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!!

Good suggestions. I'll have a look. Coronavirus has certainly put an end to the ability to browse properly before we buy.

As with many industries the online retailers have become dominant, but there's nothing like going to a decent store and getting hands on before you buy. I wish I had done that as it's 4am and I've barely slept on my new and uncomfortable bedchair.

Anyway, my bad back aside, where's the biggest physical shop with the best range that someone can go to and check out all the fishing kit porn?