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Internet & Postal Auction Catalogue 2014

Auction

We invite you to participate in our 2014 Internet & Postal Fundraising Auction. The auction will be hosted on eBay charity pages (www.eBay.co.uk). We suggest you visit the WTT website (www.wildtrout.org) where you can view the catalogue and click the link to eBay (the link will be active when the auction goes live on eBay). The Lots will be on eBay.co.uk from 4 March to the evening of 13 March 2014 (the exact closing time of each bid will appear next to the Lot description on www.eBay.co.uk). The highest bidder for each Lot at the end of the auction on 13 March 2014 wins that Lot.

eBay Bids

Bidding on eBay.co.uk works similarly to leaving “commission bids” at a live auction. You place a bid for the most you are willing to pay for a Lot and, if you are the winning bidder, you will pay the amount necessary to beat the next highest bid. For instance, if you bid £100 for a Lot and the next highest bidder bids £50, you will only have to pay £55 for the Lot, even though you placed a bid for £100. For this reason, it is not necessary to closely monitor or repeatedly bid on an auction on eBay.co.uk once you have made your bid. If you place a bid and are later outbid by another bidder, eBay.co.uk will notify you by email, so that you may consider whether you would like to increase your bid.

Postal Bids

If you do not have access to the internet we can accept sealed postal bids which we will place on eBay on your behalf. Your bid then works in exactly the same way as described above. Postal bids for identical amounts will be placed in the order received. Postal bids must be received in the WTT office by 11 March 2014 latest: WTT, PO Box 120, Waterlooville PO8 0WZ.

Successful Bidders If you win the auction for a Lot, the WTT will contact you afterwards to arrange for you to pay the WTT the winning bid price by cheque or credit card. The WTT will also put you in contact with the donor of the Lot so that you can arrange the details etc. eBay.co.uk does not charge winning bidders any fees – you will pay only the exact amount of your winning bid. The seller (the WTT in this case) pays a small commission to eBay.co.uk for hosting the auction. Second-Chance Offers If we do make a second chance offer by email it will only be sent from [email protected] or [email protected]. If you receive ANY contact from a different email address claiming to be from The Wild Trout Trust, it is fraudulent. eBay You can view the current bids for each Lot, or browse other auctions, without registering with eBay.co.uk. If you would like to bid directly on eBay.co.uk however, you will need to register with eBay.co.uk and obtain a User ID and choose a password. The registration process is quite simple, and you will not be asked for any bank details or financial information. For eBay.co.uk’s new user registration page go to www.eBay.co.uk and click on ‘Register’. For its introduction for new users go to www.ebay.co.uk and click on ‘eBay explained’. Once you are registered and have a User ID, you may place bids on any of the Lots being auctioned on eBay.co.uk. Important Note

Please be reminded that offers should reflect the charitable nature of this auction – please bid generously and do not seek to acquire bargains! All lots must be taken during 2014 season unless otherwise stated. Lots may not be re-sold or transferred.

Conditions of Sale 1. The auction will be subject to the terms and conditions of eBay.co.uk. 2. The WTT has the right to refuse any bid. If the winning bid is invalid or is not paid, the next highest bid shall be the winning bid.

or for genuineness or authenticity of any Lot, or for any fault or defect in it. arrangements are not made, the WTT shall refund the purchase price to the winning bidder, but shall have no liability to him or her for any consequential costs, loss or damages, whether associated with the cancellation of travel plans or otherwise. 5. Bidders bidding by post authorise the WTT to place a bid on eBay.co.uk as agent on their behalf, and shall be bound as if they had placed the bid personally. 6. Payment should be made by debit/credit card or cheque payable to The Wild Trout Trust within 7 days of notice of a winning bid. If full payment shall not pass until the WTT has received payment in full. 7. All Lots in the WTT 2014 Auction must be taken during the 2014 season unless otherwise stated and are taken at one’s own risk. 8. These conditions of sale are subject to English law, and the WTT and each bidder submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Lots to be taken as per the day/date/season stated and for the number of rods/guns as specified. Please do not embarrass the donor by asking for alterations. Fishing and Shooting are undertaken at your own risk. Thank you for your support and co-operation – Happy Bidding!

On-line bidding closes through the evening of Thursday 13 March, starting at 7pm – closing times will vary from Lot to Lot, so please check all those you are interested in. Postal bids must be received in the WTT office by 11 March latest.

