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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Nov
Nov
November 2022 and another Redditch tackle fair comes and goes. Always a welcome meet and greet event where we swap stories and tackle. Thomas Turner used the venue to proudly demonstrate and sell the new Classic+ range of rods and centre pin reels. Customers from as far as Norwich and London came to test and […]
07
Nov
Nov
The fair is the largest antique, vintage, and second-hand fair that is dedicated to fishing tackle. It is now in its 18th consecutive year! The stalls feature dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. The team from Thomas Turner will be there to offer our free valuation service and/or provide information relating to any tackle items; modern/retro, classic, […]
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Apr
Apr
The Redditch Vintage Tackle Fair is being held on Sunday 15th May 2022 at The Abbey Stadium, Birmingham Road, Redditch, B97 6EJ. The fair, the country’s largest antique, vintage and second-hand fair dedicated to fishing tackle is now in its 18th consecutive year. It will have 36 stalls featuring dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. Thomas Turner […]
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Nov
Nov
I’m delighted there has been some reaction to the pieces both I and John Stephenson have written on last week’s tackle show, and I especially liked the reaction to the pictures of “Old Man River’s” landing nets and handles, which were truly exquisite. Exquisite and surprisingly inexpensive, considering the work involved AND by comparison with […]
27
Nov
Nov
I’ve already mentioned I came so very close to buying an Andrew Davis Avocet at the Redditch Tackle Show, and the more I look into the history of this rod, the more I wish it were mine. Historically, the Avocet owes its origins to the Nottingham area and the Trent school of anglers, primarily famous […]
27
Nov
Nov
Well, what a complete treat. Had it not been for the admirable John Stephenson of Thomas Turner, I wouldn’t even have known this cornucopia of delights was happening. From the moment I met John Andrews on the door, I knew I was in for a grand time. Not only did I meet up with seemingly […]
23
Nov
Nov
With excitement in the air, we loaded the car with tackle goodies and headed out to the Redditch tackle fair. It’s been two years since the last one and who could have predicted the events that would change all our lives. Organiser John Andrews was his usual calm efficient self. I suspect it’s a bit of […]