Nash Tackle Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 25 - Dave Levy

This week joining host Hassan is former Nash Tackle sponsored angler, now RidgeMonkey & Mainline Baits carp catching machine Dave Levy.
There’s a reason this podcast is over four hours long and that is due to Dave’s relentless lifelong pursuit of carp! We look back at Dave’s formative years which where eventful to say the least. During these early years Dave (being from a military family) had to move a lot as his father was posted to different parts of the country, he discovered his love for boxing, he went through his struggles at school and later was kicked out of his family home by his dad when he was 16 years old. During this whole time carp fishing was a constant in his life and was always in his blood. From his very early visits to Yateley where he was well out of his depth, through to him honing his craft on local Essex waters and establishing himself as a carp angler on the likes of Walthamstow and Sutton, it’s fair to say this early success and hunger was only the tip of the carp fishing iceberg for Dave.
His passion for carp fishing has to this day never wavered and he has never had a break in over 30 years. It has cost him marriages as well as much more, but by Dave’s own admission he wouldn’t change it for anything. Dave’s mind set and drive for carp fishing is highlighted by his awesome captures on Tol Pits, The Essex Manor, Collingbrooke, Horton, Wraysbury, Kingsmead, Northwich and a 485 acre “Unkown” Essex Reservoir. The earlier of these captures came whilst Dave was still serving in the Parachute Regiment of the Army and the later campaigns he only had one night a week fishing at his disposal.
Dave also talks about his recent carp fishing history with him writing his book “Fallen Kings” and his success on Essex Carp Syndicates “The Rise” which was tipped off by the capture of a 50lb+ carp known as Brick Top. He also shares his opinions on the modern carp fishing scene, social media and imported carp. It’s a truly jaw dropping, enlightening and thorough look into one of the very best carp anglers out there and shows exactly what it takes to be successful, warts and all!
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[@andyc392]

One of the best Podcasts I’ve listened to 😀👍

[@xserik79]

agreed

[@liamvaughan8477]

What a top bloke and a fantastic story teller. Definitely the longest I've ever listened to anything in my life 😂

[@stephenport4768]

Meet Dave Levy a few times through a former neighbour of mine who has became a very close personal friend Dave is an absolute smashing guy and willing to help anyone a really good angler

[@andymulvaney9516]

Brilliant podcast. Could listen to Dave Levy all day and Hassan is superb. Well done Nash team - keep 'em coming!

[@bazstoddart9029]

Best one I've listened to in along time. Legend levy

[@sid110785]

gotta admit i really do prefer the Nash podcasts over the Korda ones. no disrespect just my personal preference. some absolute bangers

[@themightysumo8056]

Top bloke and what a selection of fish..1 of best podcasts so far

[@rossroberts9421]

What a legend. Top bloke and top podcast.

[@philipalbon3192]

Very enjoyable, lovely for a Sunday afternoon chill out 👍🏻

[@tonylarkin1985]

Outstanding podcast 👌

[@stevedeal93]

Best podcast guest- very entertaining

[@Martyn-NFFC]

Loved that, add it to Dave's korda podcast and it's 7 hours, to be honest I could listen to it all again!

[@Sociable_carper]

Brilliant loved that. Cheers men for doing it

[@lewish6044]

Great podcast, lovely little mention of the late Jock White, was a loved bailiff at my club water in his later years.

[@MrDorsetD]

Brilliant interview! 👍

[@delgoldthorpe4005]

Well said Dave levy about imported carp.. nothing to add to his comments....

[@tariqzeb5774]

Top stuff thanks Dave and Hussan and team Nash plenty of carps result

[@nigelgroves4920]

Top podcast entertaining too say the least 👍

[@mrp8858]

Really enjoyed that thanks very much

[@jamesfuller8563]

That was exceptional!!

[@Rattagun46]

Stow legend , great angler. Comes across a really nice fella 👌 funny interview too😂👏

[@cbthaiboxing9640]

Carnt wait to watch 🤘 ceep u the amazing work 💪

[@jonmiller16]

Nice one Dave , my favourite guest ever lol it was Colin Davidson mate ( the northern lin) ! Great podcast and daves up there easily with the best of the best !!

[@paulhickmott6129]

Can guess the TW Res, I’ve worked for WB all my career. Worked in West London, live in Kent. Blackwall tunnel put me off ever fishing the Stow Reservoirs, looking back kicking myself for missing that opportunity. Beautiful around Coppermills and if my role had been different, my fishing would of been more varied. I wasn’t one of the suits, but have walked a few Reservoirs in a suit with my hi-vis in my time, never close enough to need a life jacket though. Very sneaky Dave. Still waiting for a UK 40 myself.

[@jameshigton1880]

One of the bests 👌🏾

[@RussianSealthBomber]

What a great podcast greetings from America

[@martinmullen71]

Never met Dave, great angler, great guy, and if you love reading, he’s book is worth a read.

[@TheDanmcmahon1]

Total legend

[@OfficialNashTackle]

He sure is

[@marcoshea4868]

Best one yet , and a blinding bloke is Dave

[@garyfotherinham9292]

Best podcast to date

[@TommyDeCleenCarpAngler]

Best one yet ...

[@liontibbs5441]

Great podcast

[@kieranberney8620]

Brilliant.

[@stevenbull2981]

Great podcast ✌

[@leepitts8129]

Lovely drop this one. But who's Mr Goldcard?

[@Jambo6859]

Hi guys great vid were can I watch the jim shelly vid thanks.

[@spencerpayne1971]

What a legend👌🏻👌🏻 , still reckon I could beat him in an arm wrestle though 🤣🤣

[@johnnyallum89]

Anyone got the link to the film with Jim shelley and Dave in ?

[@fireblaster9961]

Staying mobile...these guys must fish completely different places to everyone else.

[@johnbob6583]

Can't even go for a piss in linear

[@sthomas8714]

Most do mate yeah but most of the stories are from back in the day. Carp fishing is almost like the car scene these days, everyone with a fiesta is a car guy. This kinda stuff and most of the carp videos online don't reflect day ticket waters in the slightest

[@sthomas8714]

One of these public anglers told me burghfield was highly pressured.. yeahh ok mate, highly pressured? Try a 3 achre lake with every peg filled everyday then talk to me about pressured. Props to dave though this was a good listen.

[@TheAmericanDane]

Starts @ 13:06

[@lackit7347]

Thats why i write for carp magazine and u dont lol legend

[@comette2504]

Nash .que des braconniers. Je pêche la carpe depuis 30 ans et même les gars de pacific peche boycott. Vole de poissons et compagnie