In reply to Post #15
Hundred percent agree. Using them for years. Not sure about the stitch up comment though.
Hundred percent agree. Using them for years. Not sure about the stitch up comment though.
Johnson Ross or the tackle box yeah you sometimes pay a little more for big ticket items but their customer service is worth that alone
Just wanted to say thanks for all the pleasant and positive responses!
I'm going to get myself to a few of the places mentioned as they're clearly worth the effort and getting to lie on a bedchair is key. I'll just call beforehand to see if they have ones I fancy in stock and they're ok with me getting hands on it in the current climate.
Then hopefully my next overnighter will be disturbed due to screaming takes and not back ache!!
I'm going to get myself to a few of the places mentioned as they're clearly worth the effort and getting to lie on a bedchair is key. I'll just call beforehand to see if they have ones I fancy in stock and they're ok with me getting hands on it in the current climate.
Then hopefully my next overnighter will be disturbed due to screaming takes and not back ache!!
Johnson ross for stock and customer service but not the cheapest .
In reply to Post #16
In reply to Post #15
Hundred percent agree. Using them for years. Not sure about the stitch up comment though.
Probably because their sales spiel is so good you end up buying more than you need...
I have used Johnson Ross and Tackle Box quite a bit and I know a few of the guys in Johnson Ross from my time on Nazeing, they treat all customers well, they know their stuff, and will sell you right.
Tackle Box, I have driven down a few times to have a proper look at items I needed, and browsed round the shop, yes, you can easily end up with more than you went in for. Again they know what they are doing. A retail store with staff who can talk the talk.
I have been in a few Angling Direct stores and it feels like they are just 'stick it through the till and next', almost like a fishing tackle Primark, but at premium prices
In reply to Post #15
Hundred percent agree. Using them for years. Not sure about the stitch up comment though.
Probably because their sales spiel is so good you end up buying more than you need...
I have used Johnson Ross and Tackle Box quite a bit and I know a few of the guys in Johnson Ross from my time on Nazeing, they treat all customers well, they know their stuff, and will sell you right.
Tackle Box, I have driven down a few times to have a proper look at items I needed, and browsed round the shop, yes, you can easily end up with more than you went in for. Again they know what they are doing. A retail store with staff who can talk the talk.
I have been in a few Angling Direct stores and it feels like they are just 'stick it through the till and next', almost like a fishing tackle Primark, but at premium prices
Johnson Ross for me. Sent me some tempest skull cap clips, so I can use the cap on both of my tempests.
Someone got off there bum sorted them then sent too me all for free 👌
Someone got off there bum sorted them then sent too me all for free 👌
In reply to Post #20
So good business all round then
So good business all round then
In reply to Post #22
I have just purchased some end tackle, spombs, leads, pellets and particles from Blakes and received it the next day with a load of advice from one of the lads there. Mega impressed.
I have just purchased some end tackle, spombs, leads, pellets and particles from Blakes and received it the next day with a load of advice from one of the lads there. Mega impressed.
Walkers of trowell. Always have stock 
In reply to Post #24
Walkers of Trowell is a good shout always pop in when I'm that way, great traditional fishing shop.
Billy Clark's at Sheffield,Nathan's of derby And wickersley angling are good friendly general fishing shops
Online Johnson Ross Are my go to.
Walkers of Trowell is a good shout always pop in when I'm that way, great traditional fishing shop.
Billy Clark's at Sheffield,Nathan's of derby And wickersley angling are good friendly general fishing shops
Online Johnson Ross Are my go to.
In reply to Post #23
Blake's is top draw, can't fault the place.
Blake's is top draw, can't fault the place.
In reply to Post #26
England Angling and Hull Angling are worth a look
England Angling and Hull Angling are worth a look
In reply to Post #1
Bankside in Gloucestershire isn't to shoddy, free spirit stockists and always have stock, couple of good guys that have been there and done it, yet always willing to offer advice and help
Bankside in Gloucestershire isn't to shoddy, free spirit stockists and always have stock, couple of good guys that have been there and done it, yet always willing to offer advice and help
In reply to Post #13
Avoid Ann Summers at all costs. it is owned by the same porn barons that own West Ham. The sooner they go bust and sell up the better.
Avoid Ann Summers at all costs. it is owned by the same porn barons that own West Ham. The sooner they go bust and sell up the better.
In reply to Post #28
Don't tell Knickerwetter that one of them won the British carp championships - he will have them down as a noddy shop.
Don't tell Knickerwetter that one of them won the British carp championships - he will have them down as a noddy shop.