10AM – 3PM Blagdon Fishing Lodge, Park Lane, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7UL We are very excited to be returning to the amazing Blagdon Fishing Lake for our next Valuation Day! In case you don’t already know, and are one of our newer customers, we have been holding various valuation days around the country for the […]
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Aug
Aug
What an amazing time we had at the Game Fair at Ragley Hall! From when we set up our stand on the Thursday to leaving on a rather wind-swept Sunday evening time was spent ‘talking tackle’ with our customers old and new, exhibitors and other enthusiastic visitors to the Fishing Village. It was very pleasing […]
27
Jul
Jul
Richard Hewitt from Thomas Turner is on a family holiday in Greatstone, near New Romney in Kent, Saturday 5th – Thursday 10th August. Whilst he is in the area, he is happy to hear from anyone, who has fishing tackle they are looking to sell. We buy high quality items, from brands such as Hardy, […]
General articles, Thomas Turner blog
TTClassic+ join the Angling Trades Association at the 65th Game Fair!
14
Jul
Jul
Thomas Turner are proud to announce that their new niche tackle brand TTClassic+ are now members of the Angling Trade Association! The ATA aims to promote, represent, and protect the trade across all three angling disciplines – sea, game and coarse fishing. It strives to achieve not only long-term stability for the sport, but also […]
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Jun
Jun
Hardy began their quest for a lightweight reel back in the 1930’s, starting with the LRH lightweight fly reel. This was a light 3 1/4oz contracted reel for quick winding which was easily taken apart for cleaning (Graham Turner). The LRH stands for Lawrence Robert Hardy. Lawrence was the eldest of William Hardy’s sons. Progression […]
16
Jun
Jun
You may have seen my recent video whereby I showed you some of our recent Hardy reels acquired from a collection. This was actually part of my late fathers collection, Nigel Townsend. Dad passed suddenly, almost two years ago aged 69. To say that he has left a huge whole in our lives is an […]
16
Jun
Jun
This is just a short follow up note on my recent trip to Lough Corrib in Ireland with Keith Elliott Editor of Classic Angling. This was very much a fishing trip but we still stirred some interest amongst tackle sellers in Ireland. Nothing purchased but we are negotiating on two large collections and are hoping […]
General articles, Thomas Turner blog
Richard’s trip to Ireland 22nd May – 25th May – do you have tackle to sell?
18
May
May
We know this is short notice but next week Richard Hewitt from TT HQ will be travelling to Ireland with Keith Elliott of Classic Angling Magazine to fish the mighty Lough Corrib for wild brown trout. They will be staying at the wonderful Carrereva Hotel near Oughterard from Monday 22nd May to Thursday 25th May […]
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May
May
As always, a very enjoyable event. The National Vintage Tackle Fair held at the Abbey Stadium, Redditch, is just the place to go for some retail therapy. The opportunity to meet and chat with collector friends is worth the trip alone. The stall holders plus a few dealers have access on the Saturday night for […]
17
May
May
King Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DZ with parking nearby in the town. John and Marie, co-owners of Mallon & Green (previously Orvis) have invited Thomas Turner to hold a tackle valuation day in store on Saturday 27th May. I am really looking forward to this new event. I met both John and Marie at the […]