Doug Pollard

Doug was born in Morden in 1940, and lived in Wimbledon until 1956. He emigrated to Canada in 1967 and now lives in Victoria, British Columbia. He has always fished and loves rivers.

The articles Doug has written are below.

A black and white photograph of the storefront of 'E. Eggington & Sons,' a fishing tackle shop, taken in the 1960s. The sign above the entrance reads 'Fishing Rods, Reels & Tackle.' The shop window displays fishing rods and other fishing equipment. To the left of the entrance, the words 'Eggington's Fishing' are painted on the wall. An inset photo in the bottom right corner shows two elderly craftsmen, Christopher (left) and Harry, inside their shop, working at a counter with tools and materials.

E. Eggington & Sons: Merton’s Legendary Fishing Rod Makers

E. Eggington & Sons was a renowned fishing rod maker based in Merton. In this article, angler Doug Pollard delves into the history of this family-run business, from its beginnings …