A call from the very north of Scotland gave us the opportunity to buy a game fishing collection. The widow had contacted a friendly tradesman who took the collection to his local tackle shop and they recommended Thomas Turner as the people to talk to. Our Trustpilot rating says it all and gave the seller […]
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Mar
Mar
The Dreadnought Sea Angling Society Established 1911 One of the great features of this job are the people you meet and the tackle you see. A call from greater London sent us hot footing to the family home of a departed sea angler. He passed away at the young age of 104 years old and […]
06
Mar
Mar
Dever Springs, Barton Stacey, nr Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NP As part of Thomas Turner’s ongoing series of valuation days, John Stephenson will be at Dever Springs Trout Fishery on Saturday 11th March. Situated beside the River Dever (a tributary of the River Test), it is big fish water where many 20lb plus rainbows and browns […]
04
Mar
Mar
In a bottom of a tackle box I found this beauty. A 2” nickle spoon lure, the underside stamped with a curvaceous part naked female dancer and the words” Little Cleo, Wigl Lure” not a misspelling! Curious as to its origin, a little inter-web digging gave the information… It was made by C.V (Charlie) Clark, […]
02
Mar
Mar
Here at Thomas Turner we have the pleasure of offering for sale, two rare Bogdan salmon reels. The first is a model 300 salmon reel, set up for RHW. This was one of Stan’s two largest catalogued models with a 3 3/4″ diameter and 1 5/8″ spool width, perfect for matching with a large two-handed […]
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Army & Navy Co-operative Society tackle is often overlooked by collectors
02
Mar
Mar
The Army & Navy Victoria London never really achieved the collectable prominence of their near neighbours Farlows and Hardy of Pall Mall, both just a stone’s throw away. A&N CC Ltd. was incorporated on 15 September 1871, being formed by a group of Army and Navy Officers. The aim was to supply goods to its […]
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Feb
Feb
We attended the British Fly Fair recently and advertised a free valuation service for the two-day show. Many of our customers visited the stand but one had a secret treasure. Among his whole collection of modern game fishing equipment was a very special rod. So special that we bought it and agreed not to sell […]
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Jan
Jan
In this ever-changing world who would have thought Tuna fish would once again show around the coast of the British Isles. This week whilst travelling on a call to Derbyshire my son called to say he spotted a 6’ Tuna fish in Buxton? Never one to miss an opportunity, a swift U turn and off […]
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Jan
Jan
Famous names such as Hardy, Farlow, Carter, Allcock’s, Army and Navy, and many more all used this wood. Referred to as Greenheart Green Willow or Green Heart, it’s the same wood. Greenheart is a tropical hard wood, many makers sourcing stock from South America. Although heavy it’s renowned the world over for its durability and versatility. […]
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Dec
Dec
One of our customers, John Brown of Australia had tracked down a very rare reel. Turns out it was in a shop only 30km from where he lives on the Gold Coast of Australia. John’s passion is wooden and vintage big game reels. His impressive cabinet display holds rare and desirable vintage fishing reels, many […]