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Angling Retail EPOS · UK
Angling EPOS System for Fishing Tackle & Bait Shops
Sell rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait and day tickets from one fast, easy-to-use till. Epos Direct is the angling shop point of sale that offers speed, simplicity and savings – for tackle shops, bait suppliers, carp and coarse specialists, sea and game fishing stores, fishery shops and online tackle retailers.
- Bait weighing scale integration
- Stock & price management app
- Shopify, Magento & WooCommerce sync
- Xero & QuickBooks integration
- Live reports on any device
- No monthly software fees
Why Epos Direct
The Best EPOS System for UK Fishing Tackle Shops
One reliable angling retail POS to run the till, the shop floor, your online store and the back office – whether you sell maggots by the pint, pellets by the kilo, hooks by size or a full carp setup in one sale.
In short: an angling EPOS system is a till and stock control system built for fishing tackle and bait shops. Epos Direct combines a touchscreen till, bait weighing scales, a mobile stock app, card payments, live sales reporting and integrations with Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Xero and QuickBooks – with no monthly software fees.
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Simplify Tackle Stock Control
Manage thousands of lines – hooks, line, floats, feeders, lures and rigs – with sizes, breaking strains, colours, barcodes and suppliers all in one place.
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Sell Bait by Weight or Measure
Price groundbait, pellets, hemp and particles per kg and maggots, casters or worms per pint or tub, with accurate scale-linked pricing at the till.
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Sync In-Store & Online
Keep stock and prices in step across your shop and your Shopify, Magento or WooCommerce tackle store, so you never sell what you haven’t got.
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Reward Regular Anglers
Run loyalty points, club and match discounts, multi-buy deals on bait and seasonal promotions that bring anglers back every trip.
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Sell Permits & Day Tickets
Add fishery day tickets, club memberships, rod licence reminders and gift vouchers as quick keys alongside your tackle and bait.
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Take Every Payment Type
Accept cash, chip & PIN, contactless and mobile wallets at one fixed rate, and send digital receipts for a fast, modern checkout.
Built for angling retail
One Angling POS System for Every Type of Fishing Shop
Epos Direct is a flexible fishing shop EPOS for independent tackle shops, multi-branch angling centres and online tackle retailers across the UK.
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Fishing Tackle Shops
Fast barcode scanning, large catalogues and quick stock takes on rods, reels and terminal tackle.
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Bait & Live Bait Suppliers
Weighed and measured bait, fridge stock, freezer bait and high-volume weekend trade.
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Carp & Coarse Specialists
Boilies, pellets, rigs and bivvy gear with bundle deals and customer accounts.
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Sea, Game & Fly Fishing
Lures, flies, waders and seasonal stock with variants by size, weight and colour.
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Fisheries & Lake Shops
Day tickets, permits, tackle hire, café items and bait from one till.
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Online & Multi-Store Tackle Retailers
Ecommerce sync, central pricing and stock transfers between branches and your web store.
Fishing shop EPOS software
Build Your Tackle Shop for Success
Serve queues faster on a busy Saturday morning and manage thousands of small, fiddly tackle items with an EPOS that is genuinely helpful – from the first pint of maggots to the last report of the day.
- Save hours with automated, real-time stock counts
- Automate purchase orders so you never run out of bait or best-selling rigs
- Offer multiple payment options for faster checkouts
- Track margin by brand and category – see your best and worst sellers
- Easy to install – train staff in under 15 minutes
Bait scale integration
EPOS with Integrated Weighing Scales for Bait & Groundbait
Sell loose bait quickly and accurately. The Epos Direct POS connects directly to retail weighing scales, so the weight is read straight into the till – no keying in, no guesswork, no giveaway.
- Faster checkouts – weigh, scan and pay in one smooth step
- Accurate pricing – set price per kg, per pint or per tub centrally
- Accurate stock – weighed bait sales update stock levels in real time
- Clear reports – see bait sales and margin by weight and by type
Pellets, boilies & particlesWeighed per kg straight from the scale.
Maggots, casters & wormsFixed quick keys per pint, half pint or tub.
Stock & price management app
Faster Tackle Stock Takes and Instant Price Changes – From Your Phone
The Epos Direct Stock & Price Management App turns a smartphone or handheld into a mobile stock controller. Walk the aisles, scan a hook packet or lure and update counts and prices on the spot.
- Count hooks, line, floats and leads without writing anything down
- Change prices instantly – updates sync to every till automatically
- Receive deliveries from tackle and bait suppliers by scanning
- Print shelf-edge labels and your own barcodes for un-coded items
Ideal for tackle shops with thousands of small lines, bait suppliers with fast-moving fridge stock and angling centres running frequent stock checks before the new season.
Inventory management
Take Stock in Minutes – Every Size, Weight & Colour
Import, update and edit tackle items in bulk, with real-time precision.
Manage hook sizes, line breaking strains, lure weights and colours as simple variants, not hundreds of separate products. Manage your inventory from any location with Back Office, transfer stock between branches and your online shop, and never miss a sale with automated purchase orders and low-stock alerts.
