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Best carp tackle shop Wales - M4 corridor (9 posts / 623 views)
Craftycarper97
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Post #1 28 Oct 2021 13:09
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Afternoon all

Anyone have any suggestions on what is the best/ biggest carp tackle shop/ showroom in Wales or along the M4 corridor?

I'm looking to kit myself out after a long break and whilst there are many great reviews and opinions I would like to be able to feel and see products in the flesh such as bed chairs, bivvies' , rood and reels etc.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Bivvybug Bivvybug
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Post #2 28 Oct 2021 16:03
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In reply to Post #1
Angling direct Bristol or Swindon
Chuffy Chuffy
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Post #3 28 Oct 2021 17:17
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In reply to Post #1
Bristol you've got Angling Direct and Bristol Angling Centre
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #4 28 Oct 2021 18:04
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Best around Cardiff/Newport is Cardiff Angling Centre at Cefn Mably but not exactly a huge showroom with much on display. Garry Evans a good store but not much on display or a wide range of brands. Never been to Angling Direct Bristol or actually into Bristol Angling Centre, who I have used many times and the service there is excellent. They do stock a fair amount and have always said if not on display but in stock they will get out and set up for you
Craftycarper97
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Post #5 28 Oct 2021 18:19
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Thanks Gents 👍
Jamesvg Jamesvg
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Post #6 28 Oct 2021 20:36
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In reply to Post #4
Mirror MiniWelsh regarding Gary Evans and Cardiff Angling Center - best shops around these parts but neither will have a large slection of bivvies, bedchairs, etc.
You'll also struggle in regards to finding a wide range of rods and reels to try in any shops im this neck of the woods.
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
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Post #7 29 Oct 2021 07:25
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In reply to Post #6
Sadly true which is why I also recommended the Bristol stores. Also why I am going to the Big One Show next year to look at brolly options as I know of nowhere near that will stock the options I am considering
carpstar40 carpstar40
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Post #8 29 Oct 2021 07:41
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Cefn Mably used to be half decent, I stopped calling in there when I was down that way even before Covid all started, it felt to me that stock and things out on display were not replaced, what ever happened to First 4 fishing used to call in there a bit was alright for a few bits and bobs is it online only now?
Riggy Riggy
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Post #9 29 Oct 2021 07:45
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Treat yourself to a day out at Johnson Ross, a lot in stock and on display if you are looking to buy a lot what you may save will cover fuel costs. I know not in M4 corridor (M4, m25 and a10) but might be worth a road trip.

Michael
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