To many anglers who remember the 60’s and 70’s, you will have owned or seen an Intrepid reel. Famed for their diecast metal technology and the budget price they were a true English phenomenon. K.P. Morritt produced an ever-popular and diverse range of reels. There was a reel for any occasion from The Boyo first […]
Introduction: Thomas Turner originally a prestigious gunsmith founded in 1838, is a brand now recognised for their expertise and great service in the world of collectable rods and reels. The team at Thomas Turner are only too aware that much sought-after items are often hard to find, to the extent there are not always enough […]
With only 77 reels produced by Hardy between 1924 and 1930, this is one of the rarest fly reels produced in 2 variant models. The word “Fortuna” is registered under N 5909 in the Irish Free State and made under license “Andreas Patent No 12340”. The 3.5” model started life in 1924 following the launch […]
A conversation with a good customer today highlighted just how many good vintage centrepin reels there are on the market. A Pegley Davies Quality PDQ catalogue from 1963 advertised a surprising selection of pins. The vast majority we have had, or currently, do have in stock. For less than £100 you can buy your very […]
What seems like a lifetime ago I wrote Rosewood to Revolution for the wood and Aerial reel collectors and Understanding Threadlines for the spinning reel brigade. The missing link, British Brass Reels started, stopped, restarted, stalled then came to a halt. A collection of early Irish tackle bought by Thomas Turner reminded me I have […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]