| When shopping for fishing tackle, you have 2 options..... | | | | new piece of tackle does arrive, should it have been |
| Buy online, or buy in your local fishing tackle shop? I will | | | | damaged in transit, this adds more time in sending it |
| weigh up the benefits of both of these options so | | | | back and waiting for a replacement. |
| hopefully you can make an educated decision as to | | | | Despite the many advantages of online tackle shops, |
| where your money will be shipping itself off to. | | | | brick and mortar tackle shops still exist and do a |
| Shopping online has many advantages; the first, most | | | | roaring trade. Fishermen tend to like the atmosphere in |
| obvious one is that you can buy any time of day or | | | | their local tackle shop. As a fisherman, I have to admit, |
| night from the comfort of your home or office. As | | | | there are few better smells than a room full of fishing |
| time is a precious commodity these days, what with a | | | | tackle. Alongside the smells, tackle shops are a great |
| wife, kids, job and of course fishing all vying for your | | | | place to meet fellow fishermen and exchange a bit of |
| time, this could be the number one factor that sways | | | | banter. |
| your decision. | | | | The online stores’ main disadvantage is the tackle |
| The selection at some of the online stores can dwarf | | | | shops’ main advantage. Stock is there ready, |
| that of the brick and mortar tackle shop as the shops | | | | waiting for you to pick up and take away then and |
| do not necessarily need to carry any stock and can | | | | there; you can hold it in your hands and inspect it to be |
| place an order from their suppliers as and when an | | | | sure that it is not faulty. |
| order comes in. This factor also weighs into the final | | | | If you are unsure which piece of tackle you need or |
| advantage of online shopping. Price! Due to the | | | | would like more information about certain features |
| reduced overheads, the online stores tend to be a little | | | | before you buy, then tackle shops are the ideal place |
| cheaper than their brick and mortar counterparts. | | | | to get your tackle. The staff will be knowledgeable |
| The obvious disadvantages, however, also appear. | | | | about just about everything in their shop so can point |
| You cannot make a purchase and head down to your | | | | you in the right direction or away from something |
| local fishing hole straight away to try it out. Once your | | | | unsuitable. |