Second Hand Fishing Tackle

How used tackle condition is described

Sellers grade their own items, so the same word can mean slightly different things. As a rough guide, 'as new' means unused or barely used and 'excellent' means light signs of use only.

'Good' usually means normal wear that does not affect how the item works. 'Fair' points to visible wear or small faults, and 'for parts' means it needs repair.

Read the description for anything the photos do not show, such as missing parts or past repairs. If something is unclear, ask the seller before you buy.

Check the photos are of the actual item rather than stock images. Close-ups of wear points, such as rings, handles and zips, give the clearest picture.

Second hand fishing tackle from UK sellers

Every listing here is used fishing tackle for sale from sellers based in the UK. New stock and auctions are left out, so the page shows only items you can buy straight away.

Each listing is sorted into the same categories you see across eTackle, from carp rods and reels to bite alarms, barrows and luggage. That makes it quicker to find a particular item than searching through broad marketplace categories.

Use the search box to look for a model by name, then narrow the results by price, brand or condition. Results cover every discipline, so a search started on one page still finds matching items elsewhere.

Second hand fishing tackle is sold by private anglers and by shops clearing returns or part-exchanges. A shop listing usually comes with a returns window, while a private sale relies on the description and photos.

Postage is shown under each price where the seller has set it. Long items such as rods and landing net handles often cost more to send, so check the total before you commit.

Where we can match a listing to a product on eTackle, the card shows what the same item costs new at reputable online tackle shops.