Joining host Hassan this week is Yorkshire’s big carp bounty hunter himself Mark Holmes.
Mark has been an established personality in the carp fishing world for well over thirty years. From his early days fishing the mixed fisheries of Yorkshire learning to single out bigger fish through to his more recent incredible run of big carp from tricky venues this podcast covers it all. As to be expected with Mark he certainly isn’t shy in giving his opinions as well as sharing a whole host of edges and tips that have brought him success over the years.
Mark has always been known for his knowledge of bait and bait application which have accounted for some truly stunning fish both “up north” and in the south of the country. He talks through his famous salt tactic and how this can be applied to target large pre spawning carp. He also discusses deadbaiting for large male carp which are often hard to catch on conventional boilies and can go “missing” for years. Marks talks through curing his own hookbaits as well as other bait edges including liquids and the use of PVA. It’s truly an amazing deep dive into the mind of a big carp angler who uses bait as their biggest weapon.
In terms of captures Mark highlights various special fish including his time back in the early days on Rippon Racecourse catching some of the biggest fish in Yorkshire at the time. He recalls an amazing account of his 61lb 4oz mirror carp caught from Nash Copse Lake some fifteen years ago as well as an unconventional but hugely successful session in which he caught Chad Lakes Blackeye at over 50lb. In more modern times Mark talks through his consistent big fish captures on venues such as Deepings, The Approach and other unnamed off the radar venues.
Mark harks back to his days as editor of Advanced Carp Fishing magazine, he talks about his relationships (good and bad) with others in the fishing media at the time as well as his current thoughts on carp fishing media and why he left as editor. Let’s just say Mark hasn’t been shy in his opinions or the information that he has shared.
Something a lot of people may not know is that Mark formally had his own lake “Lakeview” in Yorkshire in which he nurtured carp to over 50lb. Add to this the fact that he now is president of a large fishing club in Yorkshire then it becomes clear that Mark certainly lives and breathes the sport and is passionate about leaving a true carp fishing legacy.
It’s fair to say this is a really opinion packed rollercoaster of a podcast but there’s one thing for sure along all the twists and turns there’s a huge amount of information and expertise meshed in with humour and charisma from this real-life carp fishing maverick.
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45 Comments
The Yorkshire legend ! Own opinions tried an tested and proved love listening to his stuff always thought provoking an interesting, well done on another great podcast.
Bill Cottam would be a good one to do for the future 👍
Best one yet a legend 👌
Always enjoyed Mark’s writing, stopped buying CW because of 1 ‘Cult’ angler.Thought they spelt it wrong.
Brilliant this episode best one yet get him back on forget the negative comments
Got to say the best podcast yet and I have listened to them all.Bill Cottam next please Hassan.
Best episode so far, proper legend 👍👍
Absolutely love hearing Mark's idea's, really gets the grey matter working.
Throughly enjoyable
LOVELY MY FRIEND
Best yet, Mark is a wealth of knowledge.
Really enjoyed listening to Mark Holmes. Great to hear a successful northern carp anglers tales and sharing some excellent tips. The only thing that let him down was when he stated he’s a Spurs fan. Keep up the good work, love listening to these on the way to work or the lake.
Brilliant, and got to say Hassan fitting into the role nicely too now after a few shaky interviews!!
Amazing genuine guy! Fellow Bradford lad! Still to this day a lot harder to catch decent fish up here as it is in the south!
Also, Hassan is clearly the top man for the podcasting. Smashing it!
this is what our sport needs good honesty comments love him or hate him he is right more of mark holmes and jim shelly brillant sense of humour
Mark that was brilliant to hear I could listen to you for hours talking about carp bait so interesting to hear you talk about it top man 👏👏
Really enjoyed this one 👍
Pukka episode this. Mark holmes is a real maverick , Hassan does a good job too ! Way better than that helmet who hosts the korda one !!
Mark speaks the truth and damn he is a gd angler..fact
Top man. Listen to him all day long. Thumbs up.
Brilliant. listening to Mark
loved the bit about milk proteins being addictive
Your dead right about Geoff and Ron Wells..
Great interview. Spot on and a really enlightening view across a broad spectrum of subjects. Old skool respect and memories. Down to earth and no bull, too many flowers out there? Need more lawn Mower's like Mark to speak Up 🙂
What a podcast, incredible insight to carp fishing and an unbelievable approach to catching big carp
you cant put a price on this kind of information and insight
Really enjoyable & interesting thanks very much.
Mark Holmes is one of most intelligent carp anglers out there. When he talks we all should listen. From youngsters getting into carp fishing or old skoolers like me. You never stop learning.
One of the few I still want to hear from. Always something for an old carper to think about…..
“Question everything a sponsored angler tells you”❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
And I didn’t even know he supported Tottenham.👍
Yet another fantastic podcast, I could listen to this man until the cows come home, full of great information and very inspiring thank you very much Mark.
Whys it sound like Tom foremans balls aint quite dropped yet lol
Sweet catch tho forehead
Who refers to themselves in the third person? 😂 MARK HOLMES DOES
Fantastic can listen to Mark all day love the way he tells his stories
I’ve tried to watch it again but I can’t handle how he talks about himself, he’s one of those that says he’s not bragging but he constantly does he says i could brag about what I’ve caught he’s doing it like back handed. Worst character in the Carp fishing game
I always say to people… haha great podcast
I’ve been addicted to watching the nash of the hook podcasts the last few weeks but wow this was the best one yet. Hassan you did a great job and I could listen to mark for hours. Well done guys great work 💪
Absolutely brilliant Holmesy. Had the pleasure of working alongside you at DHP and you taught me about rock salt back then and it’s fascinating hearing so much more. Especially as I’m just a match angler. Plus hearing the anecdotes about our dear old boss Hally was side splitting! God bless ya.
Fuckin amazing podcast..great angler
Great pod cast . How interesting . Thanks
Talking about old mill..?
Opiates in milk proteins 🤔😖that's impossible
Tight lines though 👌
This could easily have been 9hrs long. Awesome stuff. Please pass on some people value him greatly.
Bloody brilliant podcast a very interesting man love to fish with him I would learn a lot
Absolutely loved mark's podcast the best iv watched
Not many top named angler's out there share as much as he does a true gent 👌
I think this may be the best and most interesting podcast of the lot such a lot to listen and think about ! 👍🏻👌🏻❤️
Mark is a fountain of knowledge and actually shares it which is rare these days, legend 👍