Holiday week opening times

Tuesday 27th December	09:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 28th December	09:00 – 12:00
Thursday 29th December	09:00 – 12:00
Friday 30th December	09:00 – 12:00

Christmas and New Year

We are open as normal this week until lunchtime on Christmas eve. The week between Christmas and New Year we will be open mornings only 9.00 untill 12.00 on the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Pike Anglers Club Meeting Date Change

We are really sorry but due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to move Julian Chidgey's talk forward to Monday 28th November all the times are the same it is just that it is on the Monday NOT the Tuesday

Sunday opening

Please note that as winter creeps up on us we are no longer open on Sunday mornings.
Sorry

Countdown to Esox

Make sure that you are ready!

The new predator season is nearly on us again, now is the time to be checking that you have all those essentials that you need. We have a wide selection of ready made snap tackles in stock all made with quality Greys Prowla components and of course we have the full range of Prowla tackle including floats, sinkers, booms, sub-floats, unhooking tools and much more including all the wire, treble hooks, crimps and sleeves for the DIY trace makers out there. We also carry the full range of FOX rage and predator tackle and a comprehensive range of lures from the likes of Rapala, Storm, Savage Gear and others.

And of course dont forget that we give 10% discount to PAC members

Bank Holiday Monday

We are open as normal 08:00 until 13:00 on Bank Holiday Monday. Make the most of the last bank holiday before Christmas and get out fishing folks.

Coming Soon

We are just putting the final touches to a fantastic keepnet offer, we will have Maver keepnets at up to a staggering 50% off the rrp! So watch this space and the website to find out when this offer starts.

Fox Alarms now in stock

Fox Alarms, Indicators and Receivers are famous amongst all anglers for the great range that they produce. They always have the angler in mind when designing new products thats why their range of high quality micron alarms and indicators suit all budgets and offer the angler a complete bite indicator set-up. Fox bite alarms and receivers are so well known within carp fishing circles due to the quality, reliability and versatility throughout. There new Micron range are packed full of innovative features, and are all designed to offer unrivalled performance.


Fox Micron® M+ Bite Alarm

With the amazing new technology developed for the ground-breaking, top of the range N Series of alarms, now at Fox's disposal, it was only right to further improve some of their biggest-selling ranges of alarms.

The Micron M+ is the first to benefit from a whole host of new features. Immediately you’ll notice its classic Fox Micron look, with a raised 5mm red LED. It’s powered by 2 x AAA batteries, which coupled with new internal circuitry, offers an extra long battery life. It has an indexed front volume adjustment knob that’s easy to use. The M+ has a piezo speaker for clear audible indication of a run, with robust rubber inlays in the ‘ears’ to prevent rod slippage. There are also 2 outputs: one for power out, and one for transmitter out. This has to be one of the best alarms for the money ever!

Features include:-
• Red 5mm LED
• Indexed pot volume adjustment knob
• 2 x outputs (1 x power out, 1 x transmitter out)
• Raw plastic finish (ABS)
• Piezo speaker for clear sound
• Brass threaded stud
• Nylon thread cap
• Hardcase included
• Rubber ear inlays
• Operates on 2 x AAA batteries

Fox Micron® MX+ Bite Alarm

Exhibiting the classic Micron styling the new MX+ has a cone speaker for sharp, crisp sound, a raised 5mm blue front LED and front rotational knobs to allow quick and easy adjustment of tone and volume and rubber ear inlays to prevent rod slippage.

In addition there is two-stage sensitivity, power and transmitter outputs and enhanced electronics to maximise battery life. The MX+ is also fully compatible with the TX-R Micro Transmitter.
Features
• 2 x AAA batteries
• Blue 5mm LED
• 2 stage sensitivity
• Cone speaker for enhanced sound quality
• Indexed pot tone adjustment knob
• Indexed pot volume adjustment knob
• 2 x outputs: 1 x power out.1 x transmitter out
• Raw plastic finish (ABS)
• Hall effect bite sensor
• Brass threaded stud
• PA thread cap
• Hardcase included.


