What is Middy Fishing Tackle?

Middy Fishing Tackle (middytackle.com) is the online shop of an independent British tackle manufacturer, not a general multi-brand retailer. It sells coarse angling gear — rods, poles, top kits, keepnets, landing nets, reels, luggage, clothing and accessories — with free UK delivery, plus bundle deals and a special offers section. It suits UK coarse anglers who want direct-from-manufacturer gear and a personal service approach rather than a marketplace carrying many competing brands.

What Middy actually is

The site describes Middy as a fully independent tackle manufacturer, contrasting itself with brands that outsource or simply rebadge. That distinction matters when you shop:

• Manufacturer, not just a shop. The range is Middy's own, so you won't find competing brands side by side for comparison.
• Coarse angling focus. The categories are built around coarse fishing rather than sea or game.
• Direct approach. Middy states that manufacturing directly lets it offer professional-grade equipment at affordable prices.

What you can buy

The shop is organised into clear categories, which makes it easy to find a specific item or kit out a session:

Prices shown are those listed on the site at the time of writing and can change.

Why anglers choose it

The site sets out three reasons, and they're worth weighing against your own priorities:

• Independent British manufacturing — a single brand's quality control rather than a mix of suppliers.
• Affordable excellence — the claim that direct manufacturing keeps prices down without dropping performance.
• Personal service — Middy says you speak to fellow anglers when you contact them.

If you prefer to compare several brands before buying, a multi-brand retailer will serve you better. If you want one manufacturer's range, direct pricing and UK delivery, Middy fits that need.

Practical points before you order

• Free UK delivery is advertised on the site.
• Bundle deals combine a rod and reel (for example, the Bombproof feeder rod with a Reactor 3000 reel) and can work out cheaper than buying separately.
• Special offers are a separate section, so check it before paying full price on a rod or combo.
• Sign-up is promoted via the "orange army" mailing list, which is how Middy communicates offers.

Beyond the shop

The site also features an association with Woodland Lakes Fishery, described as a premier night fishing venue in the North of England, with a kingfisher lake, specimen lakes and a catfish lake, and a booking link. That's a venue partnership rather than a Middy product, so treat it as separate from your tackle order.

Bottom line: middytackle.com is worth using if you're a UK coarse angler who wants Middy's own rods, poles, nets and clothing direct from the manufacturer, with free UK delivery and bundle pricing. If you need to compare multiple brands in one basket, look elsewhere.