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Torbay Angling is the largest tackle shop in Torbay, offering a wide range of products across all three disciplines. Sea fishing does, of course, in a seaside town, merit the largest selection but there is also a wide range of quality carp tackle and an expanding range of fly gear to browse through. Based in Paignton, Torbay Angling is all on ground floor level, offering excellent access with a spacious interior through which wheelchair users can manouvre quite easily. Disabled parking is available nearby and the short distance from car to shop is mostly flat with only a slight slope to contend with when dropping down from the Tesco store on the corner.

Adrian Pearce, the store manager, oversees a helpful, friendly staff who will try their best to give visiting anglers good advice on where to fish and what methods are fishing best at the time of their visit. Advice is also offered on bait, a large selection of which is usually carried in the store. Some fresh baits however, especially ragworm, lugworm and peeler crabs, are subject to a huge demand, particularly when there is a local competition. If you want any of these baits then it is best to give the shop a tinkle first - on 01803 552496 - to check both availability and freshness. You can then reserve your order but be aware that you must pick your bait up in the morning of the day specified. While you are in the shop why not have a look at the posters on display and see what competitions are being held?

There is also a wide selection of reels, covering almost all eventualities for shore, boat, game and coarse fishing.