January has been a remarkably encouraging month for us here at Thomas Turner. Despite the ongoing challenges of exporting to the USA—particularly tariffs affecting aluminium and steel—we’ve seen a sharp rise in trade. Our January Sale certainly helped, but there were also several exceptional individual sales. The standout highlight was the sale of a 2½” […]
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Hardy Gold Sovereign Reels – Still Reigning Supreme
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Nov
Nov
Few modern Hardy reels have achieved the same cult following as the Gold Sovereign series. First introduced in the late 1980s and running through the 1990s, these reels represented Hardy’s dedication to precision engineering and luxury finish at a time when traditional craftsmanship was meeting modern technology. Available in both trout and salmon sizes, the […]
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Aug
Aug
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, […]
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Oct
Oct
Just like every other tackle collector and angler, Thomas Turner has a Christmas wants list. In preparation for the buying frenzy, we are looking for high-quality rods, reels, and accessories to sell to our customers. Like most anglers you will have bought items and never used them, putting them in a store for a rainy […]
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Nov
Nov
The recent large collection of big game vintage and modern tackle we bought has sparked interest from customers worldwide. So much so, we are looking for more! In particular, modern good condition large reels like the Penn Senators 6/0 to 16/0, Penn International and International 2 reels in sizes up to the huge 130, as […]