The first advert for the Eagle Claw Hook At the last Phillips auction, I was surprised to see the appearance of a spring and lever hook. This particular one was Swedish, and I first came across this hook in the early 1970s when I was doing my arctic warfare training in Norway. The idea was …
The Patent Meteor Casting Reel invented by Percy Wadham and Percy Scott of the Dreadnought Casting Reel Company. In 1909 Percy Wadham & Percy Scott patented the Meteor reel suitable for various types of angling.Manufactured and marketed by the Dreadnought Casting Reel Co. Isle of Wight, and so far, 14 variations of the reel have …
Of all the companies who have ever been involved in the manufacture and supply of fishing tackle, there is no doubt that Hardy Brothers of Alnwick stand out as the foremost maker. Now, this is a sweeping statement that certainly will be challenged by many people. Yes, there were better reel makers, better rod makers, …
Hardy Brothers Fishing Tackle Makers of Alnwick. Read More »
John Brown Moscrop was born in Bury close to Manchester in the county of Lancashire in 1830. After starting his working life as an articled clerk to a firm of Architects he realised that it was not for him and left. His chosen profession was that of a cotton spinner. Moscrop invented and patented the …
John Brown Moscrop and his Innovative Fly Fishing Reel Read More »
It’s mid-February 1994. Early morning on the little Qualicum river, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. A lone angler has chosen the first run of the day to fish. As the moist rainforest mist begins to rise, he adjusts his cork float to 6 or 7 feet, chucks his bait and begins a side arm swing …
A fishing reel/winch retailed by Ustonson with a reversible handle, 3 1/2 inch diameter, all brass engraved ‘Ustonson Maker to His Majesty Temple Bar London’. It has a knurled retaining disc, that when removed allows the handle to be reversed, perforated foot, raised check housing. This dates the reel at pre 1837. Maria Ustonson gained …
