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The best POS software for a fishing and outdoor store is built for local knowledge and mixed stock. It should sell bait by weight through integrated scales, bundle a rod, reel and line, load supplier invoices, track serial numbers and warranties, offer club pricing and sell at competitions. Local support matters too, and so does paying no transaction fees. Compare each option against the checklist below.

Fishing and outdoor stores sell local knowledge as much as gear. One customer wants half a kilo of prawns and a tip on where the bream are biting. The next wants a kayak and help sizing waders. On a long weekend the counter is three deep before dawn. A basic till can take the payment, but the rest is beyond it.

Since 1981 we’ve made POS software for independent specialty retailers, and fishing and outdoor retailers have shaped the fishing store features in our software. The checklist below works whichever system you choose.

Specialist or general?

If you sell camping gear and outdoor clothing, with no bait, bulk lines or club customers, a general retail POS may do the job and cost less.

It’s a different story once you sell bait by weight, gear with serial numbers and warranties, or packaged combos, or once you trade at competitions. General systems leave those to a calculator, a paper list and the owner’s memory. That’s where money slips through.

Ten things to check in fishing store POS software

1. Sell bait by weight. Bait and bulk items should sell through integrated scales, in whole numbers or fractions, so the customer pays for exactly what they take.
2. Bundle combos. A rod, reel and line at one price is a strong seller and harder to price-compare online. The system should take each item out of stock when the combo sells.
3. Automate supplier invoices. Major suppliers such as Shimano send electronic invoices. The software should load them, and read PDF invoices using AI, so new season stock reaches the floor quickly.
4. Track serial numbers and warranties. Electronics, kayaks, motors and premium reels need serial numbers and warranty dates recorded, so a claim takes minutes, not a search through paperwork.
5. Track apparel by colour, size and style. Waders, boots and outdoor clothing need size and colour tracking, so you reorder what is selling, not what is left.
6. Share local knowledge. Your advice is why people buy from you. Look for the ability to print fishing tips, maps or camping notes on the receipt.
7. Support local clubs. Club member pricing, applied automatically, rewards your regulars. Some systems also help raise funds for clubs, which strengthens the relationship.
8. Sell at competitions and events. A mobile app lets you sell at weigh-ins, shows and club events with stock kept in sync.
9. Run promotions that bring people back. Buy-one-get-one offers and marketing based on what customers bought help fill the quieter months.
10. Report on the season. You need to see what sold in the last run of good weather, what is ageing and gross profit by category before you place next season’s orders.

The true cost over two years

Before you compare monthly fees, work out the full two-year cost. Include:

• Transaction fees. A percentage of each card sale goes to some POS providers. On a busy long weekend, that adds up quickly.
• Fees per terminal. A second counter or a mobile device for events shouldn’t bring a bigger invoice.
• Make sure phone support is included, and check whether it covers weekends. Many fishing stores are busiest early on Saturday and Sunday.
• Add-ons. Scale integration, mobile selling, loyalty, ecommerce and accounting links are sometimes extra.
• Avoid lock-in terms if you can, so a poor fit is easy to fix.

With Tower Systems, there are no transaction fees and no lock-in contract. The starting price, as at November 2026, is $145 a month including GST, billed annually. From Standard up, you can run unlimited terminals at one location. Check our pricing page for current prices and for which plan includes each feature.

Before you book a demo

The best demonstrations follow your questions. Try these:

1. Show me a sale of 500 grams of bait through the scales.
2. Show me a rod, reel and line combo selling as one item.
3. Show me an invoice from one of my main suppliers being imported.
4. Show me a warranty claim found by serial number.
5. Show me a sale at a competition, then the stock back at the shop.
6. What does support cost, and who answers the phone early on a Saturday?
7. Where are your support staff based?
8. How quickly can I talk to a real person?
9. Where is my trainer based?
10. Can you put me in touch with a fishing store using your software?

Switching without disrupting the season

Owners often put off switching because of the changeover. These three steps make it manageable:

• Get your data checked before you commit, so you know for certain what can be moved. Our streamlined data conversion service, released in mid 2026, draws on many past conversions. It’s fast and accurate.
• Choose the timing. Avoid the run into summer and the Easter and Christmas holidays. The cooler months are usually quieter.
• Find out how staff will be trained. One-on-one sessions, plus a video library they can use whenever they need it, make the first busy weekend easier.

“I love the help desk chatbot. I’ve asked it plenty of questions and only stumped it once. I love that it puts answers in a language we can understand.”

— Mark, Tackle Land, October 2026

Australia and New Zealand

For Australian and New Zealand retailers, the basics are GST handled correctly for your country, support in your time zone and a supplier with local staff. Tower Systems supports fishing and outdoor stores in both countries, with an Australian and New Zealand help desk open six days a week and after-hours help for system outages.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best POS software for a fishing and outdoor store in Australia?

It’s software built for the work: bait sold by weight through scales, combo bundles, supplier invoice import, serial numbers and warranties, club pricing and selling at events. Use those needs, the two-year cost and local support to compare systems.

Can fishing store POS software sell bait by weight?

Yes, if it integrates with scales. Tower Systems sells bait and bulk items by weight through integrated scales, in whole numbers or fractions.

Can fishing store POS software be used in New Zealand?

Yes. Tower Systems works with fishing and outdoor stores in both countries and has help desk staff in each. Call 0800 444 367 to talk to sales in New Zealand.

How much should fishing store POS software cost?

Costs vary widely. Compare the total, including transaction fees, terminal fees, support and add-ons. Tower Systems pricing starts at $145 a month including GST, billed annually, as at November 2026. It has no transaction fees and no lock-in contract.

Book a fishing store demonstration

Book a live demonstration of Tower Systems set up for a fishing and outdoor store like yours. We’ll answer your questions and record it so you can review it later. First, we take the time to understand your business. If our software isn’t the right fit for any need you raise, we’ll be upfront about it. Call 1300 662 957 (Australia) or 0800 444 367 (New Zealand), or email sales@towersystems.com.au.