Kent fishing tackle shops

Real shops in and around Kent, plus the national chains with stores across the country. This list will grow as we add more — tell us about a good one we've missed.

Ashford

Angling Direct Ashford — 94 Ellingham Industrial Estate, Ellingham Way, Ashford TN23 6LZ. Well-stocked national chain branch, wheelchair accessible, free parking, open 7 days. Services include reel servicing, reel spooling and pole elasticating.

Invicta Angling — 94 Hunter Avenue, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0HG. 01233 661770.

Canterbury

Outlaw Pro Kent — Unit 4 Stour Valley Ind Est, Ashford Rd, Canterbury CT4 7HF. 01227 733770.

Blean Angling — Tyler Hill Road, Blean, near Canterbury CT2 9HP. 01227 789700.

Online, Kent-based

Kent Tackle — carp fishing tackle and bait specialist based on the Kent/East Sussex border, over 30,000 items in stock, next-day UK delivery, free delivery over £100.

National chains

Angling Direct operates over 40 stores across the UK alongside its online shop — check their store locator for your nearest branch beyond Kent.

Local specialist shops are usually the best source of up-to-date advice on what's biting near you right now — worth a call before a trip to a new venue.