Well, the boys from the good ole USA are at it again with this beauty. Try as I may even after a few readings of the instructions, I’m flummoxed. It appears to be some sort of sliding float, depth set, tight line, yet adjustable float bob thing; glad I cleared that one up. As most […]
Category Archives: Ephemera & Misc.
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Jul
Jul
Fishing in the 1700 & 1800’s wasn’t just a case of grab the tackle and go. Lines were at a very early stage of development in this period and so when a brass winch landed on my desk this week filled with horsehair line, it reminded me of that issue. The early brass reels, often […]
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Jul
Jul
Listed in the 1930’s Allcock’s catalogues this Sea Dazzle bait comes in one size only, 1-1/2” long. You can see the appeal of it. Multi coloured revolving blades give the impression of size and colour. Metal tube body rotating on a central bar with treble hook and brass swivel. This one has survived well despite […]
13
Jun
Jun
This is one of the best true stories attached to a fish capture I have come across, read on! The unique 3/4 block carved wood world record sea trout, weight 19lbs 8 oz, was caught on dry fly from the Laerdal River, Norway in 1939, carved and mounted on a 17” x 45” wooden board. […]
09
Jun
Jun
One of the firm favourites for wall decoration or classic angling use is the Hardy Simplex Landing Net. Supplied in two basic varieties; the first and early model being a short handle version with bamboo handle and alloy pear shaped alloy frame. The 1923 Hardy Anglers Guide (containing some of the best bedtime reading a tackle […]
01
Jun
Jun
Not true, we were all it but they seem to do it so much better. For the gadget collectors among us you can have as much fun with little bits and bobs as larger expensive items. This was the princely sum of £0 having been found in the bottom of an old tackle box. In […]
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May
May
If there is one thing that’s a given, midges will always bite anglers. Gadget collectors worldwide love midge treatments and bottles. This one here is by Hardy Bros of Alnwick, England and dates c 1910. It’s a friendly curved glass bottle to fit in the waistcoat so it’s always to hand. Standing 3” tall with […]
14
May
May
One of the most tactile and rare French floats is this hollow metal version here by Ferax. The principle is when a fish bites, the line attached to brass lever hinges and a spring rod in the centre of the float pops up. On top is a cloth tricolour French flag making you aware you […]
Ephemera & Misc., Hardy, Reels, Rods, Thomas Turner blog
Hardy Miniature Palakona rod & reel set 1 of 3 with Royal links
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May
May
It seems like millennia ago that I sourced this fabulous miniature Hardy Palakona rod & reel set, one of only three made. This is the original miniature Hardy Palakona rod and reel set that spurred Queen Mary to order the very same for her Royal Dolls House. This set includes a scaled down version of […]
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Apr
Apr
There are a number of baits which stand out in the collectable and desirable UK market. This glass bait shown here is a typical example, both rare and decorative. Made from cut glass on a nickel base plate the claws hold the glass to the metal, the rigging is twisted gimp wire. The various angles […]