Just to let you know the new Boyes shop in Market Drayton (in the former Wilko unit) sells a range of basic fishing tackle (weights/line/floats, etc) and non-perishable baits*. May be something local well worth supporting!
* For perishable baits, i.e. maggots, we believe the pet shop opposite Tesco in Whitchurch – Pets 2000 – still sell a range of maggots (but not casters), worms, plus pellets in different sizes, hemp seed and groundbait. Open Mon – Sat, 0900 – 1700. Tel 01948 665403. Otherwise, there is Total Angling at Shrewsbury.
Do let us know if you are aware of other such suppliers, so we can add the info here.