Tom Dove, John Baker, Carl & Alex

Youtubers Carl and Alex, bait expert John Baker and Monster Carp co-host and Korda’s Tom Dove all joined Simon Pitt on this episode of The Thinking tackle Podcast. Due to the lockdown regulations, the podcast is continuing its series of Lockdown Listens with guests from the world of carp fishing.

Simon caught up with Carl & Alex to discuss the effect the pandemic has had on their highly successful YouTube channel. They also discussed the intervention that they needed to take to save a local park lake from a serious oxygen crash in one of their latest videos.

John Baker has been testing and selling bait Ingredients for over forty years and has built a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and informative individuals in his field. He discussed the consequences of the Brexit deal and the impact this will have on U.K anglers and bait manufacturers. Furthermore, he also delved into the science behind making an effective bait and what exactly you should and shouldn’t be using!

Lastly, Monster Carp and Korda’s very own Tom Dove, also joined us on the show to talk about what’s been going on in his life since he last came on the podcast. He spoke about a record-breaking session where he caught over 70 carp, and he also revealed some big news regarding his personal life.