Marc Voosen - Nash Off The Hook Podcast - S2 Episode 66
Joining Hassan on the podcast this week is Nash Tackle's very own Marc Voosen. Marc combines Hollywood looks, incredible big carp catching both in his native Germany and abroad as well as a wealth of information and expertise in carp fishing, for example his work with “Pinpoint” hook sharpening which is integrated into our own Nash Pinpoint hooks.
Marc starts by giving context to the German carp fishing scene including how the UK scene has influenced its formation. He talks about the history of how carp came to be stocked, the nature and development of the lakes and how fishing is controlled by incredibly strict licencing in Germany. He also gives insight into the difference in fishing laws in German compared to England where it is “illegal” to release a big carp, let’s just say there’s a bit of a culture shock here for UK anglers.
Marc goes on to talk about his fishing development and how he came to find himself on one of the most prestigious and incredibly hard low stock 160 acres lakes in Germany. He spent years chasing three 30kg+ carp and let’s just say (without spoiling the unbelievable story) it was an incredible eventful time he spent on there. It was also a time where he was completely captivated by the fishing, learning a great deal but ultimately also sacrificing a great deal professionally and personally. He then goes on to speak about the fishing on there which was so special and that now his priorities have changed in terms of what he likes from his own fishing.
During his time fishing hard at the top end of the German Scene Marc formed Pinpoint hooks. He sharpened hooks both by hand and later, machine, for some of the leading names in carp fishing before his business became so popular it couldn’t be maintained by him. In stepped Kevin Nash and Alan Blair and a deal was made for him to partner up with Nash in the form of the Pinpoint Nash Hook Range. Marc talks about the impact and still to this day overwhelming friendship he has for Nash and how now being in charge of Nash Germany how he see's both his and the company’s future.
In a final section Marc talks about his thoughts on the UK carp scene having fishing Bluebell lakes and at Angling Projects. He compares what his German fishing is like and how if given the opportunity he would like to work on certain more UK aspects of his angling. Marc is incredibly charismatic, intelligent and speaks with so much heart and passion that we know you can't fail but to be captivated by this podcast.