Hello All,

I have just started fly fishing and am awaiting for the rest of my tackle to arrive, which I orderd after my first fly lesson.

Whilst I do quite like browsing the web for a bargain, there are occasions where I know I will just need a couple of small items for a day out, for which it would be an advantage to pop down to the local tackle shop.

Unfortunately, being new to the sport I am not quite sure where good shops are.

I am located in Bury, lancashire, and any information would be gratefully received.

Not quite local but try nwac in wigan look them up on the web and welcome from Warringtn.

Alan and more

AlanC,

Many thanks for your prompt response.

I looked the shop up and it seems quite good.

Wigan isn't too far really, and I rarely instantly need anything.

I'm also after a fly vest at the moemnt, and I always like to try clothing on, so I'll have a run out one Sunday and have a good look around.

Kind regards.

PMH no problem hope you get sorted when you pay them a visit.

Alan and more

NWAC are nearer to you than Wigan. Situated in an old Chapel (I think) between Hindley and Hindley Green. Not really a specialist fly shop - but they have some good cheap stuff.

If you want a visual treat, and fancy a day out, then John Norris of Penrith are worth the journey. Fawcett's of Lancaster are a bit nearer but they keep quite old fashioned opening hours.

there is a very good game angling shop in clitheroe, especially good if your into tying flies too, if not they stock a pretty much complete range of fulling mill flies.

theres ted carters in preston, fawcett's- www.fawcettsonline.com

[QUOTE=Ephemerella;480839]NWAC are nearer to you than Wigan.

Ephemerella I dont understand m8 NWAC are in Wigan.

Northwest Angling Centre Ltd
Chapel Street
Hindley
Wigan
Lancashire
WN2 3AD


Alan and more

The postal address is correct.
However they are about 6 miles east south east of Wigan, just off the A58 that comes from Bury.

OK m8 I did not know that cause you just go off the address or post code.

Alan and more

If you need to search the web this list of links makes it easier:-

http://eis.bris.ac.uk/~cckhrb/fish_dealer.html

I have always found Sportfish very good. Often next day delivery.