TackleWest is an independent fishing tackle business with three stores situated in Perth.
At TackleWest, our goal is not to just sell you the correct fishing tackle, we aim to educate our customers on how to catch fish. We will show you the right equipment to purchase, how to use it and point you in the direction of catching some fish!
Specialising in all forms of fishing, our staff are avid fisherman that have over 25 years of combined knowledge within the fishing tackle industry and real "on water" fishing experience.
We absolutely live and breath fishing.
Catering for the novice angler to the expert sport fisherman, we have what you need to get you on the water wetting a line!
We have a real passion for lure fishing, when you come into our store you will see how vast our product range is.
You will see all of your favourite products on our shelves but you will also see a large range of gear that is not seen at our competition.
We only sell branded products, you will not see inferior home brand product in our stores for sale.
Most of the products on our shelves we have personally used and are relevant to current fishing techniques.
Pop in and explore our range, you will be impressed!
Luke Ryan
(Owner)
Luke has worked within the fishing tackle industry for close to 15 years, working for most of the large tackle suppliers in Perth and is familiar face to many customers. Luke has a vast knowledge of various styles of fishing from catching bream on lures to large GT’s along the WA coastline and abroad. Luke is constantly at the forefront of the latest fishing techniques and is always putting the latest gear on the market through its paces. Luke offers first hand fishing experience and has a real understanding of the product he sells, when you are served by Luke you will be sure you are getting the best advice.
Hon-Su Chin
(Beckenham Manager)
What Hon-Su doesn’t know about fishing is not worth knowing! A familiar face too many, Hon-Su has worked within the fishing tackle industry for close to 20 years and is a major part of our business. Over that time his knowledge of product and the latest fishing techniques has grown exponentially. As an avid fisherman, Hon-Su partakes in multiple forms of fishing, however he specialises in jigging, light tackle lure fishing and squidding.
Hon-Su offers fantastic customer service with real in depth product knowledge and angling experience. He can help you with everything you need to know and more!
Matt McCarthy
(Myaree Manager)
Matt McCarthy works alongside Honsu in our Beckenham store and has a wealth of knowledge on light tackle estuary and inshore fishing. Matt is a keen kayak angler who regularly competes within the bream tournament fishing scene, he also has a few tournament wins under his belt. Matt has worked within the fishing industry for a number of years and is completely up to date with all the latest products to hit the market.
Troy Aberin
(Osborne Park Manager)
Troy Aberin comes to us from a heavy background of guiding land based fishing tours. Troy has fished all his life along the WA coast and specialises in a multitude of different angling techniques. Troy regularly spends his days off targeting bream from shore in the swan and canning rivers, landing some great fish. From his experience running guided fishing tours, Troys knowledge of beach and drone fishing is second to none within the fishing tackle industry. Happy to share his knowledge, if you want to learn then come and see Troy.
Matt McCarthy(Myaree Manager)Matt McCarthy works alongside Honsu in our Beckenham store and has a wealth of knowledge on light tackle estuary and inshore fishing. Matt is a keen kayak angler who regularly competes within the bream tournament fishing scene, he also has a few tournament wins under his belt. Matt has worked within the fishing industry for a number of years and is completely up to date with all the latest products to hit the market.Troy Aberin(Osborne Park Manager)Troy Aberin comes to us from a heavy background of guiding land based fishing tours. Troy has fished all his life along the WA coast and specialises in a multitude of different angling techniques. Troy regularly spends his days off targeting bream from shore in the swan and canning rivers, landing some great fish. From his experience running guided fishing tours, Troys knowledge of beach and drone fishing is second to none within the fishing tackle industry. Happy to share his knowledge, if you want to learn then come and see Troy.
