Demand has never been higher for centrepins! You name it, we have sold it and want to buy more. Their popularity increases year on year and we are selling more and more! You will have seen the 50+ Allcock Aerial centrepin collection we recently purchased, from your very early first model Coxons, full ebonite models, […]
Category Archives: Thomas Turner blog
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Jul
Jul
Many of you who follow our site may have noticed something of a quantum leap in our stock especially in the area of top-quality collectable items. Our reputation for the swift buying of collections helps enormously plus the plethora of superb reviews from customers on Trust Pilot make us the ideal trusted port of call […]
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Jul
Jul
Thomas Turner have always loved buying and selling Angling Guides and Hardys have always been popular amongst our customers. Generally, the earlier, the more collectable. Like all commodities the book market particularly for Angling books and Anglers Guides has seen its fair share of highs and lows. The Hardy Anglers’ Guides are a lovely series […]
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Jul
Jul
I was in the office this afternoon and received a call from a lady who asked ‘Do you buy single items?’ The answer to that is, yes of course! Depending on what the item is and of course, condition. We often get calls from potential sellers asking if we would buy just one reel, or […]
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Jul
Jul
I have been lucky enough to have now worked with Thomas Turner for just over 3 years and what a learning curve it has been since my eBay days selling the odd decent reel once or twice a month when time permitted. I have been extremely lucky. It’s currently very busy at TT HQ! With […]
02
Jul
Jul
We arrived at the picturesque location of Blagdon Fishing Lodge at 9am for our fourth valuation day at the location. The lake was eerily quiet for such a fine sunny morning. As we were setting up we spoke to the Fisheries Manager who explained that the fishing has been particularly bad over the last week. […]
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Jun
Jun
We have been inundated with enquiries for purchasing quality tackle from all corners of the UK and globe for that matter! We have never been offered as much good quality tackle! Buying has been extremely busy since the start of the year and shows no signs of slowing down which is great for you and us alike! […]
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Jun
Jun
After a lifetime of fishing, I often ask myself what is my favourite type of fishing of all? There is no definitive answer but with some difficulty I have tried to nail it down to 3 (in no particular order). Fly fishing for Atlantic salmon? Casting a dry fly for a rising chalk stream brown […]
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May
May
Some of the best-selling fly reels are the models from the 1970-90s period. Hand-built in Alnwick by time-served craftsmen, each reel was tested prior to being offered for sale. Marquis, Lightweight, Princess and the larger St Aiden and St Andrew models are all in demand still today. Check out our current stock of these here. […]
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May
May
An interesting letter popped out of a rod tube this week, dated 5th January 1990, now three decades ago. The original letter was enquiring about the date of manufacture and model style of a particular rod. The Hardy reply answers a question we are constantly asked. Shall I repair, restore or replace my cane rod? […]