which means to get bait I now have to drive 4-5 miles into Notts just to
get half a pint of maggots and a tin of hemp

4 - 5 miles..
My local tackle shop is 4 - 5 miles away from me. I dont think that five
miles is an unreasonable distance to have to travel to get bait.
How long does it take you to drive / cycle there ???

-Daniel