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Steve Calder

@thecarpbloke.bsky.social

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Former journo, marketer & entrepreneurial sort. Owner-manager of the Fenland Tackle Exchange tackle and bait store. Days spent mostly flogging fishing tackle, talking/thinking about fishing & very occasionally fishing. (How's that for work/life balance?)

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Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 15h

Bait sale underway @FenlandTackleExchange. Ends tomorrow at @SkylarkBootSale. Save up to 50% on leading brand boilies, pellets, groundbait and more… #carpfishing #fishingUK #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 1d

Forecast seen, plan made! Our weekend stock clearance sale is going undercover for the first time this year. Grab up to 50% OFF boilies, pellets, and groundbaits. Don't miss it!

Saturday @FenlandTackleExchange, City Rd, March (9am - 1pm)

Sunday @SkylarkBootSale (by Sparrow's)

#FenlandFishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 1d

Big bait savings incoming! We're cutting prices on carp bait this weekend. Get up to 50% OFF boilies & pellets from old-school, dependable brands like Nutrabaits and Rod Hutchinson. You know the score: proven products, prices that make sense.

Join us: Saturday (March) and Sunday (Skylark Car Boot)

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 1d

We're keeping it real with Mistral Baits - catching fish long before social media existed. In particular, Rosehip Isotonic and more recently the mighty CM1.

Time-limited sale: 15% off your first Mistral order. Discount applied automatically at fenlandtackleexchange.co.uk/discount/MIS...

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 1d

Attention Fenland anglers: Trade price clearance SALE on proven boilies (Richworth, Rod Hutchinson, etc.) THIS WEEKEND. Stock up on the good stuff.
🎣 Sat: March warehouse. 🎣 Sun: Skylark Car Boot.#fenland #fishinguk #marchcambs #boiliesale #affordability

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 2d

Fenland Fred says, Don't be a plank.
If you're an experienced angler with more sense than money, we have the dependable, affordable 'old school' gear you need.
Find us...
Saturdays: @FenlandTackleExchange
Sundays: @SkylarkBootSale
Fenland local? Get free delivery too! #BeMoreFred

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 2d

Half-term alert: Get the kids off the console & onto the bank! 🎣 Fenland waters are perfect for beginner perch fishing right now. It’s a genuine mental health break for everyone.
New to angling? 👉 Read our guide: fenlandtackleexchange.co.uk/blogs/news/h... #FenlandFishing #KidsFishing #MarchCambs

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 2d

Fenland Fred's sorted for his next session! This NGT bivvy from Fenland Tackle Exchange gives him ample space for all his angling essentials, his brew gear, and even a couple of extra bedchairs. And the best bit? He's saved enough to keep Flo happy too!
#BeMoreFred #FenlandAngling #TackleExchange

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 2d

This weekend, it's a half-price hullabaloo on Richworth, Mistral, Nutrabaits, and Rod Hutchinson boilies. Proper good bait, proper good prices. Fenland Fred says get in quick!

Catch us Saturday at our March HQ or Sunday at Skylark Car Boot. Let's get those rods bending!

#FenlandFishing #MarchCambs

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 2d

Bait sorted for your Fenland Pike trip?🎣 Our affordable deadbaits are ready for collection. Order now: FenlandTackleExchange.co.uk (select 'Collection' at Checkout). Grab them Sat in March (City Rd) or Sun @SkylarkBootSale. #Fenland #PikeFishing #March

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 3d

We've piled up over 150 rods, reels, and combos that need new homes. Whether you're after a reliable carp setup or a float rod for the rivers and drains, we've got the dependable 'old school' gear you need—without the new-school price tag. FenlandTackleExchange.co.uk

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 4d

It’s that time of year when a not-so-young man’s fancy turns to flowing water. But maybe, just maybe, there’s a chance of one last carp before the Avons get their annual airing… #FenlandFishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 5d

Crisp Fenland mornings are made for pike fishing! 🌬️🐟 Gear up at Fenland Tackle Exchange. We're stocked with proven, affordable predator tackle – from deadbaits to lures and alarms. No nonsense, just good gear for experienced anglers. Swing by our March trade counter (Saturdays) or order online.

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 5d

Time to clear out your old fishing gear? Fenland Tackle Exchange buys ob lots of carp/coarse gear, with instant BACS payment upon collection. We handle photography, listing, customers and couriers, so you don't have to. Learn more: fenlandtackleexchange.co.uk/blogs/news/s...

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 10d

It’s THAT time of year: when more - shall we say - ‘solar powered’ anglers hang up their rods till the spring. Who’s out there doing it, all year round? If so, are you still chasing ‘scaly bangers’ - or targeting more obliging quarry? We’d love to hear from you in the comments… #winterfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 11d

We’ve filled the war chest! Loads of leading brand, pre-loved carpy gear in stock now.
Inc. Delkim alarms, Shimano Baitrunners, Entity rods, Nash barrow & loads more.
Don't forget our free local delivery (min £25) and 'out of hours' collection option right here in March. FenlandTackleExchange.co.uk

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

Sun's out @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

Recliner carp chair - Excellent condition - One only... @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

More reels than a carp angler's Insta... @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

Rod holdalls, unhooking mats and cradles to clear... @SkylarkBootSale

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

3-rod carp fishing rod pod outfit - Inc slider pod, alarms, swingers, butt grips - unused, ex display - £60 @SkylarkBootSale

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

PAIR of Shimano bait runners - Superb condition, Inc line - £75 @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

PAIR of Nash Entity carp rods - immaculate, with bags: £80 @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

Fox floating retainer sling and NGT tripod - immaculate, with bags: £55 @SkylarkBootFair #fenlandfishing

Steve Calder @thecarpbloke.bsky.social · 13d

Fox floating retainer sling and NGT tripod - immaculate, with bags: £55 @SkylarkBootSale #fenlandfishing