Mike & Tracy welcome you to Challis Tackle
Our family run shop has been trading in Andover since 1984 catering for coarse, sea, game,
match and the specialist angler. In-store we have a large selection of poles, rods, reels, luggage and terminal tackle from most manufacturers. We are a Garbolino
. We stock fresh maggots, worms, pinkies, squat and casters, also a large selection of shelf life and frozen carp, pike and sea baits. Take a look at our online shop for a selection of our huge range of stock. Challenge Challis - if we don't stock it, we'll source it, and always at a competitive price!
Expert Advice
Mike and Tracy are on hand to give expert advice. Mike has been fishing for over 30 years and has a wide
range of knowledge covering most angling disciplines. At present Mike fishes competitively to a very high standard, and fishes nationally for Garbolino Blackmore Vale. Tracy has been competition fishing for 3 years locally and is a member of Andover Angling Club's match group.
Tuition New
From beginners to experienced match anglers, Mike offers tuition and coaching that will improve all aspects of your angling ability.
See here for more details.
Repair Service
We offer a pole, rod and reel repair service and keep some spares, such as rod rings,
in stock. The rod and pole repair service works on a 2 to 3 week turn-around. Reels are taken in for repair or servicing and are back within 10 days. We also offer a pole elastication service for a small charge per top set using standard or hollow elastics.
Gift Vouchers
Someone's birthday coming up? Not sure what to buy them? Challis Tackle gift vouchers are the perfect way of ensuring that your present is a meaningful one. Available from £5 up to £100.
Day Tickets and Memberships
We sell day tickets for Foxcotte and Anton Lakes - 1 rod adult ticket £5, 2 rod adult ticket £7, Summer evening ticket £4.
Membership to Andover Angling Club.
Pewsey and District Angling Club memberships.
Charlie's Lake - 1 rod adult day ticket £6.50, 2 rod adult day ticket £7.50, no juniors. Yearly membership and night fishing available.
Rooksbury Mill Lake - 1 rod adult day ticket £6, 2 rod adult day ticket £8. No night fishing.
Marlborough and District Angling Association - adult day £6 or 24 hours £15 - junior/oap day £3, 24 hours £10. All fish must be returned alive, no litter to be left in peg, no carp in keepnets and all other EA rules apply.
If you require more detailed information for any of the above, call 01264 361103 or email enquiries@challistackle.co.uk
Bait
Maggots and worms are always in stock. Pinkies, squat and casters need to be
pre-ordered to avoid disappointment, although some stocks are kept. Bloodworm, joker and ragworm to order only. Orders need to be placed by Tuesday lunchtime for weekend collection.
