One of the most common misunderstandings relating to rod ferrules is the spigot pattern. See image 1. There are three main ferrule joint patterns: Over Fit where the top section slides over the lower. Push in where the top section inserts and slides into the lower. The spigot ferrule is the one we are asked the most questions about. The […]
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Collection of 105 large gut eye salmon flies, formerly the property of William Humble Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley
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Thomas Turner is proud to offer for sale this unique collection of 105 large gut eye fully dressed salmon flies. The collection was formerly the property of William Humble Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley, KP, GCB, GCMG, KSTJ, PC, TD, DL, 25th May 1867 to 29th June 1932. Humble-Ward was an aristocrat who held various roles […]
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Not all of the tackle collections we buy are huge. The selection here just arrived and has a good mix of fly and other tackle that is always popular with our buyers. Reels include a Hardy Angel 4/5, Hardy St George LHW in black finish, and Ultralite 2000 in smaller line sizes. Assorted budget large […]
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This week we accepted delivery of several huge boxes from Denmark. Our international advertising attracts many customers from all over the globe and this one is particularly special. We purchased approximately 200 reels and rods including some stunning Abu reels. A mix of 150 reels and 50 rods make up the collection. As well as […]
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Originally published in 1934, this second edition 1941 softback handbook makes interesting reading. 70 pages plus a pull-out map describes the area, the people, accommodation, and facilities for the visiting angler. A holiday resort less well known than the Punjab and Kashmir regions, it’s a jewel in the crown. The populated parts of the Kulu […]
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With a heading like this it’s not surprising we had immediate interest in a fabulous rod collection bought by TT this week. You may remember a couple of weeks ago we bought 550 cane rods and bamboo poles in one collection. Any sane person would think that’s it for a while, but NO! The busier […]
Our recent purchase of over 550 cane fishing rods brought to mind a question I’m constantly asked: “What is the action like?” It’s often difficult to give a definitive subjective answer. However, browsing through a 1960 Allcock’s Anglers catalogue, I happened upon this page. They clearly felt the need to give a basic explanation relating […]
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If you are over forty-odd, you just might! Look hard and think back some thirty years. Who would be using a ‘pin back then, and a ‘pin you might have seen somewhere for yourself? And where would you have seen it? In the angling press? On TV perhaps? A ‘pin angler. On TV. Thirty years […]
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Thomas Turner travels led to the door of legendary angling artist, Paul Cook, a short while back. Paul moved from Hertfordshire to Norfolk a few years ago, and now lives in a delightful cottage not far from the market town of Swaffham. After a coffee and meeting with the family greyhound, Paul took us into […]