A recent collection of vintage fishing tackle catalogues yielded the Pezon et Michel Centennial Edition 1860-1960. Their positive contribution to the fishing tackle business cannot be understated. By 1960 they would proudly claim 100 years of tackle making, pre-dating the eminent Hardy Bros of Alnwick. When talking about Pezon, we think of rods and probably […]
Category Archives: Thomas Turner blog
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Jul
Jul
WOW FACTOR In my experience a good fishing rod jumps out at you. As soon as you pick up something special, that sense of balance, feel factor and great action, all tell you instantly this is the product for you. Some of this detail might be tiny, but little things make a big difference in […]
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Jul
Jul
Blagdon Fishing Lodge, Park Lane, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7UL Dave and Carrie Townsend of Thomas Turner Fishing Antiques Est 1838 will be in the Blagdon Fishing Lodge to value or buy your antique, classic or modern fishing tackle. Coarse, game, and sea fishing all welcomed. Rods, reels, accessories, and stuffed fish. There is no obligation […]
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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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Jun
Jun
OLD SCHOOL Maybe it’s due to my early fascination with canal fishing that I don’t like being cluttered up with loads of gear, wherever I fish. I’ve used seat boxes with drawers and trays for as far back as I can remember, preferring having all my essential terminal tackle close to hand. The Fox bait […]
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Jun
Jun
A Royal Warrant holder may exhibit the seals – a tradition that started in the 18th century – in their products, premises, stationery, vehicles, and advertisements. But the privilege is much older and comes from the royal charters granted to medieval corporations or guilds, such as the one granted by King Henri II to the […]
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May
May
This weekend we celebrate our Queen’s 70-year reign on the throne. The Queen and most of the Royal family have always had a passion for angling, which started way back in 1952 when our Queen came to the throne and continues to this day with the youngest generation of Royals. Her mother was a keen […]
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May
May
NOT QUITE GOLDEN OLDIES You might be surprised to hear that iconic rods from the seventies, eighties and nineties are becoming popular again, especially after the pandemic brought many people back into coarse fishing. Thomas Turner sees huge demand for the Hardy Marksmans I was involved with developing only a decade ago, but perhaps because […]
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May
May
Arriving at the angling superstore just after 8 am I was met by Sharron Aspden the co-owner. A line of cars outside with bundles of rods, reels, and accessories headed toward us. Clearly the advertising and the social media campaign worked. The cavalry arrived in the form of Dave Coster, our match angling supremo, and […]