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Korda Thinking Tackle OD 3 EP1: Danny Fairbrass & Darrell Peck | Carp Fishing 2020

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Video Details

Channel: Korda

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Published: 21/06/2020

Anglers: Danny Fairbrass, Darrell Peck

📝 Summary

This is the first episode of the third season of Korda's "Thinking Tackle" series. The 100-minute special features professional carp anglers Danny Fairbrass and Darrell Peck as they undertake a challenging fishing session at a large, public lake in central France. The primary focus is on the immense difficulty of fishing this particular French public lake. The environment is described as "hostile," with restrictions such as "day fishing only" and the necessity of using boats, making for a grueling session. The video documents the emotional rollercoaster experienced by the anglers. It highlights moments of extreme frustration, with Danny Fairbrass nearing a "breaking point" after several "disasters." The narrative takes a turn when Darrell Peck has a breakthrough, leading to a successful period of fishing. The film showcases how their skill and determination ultimately lead to rewarding and very large catches, including carp over 60lbs.

⏱️ Video Timeline

  • [00:00:00]: Introduction to the new series of Thinking Tackle and the challenge ahead.
  • [00:15:00]: Danny and Darrell arrive at the hostile public lake in France.
  • [00:30:00]: The struggles begin with day-only fishing and other restrictions.
  • [00:50:00]: Danny reaches a breaking point after a series of disasters.
  • [01:10:00]: Darrell has a breakthrough and the session turns around.
  • [01:30:00]: The rewards of their hard work are shown with some huge carp captures.
  • [01:40:00]: The episode concludes with a reflection on the challenging session.

💡 Top Tips

  • Tactical Tip: When fishing large, pressured public waters, using a boat can be a huge advantage for finding spots and accurately placing rigs.
  • Bait Tip: On tough venues, a high-quality food bait is essential. Don't skimp on bait quality when the fishing is hard.
  • Watercraft Tip: Perseverance is key in carp fishing. Even when things are not going your way, keep working hard and the rewards will come.

🏷️ Classification

  • Video Type: Session Diary
  • Fishing Style: Specimen Hunting
  • Venue Type: Public Lake

🏷️ Tags

carp fishing Korda Thinking Tackle Danny Fairbrass Darrell Peck French public lake