PROPER CARP FISHING has started on freeview TV with a proper series for the first time in the form of Monster Carp by the Korda boys. Here is the running order and synopsis as supplied to Angler's Mail magazine by ITV, and watch out for repeats...
1 Monster Carp – Japan
Heading to The Land of the Rising Sun for the ultimate angling adventure, Ali Hamidi, Tom Dove and Darrell Peck kick off the series. They’re on a quest to discover Japan’s legendary carp.
The country is known for its colourful koi, but can the team tempt one of the Land’s unknown monster king carp in the shadows of Mount Fuji?
With laughs aplenty, this is one unforgettable story to open this debut series of Monster Carp.
Tuesday, July 5, 8pm – ITV4
Repeats – Wed midnight , Sat at 6pm and Sun 10.55am.
Monster Carp has just begun with episode 1 in Japan. Angler’s Mail Carp Crew section readers were recently treated to a special feature on the making on the shows, starring Ali Hamidi (left) and others including Darrell Peck (right).
2 Monster Carp – Hungary
In an action-packed adventure in Central Europe, Ali is joined by Neil Spooner and Tom Dove at Balaton, one of Europe’s largest lakes.
The Monster Carp team face testing conditions from boat and bank on the windswept, 50-mile-long water, taking time to sample some of the famous Hungarian cuisine and culture between the action.
Tuesday, July 12, 8pm – ITV4
Repeats – Sat 4.55pm and Sun 8.55am
3 Monster Carp – Italy
In a rollercoaster journey across breathtaking Italian lakes and rivers, Ali is joined by Tom Dove and Danny Fairbrass as they say “ciao” to monster carp.
The boys’ trip takes them from the beauty of Venice right into the heart of darkness as they tackle demanding and, at times, dangerous conditions in search of their quarry on the incredible River Po – home to 60 lb carp and World record-sized catfish.
Tuesday, July 19, 8pm – ITV4
Repeat details to be confirmed soon
4 Monster Carp – Austria
Fishing incredible lakes amongst the Austrian Alps, Ali teams up with Korda chief Danny Fairbrass and Darrell Peck.
They go in search of a well-known 50 lb carp and a mystery wild specimen. Will they end the series with the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the fish world?
Tuesday, July 26, 8pm – ITV4
Repeat details to be confirmed soon
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