Tag Archives: Allcock

CANE TEST CURVES AND ACTIONS

Our recent purchase of over 550 cane fishing rods brought to mind a question I’m constantly asked: “What is the action like?” It’s often difficult to give a definitive subjective answer. However, browsing through a 1960 Allcock’s Anglers catalogue, I happened upon this page. They clearly felt the need to give a basic explanation relating […]

The Allcock Paragon lure by Gregory

Many years ago, (approx. 25-30) I travelled around the Midlands tackle shops on the hunt for second-hand vintage tackle. Leaving leaflets in every fishing shop, occasionally I would get a call; some good, some not so. However, one day I visited a long established shop in central Birmingham. The father of the owner used to […]