Meet Consultant - Craig Runham

Name:Craig Runham

Lives in:Reading 

Occupation:Main Control Room Leader

Angling Category:Carp Angler 

Describe yourself as an angler:I have been big carp fishing since I was 14 and the fire still burns strongly. My perfect setting is a big wild over grown pit with no other anglers around. The biggest buzz i get is catching unknown big carp that may never have been held before. I have fished every type of venue from heavily stocked to extremely low stock massive inland seas. Nothing makes me feel more alive than fishing on the end of a big Southerly on a massive pit. I have been lucky enough to catch some of the most sought after carp in the south during my time as a Carp angler. I am passionate about Carp fishing and to me it is a way of life rather than a hobby. 

Favourite Venue:Theale Lagoon

Favourite Species:Carp

Favourite Method/Approach:Small pop ups in the spring and beds of particles in the warmer months

Favourite Hinders Bait:Tigers and Chinese Hemp

Most memorable session:This is easy. Catching the countries biggest Carp from a stalking situation and watching it make the mistake from within a tree top. 

Target for the next 12months: Just to get out on the bank more and catch carp that I want to chase. 

Current Personal Best Captures include:

• Abroad PB - 62lb 8oz

• UK Mirror Carp -  64lb 8oz

• UK Common Carp - 49lb 14oz