Fishing stove on Dragons’ den!
A fishing-minded entrepreneur struck gold after appearing on hit TV show Dragons’ Den with a gadget aimed at anglers.
Millions of viewers tuned in to watch Spencer Turner demonstrate his unique gas stove, which allows anglers to recharge their phones and other electrical gadgets while making tea or cooking meals on the bank.
The former medical gas engineer set up a bivvy and fishing chairs in front of the multi millionaires to help demonstrate the product, which creates an electrical current to power its USB charger.
After impressing the Dragons on the BBC Two show, he received offers from three of the five potential investors – Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones and new Dragon Touker Suleyman.
Spencer, from Dorset, eventually took up businessman Peter Jones’ offer of £45,000 for a 25 per cent stake in his business, named Tegology, and has already begun work by signing up deals with well- known tackle chains.
“Not only did I get interest from anglers at the NEC Gadget Show, but during my research I contacted angling organisations and met fishermen and those who knew anglers that would really benefit from the product.
“The stove is yet to hit the shelves, but I’ve already had interest from retailers thanks to help from Peter and not just in angling but camping too.”
l The stove costs £149, buy online at: www.tegology.com