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This week joining Hassan in the studio is legendary tackle shop owners with over 40 years experience in the game as well as being incredible anglers in their own right, its "The Tackle Box" owners Gary and Kevin Peet.

Gary and Kev share their own angling experiences over the years. From their beginning fishing locally on rivers and targeting tench on Darenth, through to modern day chapters fishing Rainbow, Les Quis as well as historical significant captures form Nashy's very own Church Lake and many many more. They also share how working in the trade has impacted their angling.

They go on to talk in detail about how "The Tackle Box" started from a little help from their parents and a very humble start through to the incredible business that they have today. Throughout it all they share stories about exactly what it's been like, the highs, the lows and the real truth behind the incredible amount of A list anglers that have been through their doors. There's more than a few funny stories, crazy moments and surprises involving the likes of Kevin Maddocks, Danny Fairbrass and Alan Blair to name a few. The pair also share incredible tackle advancements such as the development of the hair rig that were all started in their shop over the 40 years they've been in the game.

It's an incredible tale of how two very different but incredible driven brothers have forged a path to success in an incredible difficult, ever changing market place. above all they love the sport and this passion and enthusiasm as well as their morals and principles underpins everything they do.