As we approach Christmas — a season of goodwill and reflection — I wanted to highlight one of our most precious yet often overlooked natural resources: our freshwater fish. In an age of increasing pollution, excessive water extraction, and growing predation pressures, many UK fish populations face enormous challenges. That’s why I was proud to help […]
Every day I scan through the various collections offered to us via our online “Sell to Us” forms. Much of it is fairly routine, but one recent submission from Gothenburg immediately caught my imagination: “Would you be interested in purchasing 40 Hardy and Bruce & Walker rods, 40 Hardy reels including Perfects and Gold Sovereigns, […]
Few modern Hardy reels have achieved the same cult following as the Gold Sovereign series. First introduced in the late 1980s and running through the 1990s, these reels represented Hardy’s dedication to precision engineering and luxury finish at a time when traditional craftsmanship was meeting modern technology. Available in both trout and salmon sizes, the […]
If you’re looking for a fly rod that blends Hardy’s famous craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, the Hardy Demon range is well worth a look. These rods sit in the sweet spot between performance and value — perfect for anglers who want quality gear without stepping all the way into flagship prices. The Modern Hardy Demon […]
For anglers serious about Czech or Euro nymphing, the Thomas & Thomas Contact II offers unmatched precision and control. Designed to deliver sensitivity, balance, and reach, this rod excels at detecting subtle trout strikes while maintaining perfect drift on every cast. Available in 10’ to 11’3” lengths and 2–4 weights, the Contact II’s medium-fast, progressive […]
Established in 1955, Trout & Salmon has now been delighting readers for an impressive 70 years. In a world where many print publications have faded, this magazine remains a rare and welcome arrival on my doorstep each month—one I still read from cover to cover with genuine enjoyment. As current editor Andrew Flitcroft reflects in his […]
Exclusive to Thomas Turner, we have acquired these brand new Thomas & Thomas Contact II rods, inbuilt with their latest technology. We are offering four different sizes in the 10′ range with line weights from #2 – #6. After purchasing directly from Thomas & Thomas in the USA, this represents a unique opportunity to acquire […]
Take a Friend Fishing In Association with National Fishing Month – Boosting participation and industry growth for UK recreational angling through the winter. Existing fishing licence holders can register for a FREE one-day fishing licence from the Environment Agency at www.takeafriendfishing.co.uk to take someone they know fishing. The Winter holiday is a […]
Two Salmon and A C. Farlow cased Pike. It has been a great couple of weeks for our Art and Cased Fish Sections. Several Cooper/Griggs fish have been sold and we have parted with the two magnificent Hardy carved salmon in a private sale. A follow up to one of our newsletters led to the […]
Signed Watercolour of BEECHMERE POOL. (16” by 12 ¾” Framed) Maurice Ingham (The Carp Catchers’ Club, The Golden Scale Club) Annotated on the rear; “Watercolour of BEECHMERE POOL, near DREWSTEIGNTON in DEVON, by Maurice Ingham. Painted towards the end of 1996 or at the beginning of 1997, for Peter Wheat from a […]