Back in the middle 2000s, Cambridgeshire’s famous Woolpack fishery was home to a stock of carp that have barely been bettered anywhere in the last 25 years! Chief among his targets was the unique Paddle, a huge, elusive common that topped 50lb. The back-up stock was impressive too topped by the incredible Cluster, and Jim quickly applied his intuitive approach to bank some of the finest Cambs has ever produced. In this exclusive interview, he gives us the inside track on a campaign for the Queen of Cambs in its intimate home.
Up Next in Season 3
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The Mighty Paddle | Jim Shelley | S3:...
Part Two of Jim Shelley’s Woolpack campaign focuses on his relentless quest for the Queen of the Fens, the mighty Paddle. This unique carp was attracting more attention as it crept towards the 50lb mark, so it was now or never for Jim, as he closed in on the ultimate prize. He relives the final d...
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The Italian | Nick Helleur | S3: Ep.5
Nick Helleur recounts a fascinating tale full of secrecy and intrigue. Like carp fishing’s answer to Indiana Jones, Nick sets his sights on uncovering one of the rarest antiquities of the Colne Valley, a giant old ex-Savay Italian. Having located its quiet home, Nick sets about laying a trap for ...
