Dorset might be better known for its coastline, but there’s a thriving coarse fishing scene in and around the Poole area, with a good mix of commercial fisheries, lakes, rivers and stillwaters all within easy reach. Whether you’re a match angler, a pleasure fisher or a dedicated carp angler putting in the big sessions, Wessex Angling is your local tackle shop for everything you need on the bank.
Carp Fishing
Carp fishing is hugely popular across Dorset and the surrounding counties, and we stock a comprehensive range of carp gear to keep you well set up for the bank. From rods, reels and bivvies right through to rigs, end tackle and bait, we carry kit from some of the most respected names in carp fishing including Korda, Sticky Baits, Fox and Dynamite Baits.
On the bait side we carry a strong selection of boilies, pop-ups, pellets, hook baits and method mixes — head over to our bait page for more detail on what we keep in stock. Neil and the team are carp anglers themselves, so if you want to know what’s been producing results on local waters lately, you’re in the right place. We’re always happy to talk tactics, rigs and venues.
Match & Float Fishing
For match anglers and pleasure float fishers, we stock a solid range of poles, waggler and stick float rods, feeders and whips to suit all levels and budgets. Drennan International and Preston Innovations are among the brands we carry — both well established and widely respected in the match fishing world. Whether you’re heading out for a fun session on a commercial fishery or taking part in a club match, we can kit you out with the right gear.
We stock a full range of floats, hooks, shot, pole rigs, elastic, feed cups and all the small items that mount up quickly when you’re restocking your tackle box. Pop in and have a browse — it’s all there.
Feeders & Ledgering
Feeder fishing is one of the most effective methods on both commercials and natural venues, and we carry a good range of feeder rods, method feeders, cage feeders, open-end feeders and all the associated terminal tackle. Whether you’re fishing a tight peg on a match lake or exploring a river for barbel and chub, we’ll have what you need.
Rods, Reels & Accessories
We stock coarse fishing rods and reels from trusted brands including Shimano, Daiwa and Okuma, covering everything from light float setups to heavier feeder and carp rods. Alongside the main kit we carry a wide range of accessories — landing nets, keep nets, rod rests, bank sticks, seat boxes, tackle bags, bait boxes and more. If you’re starting out and not sure what you need, come in for a chat and we’ll point you in the right direction without trying to oversell you anything you don’t need.
Bait for Coarse Fishing
We stock maggots, a wide range of carp baits and groundbait from brands including Dynamite Baits and Preston, along with loose feed, pellets and paste. See our bait page for the full picture, and remember to ring ahead on 01202 668244 if you need maggots in quantity, particularly for a match or a longer session.
