Mobile tackle stall at lakes and events

Anglers at venues and events who want last-minute bait or kit, plus country sports fans at shows.

You sell stock at a mark-up on each pitch. Regular slots at busy venues build repeat custom, and you can take pre-orders for the next visit.

• Fishing knowledge
• Friendly selling face to face
• Planning stock and routes

• Markets and street pitches may need council permission or a street trading licence, so check with the local council
• Always get the venue owner's permission before trading on their land
• Public liability insurance and cover for stock in your vehicle
• Live bait needs cool storage and care, and food hygiene rules may apply, so check with your council
• Weather and quiet days can make income uneven

Startup costs are typically around £2,500 to £10,000, depending on your vehicle or stall set-up, stock and insurance. These are estimates, so plan what you need before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how often you trade and which venues and events you attend. The estimates start from about 10 hours a week. Weather and quiet days can make income uneven.

These are things to check. Markets and street pitches may need council permission or a street trading licence, so ask your local council. Always get the venue owner's permission before trading on their land, and check hygiene rules for live bait.