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Welcome to our store, your trusted destination for vintage and classic fishing tackle.


Browse a carefully curated selection of collectable antique & vintage fishing tackle and quality angling equipment, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Each item is individually described so you can buy with confidence.


We ship worldwide. Questions? Simply contact us — we’re always happy to help.

Recently Added Products

  • A Bo Mohlin EM SALMON fly reel for Left Hand use
    A Bo Mohlin EM SALMON fly reel for Left Hand use
    Regular price
    £850.00
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    £850.00
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  • A Bo Mohlin anti reverse trout fly reel Left Hand use
    A Bo Mohlin anti reverse trout fly reel Left Hand use
    Regular price
    £1,100.00
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    £1,100.00
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  • A BO MOHLIN THE EM SEA TROUT REEL for Right Hand use
    A BO MOHLIN THE EM SEA TROUT REEL for Right Hand use
    Regular price
    £971.00
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    £971.00
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  • A Mill Tackle Pattern no9 center pin reel. nos 22 of 25 ltd edition
    High-quality image of mill tackle black and gold reel,available from Ireland’s Antique Fishing Tackle. New and used fishing tackle for anglers and collectors in Ireland and worldwide.
    Regular price
    £639.00
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    £639.00
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  • The Mill Trotter no 22 Ltd Edition 125mm Diameter
    Mill Trotter fishing reel for coarse and float fishing on a white background.
    Regular price
    £729.00
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    £729.00
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  • Hardy Averon 6000 Cassette Reel
    Close-up of a metallic fly fishing reel, hardy acetone lightweight large arbour fly reel, on a white surface with a black background
    Regular price
    £349.00
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    £349.00
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  • Hardy 1906 prototype 4 inch brass framed perfect
    A 1906 rate 4 inch antique brass framed hardy perfect fishing reel  with an ivorine handle shown on a white background
    Regular price
    £649.00
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    £649.00
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  • A very rare 4.1/4 inch 1906 Hardy Brass faced Perfect with centre decorative disc
    Antique brass faced fishing reel with a center decorative disc and a yellow handle, showing signs of aging and use. 1906 brass faced perfect against a white background
    Regular price
    £1,999.00
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    £1,999.00
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Featured collection-Brass Reels

  • 1895, 4½" Hardy Brass Ebonite Salmon-Fly Reel (Antique)
    1895, 4½
    Regular price
    £409.00
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    £409.00
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  • 4" Malloch Brass & Ebonite Reel
    4
    Regular price
    £159.00
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    £159.00
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  • 1900s 3¾" Malloch Sun & Planet (Antique)
    1900s 3¾
    Regular price
    £369.00
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    £369.00
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  • Forrest's Adjustable Drag Reel
    Forrest's Adjustable Drag Reel
    Regular price
    £445.00
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    £445.00
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  • "Braddell Makers Belfast, 4" Brass Reel (Antique)
    Regular price
    £229.00
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    £179.00
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  • P.D. Malloch Brass Reel 4 ¾"
    P.D. Malloch Brass Reel 4 ¾
    Regular price
    £339.00
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    £339.00
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About us

Hello everyone & welcome to Ireland's Antique Fishing Tackle's online store, located in the North West of Northern Ireland. We are a family-run business including myself, Andy and my daughter Sarah. I have practiced game fishing since boyhood and being based here, it is no surprise to have developed a real passion for salmon and trout fishing.

Inevitably this love of fishing has evolved into an interest for collecting vintage fishing tackle.  

This all-consuming hobby of many years has led to me being involved in the valuation of period tackle such as products from Allcock's, Hardy's, Young's, Malloch, carved fish and taxidermy etc, on a daily basis, where I continuously search for these and other rare items, consequently the volume of merchandise that I have acquired in Ireland has led to the creation of this website during 2008. 

I wish to assure potential purchasers that I will warrant my product's description and give an honest, detailed appraisal of the physical condition thereof drawing upon my considerable experience. Obviously as with all antiques, pricing reflects condition.

So feel reassured and relaxed in your choosing. Either me or my daughter will endeavour to satisfy any queries that you may have, please feel free to contact us.

Customer's Catch!

Lake Windermere, The Lake District

A great photo a customer sent in of a Charr caught on Lake Windermere this summer using our Vintage Charr tackle case - great to see it being used again!

River Traun, Germany

Great photo a customer sent in of a rainbow trout caught with one of our Andy Ramish reels!

We'd Love to see your photos

Feel free to send in what you've hooked. We love to see photos and hear your stories!

Half Moon Bay, California

Thanks for sending your photo in Dara, great catching this snapper and your first fish, congrats!