Nick has a huge carp pedigree background and is widely respected and regarded as a tactical innovator within the world of carp fishing.

Nick was raised in Harefield in the heart of the Colne valley which is considered to be the “carp capital” of the south of England. Growing up around the angling legends of the time gave Nick a great grounding in the sport, and at the age of 12 he turned to fishing solely for carp after several years serving his apprenticeship fishing for other species.

Nick's obsession with carp fishing has taken him all over the world, and as a self taught writer he has written for every major carp fishing title in the last twenty years. 

Read Nick's blog here at SONIK

Martin brings a wealth of talent to the ‘Sonik Carp Team’ in terms of his journalistic skills and his ability to catch carp from waters all over the world.

The last 15 years has seen him carve out a distinguished career in angling journalism, leading Advanced Carp Fishing magazine to record sales as its former editor, and more recently having held the post of editor of Carpworld magazine. His own carp fishing has taken him all over the world where he regularly competes on the international carp fishing scene, and in particular, the fast growing American carp match circuit.

He has written several books on all disciplines of angling and continues to write for a host of carp fishing magazines as a freelance journalist.

Jake gave up fishing for fifteen years, but has quite literally exploded back onto the scene. Known for his exploits across Europe with his two Dobermans, Jake has amassed a breathtaking array of big carp, caught from some of the most challenging lakes and rivers.

Jake’s patience and dedication to catching his quarry, and the way he happily lives on the bank through some truly gruelling conditions, for months at a time, has given him an inspirational reputation as one of the best in his field. You can learn a great deal from this man and he also writes his own blog which follows his every step throughout his incredible journey around Europe. 

Visit Jake’s blog: thebigcarphunter.com

Associated with Dream Lakes in France and Waveney Valley/Camelot in the UK. Pat's successes include several 30lb+ UK (including Peach and The Italian) and French PB is 53lb+ with many fish over 40lb.

The strength of his carp angling is based on his meticulous attention to rig design and out and out casting ability. In terms of understanding a rod's characteristics and testing a rod to its limits, he is definitely a great tester for SONIK rods!

John Wrench holds an impressive resumé and personal best, Armadillo (fully scaled) at 49.8 from a friend's water called Mar-Peche.

John is currently fishing a group of waters in the Chichester area using the SONIK sk4 Carp rods with fish to low 50's. So far he has managed fish to 38.12 from this venue. John has also spent lots of sessions on Kevin Maddocks lake.

John's talents and experience are a perfect match for SONIK product testing.

View some of John's catches

Richard Adams has been avidly fishing for carp for the past 21 years and during that time has caught a large number of notable fish both in England and abroad, including countless twenties and many thirties up to a personal best of 46lb.

Also a consultant for Mistral Baits and Gardner Tackle and actively involved with the UKMA/carp website, he regularly features in various magazines on a regular basis writing articles, answering readers’ questions and featuring as part of a debate team.