We have both these alarms in stock right now plus loads of other FOX goodies including Warrior rods, stratos reels and safezone unhooking and carp care products.

Yet More Stock!

Hello all, I have been busy fishing which is why the blog hasnt been updated for a little while, sorry.
Anyway even though we thought the shop was full to capacity it has done its normal tardis impression and we now have even more stock! We are now FOX stockists so that means loads of new goodies for you all from bivvies, chairs and bedchairs to luggage, rods, reels and end tackle for all the carp anglers. Also we will have all the new products from the FOX Match range as and when it is released. Then as we go into the autumn and our thoughts start turning to predator fishing we have access to all the FOX rage predator tackle including all the sexy new lures and Jerkbaits. I know we shouldnt wish the summer away but I for one cant wait to get my hands on some of the great looking predator tackle in the FOX rage range.

Cormorant Watch

Cormorant Watch Website Launched by Angling Trust

The CormorantWatch website is quick and easy to use.

The Angling Trust has launched a new web site for you and your fishing friends to record sightings of cormorants, goosanders and mergansers throughout the UK. This includes a short video message from Angling Trust Chief Executive Mark Lloyd introducing this new initiative.

The new site at www.cormorantwatch.org is easy to use - it takes less than a minute to record your sighting.

Don't forget to bookmark the site, keep your eyes peeled and come back every time you want to report a sighting.

The Angling Trust succeeded in persuading the Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon to carry out a review of the cormorant licensing procedure and he has stated that he is prepared to take "bold decisions". As part of this review, the Trust needs data on the abundance of cormorants to convince the government to take decisive action. So now it's your turn - go to www.cormorantwatch.org and make a difference.

Angling Trust Chief Executive Mark Lloyd commented "This is a moment when anglers need to stand up and be counted to persuade politicians to simplify licensing procedures and allow greater controls on cormorant numbers - a decision which could affect the future of fishing for the next generation. All anglers who see one of these birds in the next few months must make the effort to visit cormorantwatch.org and put a pin in the map, whether they are a member of the Angling Trust or not."

More New Stock!

We have just acquired accounts with Okuma, Prologic, Ron Thompson, Savage Gear and Scierra. This gives us and you access to some fantastic fishing tackle from the excellent Okuma reels, the fantastic range of Prologic carp tackle from alarms and bivvies to end tackle, Savage Gear lures and predator tackle and rods through to the superb Scierra range of fly fishing rods, reels, waders and accessories. While we dont have the space to carry the full ranges of these products in the shop we will be stocking some of the more popular items and we can of course order anything from their ranges.

Normal Service

The website is up and running again

Web-site down

At the moment the website is down we are working as fast as we can to rectify the problem. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

Countdown to the river season!

Its not long now until the river fishing season opens again and I dont know about you but I cant wait. I am already checking my tackle and making sure I have everything that I need. There is nothing worse than getting to your peg, opening your box and discovering all your tackle exactly as you put it away in March! Missing shot and hooks, no float rubbers to attach that stick float! Now is the time to check your tackle box and of course you could always treat yourself to something new for a new season!
Check your fishing tackle now then you leave yourself plenty of time to call in and collect what you need. Make sure your club licence hasnt expired and if it has get a new one, of course we all have our new rod licence by now dont we? If not then click here to buy it online For a true Angler nothing can beat that feeling of being sat by the river bank on the first day of the season. So wherever you are going and whatever your targets.
Tight Lines everyone.

Mainline Baits

We have been extending our range of Mainline Freezer baits and we now keep in stock Cell, Fusion, New Grange, Activ 8, Activ Maple 8 and Pro-Activ pineapple. We also stock mainline pop-ups in all the popular freezer bait flavours and we have the mainline double strength Hi-Visual Pop-Up range of super buoyant baits which are available in 5 different flavours and colours.
Plus we still have a large selection of Dynamite baits, Vision baits and Nash shelf-life boilies and pop-ups.

This weeks bargains at Cully Carp & Coarse.

