The Tackle Shack
In addition to first-class boating service and sales, Richardson Marine is home to The Tackle Shack—the south-west’s go-to destination for fishing tackle, bait, ice, and accessories. Nothing beats local knowledge, and our team has it in spades. Just like our customers, we live and breathe fishing, and we’re here to share that passion. Whether you’re trolling offshore for 150kg tuna or hiking up the Merri River chasing trout, The Tackle Shack caters to every style of local fishing.
We’re also proud to stock the region’s largest range of Yeti drinkware, apparel, and outdoor gear, a brand that continues to grow in popularity season after season. You'll find a wide range of Garmin marine and freshwater electronics, with staff who know how to finely tune your unit to achieve the best results. Our fishing range is expansive, covering all budgets and fishing styles; with dozens, if not hundreds of brands in stock. Some of the favourites include Daiwa, Shimano, Penn, Berkley, Nomad Design, Desolve, Tackle Tactics, Wilson Fishing, AFN, Bonze, Spinwright, Hurricane, Black Magic, Tasline, Samaki, Ecogear, Nories, Decoy, Fish Arrow, Keitech, Venom Rods, Millerods, 13 Fishing, Rapala, Jaks, Mackenzie, Pakula, Gaff Mann, Tony's Tackle, Megabass, Balista - and much more!
An Independent Local Business You Can Trust
Unlike big chains, Richardson Marine and The Tackle Shack are proudly independent and locally owned. This means our focus is on providing personal service, expert advice, and genuine after-sales support. We carefully choose the products we stock so that every item meets the needs of our local anglers. Our customers aren’t just transactions—they’re part of the fishing community we care deeply about. When you shop with us, you’re supporting a business that supports you right back, both on and off the water.
Meet the Team
Our friendly staff are never far from the water, testing gear, learning techniques, and living the fishing lifestyle so they can provide real-world advice in-store.
Corey McLaren – A well-known bream fishing guru who competes in Vic Bream and ABT tournaments, but also loves chasing mulloway in the south-west rivers. With years of experience in the tackle industry, Corey has the answer to almost any fishing question; and he's your man when it comes to marine electronics! Corey fishes mostly out of his kitted up Quintrex 490 Renegade.
Mason Walpole – Passionate about estuary bream fishing and trout streams, Mason also enjoys bait fishing along Killarney Beach in the summer months.
Cooper Hargreaves – Our “young gun,” with fishing knowledge and skill well beyond his years. A keen King George Whiting angler, Cooper fishes locally and in Port Phillip Bay with his family.
Tim Vincent – A freshwater enthusiast who has fished across Australia, Tim is most at home chasing estuary perch, bass, or Murray cod from his kayak, or hiking into remote trout streams; but has spent plenty of time in the salt too or up north, fishing out of his Quintrex 420 Renegade.
Why Choose Us?
No matter what style of fishing you enjoy, you’ll find the gear, knowledge, and service you need at The Tackle Shack. Next time you’re in south-west Victoria, stop by and discover why we’re the region’s most trusted tackle store. Come say g'day!