Historic tackle shop closes

THERE has never been a more important time to support your local tackle shop than now, as proven this past week by the heart-breaking closure of Veals Fishing Tackle in Bristol.

Trading since 1846, the family business confirmed over social media, that due to the current climate and forced Covid-19 closure, the business had to go into administration.

The shop will be greatly missed by local anglers, many of which bought their first ever seat boxes, rods and reels from the store.

Grateful for the support shown, Veals said:

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff past and present and of course all our customers, many of whom have become great friends. We thank you all for the decades of great memories.”

Thankfully, the legacy of Veals Fishing Tackle will live on, with the Veals Mail Order business founded back in 1992 still going strong.