Art, LiterAture & MisceLLAneous A one day professional ecological assessment of your river by Ahern Ecology, specialists in fisheries and aquatic ecology. The assessment can include: electro fishing survey; macro invertebrate bank-side ID to family level; aquatic plant survey. A basic report will be provided and will include a summary of data collected. Survey anywhere in England or Wales. Please check for Scotland. Subject to some constraints in terms of access, timing, permissions etc. See the WTT website for more details. An exquisite Japanese gyotaku art work of two ayu or sweetfish by Shigao Kikuchi. Gyotaku is a traditional technique developed in the mid 1800s to record exceptional fish. The fish is rubbed with ink and used to create an imprint on paper which is handcoloured, creating a beautifully detailed representation. Close examination shows the raised texture of scales and ribs are clearly imprinted onto the paper. The unusual nature of the background and rarity of the large fish makes this an exceptionally valuable example. Unframed, signed original. 53cm x 46cm (21x 46 in). A stunning sculptural relief panel of a trout rising to a mayfly, created from pewter, gold leaf and brass. The panel measures 50cm x 50cm (19½in x 19½in) and is ready to hang. The panel was designed and made by Sam MacDonald using traditional metalworking techniques to create this contemporary work. His work includes private and public commissions, and a large salmon piece in the prestigious West Ranga Lodge in Iceland. A ticket for two to attend the Prix Charles Ritz conservation awards held by the Fario Club, including Ritz champagne reception & seated dinner on Wednesday 12 November 2014. The dinner is held at the spectacular and richly-decorated Travellers Club Paris, 25 Champs Elysées. Accommodation on site at own cost depending on availability. One day for one person to work in a forge in Lealholme, North Yorkshire, with two qualified blacksmiths, Chris Raw and Brian Harris. By the end of the day the winning bidder will have created a unique article made from forged steel, for example candlesticks, fire companion set, garden sculpture, curtain pole or a well cover. The possibilities are limited only by the time available but you will have expert advice and support. The therapeutic benefits of bashing hot metal with a large hammer are not to be underestimated! Excellent local B&B available locally (not included). Enjoy an evening watching badgers and other woodland life with wildlife enthusiast and mad-keen angler Simon Scott. The evening could include a trip to a local pub or picnic in the smashing West Sussex countryside and then (badgers permitting) two hours watching wild badgers going about their lives. Although there is no guarantee of seeing a wild badger, last year Simon only failed on one evening to meet with his black and white friends. If things go according to plan, the badgers could come within three metres of where you will sit. Suitable for families including at least one adult. 2014 date by arrangement. Chalkstream Rise by WTT Conservation Officer Mike Blackmore. An original oil pastel in a solid light oak frame, measuring 50cm x 49.5cm (19½in x 19in) including frame.

A unique ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Aquarium at London Zoo in Regents Park with a member of the Aquarium team for a family of four. The Aquarium currently has various breeding programmes to help the conservation of endangered fish, including UK native seahorses. The lot includes a family ticket for four to spend the rest of the day at London Zoo including the new ‘Tiger Territory’ enclosure. 2014 date by arrangement. A deer dog day. Deer are injured by cars and can occasionally be lost whilst culling. A good dog will quickly be able to find such animals. This day is for someone with a would be or developing deer-tracking dog and will include advice on training, laying trails and strike analysis, provide the opportunity for the dog and handler to follow a blind trail suitable for their stage of development and see an experienced dog at work. Date and details to be arranged with donor in 2014. A limited edition (ex 100) unframed print by wildlife artist, David Miller. The print is called Mayfly Time, Brown Trout. A limited edition (ex 100) unframed print by wildlife artist, David Miller. The print is called October Brownie. A 1½ hour training session for any breed and any age of dog with Annie Buckley at the Scovellsway Training Kennels near Winchester, Hampshire. Annie has over 10 years of experience in gundog and companion dog training and teaches at Sparsholt College. Annie has a passion for helping clients with their dog, be it an obedient family companion or shooting dog. Fly Fishing Outside the Box; Emerging Heresies by Peter Hayes. This brilliant book challenges assumptions, shows why many timeworn practices need to be rethought and provides parameters for new action, all based on logic and a raft of common sense. Signed by the author and including two flies featured in the book, tied by the author. Signed first edition. Hardback. A gyotaku art work of a rainbow trout with painted background by Shigao Kikuchi. Gyotaku is a traditional technique developed in the mid 1800s to record exceptional fish. The fish is rubbed with ink and used to create an imprint on paper which is handcoloured, creating a beautifully detailed representation. Unframed, signed original 41cm x 32cm (16in x 12½in). A gyotaku art work of a bluegill sunfish with painted background by Shigao Kikuchi. All other details as per Lot No. 14. A Celebration of Salmon Rivers, featuring photography by R Randolph Ashton and edited by John B Ashton and Adrian Latimer. Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales. Signed by Adrian Latimer. New hardback. Life of a Chalkstream by Simon Cooper. Chalkstreams are very special rivers. Life of a Chalkstream describes how one river is threatened by decades of neglect and the intrusions of the modern world and how it was saved by the hard work of a few and the resilience of Mother Nature herself. Signed first edition. Hardback. Due for publication May 2014. Four books by G.E.M Skues: The Way of a Trout with a Fly (hardback, fourth edition); Nymph Fishing for Chalk Stream Trout and Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream (hardback, combined 1974 edition); Angling Letters, edited by C.F.Walker (hardcover, 1975 reprint); Itchen Memories, illustrated by Alex Jardine (paperback 1951). Two books about the River Test: A Particular Lunn by Mick Lunn (illustrated hardback, signed by the author, first edition 1990) and Summer on the Test by John Waller Hills (hardback, third edition 1941). Three classic fly fishing books: Fly Fishing by Viscount Grey of Falloden (illustrated hardback, 1947 reprint); Dry-Fly Fishing by R.C.Bridgett (illustrated hardback, revised edition 1929); In the Ring of the Rise by Vincent C. Marinaro (illustrated hardback, 1976). Dace: The Prince of the Stream by Dr Mark Everard, respected scientist, angler, author and WTT supporter. This new book, generously illustrated in full colour, covers all aspects of the natural history of the fish, angling approaches, and the cultural context of the dace. Signed first edition. New hardback.

