Tackle Guides

Vintage and modern fishing reels through the ages on a wooden workbench
Fishing Reels That Changed Angling: 1800s to Today
A history of the fishing reels that shaped angling, from Victorian centrepins and the Hardy Perfect to the Mitchell 300, ABU Ambassadeur, Shimano Baitrunner and modern flagship reels — including... Read more...
Paul Kerry Fishing Tackle Guide – Famous Rods, Tackle & History
A collector’s guide to Paul Kerry, his role in British sea angling and casting, and the famous Daiwa rods and tackle associated with his name. Read more...
Vintage Little Samson 14lb pocket spring balance fishing scales in original packaging
Little Samson Fishing Scales – A Short History
A short look at Little Samson fishing scales, why anglers used them, what makes surviving examples collectable and why they still interest vintage tackle enthusiasts. Read more...
Vintage The Heron bite detector in original box
The Heron Bite Detector – History, Identification & Vintage Fishing Guide
A guide to the classic Heron bite detector: its origins, how the antenna-style alarm worked, how to identify surviving examples, and its place in the development of modern carp fishing... Read more...