Mozza’s Diary 2026 Starts with a UK 50lb Carp and a Return to Rainbow

Strap yourselves in – Mozza’s Diary 2026 launches in serious big-carp style.

A UK 50lb carp. Crazy winter action. And a return to one of the most iconic big-carp venues in Europe. This episode has everything.

Winter Big Carp at Elphicks Fishery – North Lake

We join Mozza on the banks of North Lake in Kent, a venue widely regarded as one of the most consistent winter carp waters in the UK.

Invited for a social session alongside fellow DNA Baits team members, Mozza quickly finds himself into proper big-carp action. North Lake has built its reputation on producing quality fish throughout the colder months — and this session proves exactly why.

A string of heavyweight carp hit the bank, including one of the lake’s true giants pushing beyond the 50lb mark. For UK winter fishing, that’s a serious result.

Cold-water campaigns are never easy, but when location, baiting approach and timing all align, the rewards can be massive. This session is a reminder that winter carp fishing in the UK is far from a write-off when you’re on the right water.

But that’s only half the story.

Back to the Icon: Rainbow Lake

The film then heads for some carp fishing in France action and a venue that needs little introduction — Rainbow Lake.

Fishing Peg 18, a swim Mozza hasn’t tackled for several years, the session unfolds in spectacular fashion. Rainbow remains one of the most famous big-carp venues in the world, known for its monster residents and brutal battles.

The takes are explosive. The fights are relentless. And the carp are everything you’d expect from such a legendary water — huge, powerful and immaculate.

Big waters demand precision. From bait application to swim management, every decision matters when you’re targeting fish of this calibre. When it all comes together, the results speak for themselves.

UK Winter Grit Meets European Big-Fish Drama

What makes this episode stand out is the contrast.

On one side, tactical winter fishing in Kent — tight bite windows, cold mornings and capitalising on short feeding spells. On the other, the scale and theatre of a legendary French big-fish venue where every take could be the carp of a lifetime.

This episode blends:

• Serious big-carp captures
• Tactical insight and bait approach
• Explosive action and drawn-out battles
• Proper angling camaraderie

Big-Carp Inspiration for 2026

If you’re chasing your first UK 50, planning a winter campaign, or dreaming about a European big-fish trip, this is the kind of film that fuels the motivation.

Mozza’s Diary 2026 sets the tone early — preparation meeting opportunity, and opportunity turning into unforgettable captures.

If you’re looking for big-carp inspiration this year, this is one you won’t want to miss.