Our Latest COVID-19 Update - Open for the Collection of Pre-Ordered Tackle and Bait

LATEST COVID -19 UPDATE

Update - from Thursday 5th November

The Angling Trust have published initial guidance that during Lockdown angling is permitted so long as we

'Fish safely, locally and respect the ‘rule of two’'

Fishing tackle shops are still considered 'Non-Essential Retail' so we are not allowed to open fully.

Instead we are allowed to take orders for goods, FOR COLLECTION OFF THE PREMISES (at the shop doorway) and to keep this running smoothly, this will be through allocation of order collection time-slots.

We also have temporary - slightly reduced - Opening Times - Click Here

See image below for full details. As always we will do our very best to get you off fishing as quickly as possible, and thanks to all our customers in anticipation of your ongoing support - please stay safe all.

'Thanks for the frozen lug today, they were huge. Perfect collection process also. Well done guys, hope round 2 isn’t as long as round 1.' Rod Constable

Update Monday 24th July

In addition to the measures below, the wearing of facemasks in shops in England became mandatory from 24th July, so:

Update Monday 15th June

We Are Now Fully Open!! Keep Calm and Go Fishing!
We are doing our very best to offer a safe and relaxed setting, and to get you off fishing as quickly as possible.
Our measures instore to address the risks of COVID-19 and to operate as safely as possible for our customers and staff include:

Plastic screen surrounding the counter, customer hand sanitiser on entry, social distancing reminders inside and out, limiting customer numbers to 3 in shop, increased cleaning, staff gloves and masks.

SEE SHOP PHOTOS BELOW.

Customer Feedback

15th May 2020 - (facebook comments two days after opening up for order collection, after COVID-19 lockdown)

'Picked up some tackle and bait yesterday, great service and strict measures in place to protect customers and staff- thanks for your help as always' Matt Boyce

'Phenomenal service yet again. Called this morning, got a 10 minute time slot to shop the same day and walked away with everything I wanted. Lucky to have to you as my local tackle shop. Keep up the great work.' Gary Plummer

'Extremely well organised lads and the same quality service thanks.' Tony Rose

'Was in yesterday, as helpful and good as ever! So glad you guys are open!' Ryan Norris

'Well done chaps. Really efficient on weds' Tim Cane

'Phoned yesterday, great service and advice' Denville Hopkins

'Best shop in the south... Fact!' Mark Lawrence

and

Facebook 29th May:

'probably the best fishing shop I've ever visited and I've been all over the country' Michael Peckett

'Well done Glyn and Kevin, you are working under very difficult conditions, but you are still able to provide a fantastic service as always, thanks keep safe.' Christopher Charman

'Well done guys, very professional and helpful service yesterday, many thanks' Lee Nicholl