Forthcoming Events
Friends
Antique Tackle Observer Articles
- Aberdeen Fishing Tackle
- Antique Tackle Observer
- Auctions
- Big Game Fishing
- Creek Chub
- D.A.M German tackle maker
- David Slater
- Edward vom Hofe
- Ever Ready German tackle maker.
- Gobel Bait.
- Hardy 3 inch Wide Drum Perfect
- Hardy Brothers
- Hardy Curragh Creel
- Hardy Drop Knife
- Hardy LRH Lightweight Reel
- Hardy Reels
- Hardy Tapered Spindle Reels
- Heddon
- J. W. Young
- Men of Trent
- Mitchell-Henry
- Morner Reel
- Otto Zwarg
- Reels
- River Expert Reel
- Spring & Lever Hooks
- Tackle Fairs
- Tay Fishing Floats
- Ustonson
- Walter Dingley
- Westley Richards
Author Archives: Stefan Duma
Nottingham Wooden Fishing Reels
Men of Trent will give a history of the Nottingham wooden fishing reel from it’s early beginnings. The book will pinpoint the various developments from the early bush reels, the strap backs, star backs and centre pins. It will … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer
2 Comments
Men Of Trent – Ebook
I have been asked if Men of Trent will be available as an ebook. Its something I have not thought about but would welcome your opinion. http://www.menoftrent.com
Posted in Men of Trent
Leave a comment
Men of Trent
Register an interest in a new book on the history of the Nottingham Winch http://www.menoftrent.com
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer
Leave a comment
David Slater
Many of you who know me are aware of the fact that I have been working on a book on the history of the Nottingham fishermen and tackle makers for many years now. David Slater is one of the characters … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer, David Slater
Leave a comment
Tay Fishing Floats
Alfred John Tay was a float maker in Victoria Street Redditch when he invented a rather ingenious method that would enable the angler to change from one type of float to another quickly. Hi invention, a double loop staple — … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer, Tay Fishing Floats
3 Comments
The Men of Trent
I would just like to announce that I have finished the book on the early history of the Nottingham Winch. More details to follow.
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer
6 Comments
Angling Auctions Chiswick London
This Saturday 2nd October, will be the autumn sale at Angling Auctions taking place at Chiswick Town Hall, to view the catalogue online click here. You will have to register to view all the lots.
Posted in Auctions
2 Comments
Mullocks Auction
This Saturday will see the summer sale by Mullocks at the Clive Pavilion Ludlow Racecourse. Unfortunately I will not be there but there are some great items for sale. A friend will be carrying a couple of bids for me. … Continue reading
DAM, Heddon, Creek Chub, Gobel & Ever Ready Lures. Part II
The last article certainly did cause some interest and I want to thank all those people who where kind enoughto supply information. Various information came to light and here we will just tie up all the loose ends. Walt Hickerson … Continue reading
Redditch Review.
I arrived nice and early in the hope of finding something nice to add to my collection but unfortunately despite a few hours looking I could find nothing. There were some fantastic items including a David Slater made Combination reel … Continue reading
Posted in Antique Tackle Observer
Leave a comment