Author Archives: Stefan Duma

We have started a Facebook group and an Instagram page for Antique and Vintage fishing tackle. Facebook group Antique Fishing Tackle is for items of tackle that are 100 plus years old. It’s an open group and anyone can post. … Continue reading →

Many thanks for all the great messages and support.   Thanks to John Stephenson for his review.  

I am please to announce that Men of Trent has been published and we will commence shipping at the end of the week. The books are expected in England on Thursday 14th June. To order follow the link https://menoftrent.com/

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 →

Register an interest in a new book on the history of the Nottingham Winch http://www.menoftrent.com

I would just like to announce that I have finished the book on the early history of the Nottingham Winch. More details to follow.

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 →