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Antique Tackle Observer Website Articles

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As many of you know, I own the Antique Tackle Observer website. I have in the past been asked about the more than 100 articles that were in the magazine over the years. There were a few suggestions for a hard-copy book with the best articles, an ebook etc. However, I decided to put as many articles as I could on the website. Bob Brookes sold me his complete set. I had lost a few and started on the website.

It sounded great until I started. I had to design the website, watch hours of Youtube videos and eventually had it ready. Then the problem of the articles finding all the images, but at least I had a running order now I had the complete set.

I also had to spell-check the originals and make a few adjustments.

Well, I'm glad to say there are now ten articles, all free to read, with the latest Zephyr Floats added today.

Any comments or requests are welcome.

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I have just had a skim over the website, having never heard of it before . It is a very interesting place, with a nice presentation and some informative pieces on antique tackle and its history.

Many thanks for the link Stefan.

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Very interesting article on Hardy’s. Enjoyed reading it.
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Just saved to my vintage fishing folder, I’m looking forward to a good browse!

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Well done Stefan, I am sure that all of your effort is worthwhile! :Thumb: :Hat:
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Thanks Stefan, added to my home screen so I can pop in and out at will.

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There is some good stuff in there, I always looked forward to the next issue to drop through my letterbox.
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Many thanks for making these articles available. I look forward to dipping into your website.
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Post by Nobby »

I wasn't aware of the website at all Stefan.

I can't currently access the Zephyr floats article, perhaps you are working on it?

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Nobby wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2023 3:02 pm I wasn't aware of the website at all Stefan.

I can't currently access the Zephyr floats article, perhaps you are working on it?
Sorry about that its now fixed and available.

https://antiquetackleobserver.com/zephyr-floats/

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