A call from the Lincolnshire coast had Thomas Turner excited about this collection. Cast your eye over this fabulous selection of travel rods by high-end makers, all mint or unused. Models include Sage, Orvis, Hardy, Loomis, and Thomas & Thomas, with correct tubes and covers. Matching reels by Abel, Tibor, Hardy, Lamson, and others, most […]
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Mar
Mar
Another fine Hardy fly reel collection arrived at Thomas Turner this morning. Twenty five reels, all mint, serial No. 106 in Hardy cases and boxes. A discerning collector decided that he had a better use for the funds, and sold the entire collection to Thomas Turner receiving immediate payment into his bank the same day. […]
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Mar
Mar
An unusual call to the northeast of England brought me to a Bruce and Walker collector. Passionate about all things Bruce and Walker he followed his angling heroes Falkus, Oglesby, and Righyni through their angling tales, eventually meeting and fishing with them on many occasions. A collection of 30 mainly unused Bruce and Walker rods […]
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Feb
Feb
Once again we have been buying heavily this week but just take a look at this unusual lot. Firstly, a collection of Hardy Palakona Big game cane blanks with reams of Hardy paperwork supporting the purchase. A fascinating read detailing requests for guides and ferrules or fittings. The previous owner enjoyed building his own rods […]
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Jan
Jan
January 2021 has been a great start to the trading year for buying vintage and classic tackle of all ages and values. A wide variety came through the door and when I thought I had seen it all I opened the last box of rods. What initially appeared to be a very ancient bamboo pole […]
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Jan
Jan
It’s fair to say not everyone has or chooses to spend £100, £500, £1000 or £10,000 on a vintage fishing reel. Additionally, not every collection we buy from our clients is stuffed with top-end Hardy and Farlow collectables. Like many collectors, my first reel was a wooden Nottingham reel and they have remained a firm […]
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Jan
Jan
Once again rummaging in the bottom of a tackle box unearths these little curios. These are a matching pair of vintage lightweight alloy bait safe appliances in fine condition. Each tube measures 5 1/2” long with a hinged snap shut lid. The front of the tube has a tiny hole to accept the line and […]
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Jan
Jan
As lockdown continues it’s an ideal opportunity to sell, swap and buy vintage tackle to bring back the happy days feeling. Our latest Centrepin collection contains a good range of “pins” by The Mill Tackle Company, with a spread of models from Perfection Angling. These include the Royalty Perfection, Specialist Roach, Itchen Perfection, Chalkstream, and […]
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Jan
Jan
This little gem was tucked away in the back of a plain manila folder. A 24-page brochure for The Fourth National Angling Exhibition, held in the Great Hall, Alexandra Palace, London April-May 1959. Upon opening, four rarely seen B James of Ealing paper leaflets fell out, what we call a bonus buy! Three list B. James […]
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Dec
Dec
Nothing odd here, just a mid-1980s Hardy Hydra light weight fly reel with its spare spool. A budget reel passed over by many anglers in favour of the Marquis or LRH models. It’s not unusual to see reel and spare spool combos. This is the later Mk2 version with the ventilated spool as opposed to […]