We have spent a week cramming stock back into the shop and cleaning dust off all the things that we couldnt move while the building work was going on and we are now back to full Alladin's cave status! We dont think we can get any more in there at the moment. However we now have room to display our range of rod holdalls and quivers and there are some real bargains, for example we have the wychwood maximiser 4 rod quiver for only £19.99 while stocks last.

We also have some great deals on landing nets at the moment like the fabulous JRC Contact 42" Net, Pole, Stink Bag and free net float in either green or camo, rrp is £49.99 *OUR PRICE is £39.99*, again while stocks last. We also now have in stock an extensive range of Sensas groundbaits for match, carp and pleasure fishing. A much extended pole fishing and match fishing section plus our usual range of freezer and shelf-life carp baits and boilies, PVA friendly hemp, chilli hemp, Tiger nuts and particle baits. Sea fishing baits, rods, reels and end tackle including ready made rigs. Our normal array of pellets and soft pellets. Plus we now have over 40 rods on display. So why not come and see us whatever your fishing needs you can be sure you will get quality tackle and baits at discount prices. Dont forget that there is free parking right outside the shop and we are open until 1pm on Bank Holiday Monday.

Mainline New Grange. NOW IN STOCK!

We have got the extension to the shop finished and we are in the process of sorting out where everything is going to fit in the new space that we have created. Lookout for some real bargains over the next couple of weeks as we re-organise all the stock.
However in the meantime Mainline Baits have released the "New Grange" line of baits. Those of you that remember the original "Grange" will know what an awesome bait this was. Well after a couple of years of intensive testing by some of carp fishing's biggest names here it is again. We of course have the freezer baits in stock now and we can get the dumbells and dips to match. So come and see us and grab some while stocks last.

Closed Monday and Tuesday

We are going to be closed on Monday 9th May and Tuesday 10th May as we are extending the shop. As I type this we have knocked a wall down and got the new lintel in place so now we just have to re-plaster and make good then put all the stock back on the walls. Hopefully everything will be complete by Tuesday evening ready to open again on Wednesday morning. *Monday evening now and we have had a productive day, hopefully the plaster is going off ready to be painted in the morning then while that is drying we can put up some shelves and start to reinstate the stock.

Middy at Cully Carp & Coarse

Another new range for us is Middy. We have finally secured a middy account and so we are able to bring you the full range of middy tackle including their fantastic floats, match tackle and pole elastic and accessories. Middy have been making quality tackle for all sorts of anglers for a long time so they must be getting something right.
Along with Middy comes the fantastic 30 plus specimen fishing range which includes rods and tackle for specimen pike, barbel and carp angling plus a fantastic range of specimen landing nets and the fabulous 30+ range of fishing clothing.

Drennan and ESP now in stock

We are pleased to announce that we are now a Drennan/ESP stockist and have access to the full catalogue of both of these quality ranges, at the moment we are only carrying a limited stock but we will be expanding both ranges in the near future. If there is anything that you specifically require please let us know and we will be happy to order it for you.

We also have limited supplies of UK Baits shelf-life boilies at a never to be repeated £3.99 a kilo while stocks last and our own freshly prepared mixed particle/hemp is now back in stock.
Plus our usual high quality own brand freezer baits now available in Maple Nut Cream, Tuna and our infamous Red Devil all for only £7.50 per kilo in both 14 and 18mm sizes.

Maver comes to Cully

We have just acquired lots of Maver tackle including luggage, nets, stink bags, rods, rod holdalls, including the fabulous Maver Black Ice match rod plus much more including end and pole tackle all at never to be repeated prices. So come and see us and hook yourself a bargain.

New Sea Bait in Stock

We have just taken delivery of 1lb packs of unwashed squid which is proving to be a killer cod bait on the north Devon coast also packs of frozen peeler. We also have some great deals on Greys ready tied sea rigs.
As the rivers shut for the close season and the local stillwaters start to gear up for the new season we have ready prepared hemp at only £2.75 a kilo and also flavoured hemp and particles by Dynamite Baits. We are now taking payment by all major credit and debit cards and of course there is free parking right outside the shop.

New Stock everywhere!

