Bait & Tackle Shop in Ipswich

Looking for a proper bait and tackle shop in Ipswich with real stock on the shelves and people who actually fish? Welcome to Birds Tackle – a family-run tackle shop serving Ipswich and the wider Suffolk area, with a huge range of tackle, bait and fishing essentials.

Visit Birds Tackle (Ipswich / Suffolk)

• Address: Coal Yard, Gipping Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0JB
• Phone: 01473 830683
• Email: hello@birdstackle.com
• Opening hours: Mon–Sat 08:30–18:00 | Sun Closed

We’re one of Suffolk’s leading tackle stores, with a large shop floor (over 5,000 sq ft) packed with gear for carp, coarse, predator and sea anglers. If you want to browse, compare, and leave with the right kit for your venue, you’ll love shopping in-store.

Fresh bait & essentials – ready when you are

From day-session top-ups to full weekend prep, we stock a strong range of bait and baiting tools, including popular bait brands and the bits that make the difference:

• Boilies, pellets, particles, pop-ups and liquids
• Groundbait and additives
• Hookbaits, PVA, spod mixes and baiting accessories
• Plus a dedicated worms section for when you need them

Want to browse online first? Head to our bait department here:
Shop Bait Online

Everything a local angler needs (and then some)

Whether you’re setting up for a new season or grabbing last-minute bits before a session, we’ve got you covered:

• Carp: rods, reels, alarms, shelters, bedchairs, luggage, rigs and end tackle
• Coarse: rods, reels, floats, feeders, nets, luggage and bait
• Predator: lures, traces, wire, pike tools and terminal tackle
• Sea: rods, reels, rigs, weights and shore essentials
• Clothing: waterproofs, thermals and specialist fishing wear

Top brands in-store & online

We stock many of the biggest names in fishing, including brands like Daiwa, Shimano, Fox, Trakker, Korda, Nash, Matrix, Preston Innovations, Drennan, CC Moore and more.

Explore our brands page here:
Browse Brands

Try before you buy + proper advice

One of the biggest benefits of shopping locally is getting it right first time. In-store you can handle and compare products, and our team are on hand to help you choose the right setup for your fishing style, venue and budget.

Shop online or Click & Collect

Prefer ordering online? Our website lets you shop from home with fast UK dispatch options. If you’re local to Ipswich, Click & Collect is ideal – order online and pick up from the shop when it suits you.

Need help? Speak to Birds Tackle

If you need stock advice, bait recommendations, or help choosing tackle, give us a call or pop in-store:

• Call: 01473 830683
• Email: hello@birdstackle.com
• Address: Coal Yard, Gipping Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0JB

FAQs

Are you actually in Ipswich?

Yes – we’re based at Coal Yard, Gipping Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0JB and serve anglers across Ipswich and the surrounding Suffolk area.

Do you stock bait in-store?

Yes – we stock a wide range of fishing bait and baiting essentials, plus worms, depending on season and availability.

Do you offer Click & Collect?

Yes. Order online and collect from store – ideal if you’re local and need kit quickly.