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This fishing blog details my angling adventures around the UK (although depending where I am in the country I also sea fish from both Boat and Shore, Carp, Pike and Fly fish). I will be giving a summary of 3 values considered by most anglers as well as the additional Disabled Access rating. Since being diagnosed with CIDP and regaining my motor function Disabled angling and Disabled access is now something I always consider when visiting venues. They will all be rated on a scale of 1* to 5*;
1. Fishability *****
2. Accessability *****
3. Value for Money *****
4. Disabled Access *****
I think these 4 points are the key issues which are readily identifiable with all anglers. Feel free to take a look and add your own comments along the way!
Monday 21 April 2014
Tackle Store Review - Reels and Deals, Weymouth
On the
back of my last review and following one of my readers comments when my partner
and I recently visited Weymouth it seemed rude not to pop in and have a look
for a potential bargain in the fishing store. Not sure what to expect from a
store so near to the sea front, I headed in to the store treating it like a blank
canvas.
It was
relatively open plan with a surprisingly good selection of coarse fishing
equipment. I was immediately drawn to the full selection of Drennan hooks (on
the left hand side), all of which were fully stocked. There was also a good
selection of lines, for both reel and mainline. I haven't seen Drennan - Team
England hooklength for some time, but there was a full selection of that too.
Along the bottom shelf there were numerous spools of line with, rig bits,
floats and other tackle box essentials.
The
rack of rods in the middle of the shop floor held all sorts of rods, from carp
and fly to beachcasters, boat rods and continental style beach quivertips. The
back wall had a limited array of clothing, including fly fishing waistcoats,
and a full set of waterproofs. The left hand wall held some of the sea fishing
equipment with various sea weights, swivels, hooks, packeted red gill, and
lures, which seem to fish incredibly well on the south coast.
Walking
to the right hand side of the store, I noticed a good selection of groundbaits
(for a shop so close to the sea), along with frenzied hempseed and a few other
particle baits. Along the walls were also a random assortment of coarse fishing
equipment, including pole fishing accessories such as skid bungs, elastics and
pre-tied rigs. These could be found in-between an assortment of pike fishing
equipment. Still, it was nice to see that with a bit of a root around you could
get what you needed.
The
serving counter was a desk/glass shelving unit, housing all the reels (both
freshwater and sea) and after a quick look at them I tried to make conversation
with the chap behind the counter. His replies were brusque at best...
Here is
a brief transcript of the conversation;
Me: Hi,
alright? Just wondering, where would be the best place to fish around here?
Chap:
Chesil
Me: Ah
ok (smiling), Chesil is 20 odd miles long, anywhere specific? Portland end?
Abbottsbury? Eype? I only ask as I’ve got relatives coming down who want to
fish it.
Chap:
Left. The further left, the less f*cking idiots.
I tried
to persevere and ask about baits and what was available, but the replies I got
weren't overly enthusiastic. The awful weather may have had a bearing on this
chaps mood and behaviour, but it definitely wasn't welcoming, in fact I was
quite pleased to leave. The fleeting conversations I had all took place while I
was the only person in the shop and as he meticulously sharpened and cleaned
his scissors.
It was
great to see such a selection of coarse fishing gear, particularly in an area
which is so heavily aimed towards sea fishing, but as a prospective “punter” it
was a real shame to receive such poor and unwelcoming customer service.
Perhaps
he was having a particularly bad day, but as a rating I would say **
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2 comments:
I did actually call back into the store again today (21/04) as I need some specific Drennan hooks which I knew they stocked (this review was taken a few weeks ago), and the lady who served me was quite cheerful.
The shop has had a bad reputation for very poor service. It is probably the main reason that it has now closed for good.
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