The Trout’s Tale by Chris Newton. The brown trout is one of our most widespread sporting fish, having colonised half the world in the past century and a half, with a little help from man. In this book Chris Newton explores the reasons for the trout’s extraordinary adaptability and tells the story of the pioneers of acclimatisation and their heroic endeavours to introduce Salmo trutta to the furthest corners of the globe. Signed first edition. New hardback. On Fishing: 70 vivid essays on fish and fishing by Brian Clarke, former president of the WTT, prize-winning novelist, angling correspondent of The Times and author of The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout and co-author (with John Goddard) of The Trout and the Fly, among others. Brian will sign the book and include a dedication of the winning bidder’s choice. New hardback. A year’s subscription to two top quality magazines: the quarterly Fieldsports and the annual Scottish Sporting Gazette, which reviews the very best of the Scottish sporting year. Both magazines feature world-class photography and writing. Two classic stillwater fishing books: The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout by Brian Clarke (1975 reprint) and Lake Flies and Their Imitation by C.F.Walker (hardcover, 1960). Britain’s Game Fishes: Celebration and Conservation of Salmonids by Mark Everard & Paul Knight. An in-depth natural history of each native salmonid species in the British Isles: Atlantic salmon, brown trout/sea-trout, Arctic charr, grayling and whitefishes and the alien rainbow trout. Section two details the pressures these fish face from human activities and their critical importance as ‘ambassadors of the wild’ – iconic indicators of the health of the environment. New hardback. A coloured open edition lithograph of a brown trout by Alan James Robinson printed on cotton rag paper and mounted in plain cream mount. The print measures 20cm x 7.5 cm. Total size including mount is 30.5cm x 23cm. A coloured open edition lithograph of a rainbow trout by Alan James Robinson printed on cotton rag paper and mounted in plain cream mount. The print measures 20cm x 7.5 cm. Total size including mount is 30.5cm x 23cm. A new signed copy of Theo Pike’s latest book on invasive species, the Pocket Guide to Balsam Bashing and how to tackle other invasive non-native species. Theo is the author of Trout in Dirty Places and is Chairman of the Wandle and South East Rivers Trust. Published by Merlin Unwin in May 2014.

shooting Woodcock shooting for 2 guns on a day in late November or December 2014, to join Lord Coke and a private party of 6 guns on the Holkham Estate. Bed & breakfast the night before will be included at the Victoria Inn, Wells-next-the-Sea, which is owned and managed by the Estate. The lot must be taken in 2014 and may not be carried forward. An evening’s deer stalking from a high seat for 1 rifle in southern England. Fully guided by Rod Greenwood, so ideal for a novice or an experienced stalker. All necessary equipment will be supplied. Date by mutual agreement between April and Oct 2014. BASC membership or equivalent shooting insurance essential. As per Lot No. 31 An afternoon/evening’s pigeon roost shooting for 1 gun in Hampshire. Fully guided by Rod Greenwood. To be taken March/ April 2014. Must be an experienced shot and have BASC or similar shooting insurance. As per Lot No. 33

