13 Oct 2024

DAN MILES REDMORE MEMORIAL OPEN 2024

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An amazing turn out of supporters, both on the bank and at the weigh in!!
This year’s flounder comp saw 101 ENTRIES including 29 JUNIORS which has to be an all time record!!
Here are the competition results:
ADULTS
1st Alex Brine 1lb 12 3/4 oz
2nd Tarrant Wotton 1lb 12 1/2 oz
3rd Josh Snow 1lb 11 1/4 oz
4th Mario Manley 1lb 10 1/4oz
5th Steve Wilkinson 1lb 10 oz
Prizes went as far down as 22nd.
BEST BRACE
1st Tarrant Wotton 3lb 73/4 oz
2nd Mario Manley 3lb 6 1/4 oz
JUNIORS
1st Alfie Sanders 2lb 1/4 oz
2nd L.Gratton 1lb 7 3/4 oz
3rd Kayden Wotton 1lb 6 3/4 oz
4th Belka Mitchell 1lb 5 oz
5th Millie Jago 1lb 4 3/4 oz
A massive thanks to everyone who took part and a huge well done to Dave Jenkins for putting the whole event together!!
Also, we must give a big thanks to everyone that got involved with donating prizes, we couldn’t have done it without you!!
Over a whopping £750 was raised for charity…….what a result!!
More pictures and comment on Barnstaple Bait & Tackles Facebook Page
DIARY DATE FOR NEXT YEARS COMP
NOVEMBER 30TH 2025 9am to 2.30pm
10 Oct 2024

Open Flounder Competition

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North Devon Flounder fisherman are looking forward to the first big competition of the 2024 Flounder season. There is plenty of interest with a good number already registered at Barnstaple Bait and Tackle.

SUNDAYS RULES

FISHING 9am to 3pm
Alan’s Rock to IRON BRIDGE Rock PARK.
2 rods 3 hooks max in total
Minimum 12”
Max 2 fish to weigh in.
1 prize per person
Goody bags for all juniors

Prize for all ladies fishing too.

23 Sep 2024

Dan Miles Redmore Memorial Competition

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The flounder fishing season traditionally gets underway at the time of Barnstaple Fair and plenty of these obliging flatfish should be present in the estuary for the Dan Miles Redmore Memorial Competition that is to be held on October 13th. The event is sponsored by Barnstaple Bait and Tackle and Bullet Baits. Entry forms are available at Barnstaple Bait and Tackle.

11 Jul 2024

Barnstaple Bait and Tackle Opening Saturday July 13th

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Barnstaple Bait and Tackle Opens on Saturday July 13th ensuring that Barnstaple anglers continue to have a well stocked tackle shop to visit for all their needs. I called in to the shop prior to its opening and chatted with Chris who is full of enthusiasm for the new venture. The shop carries on the legacy of Quay Sports where Chris was the manager. A wide range of bait and tackle from well-known brands is stocked. The shop caters for Coarse, Carp, Sea and Fly Fishers. It is essential that anglers use all of our excellent local tackle shops that provide far more than just bait and tackle. Friendly advice, a social meeting hub and convenience add value not found on line.

Chris Connaughton
💥 READY FOR YOU!! 💥
So, after a lot of hard graft from friends and family, we are 99% kitted out, stocked up and ready for your presence at our grand opening on Saturday (13th)!!
You will find us at 6 Queen Street, EX32 8HJ. Currently, the large carpark nearby is closed but you will find a smaller one to the rear of the shop and another, Belle Meadow, just the other side of the bus station.
🪱🦀🪰
We should have a full compliment of baits for sea and freshwater, both frozen and live.
Can’t wait to see you all!!
BBT
Opening Hours – Monday       9:00- 18.00
                            Tuesday.      9:00- 18.00
                            Wednesday  9:00- 18.00
                             Thursday     9:00- 19.00
                             Friday.         9:00- 18.00
                             Saturday      9:00- 17.00
                             Sunday.      10.00 – 14.00
14 Jun 2024

A new chapter for North Devon’s anglers.

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Quay Sports closed on June 14th after trading for close to three years it has been a valuable stop off point for North Devon’s Anglers providing a wide range of tackle for all disciplines. Fortunately the shop manager Chris Connougton is opening a new tackle shop  that will ensure that Barnstaple still has that vital ingredient to enable a social hub and source of those essential items of tackle and bait. It is essential that local anglers support this new venture and all other local tackle shops. We are very fortunate to have a range of tackle shops across North Devon a fact that I will promote in the coming weeks.

Last day of the shop today. Come and grab yourself some last min bargains. We would also like to say a huge thank you to you all for your support over the last 3 years, we have made some great relationships and friends. We wish Chris all the best for the future with Barnstaple Bait & Tackle and sure will see some of you on the bank.
Quay Sports

( Above) Mark Potter and Chris Connaughton on their last day at Quay Sports

🎣CHRIS CONNAUGHTON Comments
“I am proud to announce that I will be opening a fresh new bait and tackle store at 6 Queens House, Barnstaple, EX32 8HJ. I am hoping to be open by the 1st of July but more will follow on this.
There will be all the usual sea and freshwater baits available along with a vast range of tackle from leading brands.
My aim is to create a local social hub where like-minded people of all ages can meet, shop and chat about all things fishing!
It hasn’t been easy so come show some support when open and keep a tackle shop in Barnstaple for many years to come.
Watch this space for further details, a new facebook page, deals and events.
I look forward to welcoming you through the door
Chris
(I would also like to say a massive thank you to Mr Pinn of Pinndart for all his help with the logo etc).”
10 Jun 2024

BARNSTAPLE BAIT AND TACKLE – Opening July 2024

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Chris Connaughton is well known and respected across North Devon as the manager at Quay Sports. Quay Sports has been the hub for anglers across the region since it opened a few years ago. Many were very saddened to hear of its closure as tackle shops are vital for angling to flourish.  It is great news for the North Devon Angling community that Chris is opening a new store in Queen Street, Barnstaple. It is essential that local anglers support the shop as there is no substitute for having a shop where you actually pop in and buy bait and tackle.

Quay sports retail shop will now be closed from this coming Friday 14.6.24. The reasoning behind this is Chris (Shop Manager) is actually starting his own new venture (Completly seperate from Quay Sports) in Barnstaple called Barnstaple Bait & Tackle and an agreement has been made for our stock. We wish Chris all the best for the future, he is looking to be open around the 1st July so show him as much support as possible to keep a shop in Barnstaple.

One week left of our sale and we are now offering 20% discount.
(ALL GIFTCARDS WILL NEED TO BE REDEEMED BY 5PM THIS COMING FRIDAY 14.6.24).