Episodes

  • This could be the last one! The Collection Vol 4
    Jun 27 2026

    Available on OptiBaits.com

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    16 mins
  • #74 Paul Martin
    Jun 25 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • #73 The BCSG's Book On Bait
    Jun 5 2026

    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...

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Craig Mitchell
    Feb 28 2026

    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 prison and what led up to it.

    Enjoy!

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • A Break From The Old Routine
    Jan 31 2026

    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!

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Marcus Watts part two
    Oct 4 2025

    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 formulation, and so much more...

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Marcus Watts part one
    Aug 3 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Q&A Spring 25
    May 3 2025

    Q&A is back!

    I answer listener questions, ranging from supermarket bait ingredients to sacking fish.

    Enjoy...

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    1 hr and 26 mins