Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Jim & David Ridgway – Owner's
Jim's love of fishing prompted him, together with his son, David, to expand Cotswold Angling to offer more choice to customers and create an on-line shop. Jim has fished all over the world but admits despite his 40 plus years experience there is still more to learn!
Kev Hewitt – Carp Dept. Manager
He’s been angling since the age of five when he spent much of his summer holidays out at sea on the south coast with his dad fishing for bass and mackerel. He still does a bit of stick float fishing on the rivers, feeder fishing for bream and pike fishing on the big reservoirs, its mainly carp fishing that takes up most of his spare time now.
He’s also very successful coming second in the world carp classic “madine 2008” and winning the team event for team carp world – a real carp specialist.
Gary Davis – Manager
Has spent the last 40 years mastering his fishing techniques. Gary enjoys general course fishing and taking part in local competitions, in which he has had great success over the years. With all his experience he’s a great person to offer help and advice to all course fishermen.
Mark Kimber – Assistant Manager
Has been angling since the age of 8. Enjoys all types of coarse angling as well as regularly taking part in local competitions. Enjoys fishing all types of venues whether it be rivers, canals or lakes. So were sure he will have an answer for any of yours questions!






















