In the summer of 2013, I heard the shocking news that my regular Russian guide Nick Podolsky had been murdered in a private dispute while running his summer camp for young people. Nick, who had become a friend rather than just a guide, was just 53. The purpose of his summer camps was to teach […]
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Mar
Mar
It’s been another excellent buying week and Dave will be busy with listing some cracking tackle over the next few days/weeks. One purchase came from a regular customer of ours who was becoming concerned he was addicted to buying fishing tackle (I know the feeling). He thought it was about time to downsize! A quick […]
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Feb
Feb
We have in stock 20 Thomas and Thomas blanks purchased directly from Thomas and Thomas. Made in the USA and complete with manufacturer’s lifetime warranty. These are available to purchase but also there is an opportunity to be the envy of your friends with a custom-built rod finished to your own specifications. These are […]
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Feb
Feb
The Fish in Need (FIN) registered charity have made a generous donation to support the development of a hatchery project instigated by Reading & District Angling Association to help boost fish stocks in the River Kennet. Stocks have been devastated by the growing population of signal crayfish. These crayfish, counted in the millions, prey on […]
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Feb
Feb
Regular visitors to our site may well have noticed we have the best selection of quality, pre-owned tackle, ever, in our history. Dave is being kept very busy with sales but also with collectors monetising at least part of their collections and/or trading up to improve their collections. This is good for all of us […]
05
Feb
Feb
January has been an interesting time for Thomas Turner. New Year resolutions to clear out the loft/garage or reduce fishing tackle collections means a plethora of calls/emails of tackle for sale. Many are unsuitable, but fortunately, we have been offered some real gems and tackle by most of the desirable brands. This includes superb and […]
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Jan
Jan
“The FIN support was, and will remain, the biggest and most significant ‘defining point’ in the history of the Wild Carp Trust.” Chairman Wild Carp Trust FIN are delighted to confirm the successful conclusion of a project to save an endangered famous strain of wild carp from Llyngwyn. This Welsh wild carp water is […]
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Jan
Jan
Following on from the purchase of the USA built Thomas and Thomas fly rods recently listed (selling strongly) there is now a superb opportunity for the coarse fisherman or collector. This new collection includes 60 cane coarse rods and 75 centrepin reels, featuring some very rare examples. Among the cane rods, you will […]
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Jan
Jan
Thomas Turner are pleased to announce a change in our Terms and Conditions to formalise our policy of providing a ‘no quibble’ 12 month warranty on pre-owned rods purchased from us. In addition to covering manufacturing defects, we are also adding the bonus of covering accidental damage. So, if you catch the tip in your […]
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Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods. Unique Opportunity! “The rod you will eventually own is here!”
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Dec
Dec
We are excited to announce the arrival of 150 Thomas and Thomas rods and blanks direct from the USA. Yes 150! These premium USA built rods and blanks have come straight from our friends at Thomas and Thomas in Massachusetts, following a rare “inventory review” of “retired rods.” While they are categorised as retired, many […]