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Sporting Goods ManufacturingEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Fishing Republic is a UK-based retailer and supplier of fishing tackle, offering a broad range of equipment for different angling disciplines. Its network includes physical stores and an online platform carrying gear from well-known brands, and it has developed own-brand lines such as Klobba clothing and Theseus tackle. Staff are anglers themselves and can provide product guidance to help customers choose appropriate gear. The company traces its origins to 1985, when founder Steve Gross began by selling fishing flies and fly tying materials. Based near Rotherham, England, Fishing Republic operates a chain of outlets in the north of England alongside an online presence, and is described as one of the largest retailers of fishing tackle in the UK, with a total footprint of roughly 61,500 square feet. Stores are typically located in out-of-town, light-industrial sites, a setup the company cites as enabling lower rents and more competitive prices.