John Baker

Thinking Tackle Podcast | Thinking Tackle Podcast: 052

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On episode #052 of Korda’s The Thinking Tackle Podcast is renowned carp fishing and bait guru, John Baker.

John Baker is one of the most respected and highly influential bait specialists around today. Since the 1970s, John's baits and ingredients have accounted for numerous specimen-sized carp, substantiating his reputation as one of the most informed and knowledgeable people on the subject today.

John's fishing experience is vast and varied, having fished for carp on some of the country's most influential waters such as Savay, Redmire, Ashley pool, Darenth, and Harrow. His European carp fishing has seen him land several fish over 70 pounds.

As well as carp, John is an accomplished specimen angler catching numerous other specimen species such as barbel, trout, grayling, salmon, perch, and tench. He has also experienced the adrenaline rush of catching tarpon in Casta Rica.

John has written extensively about bait for numerous publications over the years. Also, he's the author of Modern Barbel Baits and Tactics. He has recently started his own highly informative YouTube channel @John Baker Baits , covering all subjects relating to this topic.