When our good friend Peter Cockwill contacted us with the details of a tackle collection opportunity, it turned out to be a halcyon day. One of his close friends had passed, leaving his widow with a lifetime of tackle, old and new. Peter kindly stepped in to help organise the viewing, giving support and advice. […]
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Jun
Jun
Most collectors start off their journey by buying anything they see. After many purchases good and bad they settle upon a theme or Maker to specialise in. Most of the big manufacturers have easy to access information on the internet. At Thomas Turner we contribute to this resource on a frequent basis through our listings, […]
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Jun
Jun
OLD SCHOOL Maybe it’s due to my early fascination with canal fishing that I don’t like being cluttered up with loads of gear, wherever I fish. I’ve used seat boxes with drawers and trays for as far back as I can remember, preferring having all my essential terminal tackle close to hand. The Fox bait […]
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Jun
Jun
A Royal Warrant holder may exhibit the seals – a tradition that started in the 18th century – in their products, premises, stationery, vehicles, and advertisements. But the privilege is much older and comes from the royal charters granted to medieval corporations or guilds, such as the one granted by King Henri II to the […]
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May
May
This weekend we celebrate our Queen’s 70-year reign on the throne. The Queen and most of the Royal family have always had a passion for angling, which started way back in 1952 when our Queen came to the throne and continues to this day with the youngest generation of Royals. Her mother was a keen […]
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May
May
NOT QUITE GOLDEN OLDIES You might be surprised to hear that iconic rods from the seventies, eighties and nineties are becoming popular again, especially after the pandemic brought many people back into coarse fishing. Thomas Turner sees huge demand for the Hardy Marksmans I was involved with developing only a decade ago, but perhaps because […]
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May
May
Arriving at the angling superstore just after 8 am I was met by Sharron Aspden the co-owner. A line of cars outside with bundles of rods, reels, and accessories headed toward us. Clearly the advertising and the social media campaign worked. The cavalry arrived in the form of Dave Coster, our match angling supremo, and […]
18
May
May
Its always good news when this tackle fair comes around. John Andrews with his team of helpers were on the ball and ready at the Abbey Stadium for 6pm trade set up on Saturday. Eager traders and collectors charged into the hall like the OFF at the Cheltenham races. TT team were in and set […]
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May
May
When a lady contacted us asking “do you know who buys vintage and antique fishing tackle”, then the answer was ‘we do’. In with her assorted vintage 1970’s and 80’s tackle we found this rarity. The Shakespeare President II multiplier reel. Launched in the Tackle and Guns trade magazine December 1977 with a delivery date […]
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May
May
THE GREYS FACTOR During my days as Product Development Manager at Hardy and Greys, apart from the second coming of Marksman Supero rods, I was also involved in a massive launch of Greys Prodigy gear. This included everything from rods and reels, to floats and line. I got all those involved out on the bank […]