Stephen J Fawcett Open Day at Underley Estate
Bruce & Walker were very pleased to support the Casting Open Day at Underley Estate by Stephen J Fawcett of Lancaster over the Bank Holiday weekend. It was glorious weather and a happy and busy occasion. This photo shows Brian with John Fawcett (centre) and Kay.
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Stephen J Fawcett Casting Open Day at Underley Estate
Bruce & Walker were very happy to support Stephen J Fawcett at their Casting Open Day held in the grounds of Underley Estate, by kind permission of Mr Philip Pease. The beautiful setting of the River Lune on the Underley Estate was blessed with sunshine all day and enthusiastic fishermen. This picture shows Mr Holden talking with Brian, foreground, and Kay talking with John Fawcett in the background.
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Bespoke 7'6" fly rod for Mr Buckey
Mr Buckey Snr of Norfolk and Mr Buckey Jnr of WIltshire, visited Brian Potter at Bruce & Walker in late February, with regard to a bespoke trout fly rod for Mr Buckey Jnr's 30th birthday in May. Both father and son had a tour of Bruce & Walker to see how his blank and rod would be designed and made, and met the people who would be making it for them. After trying several different types of blanks, Mr Buckey Jnr chose a 7'6" 3 piece, ideal for river trout fishing in Wiltshire. He was able to choose his own colour of rod, colour of whipping, cork handle and reel fitting, exactly to his own specification. He also had a new Bruce & Walker hand made rod bag and aluminium rod tube, in matching colours to the whipping on his rod. The photo shows Mr Buckey Jnr collecting his rod from Brian Potter in April 2012.
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Centenary Rod
Mr George Lilley commissioned a Bruce & Walker custom build rod to commemorate the centenary year of the Forres Angling Association. The picture shows Mr George Lilley presenting the Centenary Rod to Mr Andy Hutchison.
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Win at Nordic Open Tournament Casting Competition, Gothenburg, Sweden
Many congratulations to Geir Hansen, Tommy Aarkvisla and Knut Ekelund on coming 1st, 2nd, and 5th respectively, in the Nordic Open Tournament Casting Competition, Gothenburg, Sweden 15’1” class using the Bruce & Walker Tournament Caster 15’1” rod.
Well done!
Read the news at www.castingforbundet.no
Full results table: PDF REPORT
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Mrs Jolly collects her bespoke Hexagraph Avon
Mrs Liz Jolly of Milton Keynes became a frequent visitor to Bruce & Walker during the commission and building of her bespoke Hexagraph Avon rod. The picture shows her collecting her special rod from the factory, made for her by Brian Potter.
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The Prince's Trust Clay Pigeon Shoot 2011
Bruce & Walker has a long asssociation with charitable work, most notably as Patron of the Disabled English Fly Fishing Team. In recent years we have been assisting with The Prince's Trust in Scotland.
In 2011 we were honoured to assist with The Prince's Trust Clay Pigeon Shoot, Scotland. A truly unique salmon fly fishing rod was designed by Brian Potter of Bruce & Walker, exclusively for the event. The special rod featured a gold logo, plus bespoke livery matching the distinctive Prince’s Trust colours. This fine 15’3” four piece rod was a one-off design, accompanied by a Bruce & Walker salmon reel in a wooden presentation box with a floating 10# Spey line and backing line.
The Shoot day itself raised an impressive £170,000, to help disadvantaged young people in Scotland. We were thrilled that the winning bid on our special 15'3" rod donation achieved an amazing £1,175.00. Many, many congratulations, and sincere thanks, to the winning bidder.
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Celebrating 25 years continued service
Celebrating 25 years continued service with Bruce & Walker, Tricia is surrounded by flowers and champagne for the day. Tricia joined the company as a school leaver, starting at the very bottom and learning a variety of skills and craftsmenship. She is now Head of the Finishing Section, in charge of Quality Control, and is often found helping out in the office too! We’re looking forward to the next 25 years. (Photo shows Brian Potter, Kay Potter Tricia Cowling, Ken Walker).
Gertie Miller retires after over 20 years
After more than 20 years with the company, Gertie Miller retires from the Finishing Section. Gertie has been a very steady hand on the tiller over the years and she is sorely missed. Retirement allows her more time in the garden, but always industrious, a very welcome basket of fruit and vegetables appears from her from time to time. Photos shows what a real family affair Bruce & Walker is: Gertie with her daughter, Tricia, and Tricia’s sister in law, Jenny, all of whom work together in the Finishing Section. Kay and Brian Potter in the background.
As well as flowers and accolades for Gertie, she also received a beautiful crystal decanter, engraved and obtained from our premier stockist, Mortimers of Grantown-on-Spey.