About Fishers...

Fishers, Midlothian’s only dedicated fishing tackle store, is hoping to land your attention - hook, line and sinker!

After trading for only 3 short years Fishers moved to a much bigger premises in Nov 2012 directly accross from its original store retaining the same convenient location in John Street shopping precinct Penicuik, the new store boasts loads more stock, parking and even better prices than ever before. Fishers stocks a wide range of fishing tackle as well as clothing and accessories.

The town centre business is owned and managed by Mike Wilson who has worked in the fishing tackle trade over 17 years, the knowledge and experience gained in this time has made him aware of the pricing and brands customers are looking for.

Fishers specialise in the following; Game fishing, which is fly fishing or spinning for Trout and Salmon. Fly Tying. Sea fishing incl shore, pier and boat fishing. Bait fishing selling live bait, ground bait and terminal tackle. And Pike Fishing stocking a wide range of baits along with a wide range of Pike & Predator tackle.

The shop stock’s leading brands including Hardy, Greys, Wychwood, Rio, Vision, Leeda, Maxima, Riverge, C&F, Fishpond, Lee Wulff, Airflo, Snowbee, Shimano, Veniard, Okuma, Tronix, Shakespeare, Abu, Flybox, Reddington, Loon, Fulling Mill and many many more. There is a wide range of rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, fly tying gear and bait as well as clothing, accessories, waders and luggage.

Fishers which prides itself on its competitive prices, caters for all standard of fisherman - from the beginner to expert angler. There are children’s starter fishing kits from £12.99 and a large selection of more dedicated rod, reel and line kits and combo’s.

Fishing is the most popular participation sport in Britain and with a host of fisheries, reservoirs and rivers in and around Midlothian, Fishers is ideally placed to catering for a flourishing market. There is ample parking in the area to take the hassle out of travelling into Edinburgh for your fishing needs.

Permits for local waters such as the river Tweed, Tyne, St Mary's and Edgelaw reservoir can be purchased in our shop, where our staff can offer advice on fishing techniques and equipment. Fishers can also provide assistance when it comes to planning a fishing expedition to Scotland and have good relation with many reputable fishing guides.

Our website and online tackle store www.fishersdirect.com is accessible 24 hours a day, updated on a regular basis Fishers will keep  you ahead of the game with new products & offers as soon as they become available.