For me there are three especially magical moments in fishing; one is when a salmon takes, the second when a brown trout rises to a dry fly and the third when your float lifts when fishing for tench. (The fourth is trotting for roach). I have just returned from one such moment when spending […]
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Conjuring Coarse Magic – January is for bombing!
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Feb
Feb
January 4th and I’m picking the Bomb adventure up after a few days working in Scotland but I’m happy to be home, to take the Bomb rods to their limits and back. (A bit OTT I know but I’m really fascinated to know what the design can do for us.) But what do I mean […]
Reels, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
VR reels of Ukraine, Salar Incomparable 4/0 Classic salmon fly reel
08
Feb
Feb
We are pleased to announce we have available a limited number of the stunning VR Salar Incomparable fly reels as part of our TT Classic+ collection. These are very special reels, designed and developed in Ukraine by Vladimir Rachenko, ex-Hardy designer/developer, aerospace engineer, passionate fly fisherman and CEO of VR Reels. We are always excited […]
John Bailey's weekly blogs, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
Conjuring Coarse Magic – Re-learning the Bomb rod
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Jan
Jan
To be honest, something I’m always hoping to be, I wasn’t really on board with the Bomb rod, not now, not in 2022/23. I could see that match anglers might well have a use for them but I wasn’t entirely sure that the obvious Thomas Turner Classic+ audience would find them a must have item. […]
John Bailey's weekly blogs, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
The Lost Art Of The Float – Part 3 – The Stillwater Waggler
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Jan
Jan
Can I make it clear that I only write what I know about so you won’t get any advice from me about using a waggler on rivers, for example. Whilst I have had excellent advice on how to do it, notably from Bob Roberts I remember, this is not an approach where I would be […]
18
Nov
Nov
VERSATILE RODS A 12ft quivertip rod covers lots of water, comfortably dealing with casting distances from 30 to 60 metres. Any shorter and 10ft bomb design takes over, while for further out a longer 13-footer can come into play. The new Thomas Turner 12ft Classic+ Quivertip is often the first rod out of my holdall […]
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, […]
Dave Coster's feature articles, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
REDISCOVERING BOMB RODS
04
Nov
Nov
TIGHT SPOTS Trends are always changing in angling, to the extent once successful tactics sometimes get brushed aside, even completely forgotten. That’s what happened to me with bomb rod fishing. But after recently getting to grips with some awkward “birdcage” swims, where heavy foliage made longer quivertip blanks impossible to use, the only solution was […]
General articles, Reels, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
Introducing Vladimir Rachenko – the CEO of VR reels
19
Oct
Oct
Vlad was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and started fishing in his childhood with the help of his Uncle and Grandpa. He started VR DESIGN Mechanical Design and Manufacturing back in August 2000. Prior to this, he has an impressive CV of skills and experience in the fields of mechanical engineering and helicopter design. He has […]
Dave Coster's feature articles, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
A DIFFERENT KIND OF AVON
18
Oct
Oct
THE BEGINNINGS When I first met John Bailey we were working on Hardy Marksman rods and I remember he was particularly passionate about Avon designs, which he uses a lot, particularly on his favourite River Wye. Many years later I joined John on the Wye near Hereford at the famous Red Lion Hotel. The plan […]
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