Create your own barcodes for loose tackle, bait tubs and own-brand rigs for faster service and accuracy.
Integrated payments
Enjoy Complete Payment Flexibility
Stay flexible with Payments. All transactions are processed at one fixed rate, regardless of the card.
Simple, fast and functional payment solutions that connect seamlessly with your tackle and bait shop till – cash, chip & PIN, contactless and mobile wallets, plus split payments, gift vouchers and digital receipts. Perfect for early-morning bait runs and busy match-day queues.
Ecommerce integration
Seamless Integration with Shopify, Magento & WooCommerce
Sell fishing tackle and bait online and in store from one stock file. Epos Direct connects your angling EPOS with the UK’s leading ecommerce platforms.
- Shopify
- Magento (Adobe Commerce)
- WooCommerce
- Real-time stock sync – a reel sold in store comes off your website instantly
- Centralised products & prices – update once, publish everywhere
- Online orders into the till for click & collect and in-store fulfilment
- Unified reporting across shop and web sales
Accounting integration
Seamless Integration with Accounting Software
Connect your angling EPOS system with leading accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- Automate financial reporting and eliminate manual bookkeeping errors
- Sync sales, expenses and invoices directly with your accounting software
- Save time on VAT returns and audits with accurate, real-time data
- Track supplier costs and margins on tackle and bait automatically
On-the-go dashboard reporting
Live Sales Reports – Anytime, Anywhere (Even on the Bank)
Cut costs and boost profits with intelligent sales insights. Check how your tackle shop is trading from your phone, tablet or laptop – at home, at a match or on the bank.
- Real-time dashboard – fully interactive, drag & drop, works in any web browser
- Detailed sales reports to find high-margin tackle for promotions
- Seasonal sales history to forecast demand for bait and gear
- Top products and top staff at a glance
- Multi-store view – compare branches and online sales side by side
- Accounting integration with Xero and QuickBooks takes the headache out of bookkeeping
Security & loss prevention
Relax with Best-in-Class Security
Small, high-value tackle is easy to lose. Automatically record transactions and staff activity through your angling EPOS software, reducing fraud, errors and theft.
- Set permissions to limit refunds, no-sales, voids and discounts to qualified staff
- Add an extra layer of security with ID passcodes and staff swipe cards
- All payment terminals are PCI compliant for robust security for merchants and customers
All-in-one
Enterprise POS Features for Angling Retailers
Everything a growing tackle shop, bait supplier or angling centre needs – included.
Reporting Dashboard
Fully interactive and drag & drop. View it from any standard browser on any device, on the go.
Employee Information
Keep staff records such as rotas, appraisals, incident reports and employee perks.
Inventory Management
Track tackle and bait from supplier to shelf, with a detailed record of every new or returned product.
Easy to Use & Integrate
Works with Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Xero and QuickBooks, with a simple interface for fast transactions.
Omni-Channel Ready
Online store integration plus click & collect, order ahead for bait, customer accounts and CRM.
Angler Loyalty & Promotions
Create loyalty schemes, club and match discounts, multi-buys and seasonal offers with expiry dates.
FAQs
Angling EPOS System – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best EPOS system for a fishing tackle shop in the UK?
The best angling EPOS system handles thousands of small barcoded tackle items with variants, sells bait by weight or measure, takes card and contactless payments and keeps stock in sync with your online store. Epos Direct combines all of this with live reporting, Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce integration, Xero and QuickBooks integration, and no monthly software fees.
Can the angling EPOS connect to weighing scales for bait?
Yes. The Epos Direct POS integrates with retail weighing scales, so pellets, groundbait, hemp and particles can be sold per kg with the weight read straight into the till. Maggots, casters and worms can be sold per pint, half pint or tub using quick keys.
Does it integrate with Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce?
Yes. Your angling EPOS can sync products, prices and stock levels with Shopify, Magento (Adobe Commerce) and WooCommerce, so items sold in store are removed from your website in real time and online orders can be collected in store.
Does it integrate with Xero and QuickBooks?
Yes. Sales, payments, expenses and invoices can sync with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, removing manual data entry and making VAT returns and year-end accounts faster and more accurate.
How do I manage hook sizes, line strengths and lure colours?
Each product can have variants for size, breaking strain, weight and colour, each with its own barcode, price and stock level. You can bulk import supplier price lists and create your own barcodes for loose or own-brand items.
Can I sell fishery day tickets, permits and memberships?
Yes. Day tickets, night tickets, club memberships, tackle hire and gift vouchers can be set up as quick keys and reported separately from tackle and bait sales.
Can I see my sales reports when I’m away from the shop?
Yes. The reporting dashboard runs in any standard web browser, so you can view live sales, margins, top products and staff performance from your phone, tablet or laptop, wherever you are.
What payments can I take?
Cash, chip & PIN, contactless and mobile wallet payments, with digital receipts. All transactions are processed at one fixed rate regardless of card type.
How long does it take to set up and train staff?
The system is easy to install, and most staff can be trained to use the till in under 15 minutes.
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