This is the most common question we receive relating to split cane rods. Hardy introduced their new split cane rods in 1882. At the International Fisheries Exhibition of 1883 they won a Gold Medal for the product; the name being used for decades after. They pioneered the design, build and quality of this new method […]
Category Archives: Collecting
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Jan
Jan
With the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the reference to the Sovereign brought about a conversation with our I.T guru Colin. A northeast lad of some years he has salmon fished all his life. His local river the Tyne once again has a prolific run of fish. He told me they can be” finicky […]
01
Dec
Dec
There is nothing more tactile and decorative than a fly fishers creel. For centuries the basic fly fisher’s creel has changed little in its basic shape. Originally a soft leather or canvas bag with optional shoulder strap, it has evolved into the steamed tooled leather pot belly creel in the 1700’s we know today. Collecting […]
Collecting, General articles, Thomas Turner blog
A guide to Allcock’s coarse fishing rods and reels of the 60’s
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Aug
Aug
Allcock’s of Redditch have been market leaders in the fishing tackle industry for near on 200 years. Post WW2 the range of coarse fishing rods and reels increased becoming more diverse. New patterns, materials and models often developed in conjunction with famous anglers, set them apart from most other makers. The 1950’s and 60’s brought […]
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Aug
Aug
There are valuation days and then there are valuation days. Our good friend Peter Cockwill assisted in this event at the iconic big trout fishery, Dever Springs. Peter runs the fishery two days a week, organising, guiding, teaching, and water management. Even he will say, he never expected to be the tea boy for eight […]
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Jul
Jul
What seems like a lifetime ago I wrote Rosewood to Revolution for the wood and Aerial reel collectors and Understanding Threadlines for the spinning reel brigade. The missing link, British Brass Reels started, stopped, restarted, stalled then came to a halt. A collection of early Irish tackle bought by Thomas Turner reminded me I have […]
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Jun
Jun
When our good friend Peter Cockwill contacted us with the details of a tackle collection opportunity, it turned out to be a halcyon day. One of his close friends had passed, leaving his widow with a lifetime of tackle, old and new. Peter kindly stepped in to help organise the viewing, giving support and advice. […]
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Jun
Jun
Most collectors start off their journey by buying anything they see. After many purchases good and bad they settle upon a theme or Maker to specialise in. Most of the big manufacturers have easy to access information on the internet. At Thomas Turner we contribute to this resource on a frequent basis through our listings, […]
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May
May
When a lady contacted us asking “do you know who buys vintage and antique fishing tackle”, then the answer was ‘we do’. In with her assorted vintage 1970’s and 80’s tackle we found this rarity. The Shakespeare President II multiplier reel. Launched in the Tackle and Guns trade magazine December 1977 with a delivery date […]
Collecting, General articles, Reels, Thomas Turner blog
Rotherham Tackle Fair is the place to be seen
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Apr
Apr
This Sunday, 17th April 2022 you will find us at the first Rotherham tackle fair. Held at the Phoenix Sports and Social Club in Brinsworth it opens its doors to the public at 10am. Located just a few minutes off junction 33 of the M1 its easy to find with good parking, refreshments and many […]