Goldsworth Angling

[Paul D]

Sad news for Surrey anglers after a good few years trading Goldsworthy Angling are closing, rising rents and the growth of on line shopping are too blame apparently.

[Nobby]

That is sad...until Marsh Farm opened a shop I had no course other than to travel to Woking..a 40 mile round trip almost, but I always enjoyed the visit.
Are they still there? I may pop over just to thank them and to wish them luck!

Guildford Tackle is closing too.......

[Paul D]

They were still there Friday Nobby, yes it is a pity, nice pair of lads, my nearest will now be Apollo angling in Byfleet (run by the most miserable bloke I have ever met) or Marsh farm.

[Bjp]

crap that's bad news, the only shop i have walked into with a long list and they actually had it all and 2.5 miles from home.
such a shame i was the owners postie for a while lovely fella and the guys in the shop were always cheerfull and helpfull will be sorely missed

regards

bjp

[Mushy]

Yes agreed Bernie/Bobby/Paul sad times, spent many happy hours bantering away with the two Petes. I suspect they just can't compete with internet and cannot survive on flogging maggots alone. Just Apollo left now !

[Nobby]

They were still there Friday Nobby, yes it is a pity, nice pair of lads, my nearest will now be Apollo angling in Byfleet (run by the most miserable bloke I have ever met) or Marsh farm.

Ha ha, he doesn't smile much does he? Not sure he's really cut out for the' front of house' stuff. I thought he would retire once he'd sold it to Apollo...he certainly isn't enjoying himself.

[Loop Erimder]

With many tackle shops shutting up shop I would of thought maybe to open an online shop. With no rent to pay then prices could be lowered.....that's what the rest are doing no?

[Bjp]

Mushy mentioned maggots and there is the problem, if all the tackle shops close how you going to get a pint or two for a days fishing, all very well buying your tackle on internet cause it's cheaper but it has a downside as well when it comes to bait.

regards

bjp

[Loop Erimder]

Also another down side is unless you know exactly what you are buying then it could be a gamble ie how big are size 8 swivels....do you want that size or could you have done with a smaller size etc.......

[Paul D]

Not keen on online shopping for tackle, I like to browse and I always end up buying something else.