Its always good news when this tackle fair comes around. John Andrews with his team of helpers were on the ball and ready at the Abbey Stadium for 6pm trade set up on Saturday. Eager traders and collectors charged into the hall like the OFF at the Cheltenham races. TT team were in and set […]
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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 […]
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May
May
THE GREYS FACTOR During my days as Product Development Manager at Hardy and Greys, apart from the second coming of Marksman Supero rods, I was also involved in a massive launch of Greys Prodigy gear. This included everything from rods and reels, to floats and line. I got all those involved out on the bank […]
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May
May
John Stephenson of Thomas Turner Fishing Antiques Est 1838 will be in the Horncastle Angling Centre, Boston Road Industrial Park, Unit 1 Holmes Way, Boston Road, LN9 6AU to value or buy your antique, vintage, or classic fishing tackle. He will be joined by a Special Guest – Dave Coster – one of the UK’s […]
09
May
May
In true British Bulldog fighting spirit, Bruce & Walker bounced back from a horrendous fire at their rod building factory in Upwood on March 2nd 1972. Jimmy Bruce is seen in the feature picture walking through the devastation, insisting on a rapid recovery. In only 4 weeks a new 3000 square feet building was erected […]
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Apr
Apr
FROM ESSEX TO ALNWICK I began working for Hardy and Greys while living in Essex. One of my favourite haunts at the time was Gloucester Park Lake in Basildon. Mick Toomer ran regular matches there throughout the winter and the roach fishing was superb. This massive haul of red fins even beat the carpers. Only […]
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Apr
Apr
The Redditch Vintage Tackle Fair is being held on Sunday 15th May 2022 at The Abbey Stadium, Birmingham Road, Redditch, B97 6EJ. The fair, the country’s largest antique, vintage and second-hand fair dedicated to fishing tackle is now in its 18th consecutive year. It will have 36 stalls featuring dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts. Thomas Turner […]
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
A good sift through the original research paperwork I used when writing Rosewood to Revolution unearthed these catalogues. I have blogged one previously, but I thought that these four were of particular interest: 1952 National Angling Championships in Bridgenorth on the River Severn. 1953 River Nene in Peterborough. The Festival of Britain International Angling Contest […]
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Apr
Apr
Perhaps not with sustainability in mind, J Peek & Son of 40 Gray’s Inn Rd, London, sold this decorative little hook tin to their customers. Established in 1896 they entered the tackle business in the boom times. Tackle shops were practiced in the principle of bulk buying. Take hooks; common sense says buy big, sell […]