John Stephenson is on a fishing holiday commencing 31st October travelling up the M6 from Stoke on Trent to Cumbria, onto M74, and north to Stirling, Scotland returning Friday 4th November back to Stoke. Whilst its officially a fishing holiday, it can be an opportunity to see and perhaps buy tackle on the way up […]
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Oct
Oct
Friday 28th October 12 noon – 8pm Horncastle Angling Superstore, Boston Road, Horncastle, LN9 6AU John Stephenson has been invited back to the Horncastle store to take part in their ‘Fin’Tastic Social Evening! The event is running 6-8pm but John will be at the store from 12 noon to offer our free valuation service. As usual, […]
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Oct
Oct
To many anglers who remember the 60’s and 70’s, you will have owned or seen an Intrepid reel. Famed for their diecast metal technology and the budget price they were a true English phenomenon. K.P. Morritt produced an ever-popular and diverse range of reels. There was a reel for any occasion from The Boyo first […]
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Sep
Sep
If there was ever a great time to pick up a tackle bargain this, is it, but it will not last long! The UK Pound (£) has slipped in value, making the US Dollar ($) strong. Now is the time to treat yourself to a bargain whilst the market remains uncertain. The iconic Hardy Perfect, […]
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Dec
Dec
As I’m a part of the Thomas Turner group, I wonder if I can prevail on my great pal John Stephenson to fill me in on the reel pictured? It would be of interest to me, and hopefully others. A friend in Spain who I have not seen for well over a decade recently sent […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Oct
Oct
It’s always an event when TT’s John Stephenson comes to town, for his stories, his enthusiasm, his knowledge, and the great gear he brings with him. Last week was no exception, and my eye was drawn to a Greys Bewick ‘pin that John had laid out for inspection. I worked for Hardy Greys for twelve […]
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Jul
Jul
Here at Thomas Turner we specialise in vintage and retro tackle, and pride ourselves on our knowledge of the subject. You could rightly say that tackle is our Passion, and we are always here to buy, to sell, and above all, offer advice on the gear you might just have found in your garage. All […]