Fishing tAckLe And hAnd-tied FLies A rod and reel from Rawson & Perrin. The rod is a new 7ft, 2-piece, 4wt ‘Sir B’ modern split cane rod. The rod is matched with a handmade 3in aluminium click and pawl reel - a modern twist on an old classic. New rod and reel. A Sage ZXL 486-4, 8ft 6in, 4-piece, 4wt fly rod. ZXL rods are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for everyone who enjoys the relaxed casting rhythm of a smooth progressive taper. New rod with Sage metal tube and the usual Sage guarantee. An exquisite cane rod made to order by Tim Harris for a private client. One piece, 4ft 9in, 2 wt. The rod looks unused. It has a semi-parabolic action and the cane has been flame-treated giving a beautiful mahogany colour. All the fittings are nickel silver, including the reel fitting. Whippings are Pearsall fly tying silk. The reel seat is burr elm. The rod is featherlight and suitable for small stream fishing. Supplied in the original bag and aluminium tube with brass caps. A new Sage VXP 490-4, 9ft, 4-piece, 4wt rod. A classic fast-action river rod. Hard chromed snake guides and a slender shaft design increases the line speed and the smooth feel makes the rod highly responsive. New rod with tube and usual Sage guarantee. Three exquisite ‘Clan Innes’ artistic salmon flies tied by Mike Townend. Body feathers from rare Victorian mounts. These flies are brilliantly coloured works of art and are sold unframed but would look beautiful mounted and framed. All you need to start tenkara fishing: a 12ft Iwana telescopic rod with a 6:4 action for very delicate, precise casting, plus a tenkara level line, line holder and two tenkara flies. This is fly-fishing pared down to absolute simplicity. A new HMH fly tying vice (SX ICE, Pedestal Model #1006/P), complete with box and lifetime guarantee.This is a high quality vice with an interchangeable jaw system for maxium versatility. A Grey Wulff fly tied by actress Emma Watson, best-known for her role as Hermione in the Harry Potter films. As a teenager, Emma enjoyed relaxing by fly fishing, including tying her own flies. This is the last fly that she tied. She is now focusing on developing her career as a very successful film actress, but perhaps will come back to fly fishing one day. A Hopper fly, tied by its inventor, the great American trout fly-fisher, Dave Whitlock, who allowed Malcolm Greenhalgh to scrounge it from his fly box. An opportunity to obtain a fly from this world-class fly-tyer. Framed, with certificate of authentication. Two framed flies, tied by Bob Popovics, one of the World’s greatest saltwater fly-tyers and fly-fishers. The first is his Surf Candy, the second Bob’s Pop Lips Siliclone (sic). Malcolm Greenhalgh borrowed these from Bob’s fly box when fishing with Bob and Ed Jaworowski on Martha’s Vineyard for stripers and bluefish. The two flies are in one frame, with a certificate of authentication. Sixty flies tied by Allan Liddle, a Scottish trout expert and member of the Partridge Pro Tying Team. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fantastic box of mixed loch and river dry flies for wild Scottish trout. Tied on Partridge hooks, each fly will be named on an accompanying sheet. Allan doesn’t tie commercially so all patterns are unique and can’t be bought elsewhere. 52 of Dave Southall’s favourite flies in a waterproof slotted foam fly box. The collection includes following dry flies: Shuttlecocks, F Flies, IOBO Humpies, CdC Spinners, Minimalistic Micro-midges, Extended-bodied Daddies & Extended-bodied Mayflies. Wet flies: UVSP Shrimps, Silver Bead-head Partridge & Hare’s Ear Spiders, Utah Killer Bugs, Micro-suspender Buzzers, Microbead head Buzzers, Micro-sparkle yarn, Bloodworms. These are not tied for display purposes, they are tied for fishing durability Dave will supply a brief outline of why each pattern was chosen and hints on how and when he uses them. A box of three dozen flies tied by the well-known fly-tyer Roy Christie, the originator of the Reversed Parachute fly. The collection includes: Avon special emergers, Reversed Parachute emergers, and Upside Down dry flies for the connoisseur.

