UNCUT Podcast #035: We Talk RETRO Carp Fishing Rigs

Tom Dove, Neil Spooner, Damian Clarke and Adam Reed discuss how some carp fishing rigs don't stop working - they just fall out of favour. In this episode of Thinking Tackle Uncut, the full team revisits some of their favourite RETRO carp rigs that once went out on every rod: Tom's old Muzza Rig, Spooner's trusted Naked Chod Rig, and the shift toward the now-dominant Spinner rig. From corked-bottom baits and aggressive hook positioning to stiff hooklinks, quick-change setups, and modern hook sharpness, the lads break down why certain carp fishing rigs caught loads — and why they're rarely tied today. 🎧 In this episode: Spooner's recent winter session and baiting approach Superstitions, confidence and recasting when it doesn't feel right The Muzza Rig — mechanics, underwater thinking and big carp results The Naked Chod Rig and fishing over low weed Spinner Rig efficiency vs older bottom bait presentations Hook sharpness, tangles, and fishing for important carp 📬 Want to join the Spooner's 50 Club in 2026? Send your UK 50 entries to: spooners50@korda.co.uk For more information:

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UNCUT Podcast #035: We Talk RETRO Carp Fishing Rigs is an episode from Korda - The Thinking Tackle Podcast by Korda Developments Ltd.

This episode is 00:46:26 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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