Sydney Coarse Angling Club
Sydneys Only Coarse Angling Club Established 1989
Where to Buy Coarse Fishing Tackle and Bait
Fishing tackle is always an expensive purchase and it is not easy to get in Australia, in addition freight charges can be expensive so shopping around is important. Below is a list of suppliers recommended by SCAC members which are based in Australia, the UK and Europe.
Please email sydneycoarseanglingclub@outlook.com if you have any other suggestions for this area. For all suppliers in the UK and Europe it is best to create an account so that you see the price of the item without tax (VAT) the savings can pay for your postage, remember that if you spend over $1000 customs may hold the parcel and request GST and Processing payments.
Supplier: Bewick Sports
Website: https://www.benwick-sports.co.uk/
Pros: Helpful and happy to give advice, most orders can be processed through the website
Cons: International shipping rates
Supplier: Monton Bait and Tackle
Website: http://www.montonbaitandtackle.co.uk/ They are also on ebay https://www.ebay.com.au/str/montonbaitandtackle?_trkparms=folent%3Amontonbaitandtackle%7Cfolenttp%3A1&_trksid=p3542580.m47492.l74602
Supplier: Helpful and happy to give advice, most orders can be processed through the website
Cons: International shipping rates
Supplier: Bank Angler Australia (Located in WA)
Website: https://www.bankangler.com.au/#/
Pros: Helpful and prompt service, a limited range but it is important to support our local suppliers so that they may increase for the future. Fast service from Franz and he also stocks dips and glugs for those specimen anglers.
Cons: Limited range.
Supplier: Wave Inn (Located in Spain)
Website: https://www.tradeinn.com/waveinn/en
Pros: Sometimes items that are unique to Europe can be found here, watch out for postage as it can be hit and miss. Adding one packet of hooks can double the postage.
Cons: International shipping rates
Supplier: Billy Clarke UK
Website: https://billyclarke.co.uk/
Pros: Helpful and happy to give advice, most orders can be processed through the website and Tom is also happy to organise orders by email. Sometimes it is best to give them a call.
Great service overall.
Cons: Shipping costs can be expensive for rods and other large items
Supplier: Fishing Spares UK (Owned by Billy Clarke)
Website: https://www.fishingspares.co.uk/
Pros: Helpful and happy to give advice, most orders can be processed through the website and Tom is also happy to organise orders by email. Sometimes it is best to give them a call.
Great service overall.
Cons: Spares for all brands are not available, ie, Garbolino.
Supplier: Nathans of Derby
Website: https://www.nathansofderby.com/
Pros: They have several shops so usually have stock of items when others do not, easy website and buying and good communication.
Cons: They will charge you a fixed shipping price to start and then come back to you with a variance. Remind them to deduct the 20% VAT but they are generally good.
Supplier: Pecheur (Located in Belgium)
Website: https://www.pecheur.com/en/us/
Pros: Sometimes items that are unique to Europe can be found here, to get the best out of the postage it is best to team up with someone and share the postage.
Cons: There packaging is terrible to the point that they have stopped shipping rods due to damage. Otherwise they are generally good.
Supplier: The Tackle Zone (Previously Harris Sportsmail)
Website: https://www.thetacklezone.co.uk/
Pros: Cheap postage for small items, as low as $9 for small parcels which is great value.
Cons: They stock a limited range, not often fully stocked. the website is a bit clunky and not as good as the old Harris Sportsmail but it is gradually improving, you just have to search around a bit.
Supplier: Tintex (Dye manufacturer, suitable for ground baits / bait colouring)
Website: https://tintex.com.au/
Pros: High quality food grade dyes which are great value and they have a wide range of colours
Cons: None
Supplier: Fishing Evolution - Sleaford UK
Website: https://www.fishingevolution.co.uk/
Pros: Friendly team, will ship to Australia and they are already shipping regularly.
Cons: Cannot order on the website. Call or email.
Supplier: Carpy Tackle Australia (Located in VIC)
Website: https://carpytackle.com/
Pros: Mainly specimen gear, but useful flavours and pop ups are available, he also stocks a few guru items but they are often out of stock.
Cons: Limited range.
Supplier: Jan Juc Worms (Located in VIC)
Website: https://www.fishingworms.com.au/
Pros: Fantastic quality and prompt delivery
Cons: A little expensive but they also sell starter kits for worms to grow your own