New Fishing Superstore Opens in Newbury

(L-R) Ben Bangham, Martin Salter, Charles Jardine, Simon Pomeroy and David Wrigley at the opening of the new store.

While the country prepared to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee the Angling Trust celebrated a rare event in the fishing world, the opening of a new tackle shop.

National Campaigns Coordinator Martin Salter joined fly angler Charles Jardine and Pallatrax boss Simon Pomeroy for the opening of the Newbury fishing superstore on Saturday 02 June.

Experience Fishing is a new concept in fishing retail and the 6000 square foot store caters for all types of fishing including carp, match and fly fishing with specialist sections for both barbel and predators.

Set up by Ben Bangham, England Rivers Champion 2010, OCA guide and level 2 coach and David Wrigley, angler and retail expert.  All the staff are experienced fishermen and include former Kennet barbel record holder and local expert Paul Smythe and Lewis Hendrix a level 2 coach, England fly-fishing  junior and current England rivers finalist.

Experience Fishing caters for all budgets and levels of angling experience and  is perfectly situated in Newbury, the heart of fishing country with good transport links to the A34, M4, A303 and M3. It has everything the fisherman needs including: bait, bivvies, tackle, clothing and there is also a pole alley, giving people the opportunity to try out poles at full length.

Martin Salter said:

“At a time when tackle shops are closing how great it is to be celebrating the opening of not just a fishing shop but a 21st century Fishing Superstore that caters for all branches of our sport. The facilities are top class and the Angling Trust wishes Ben and Dave the best of luck in their new venture.”

Dave Wrigley said:

"It's fantastic to be able to open a fishing shop in the heart of such a great fishing area. Things have started well and we are looking forward to getting to know both the fishing and the people better over the coming years."

Contact details:

Address: Norman House, Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5XA.

Telephone: 01635 31116

Email: experiencefishing@hotmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/experiencefishing

Twitter: @experiencefish