Ian Russell

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Ian Russell is a three-time British Carp Angling Championship finalist and former winner of Total Carp’s Battlecarp and Fishing TV's Carp Wars.

As one of carp fishing's best-loved personalities, he became prominent in the UK carp fishing scene as the proprietor of bait rolling company, Heathrow Baits Services. Ian has also written for multiple carp fishing publications and has made numerous TV appearances.

Back in 1996, he caught one of England's most exclusive and revered carp, Summerleaze's Big Fully, a rare and uncommon capture that subsequently propelled his carp fishing profile.

Ian is equally at home fishing crowded day ticket venues, as he is angling on low stocked syndicate lakes. His participation in the British Carp Angling Championships and similar events has exploited his tactical awareness, making him a formidable contender on the competitive scene.

Ian's carp fishing life has been varied and extensive. During this episode of the podcast, he discusses many of his fondest angling memories, as well as lifting the lid on some of his most significant fishing edges.