MainframeJames Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi Raiders, Wondering if anyone knows of local shops they would recommend? In the age of internet it's still a bit tough to find ones that aren't a major chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 small shops at toukley and the entrance are ok..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainframeJames Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 23 minutes ago, rickmarlin62 said: small shops at toukley and the entrance are ok..rick Thanks as always Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koalaboi Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Try Budgewoi...excellent range of gear and prices. A real old fashioned tackle shop. KB Edited November 18, 2017 by Koalaboi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill373737 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Budgewoi Marine Sports is pretty good, and if building a rod is your thing, they are one of the few shops around that still sell blanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) Bobs tackle is on Manns Road West Gosford. Its the last set of shops on the right before you head up the hill. His hours can be a bit hit and miss, but he knows his stuff. Are you looking for anything in particular? I also saw that there was new tackle shop in Woy Woy near the drive through bottle store. Gosford Fishing Club do a raffle every Thursday at Gosford RSL. It might be worth joining if you want to find a regualr person to fish with. Edited November 18, 2017 by antonywardle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainframeJames Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I actually did get into Bob's yesterday. I thought he had closed up for good because I hadn't found it open during his hours for about a month. Definitely knows his stuff. Wide/interesting selection and has good prices too. Found out from Bob that Anderson's bait sold to Tweed last month so that explains why their shop in Woy Woy closed. Umina Bait & Tackle also closed. I think there used to be a shop in East Gosford but it seems long gone. I didn't see the new shop in Woy Woy yesterday, but I wasn't looking for it there. I'll have a sticky next time I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time28 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We are running low on good bait and tackle shops down the south end of the coast. Umina bait and tackle was good for fresh prawns and live worms its a shame it closed..I will be having a look at the new one at Woy Woy in the morning hopefully they sell some fresh bait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca02 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Yeah there really isn't any small tackle stores left on the south end of the central coast, the last one left is as mentioned west gosford bait & tackle - i haven't found anywhere that has good quality/fresh squid (other than up at the entrance). As regan mentioned - fishermans wharf is probably your best bet for fresh bait, i get mullet & blackfish from there for bait all the time. If i'm going to stock up on plastics/jigheads/lures etc i'll go to Freddy's at erina or a shop west gosford. Freddy's is well stocked where a shop can be very hit and miss with their stock replenishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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