This could be the last one! The Collection Vol 4

June 27, 2026 4:06am 15 min

Available on OptiBaits.com

#74 Paul Martin

June 25, 2026 10:24am 1:58

Paul Martin joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for making bait. From the early days helping out with his dads bait business all the way to testing bait for the big boys. Enjoy!

#73 The BCSG's Book On Bait

June 05, 2026 2:14am 1:10

Paul Martin joins us to discuss putting together the BCSG's recent book about bait. Please note that this was recorded back when the book was still available! Enjoy...

Drum roll…

May 23, 2026 6:02am 9 min

**being deleted soon** - Part Two- The Collection…

April 19, 2026 7:05am 12 min

ANNOUNCEMENT- Clearing up the confusion…

March 11, 2026 12:28pm 9 min

Craig Mitchell

February 28, 2026 3:15am 2:02

Craig Mitchell (aka C4rpy Craig) joins us and recounts his fishing adventures ranging from bunking off school to go fishing all the way to catching monsters from untapped French waters. Craig also covers his time in pris...

A Break From The Old Routine

January 31, 2026 5:45am 1:54

Jason Rider joins us to recount some epic big carp adventures! These adventures and many more can be found in Jason's latest book, A Break From The Old Routine. Enjoy!

Announcement ~ listen now, deleting soon…

November 29, 2025 6:35am 8 min

Marcus Watts part two

October 04, 2025 3:07am 1:46

Part two is here! The first part of this conversation was very well received and I can assure you that the second part is equally as good! Marcus talks sustainability, fishmeals, harvesting Cornish crabs, bait formulatio...

The Announcement (deleted in a few days)

August 10, 2025 3:26am 22 min

This will be deleted in a few days time, so listen whilst you can. As promised, here is the announcement surrounding OptiBaits...

Marcus Watts part one

August 03, 2025 5:48am 1:37

Sam sits down with the marvellous Mr Marcus Watts and discusses a huge range of different topics ranging from harvesting wild crabs to bacterial-aided hydrolysis.

Q&A Spring 25

May 03, 2025 5:20am 1:26

Q&A is back! I answer listener questions, ranging from supermarket bait ingredients to sacking fish. Enjoy...

#67 Matthew Rothon ~ The Flavour Master

April 04, 2025 2:39pm 1:56

In this episode we are joined by Matthew Rothon, who is the flavour technician for Radford Way Ltd, a sister company to Unbar Rothon. Sit back and enjoy as we cover various topics from supplying Rod Hutchinson with flavo...

#66 Frank Warwick

November 29, 2024 3:00am 2:00

Frank Warwick joins us in this episode and meanders through a plethora of thought-provoking and inspiring topics in a way that only Frank can. Frank not only has a great understanding of bait and fishing as a whole, but ...

This recording will self destruct in 24 hours

September 04, 2024 10:47am 4 min

Tick tock!!! Hurry over to OptiBaits.com/club  

#65 Deans Departure ~ Dean Towey's Time In The Bait Making Game Comes To A Close

August 30, 2024 9:17am 2:22

Having rolled bait since 1990 and having spent countless hours meticulously delving in to the science of carp, Dean really is the crème de la crème when it comes to bait formulation. Sadly (or not, as the case may be for...

#64 Solo Q&A Summer 24

July 25, 2024 6:12am 1:11

For the evening with Stephen White (held on the 1st of August), please visit optibaits.com/club A full replay of the event and much more is available for everyone who joins The Bait Club after the call date! Enjoy...

#63 Carp Vision With James Nowell

March 30, 2024 3:00am 2:03

Does camouflaging our rigs really work? Do "match the hatch" hookbaits really match our free offerings? Are high viz popups really high viz? Are we all wasting our time when it comes to this stuff? James Nowell joins the...

#62 Dr Patrick Mills Returns

February 02, 2024 12:02pm 1:53

Dr Patrick Mills joins Sam to discuss his new findings on amino acids and how they stimulate carp to feed. Patrick also shares insights of his new products at Biosource Baits...