We have absolutely crammed the shop full of tackle ready for the coming season and as a result we are running out of space. So we have some fantastic never to be repeated tackle deals at the moment. If you are looking for a new pair of rods or reels for the coming season, or if the mice have got at your landing net, keepnet or unhooking mat over the winter call in and see us for that start of season bargain!

Back to normal opening hours.

Well after a long cold winter, the days are drawing out again, fish are stirring and we are back to opening 7 days a week. Our new hours are :-
Starting March 2nd

Monday 08.00-13.00

Tuesday 08.00-13.00

Wednesday 08.00-17.00

Thursday 08.00-17.00

Friday 08.00-15.00

Saturday 08.00-15.00

Sunday 08.00-10.30

Refit finished some fantastic tackle deals

Well after a week of hard work and long days we have just finished and we have managed to cram a load more stock into what was already a very full shop. So to celebrate we have some fantastic tackle deals on Chub rods, Wychwood rods and reels and for the sea anglers we have some shimano beachcasters and some penn reels at never to be repeated prices. Plus all the usual carp baits, groundbaits, pellets etc that you have come to expect.
Give us a ring for details/opening times or call in and see for yourself.

New Stock ready for a new season.

Well at the moment we are halfway through a bit of a refit in the shop, as you can see from the picture it looks like a bomb site. However there is method to our madness, we have a lot of new stock for the coming new season and we need to make room for it. We have a lot of new sea angling gear including Storm feathers, Greys sea rigs, Sea rods byLeeda, Greys, Shimano and more. We have a load of new carp rods by Chub, Wychwood, JRC amongst others. Also new pole tackle and pole rigs, tackle boxes, seat boxes, reels by wychwood, mitchell, abu garcia, fox and others.
This is by no means a complete or exhaustive list so please come in and see for yourself.

Now Back in Stock Black Lug and Frozen Peelers

We are pleased to announce that we now have oiled Black Lug and Frozen Peeler crabs back in stock.
This product is becoming by far one of our top sellers, it consists of 10 fresh Blacklug that are approx 6-8 inches long sometimes bigger, using a specially formulated oil, that not only enhances the scent of the worm, but holds it in its gutted format without having to freeze them. A product which has become very sought after and has produced some fantastic results especially when used with peelers. Proving to be an exceptional Cod bait. These are a shelf life product and will keep in your tackle box easily for 3-4 months. No need to chill or freeze!!


Peelers and softback crabs are a very sought after bait. They are very hard to come by in number and everyone always sells out of them. They are so popular with sea anglers because of their ability to attract almost any fish within the area. They are often found by locals along the shoreline underneath rocks. The crabs come into the shore to escape the dangers of the deeper water when peeling, as they can be easily found by predators due to their strong scent. Peeler crabs are renowned for catching fish such as Bass, Skate and Eels amongst others so it is understandable that peelers are highly prized amongst anglers.

Greys Prowla Sale

As the end of the pike season gets closer, we are wanting to clear the shelves of all our predator gear ready for the upcoming carp and coarse season. Those of you have been in the shop will know we need the space! To help with this we are pleased to announce that we are offering 20% discount off list price on the full range of Greys Prowla predator tackle. If you know this pike tackle then you will know that it really is the dogs danglies! We have the full range so that includes all the floats, bait sliders, supa sight darts, dead bait pop-up floats, cigar floats and suspenda sub floats. Terminal tackle including in-line sinkers, anti-tangle tube sinkers, paternoster booms, 7 and 49 strand wire, treble hooks, bait flags, snap tackle, paternoster traces, crimps, crimp covers, lead clips and beads. All at a fantastic 20% off.
Hurry while stocks last.

New web site!

The new web-site is online from today, hopefully everybody will find it cleaner, easier to use and less cluttered. All the information you need is on the main page and it will also feature monthly special offers. This months offer is a 2 man JRC Bivvy at £44 off the manufacturers list price!

Phone Us!

