Welcome to Gorleston Tackle Centre Ltd, a fishing shop located in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The shop operates from Monday to Sunday, with opening hours from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (except on Sundays, where it closes at 12:00 pm). They also run Marsh View Fishery, which is a popular fishing spot in the area.
Gorleston Tackle Centre offers a large walk-round store with a friendly and knowledgeable staff who are avid fishermen and are always ready to provide advice and answer any questions customers may have. The store stocks a wide range of fishing bait, including fresh maggots, casters, and worms that are delivered daily. They also have a variety of ready-to-fish bait, such as pellets, meat, corn, shelf-life and frozen boilies. Fresh lug and rag are also available daily, and they offer peeler crab when it is in season.
For sea fishing and pike fishing enthusiasts, they have a full range of frozen baits.
In addition to providing fishing gear and bait, Gorleston Tackle Centre also offers rod and reel repair services. Jason, who has over thirty years of experience in rod building, performs all repairs on the premises. Whether it's a full re-build, a single ring repair, or restoring old-fashioned cane and glass rods to a traditional finish, they have the expertise and equipment to fulfil any job and specification. Reel spares are readily available, and they offer servicing starting at just 15.
For those interested in pike fishing on the Norfolk Broads, Gorleston Tackle Centre offers a highly recommended book called “Pike Fishing on the Norfolk Broads” written by Derrick Amies. This book, personally signed by the author, features 400 pages of valuable information, including colour and black and white photos. It reveals the truth about Dennis Pye's captures in detail and shares Derrick's secrets on his personal live-baiting technique, including his views on the influence of the moon's phase on pike fishing. Limited numbers of leather-bound copies are available, embossed in gold and individually numbered, complete with a protective sleeve and a letter of authenticity.
There are also hardback copies available at a discounted price.
For fishing enthusiasts looking for a great fishing experience, Marsh View Fishery is the place to go. The coarse lake offers 8 swims, with 2 specially designed for social anglers, allowing for proximity fishing. This lake holds a variety of fish, including roach, rudd, perch, bream, tench, and smaller carp. The lake has been extended, and the bottom dredged to add depth.
The carp lake has also been improved, with one bank dug out, making it almost twice the original size. It holds many double-figure carp, some weighing over 18lb. Fishing on the coarse lake costs 7 per day with one rod, and under 16's can fish for free when accompanied by an adult. Fishing on the carp lake costs 10 for 2 rods, with a minimum 10lb line and a maximum hook size 6.
Anglers can fish for 12 hours, from 8am to 8pm, and can extend their session to 24 hours for an additional 5.
Customers can pre-book bait or inquire about any fishing queries by contacting Gorleston Tackle Centre via telephone at 01493 662448 or email at gorlestontackle@btconnect. Com. They are also active on Facebook, where customers can like their page and join their group for fishing reports and updates.
Overall, Gorleston Tackle Centre offers a comprehensive range of fishing gear, bait, and services. With their knowledgeable staff, convenient opening hours, and access to Marsh View Fishery, it's the go-to destination for all fishing enthusiasts in the Gorleston area.