits down with Jake "The Heron" Hughes to discuss a broad range of topics from Jake's recent campaign all the way to bait, mental health, and crayfish. Enjoy!

I am joined by big carp angler Dale Hatt to discuss numerous topics from mindset and motivation all the way to bait, tackle, and watercraft. Dale has caught some very large carp and prides himself on the often overlooked art of watercraft as well as a stern work ethic and relentless determination. Enjoy!

Part two of this winter's Q&A is here! Slightly more in-depth than the last installment, I answer listeners' questions on broad-ranging subjects from motivation to finding fish and not to mention the Carp Chronicles staple topic- carp bait! Enjoy...

This is quite an informal episode (aren't they all!) where I go through your questions in more of a quick-fire fashion. Usually I like to do longer podcasts so we can get into things in greater detail, unfortunately I just don't have time for that right now but I wanted to get something out for you guys. I know you don't like waiting too long for episodes! In the upcoming second part of this Q&A, I plan to make the time to answer in much more detail. I hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to submit questions for the upcoming Q&A episodes...

The second half of the recent interview with Stephen White is here. Stephen continues to give his insights and theories on bait for big carp as well as talk time releasing attractors, nut nutrition, dealing with undertow, and numerous other aspects of this hobby we love so much. Enjoy!

Mr Stephen White is back once again to share his fascinating theories on bait as well as his big fish captures of late. In this instalment, Stephen talks about his angling and captures since appearing on the show two years ago. He then shares his theories on numerous bait subjects that are sure to get the grey matter ticking. Enjoy!

Well, this one has been a long time coming! Dean returns for the third time in this casual chat about bait and carp fishing. Enjoy...

Jake 'The Heron' Hughes joins us for a carpy chat on big pit adventures, guesting nature reserves, run-ins with gypsies and a whole host of carpy chat. This is not one to be missed! Sit back and enjoy...

Sam answers listeners' questions on a wide range of thought-provoking topics ranging from watercraft to bait and lots in-between! Sam also chats with one of our long time listeners Ian about product development, Scottish carp fishing, Psychology and numerous other random topics. Enjoy!