Basil Manning Fishing Equipment was founded in the early 1960s in Durban, South Africa, by Basil Manning, who was a Springbok angler. The business was bought by Barry Wareham and Barry Rebeck in 1991, both of whom represented South Africa as Springbok and Protea anglers. In 2007, Barry Rebeck sold his shares and has been owned by the Wareham family since then. Barry’s son, Blayne, also got his Protea colours as an U21 angler and is currently very involved in competitive angling. Both Barry and Blayne have travelled extensively fishing in many different facets. These are people who live and breathe fishing! With years of experience, our team offers expert advice on fishing, angling destinations, and the latest products, ensuring we meet the needs of every angler.
At Basil Manning, we cater to all types of fishing enthusiasts. Whether you’re into saltwater angling (estuary, bays, surf, rocks, kayaks, in-shore, off-shore, deep-sea, big-game), freshwater fishing (dams, rivers, lakes), or fly fishing in both salt and freshwater, we have you covered.
We bring top fishing brands and products directly to your home through our online store. Our strong partnerships with leading suppliers ensure that we deliver only the highest-quality gear in our Virtual Fishing Tackle Shop. Explore our extensive range of rods, reels, lines, braid, leaders, hooks, lures, apparel, footwear, tackle boxes, coolers, sunglasses, fishing tools, terminal tackle, and much more. Notable brands include Shimano, Daiwa, Penn, Okuma, Assassin, GT Ice Cream, Rapala, Halco, JDB, and many others.
Say goodbye to the hassle of traffic and parking. With our online store, you can easily shop for your fishing gear and have it delivered to your doorstep—saving you both time and money.
Should you be a little uncertain or require specialised advice, reach out to us at in**@*************co.za, or enquire at any of our stores.
At Basil Manning, we work closely with our customers to provide an unmatched selection of fishing rods, reels, tackle, and accessories. If you’re looking for a product that’s not listed in our online store, feel free to reach out to our personal shopper at pe*************@*************co.za.