You may have seen my recent video whereby I showed you some of our recent Hardy reels acquired from a collection. This was actually part of my late fathers collection, Nigel Townsend. Dad passed suddenly, almost two years ago aged 69. To say that he has left a huge whole in our lives is an […]
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Jun
Jun
This is just a short follow up note on my recent trip to Lough Corrib in Ireland with Keith Elliott Editor of Classic Angling. This was very much a fishing trip but we still stirred some interest amongst tackle sellers in Ireland. Nothing purchased but we are negotiating on two large collections and are hoping […]
General articles, Thomas Turner blog
Richard’s trip to Ireland 22nd May – 25th May – do you have tackle to sell?
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May
May
We know this is short notice but next week Richard Hewitt from TT HQ will be travelling to Ireland with Keith Elliott of Classic Angling Magazine to fish the mighty Lough Corrib for wild brown trout. They will be staying at the wonderful Carrereva Hotel near Oughterard from Monday 22nd May to Thursday 25th May […]
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May
May
As always, a very enjoyable event. The National Vintage Tackle Fair held at the Abbey Stadium, Redditch, is just the place to go for some retail therapy. The opportunity to meet and chat with collector friends is worth the trip alone. The stall holders plus a few dealers have access on the Saturday night for […]
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May
May
King Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DZ with parking nearby in the town. John and Marie, co-owners of Mallon & Green (previously Orvis) have invited Thomas Turner to hold a tackle valuation day in store on Saturday 27th May. I am really looking forward to this new event. I met both John and Marie at the […]
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May
May
Quite a claim for a reel that has spent most of its life in the shadow of the Hardy Fortuna range. Designed by Mr A.F Bell, a renowned tope angler and joint honorary secretary of the British Sea Anglers Society. This provenance and his fishing experience show in its robust design, yet it’s a joy […]
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May
May
The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. It will be a momentous occasion for the the United Kingdom and the world. Back in May 2022 we put together an article about the late Queen’s passion for fishing (click here to read), which was […]
05
May
May
Well what can I say, our Thomas Turner valuation day turned out to be another great success that was held at Sportfish Game Fishing Centre, Reading on Saturday 29th April. As we arrived at the venue, there were cars in front of us waiting for the Sportfish staff to open the car park gates! I […]
Events, Thomas Turner blog
National Vintage Tackle Fair, Redditch – Sunday 14th May – Free valuations
02
May
May
As always, we are looking forward to a great day out at The National Vintage Tackle Fair held in the Abbey Stadium, Redditch, B97 6EJ. Doors open to the public 9am, Sunday, hope to see you there. Both Ali and I will be there Saturday 13th in the afternoon and all Sunday. We will be […]
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Apr
Apr
What a great day we had at Avenue Angling Valuation day last week in Beccles. Adam and the guys made me more than welcome and it was a laugh from start to finish. A rabbit’s warren of a shop with an amazing variety of tackle, mainly geared towards coarse and sea anglers. The shop was […]