Tackle shops

[Alfie]

Its no wonder the internet is taking over from tackle shops. I would much rather go to a tackle shop, have a chat and physically see the stuff I want to buy. But they don' t help themselves. Went all the way to Morpeth today to a place that calls itself game fishing supplies. Went to buy a 7 inch fly box which would fit in my jacket pocket. They only had one big fly box in stock. We may be getting some more in 6 to 10 days. Well I won't be back.

 

[lead chucker]

You should of rang in advance to ask if they had the box you wanted, simple really.

 

[mag 1]

That's the problem with a lot of tackle shops not all mind but most just don't hold the stock the demand is there but I think a lot are scared to hold a lot of stock because of cost

 

[lead chucker]

I agree there I hate shopping on line although 'cluella' loves it, but sometimes online shops are out of stock too. That nets shops usually has what I want and I did get a 525'2 for £119 a few months back so well happy no waiting on being postage etc.

 

[Davey1970]

Its no wonder the internet is taking over from tackle shops. I would much rather go to a tackle shop, have a chat and physically see the stuff I want to buy. But they don' t help themselves. Went all the way to Morpeth today to a place that calls itself game fishing supplies. Went to buy a 7 inch fly box which would fit in my jacket pocket. They only had one big fly box in stock. We may be getting some more in 6 to 10 days. Well I won't be back.

if you were up that way m8, you could've called in2 "angler's united",
gary would've had what you wanted.

downstair's is sea fishing and upstair's is all freshwater, if you get the chance it's well worth a look m8.

 

[Alfie]

Where is that then.ok found it in Lynemouth looks good.

 

[Alfie]

Yep I could have rung but I expected a business that advertises itself as game angling supplies would have a choice of fly boxes in stock. Maybe my expectations are too high.

 

[Alfie]

Yep I could have rung but I expected a business that advertises itself as game angling supplies would have a choice of fly boxes in stock. Maybe my expectations are too high. I did check there website beforehand.

 

[lead chucker]

Angling united is a good shop, but still worth ringing first. class sea fishing bait throughout year though.!!

 

[Blankety Blank]

Where is that then.

Anglers United is in Lynemouth just north of Ashington

 

[mag 1]

heard that's a really good shop well stocked and great bait me pal was getting peeler from there regular good size also might have a look up that way soon

 

[Davey1970]

angler's united.
albion terrace
lynemouth
Northumberland

01670 862204

gary kislingbury 07919835944

top bloke lad's.

 

[Hoggon]

Went there twice maybe a couple of years ago but found it rather a strange experience. There was a big old scruffy sofa just to the left of the doorway that had been adopted by a few of the local characters. They were in residence on both of my visits, they didn't say anything, just seemed happy to stare and look you up and down. Tackle shops should be places you can browse at your leisure without the local weirdo's giving you the dead eye. Couldn't wait to get out of there and I wont be back until someone assures me it's no longer the local drop in centre for the bewildered.

 

[Alfie]

Think thats just Lynemouth in general not just the tackle shop.

 

[Davey1970]

ha ha, when gary was setting up it was a bit rough,
he's got a new setee now.

well worth a look m8.

 

[spongebob]

Is gary dans dad? If so gary doesn't work or own the shop dan bought him out ;-);-)

 

[Davey1970]

Is gary dans dad? If so gary doesn't work or own the shop dan bought him out ;-);-)

really m8, it has been a while since a was there,
not been fishing for some time.

but dan's a nice lad aswell.

 

[stig]

Went there twice maybe a couple of years ago but found it rather a strange experience. There was a big old scruffy sofa just to the left of the doorway that had been adopted by a few of the local characters. They were in residence on both of my visits, they didn't say anything, just seemed happy to stare and look you up and down. Tackle shops should be places you can browse at your leisure without the local weirdo's giving you the dead eye. Couldn't wait to get out of there and I wont be back until someone assures me it's no longer the local drop in centre for the bewildered.

LOL!!!, I know a shop with a similar set of 'counter leaners' offering their advice by their facial expressions on your purchases,even the owner does it! when you try and survey his products on display.Guess i'm not part of the 'In crowd'.

 

[Kentish Bassman]

Went there twice maybe a couple of years ago but found it rather a strange experience. There was a big old scruffy sofa just to the left of the doorway that had been adopted by a few of the local characters. They were in residence on both of my visits, they didn't say anything, just seemed happy to stare and look you up and down. Tackle shops should be places you can browse at your leisure without the local weirdo's giving you the dead eye. Couldn't wait to get out of there and I wont be back until someone assures me it's no longer the local drop in centre for the bewildered.

I had a similar experience when I went in there a couple of years back and I haven`t been back since. I now get all my bait and bits n bobs in McDermotts in Ashington, where I can browse in peace or if I need any help the staff are more than willing to help out.