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Men Of Trent – Ebook

April 22, 2017 No Comments
Men of Trent book
Men of Trent and an early Nottingham Clamp Winch

 

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

 

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Stefan Duma

Stefan Duma

I have collected written and used antique fishing tackle for longer than I care to remember. For many years I ran The Antique Tackle Observer and I have two books published Men of Trent and The Dreadnought Casting Reel Co.. I am currently working on an ebook of the best of ATO plus follow up volumes to my two other books.

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Antique Vintage Fishing Tackle

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Collecting and sharing knowledge of antique fishing tackle and books including rods reels lures and especially old wooden Nottingham reels.

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A Facile sea reel introduced in 1905 and marketed A Facile sea reel introduced in 1905 and marketed by Allcocks. The reel was devised and made by John Clement Washburn. He made all of the reels in a workshop at the back of the house in Hailsham Avenue Streatham London. Later moving to Reading. He died in April 1928 and his sister had 3 reels that she wished to dispose of, two 7 inch examples and a 9 inch one. The Fishing Gazette noted that they did ask him to out source the manufacture as he had far too many orders to complete.
Hardy Contracted Perfect launched in 1896 with the Hardy Contracted Perfect launched in 1896 with the ventilated pillars. 3 5/8 inch this model was in Alumin but there were problems with the brittle alloy and it was replaced with none ventilated pillars.
A 3 inch Nottingham star back with nickel silver l A 3 inch Nottingham star back with nickel silver line guard and spring release latch. The brass components have been blackened to reduce glare. No maker’s marks just an artisan 5 mark inside
A 3 inch nickel silver bound Nottingham reel brass A 3 inch nickel silver bound Nottingham reel brass starback.
An early 3 inch Nottingham clamp winch with iron p An early 3 inch Nottingham clamp winch with iron pillared drum core circa 1825.
Mullocks have a 4.5 inch tarpon reel in their next Mullocks have a 4.5 inch tarpon reel in their next sale and I have always wondered who made them. Well now we know Relf & Clark and this might unlock a few more mystery reels.
A Coronation 3.25 inch made by The Dreadnought Cas A Coronation 3.25 inch made by The Dreadnought Casting Reel Company retailed by the French tackle house Le Pecheur Ecossais Paris. The teardrop ventilations are harder to manufacture than the round holes and are consequently harder to find.
This is a mystery to me as to who made it. Bernard This is a mystery to me as to who made it. Bernard is the retailer but they did not make reels. Slater made the majority of the reels and later Dingly. This is neither the check is only applied when a fish is taking line.
This is possibly the wackiest reel ever invented b This is possibly the wackiest reel ever invented but when you know the story of the man it’s not surprising. John George Aulsebrook Kitchen born in 1869 and took out more than 100 patents. His most famous and still in use today, Kitchen reversing rudder was taken out in 1914 and enabled ships to control their steering. The reel is belt driven, free spool with a level wind, and came in 3 sizes, it’s rare and was patented in January 1920.
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