Well after a couple of months of wrangling with the phone company who wouldnt give us our number back when we changed phone companies, we now have a re-instated phone line so you can call the shop again on 01884-839273.
At the moment we are negotiating with several new tackle suppliers to get some new and very interesting stock on the shelves ready for when we re-open fully at the end of February so watch this space!
In the meantime I hope you are all managing to get some time out fishing in between the floods and the ice! Everywhere was starting to pick up again after the freeze and then we got this latest cold snap. Well at least the pike are being obliging on the canal and there have been some decent Chub coming out from the free stretch of the river Culm.

Quick amendment to that post, I went to go pike fishing on the canal today and the spot I had my eye on was completely frozen over again!

The Big Fish Fight

I doubt there is an angler in the land with a TV or computer who is not aware of the Big Fish Fight campaign championed by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstal. Check out the signatures during the last week which have climbed rapidly to almost half a million and if you haven’t done so, please add your name! If we continue to allow the senseless practice of discarding thousands of tons of perfectly viable fish back into the sea dead, then how long until our fish stocks are so depleted that we as pleasure anglers can no longer enjoy our sport. Even if you have never gone sea-fishing you owe it to your children and grandchildren to get involved now before it is too late.

Sea Baits and Sea Fishing tackle

As well as our frozen pike baits we also keep a wide selection of sea baits in stock, Normally from the freezer we have got available, sandeels in various sizes, squid, razorfish, mackerel whole and fillets, mussels, black lug and peeler crab as available. We also keep oiled black lug and we can order in live ragworm, lugworm and peelers.
We also keep a stock of sea-fishing rods and reels and end-tackle eg: leads, gripper leads, hooks, beads, feathers, lures, booms, swivels, snap swivels, shock leader, sea line and ready made rigs.

Pike and Predators at Cullompton carp and coarse

As well as the carp tackle and baits we also stock a fairly comprehensive range of frozen pike baits. I myself am a pike angler so I like to have a choice of baits in stock. We normally have available from the freezer: Bream, Herring, Mackerel, Roach, Rainbow Trout, Sardines, Smelts, Sprats, Lamprey sections and Eel sections. Along with the deadbaits we also stock a range of end-tackle including ready made snap tackles, live and deadbait floats, sinkers, trace wire, trebles, crimps, swingers and drop-arm indicators and of course the all important unhooking equipment.
As well as everything you need for bait fishing for old Esox we also stock a good range of lure fishing tackle, Rods and reels by the likes of ABU, Mitchell, Awa-Shima and Ron Thompson. Lures and spinners by Rapala, Storm, Blue Fox, ABU Garcia, Kopyto, Awa-Shima and N-Gage. We also stock ultralight lures and tackle.
So if you are going in search of a new personal best pike, come and see us first!

Introduction

For those of you that don't know we are an independent fishing tackle shop that has been trading in Cullompton high street for the last 3 years. When we first opened we used to mostly specialise in Carp Baits. However over the last 3 years we have expanded into tackle for carp fishing and other branches of angling. We now stock not only a wide range of carp baits including our very own highly successful range of boilies, we also stock a full range of carp tackle from some of the leading names like JRC, Korda, Gardner, Nash and more. We keep the full range of Korda rig bits and end tackle in stock at all times. We also stock all sorts of tackle for the Coarse, Sea and Predator angler wether you are an out and out match angler, a specimen hunter or just simply a pleasure angler we aim to have everything that you need. Couple this with friendly helpful staff that know and fish the local waters and I am sure you will agree that we are well worth a visit.

Hello and Welcome

Hello and welcome to the Cully Carp and Coarse Blog. I will try to update the blog at least once a week with our latest stock, special offers etc. At the moment we are only open "winter hours" which are Monday 9.00 til 13.00, Friday 09.00 til 16.30, Saturday 09.00 til 16.00. We will probably stick to these hours until March when we will resume our normal 7 day a week opening.

If you want to keep in touch with our hours you can always check here or on our tackle shop website which can be found at http://www.cullomptoncarpandcoarse.com

We are hoping to become a FOX fishing tackle stockist in time for March so watch this space! Those of you who know FOX tackle will know that they produce Quality fishing tackle for Carp, match and predator anglers so we are pleased to be stocking their tackle.