• Open 7 Days from 7am
    158 Duckworth Street Garbutt

About Us

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Townsville's

Largest Tackle Store

It’s simple… Townsville’s largest specialist tackle store not only has the most extensive range of fishing tackle and accessories in North Queensland, it also employs staff that are not just retail assistants – they’re experts in their fields.

Co-owners Dale Welldon and Pat Dass have more than 60-years combined experience in the fishing tackle industry. Add another 85-years experience collectively contributed by another 5 staff, and it’s little wonder that with nearly a century and a half of local and international fishing experience, the FISHING WAREHOUSE remains North Queensland’s preferred Bait & Tackle outlet for novice and experienced anglers alike.

Our enormous range extends from the absolute fishing basics of quality hooks, lines and sinkers to the absolute latest fishing tackle industry developments and innovations. We cherish and nurture our fantastic relationships with the suppliers of popular and big name brands to deliver our customers the finest tackle at affordable prices. We strive to provide quality fishing tackle and accessories to suit all budgets while our reputation for fantastic and prompt service is also well-guarded. We are proud of our staff – all experienced and passionate about their fishing and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure your FISHING WAREHOUSE experience a delightful one.

Product Range

Rods, reels, lures, tackle boxes, knives, gaffs, nets, snorkel gear, fishing apparel, sunglasses, boating accessories, downriggers, the freshest of baits – or the tools to catch it… you think it, we've probably got it!

EXPERIENCE  And while our staff are experts in their niche fishing persuasions, their advice and ability to fit out and angler with professionally selected and balanced rod and reel combinations is so well-practiced, it’s almost second nature. Whether you’re a long-time local, new to town or just visiting and want to throw a line in Townsville’s fish rich waters, don’t hesitate to pop on in, check out our extensive tackle range and get the good oil on what’s biting and where. 

We hope to see you sometime soon!

Tacklehead Pty Ltd t/as Fishing Warehouse

ABN: 66 124 839 756
158 Duckworth St, Garbutt. Qld 4814
Phone : (07) 4779 8399
Fax : (07) 4779 8499
Email : sales@thefishingwarehouse.com.au

Meet

Our Team Members

Hodgey
Expert Lure Angler
David ‘Hodgey’ Hodge, aka The Barefoot Fisherman, knows plenty about all things estuary and lure-casting. Hodgey is the bloke most suited to CELEBRITY ANGLER status among TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. This affable fella is well-known on the fishing and boating show circuit and especially for his freakish casting abilities – which leads to equally freakish catching abilities! Originally from Tamworth, NSW, Hodgey did time on all things freshwater including XOS Murray cod, but these days is happiest dragging any amount of mangrove jack and barramundi from North Queensland tropical creeks and rivers.
Heath Kerr
Reel Repair Technician
The bloke in the FISHING WAREHOUSE reel service and repair engine room is Heath Kerr, a local man and avid angler who has spent considerable time in the fishing tackle industry. But Heath knows about plenty more than just the working bits of a fishing reel. Estuary and inshore options have been Heath’s fishing preference for as long as he can remember, but that’s all changed in recent years, Heath finding an undeniable attraction to light tackle game fishing for small to mid-size marlin and sailfish. Heath is just one of several smiling faces to greet customers when the FISHING WAREHOUSE doors swing open.
Brittney Le Roy
Fledgling Gun Angler
Brittney, our most recent addition to TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE, is well-known among social media circles and making a name for herself on her fishing journey. Brittney lives and breathes the outdoors and with Bowling Green Bay waters literally right on her doorstep, when she’s not setting a live bait for barra, salmon or jacks, Brittney and her partner or friends are looking to do battle with mackerel, fingermark and pretty much anything else that wants to eat their lures or baits. If it’s the friendliest of service and infectious enthusiasm that you’re looking for when walking into a tackle store, then you best seek out Brittney
Luke Neill
Young Gun Angler
Introducing Luke Neill, the latest addition to TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. A young man of already accomplished fishing skills, Luke, 17 is set for a career in the fishing tackle industry and he gets the best possible start at Townsville’s FISHING WAREHOUSE. Luke says there’s not a species that swims that he doesn’t want to catch, and that’s already evident with his accomplishments with rod and reel. Luke is a quiet young man but yahoo’s the loudest when he’ just landed a thumping 20 kilogram mackerel or set the hooks into a meter-long barramundi. Welcome to the team Luke. We’re sure you’ll fit in just nicely.
Tedla Morgan
Rod Repair Technician
Tedla Morgan is an integral part of TEAM FISHING WAREHOUSE. Ted has been around a bit and gathered plenty of fishing experience along the way – right across the globe in fact – the Jamaican born angler only to happy to share his extensive knowledge with our equally valued customers. Ted’s fishing passion is split equally between fly-fishing pursuits and his love of ultra-light tackle. And when Ted is not waving fur & feather or listening to the sweet drag on a little spin reel, he’s most probably giving a little love to a customers rod, most repairs and modifications undertaken by the skillful rod builder.
Pat Dass
Co-Owner Manager
FISHING WAREHOUSE Co-owner Pat Dass has been involved in the Townsville fishing tackle industry since the late 1980’s and during that time, he has gathered incredible product knowledge. Pat’s attention to detail and customer service is exemplary, so much so that customers will just continue browsing the extensive FISHING WAREHOUSE range of stock until they find he is free to help. And that queue can be a little longer than one might expect when Pat ensures each and every customer is treated to the best possible service and advice. It is fortunate then, that there are another half-dozen equally capable staff to help out!
Dale Welldon
Co-Owner Manager
Finding his way to Townsville in the mid-eighties, Dale Welldon, a sparky by trade, opened his first bait and tackle store on Ross River Road. The Tackle Shack was the spark that lit a fire – one that’s been burning brightly ever since and fueled by Dale’s undeniable passion for fishing and the fishing tackle industry. Dale has spent plenty of time over the years doing the game fishing thing – and very successfully too. But these days, as FISHING WAREHOUSE Co-owner, Dale derives special enjoyment watching his grandchildren catch fish and ensuring satisfied customers leave his store with the biggest smiles on their faces.