About Us

Peter Carman has been collecting antique and classic fishing tackle for around 18 years with a special interest in Hardy, Allcock Aerial and vintage brass and wooden reels, old angling books and accessories.

Please click here to see our latest list of items for sale

We are also interested in purchasing later quality tackle and books. Please contact us

Illingworth No. 1
Allcock Aerials

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Upcoming Tackle Auctions

  • Mullock's Auctions, Ludlow, UK, 24th March 2012
  • Moore Allen Sporting Sale, Cirencester, UK, 3rd February 2012
  • Angling Auctions, Chiswick, London, UK, 14th April 2012

    • Upcoming Tackle Fairs

  • Romsey Fishing Tackle Fair, Romsey, UK March 11th 2012 Contact Steve Draper
  • National Vintage Tackle Fair, Redditch, UK 20th May 2012 Contact John Andrews
  • VHV-ACE Euroshow, Hertogenbosch-Vught, Holland, 2012 TBA. Contact Herman Verswijveren

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