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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 Carter of London eared reel circa 1890's. Reels A Carter of London eared reel circa 1890's. Reels of this era normally have an inferior quality of alloy and line marks are common.
DAM three section lure from the 1920's DAM  three section lure from the 1920's
Hardy line for the silex reel advertising the trip Hardy line for the silex reel advertising the triplex salmon flies and leather reel cases.
An early clamp winch Nottingham with iron pillar c An early clamp winch Nottingham with iron pillar core brass bound circa 1820
A pair of Dreadnought Casting Reel Company fly ree A pair of Dreadnought Casting Reel Company fly reels. 4.5 inch salmon and a 3.25 trout the Test
A Percy Wadham 4 inch Carisbrooke, Spinning Trolli A Percy Wadham 4 inch Carisbrooke, Spinning Trolling and Casting Reel. Originally sold by the Dreadnought Casting Reel Company as the Cowes 4 inch Aluminium with extra deep drum holding 200 yards rather than the 100 yards of the registered design drum. It was renamed in 1920. This one was sent back to Wadham to be repaired and refurbished. A shim has been fitted to the on/off check housing. The brass items have been treated. The box is original and the written address and date are by Percy Wadham. There was also a set of instructions on how to use the reel.
For further information on the reels 
http://turnerandlowkes.com/
A Percy Wadham 4 inch Carisbrooke, Spinning Trolli A Percy Wadham 4 inch Carisbrooke, Spinning Trolling and Casting Reel. Originally sold by the Dreadnought Casting Reel Company as the Cowes 4 inch Aluminium with registered design drum in  1911. It was renamed in 1920. This one in its original leather case bot the normal D shape we normally associate with this company.
A 4 inch Nottingham centre reel that is so ingenio A 4 inch Nottingham centre reel that is so ingenious that to remove the spool you have to unscrew the handle.
Decorative brass back made about 1870.
A wonderful early clamp winch Nottingham reel incl A wonderful early clamp winch Nottingham reel including it's original leather pad. Circa 1830.
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