TIGHT SPOTS Trends are always changing in angling, to the extent once successful tactics sometimes get brushed aside, even completely forgotten. That’s what happened to me with bomb rod fishing. But after recently getting to grips with some awkward “birdcage” swims, where heavy foliage made longer quivertip blanks impossible to use, the only solution was […]
Category Archives: Thomas Turner blog
03
Nov
Nov
Not a post-war jazz or blues band but three Allcock’s Felton Crosswind fishing reels of interest. In a land far away, the Snowdonia National Park, lay a clutch of spinning and thread line reels with my name on them. The assortment above are fresh to the market, and all interesting. The three variants […]
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Oct
Oct
Just like every other tackle collector and angler, Thomas Turner has a Christmas wants list. In preparation for the buying frenzy, we are looking for high-quality rods, reels, and accessories to sell to our customers. Like most anglers you will have bought items and never used them, putting them in a store for a rainy […]
19
Oct
Oct
John Stephenson is on a fishing holiday commencing 31st October travelling up the M6 from Stoke on Trent to Cumbria, onto M74, and north to Stirling, Scotland returning Friday 4th November back to Stoke. Whilst its officially a fishing holiday, it can be an opportunity to see and perhaps buy tackle on the way up […]
General articles, Reels, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
Introducing Vladimir Rachenko – the CEO of VR reels
19
Oct
Oct
Vlad was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and started fishing in his childhood with the help of his Uncle and Grandpa. He started VR DESIGN Mechanical Design and Manufacturing back in August 2000. Prior to this, he has an impressive CV of skills and experience in the fields of mechanical engineering and helicopter design. He has […]
Dave Coster's feature articles, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
A DIFFERENT KIND OF AVON
18
Oct
Oct
THE BEGINNINGS When I first met John Bailey we were working on Hardy Marksman rods and I remember he was particularly passionate about Avon designs, which he uses a lot, particularly on his favourite River Wye. Many years later I joined John on the Wye near Hereford at the famous Red Lion Hotel. The plan […]
11
Oct
Oct
Friday 28th October 12 noon – 8pm Horncastle Angling Superstore, Boston Road, Horncastle, LN9 6AU John Stephenson has been invited back to the Horncastle store to take part in their ‘Fin’Tastic Social Evening! The event is running 6-8pm but John will be at the store from 12 noon to offer our free valuation service. As usual, […]
Dave Coster's feature articles, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
THE ENDURING MAGIC OF A 13ft FLOAT ROD
06
Oct
Oct
EVOLUTION My first proper float rod was a 13ft Hardy Matchmaker. It had a brown finish, orange whippings, metal line guides, old style aluminium reel collars, and was made from fibreglass. The blank was heavy by modern standards, but at the time it was state of the art for a budding young angler. It went […]
01
Oct
Oct
To many anglers who remember the 60’s and 70’s, you will have owned or seen an Intrepid reel. Famed for their diecast metal technology and the budget price they were a true English phenomenon. K.P. Morritt produced an ever-popular and diverse range of reels. There was a reel for any occasion from The Boyo first […]
General articles, Reels, Rods, Thomas Turner blog, Thomas Turner Classic+ blogs
Introducing the brand new ‘Thomas Turner Classic+’ range: High performance rods and reels
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Sep
Sep
Introduction: Thomas Turner originally a prestigious gunsmith founded in 1838, is a brand now recognised for their expertise and great service in the world of collectable rods and reels. The team at Thomas Turner are only too aware that much sought-after items are often hard to find, to the extent there are not always enough […]