Given the scale of the collection of rods, reels and, in particular, fully dressed salmon flies assembled by Ulf, we felt it would be interesting to look more closely at the man behind it all. The following notes come from Freddy Johannsen, a great friend of Ulf’s, who was bequeathed the collection. “Ulf Nordström was […]
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Major Albert Smalley – inventor of the elder pith float?
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Dec
Dec
Within the remarkable Peter Wheat collection—much of which has yet to be catalogued—are a number of fascinating elder pith floats made by Major Albert Smalley. Peter Wheat has written extensively about both these floats and Smalley himself, in Angling magazine and in The Pelham Manual of River Coarse Fishing. The assertion that Major Smalley was the inventor of […]
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When Gothenburg Called: The Story of an Extraordinary Collection
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Nov
Nov
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, […]
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Hardy Gold Sovereign Reels – Still Reigning Supreme
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Hardy Demon Rods – Power, Precision, and Performance
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Thomas & Thomas Contact II – The Ultimate Czech Nymphing Rod
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Hardy carved salmon migrate from HQ
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods. Unique Opportunity! “The rod you will eventually own is here!”
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Dec
Dec
We are excited to announce the arrival of 150 Thomas and Thomas rods and blanks direct from the USA. Yes 150! These premium USA built rods and blanks have come straight from our friends at Thomas and Thomas in Massachusetts, following a rare “inventory review” of “retired rods.” While they are categorised as retired, many […]
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Aug
Aug
Thomas Turner are proud to announce the sale of an extremely significant and historically important collection of Hardy reels. The collection has been curated over a lifetime and contains extremely rare and highly sought after reels such as a 2.5 inch 1891 original Perfect, 4 inch 1892 all brass Perfect and many more that very […]
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Jul
Jul
Thomas Turner have always loved buying and selling Angling Guides and Hardys have always been popular amongst our customers. Generally, the earlier, the more collectable. Like all commodities the book market particularly for Angling books and Anglers Guides has seen its fair share of highs and lows. The Hardy Anglers’ Guides are a lovely series […]