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Rods, reels & hen harriers.

Remember the Hawker Siddeley Harrier Jump Jet? Here’s a nice harrier. Chris Yates broadcast his Reading The Air on Radio

We’re all conkers now.

A Colin Whitehouse Catapult, 25 Colin Whitehouse Floats and other autumnal pleasures. To find out about this concealable elasticated weapon,

16″ Pushmi-pullyu.

What’s in the red velvet drape, Dr Dolittle? Is it the world’s most expensive salami? No, it’s Tonkin bamboo case

Mitchell Reels Book

I’ve taken a little walk in the countryside. The facilities are – different. Still, I bring you news. This is

Kennet Perfection.

Kenneth Perfection! Kenneth Williams was a clever, complicated man. A perfect Kenneth, but not quite what I was looking for

Walker’s signature.

Just sign here Walker … In 1952, Jim Bruce Snr sent a rod to Richard Walker for his appraisal. RW

Fibreglass is a contender!

You don’t understand! I coulda had glass I coulda been a contender I could’ve been somebody Instead of a trout

The Tin Of Shame.

The Tin Of Shame. He had a dirty secret, did my old Dad. Founded the Marlborough College Angling Society. Wrote

Are you a Witcher Twitcher?

A Suspicion Of Mr Witcher Reels by artisan Paul Witcher are rare. When one is sighted, Witcher Twitchers gather. And

Ted’s Tackle Tips.

I know, I know, you think the Chris Lythe Aerial reel tastes better with mayonnaise, but this is my top

A Gem to cheer you up.

Oh no man, everything’s really heavy! I used to think Neil from The Young Ones was hilarious. I was pretty