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Tag Archives: Roach Pole

Collecting, Ephemera & Misc., News & Events, Rods, The Thomas Turner Collector's guide, Thomas Turner blog

The London Roach Pole – A Forgotten Piece of Angling History

Posted on July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 by Matt Daymond
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Long before carbon fibre poles became a familiar sight on match waters, anglers relied on beautifully crafted London roach poles to fish with remarkable precision. Designed for gently lowering a float into position rather than casting, these elegant poles were the tackle of choice for roach anglers on rivers such as the Thames and the […]

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Posted in Collecting, Ephemera & Misc., News & Events, Rods, The Thomas Turner Collector's guide, Thomas Turner blog  |  Tagged Roach Pole

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