Recently we published a blog relating to the Heaton’s Fishing Scene brass reels and made mention of some replicas which hit the market approx. 30 years ago. So in good public information style here’s the replica in detail. Note the stamp on the foot blade, J.B Moscrop of Manchester which is both wrong in terms of […]
04
Aug
Aug
This is a super modified brass fly reel with two very special features. The standard crank handle has been removed and replaced with pair of sun and planet external gears fitted with drive handle plate. What is really neat is that the small steel flat lever to the underside of the large gear gives a […]
02
Aug
Aug
Most fishing tackle collectors enjoy trinkets, gadgets and accessories to mix in with the display of the more serious items in their collections. This treen wooden trinket box is one such example. Treen boxes were a favourite with the travelling and wealthy Victorians. This box, measuring 4-1/4” x 3-1/4” x 2” has a comic angling […]
01
Aug
Aug
Well, the boys from the good ole USA are at it again with this beauty. Try as I may even after a few readings of the instructions, I’m flummoxed. It appears to be some sort of sliding float, depth set, tight line, yet adjustable float bob thing; glad I cleared that one up. As most […]
30
Jul
Jul
How refreshing when you take a call from a gadget collector who has decided to trade in some of his fly fishing accessories. The majority of the worldwide collecting market is made up of reel collectors, however the fly accessory market is massive. Here is just part of one of the collection we have taken […]
23
Jul
Jul
The importance of this Hardy Patent cannot be emphasised enough. This development was for what we now refer to as the full bail arm. It automatically picked up the line when the handle was turned. The Patent lasted until 1948 where an extension was granted covering the war years for a further 6 years. The […]
21
Jul
Jul
Fishing in the 1700 & 1800’s wasn’t just a case of grab the tackle and go. Lines were at a very early stage of development in this period and so when a brass winch landed on my desk this week filled with horsehair line, it reminded me of that issue. The early brass reels, often […]
18
Jul
Jul
Almost unbelievable in length and weight, this week we sourced a rare Hardy Palakona 4’4” two section split cane rod. A tiny wisp of a little thing yet it works. Identical to its big brothers in finish and style it’s truly remarkable. It is line rated #5 and having put it together and fitted with […]
18
Jul
Jul
Listed in the 1930’s Allcock’s catalogues this Sea Dazzle bait comes in one size only, 1-1/2” long. You can see the appeal of it. Multi coloured revolving blades give the impression of size and colour. Metal tube body rotating on a central bar with treble hook and brass swivel. This one has survived well despite […]
17
Jul
Jul
This is an old friend returning after some 18 years, I’ve aged and it hasn’t! Made from wood and alloy, I have called it scratch built as it’s made from scratch and I’m scratching my head trying to think who made it! It’s 6” diameter and stuffed with odd features. Fold and slide handle, unusual […]