Alternative Tackle

07/08/2022

30/06/2022

New Podcast - Mark Legget from Alternative Tackle

I catch up with Mark Leggett and talk about his company, Alternative Tackle.

I learn about the ethos of the company, working and promoting artisan rod builders and what makes a perfect day on the water.

Alternative tackle are a unique company that look at things differently. I hope you'll find the story an interesting one.

Just click the link to listen or find via your usual podcast provider. If you’re enjoying the podcast I hope you’ll consider subscribing.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/402997/episodes/10841322

28/04/2022

30/01/2022

Alternativetackle has been privileged to have been involved in bringing this project together for a very happy customer. With a rod to match coming soon from Calum Gladstone. Amber Trout titanium and PEI fly reel by Leen Huisman of LH Design and Alex Kaplun of Megoff, superb engraving by Joan Ryall.

12/01/2022

NEW WEBSITE FOR 2022
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website for 2022. Please check it out at www.alternativetackle.com.
You can expect to see a lot more activity on the site and on social media in the coming weeks.
There will be full e-commerce facilities added, more content, new suppliers as well as stock rods, reels and stuff, all available to "buy now". Also more of these News letters!


STAY TUNED

19/07/2021

Three stunning rods and a very special reel available here from outstanding craftsmen!

First up is a Moran Gladstone 7’6’ 4wt 2pc (spare tip & leather tube)

Next is a Tightloop build on an original NOS Steffen brothers graphite blank, there were a limited amount of these blanks remaining after the recent sale of Steffen bros. It’s is sized 8’6” 4wt 3pc.

Last in the rod category is a Fine Tackle, Christian Horgren Epic 476 4pc. Built on a Fastglass II blank (2019) in a lovely glass rod tube.

Finally a beautiful LH Design Amber Lightweight with palming and/or a standard spool.

If any of these items may interest you please do not hesitate getting in touch for pricing or with any questions you may have.

10/10/2019

Mighty smooth reel , off to a happy home in SoCal!

12/08/2019

... one serious fish-chaser , thanks to and !! This one packs a parabolic wallop!

04/08/2019

Final rod in a trilogy, direct from Transylvania to California. Beautiful work, George !

10/07/2019

A super slick cork grip and insert on a 8’9” 3wt of The Black Pearl. Reel is an Approach Genesis

10/07/2019

10/07/2019

First steps of wrapping this Gladstone bamboo rod... Intermediates next...

http://www.gladstoneflyrods.com

09/07/2019

x :: pure joy! Now if the will oblige ...

05/07/2019

Finest alpine trout-finders , thanks to

29/05/2019

A well-loved , back home and ready for more adventure!

27/04/2019

A ray of honeyed sunshine! What a sweet stick : 6’6-2 Kabuto from . Such soul and control. Reluctantly parting with this one and it’s off to a good home !