A selection of 48 river flies tied by guide and instructor, Gary Hyde. 24 dry flies including pink post kilnkhammer, retirer sedge and cdc emerger. 24 nymphs including pink shrimp, pink and orange bead-heads from the 2013 grayling collection and tungsten bead nymphs. The flies are presented in a clear view double-sided box. The ‘EXPERT’ dry-fly line, made in England especially for dry-fly fishing. It is mud-brown with a smooth, dull finish and has a special taper and low-friction coating, so your rod works efficiently even at close range. Choose to suit your rod from WF3F to WF7F. Every line comes with an information booklet to show you how to build your leaders. A box of 12 Cul De Canard (CDC) dry flies tied by flyfishing instructor and guide, Dave Wiltshire. Dave was described by Charles Jardine as ‘one of the best fly-tyers in the country’ in the February 2014 edition of Fly Fishing & Fly Tying magazine. Three furled leaders by Luke Bannister, an expert cane rod and furled leader maker. He was nominated by Rod Dibble to take over his designs, including those developed with Stuart Crofts. A 3 ft Mono: a good all rounder; a 3ft 6in Stuart Crofts leader: for very fine presentation, ideal for dry-fly or un-weighted nymphing; and a 4ft nymphing leader with a high visibility butt, which also works well as an all rounder. As per Lot No. 51 As per Lot No. 51 Eight flies for the Large Dark Olive hatch, tied by Paul Gaskell and supplied in presentation box. These are patterns to tackle one of the major hatches on many UK rivers. Various stages of the hatch are covered; 2 x Olive nymphs, 2 x Olive emergers and 2 x Duns, plus 2 x sunken post-egg laying spinner patterns to be fished downstream of structures favoured for egg-laying females.

Fishing overseAs Four days’ fishing for 2 rods and 5 nights’ accommodation at Bair’s Lodge, South Andros, Bahamas. Primarily bone fishing with occasional tarpon and permit. Ideally situated between South Bite and Curly Cut Cays, Bair’s Lodge accesses some of the most remote flats and provides many sheltered locations irrespective of wind direction. Bair’s has become highly-regarded for the best fishing in South Andros and the lodge is the benchmark for quality guiding, delicious food, comfortable accommodation and courteous hospitality. Additional rods and accommodation may be purchased at pro rata price. Included: accommodation (based on 2 sharing); all wine, beer and local spirits at the lodge; all meals including full cooked breakfast, a choice of picnic lunch and 3-course gourmet dinners; use of lodge kayak. Not included: airfares and transfers, gratuities. To be taken by May 2015. 4 days’ fishing for two rods and 5 nights’ accommodation at the Pira Lodge in the Iberá Wetlands in Argentina, fishing for golden dorado, also known as the ‘river tiger’ for its electric take and spectacular fight. The rivers and creeks are crystal-clear so this is sight fishing with streamers and saltwater type flies. The lodge is located in the heart of the one of the most unique and fascinating wetlands in the world and this trip would be perfectly combined with a longer visit to see the huge variety of wildlife in this area and/or to the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Additional rods and accommodation may be purchased at pro rata price. Included: accommodation (based on 2 sharing), meals, wine, beer, local spirits, fishing license. Not included: Flights and transfers, gratuities. To be taken by May 2015. Three days’ fishing for brown and rainbow trout for 2 rods on the Futaleufu River in the Chilean Lake District with 4 nights’ accommodation at Futa Lodge. The Futaleufu River flows to the south of the Chilean Lake District, with its source in the Andes close to the border with Argentina. This giant river has healthy stocks of trout and abundant hatches of mayfly, caddis, and stoneflies. Fly fishing is all catch & release and is by dry fly, nymph and streamer from boats and by wading. This trip would be perfectly combined with a holiday in the spectacular National Parks of southern Chile. Non-anglers are well-catered for in the lodge which accommodates 6 anglers and 2 non-anglers. Additional days/rods may be purchased pro-rata post auction if required. Included: accommodation (based on 2 sharing), meals, wine, beer, local spirits, fishing license. Not included: Flights and transfers, gratuities. To be taken by May 2015.

Six days’ guided fly fishing for trout and grayling for one rod accompanied by WTT Vice President, writer and guide, Paul Procter on the Rivers Pliva and Ribnik in Bosnia, 12-19 October, 2014. The tremendous fly life on these rivers (described by Paul as ‘epic hatches of blue winged olive’) and crystal-clear water means exciting fishing for trout and big grayling. This trip has proved extremely popular and successful with WTT supporters. Includes 7 nights’ full board accommodation and return transfers from Zagreb to Pliva. Excludes international flights, fishing licences, gratuities and beverages. Additional places available from Fly Odyssey if booked early! 2 night’s bed and breakfast accommodation and 1 day guided fishing for 3 rods (or 4 rods if two share) on the River Idrica, a tributary of the famous River Soca in the Julian Alps, Solvenia. Your guide is Tilnik farm owner, Brett Bedford. Brett can arrange additional fishing on the Soca, Idrica and Unica and additional meals and accommodation. The Soca system is famous for its sight fishing in crystal-clear blue-green water and Marble trout, which are unique to the area. The accommodation is very comfortable and beautifully positioned amongst unspoilt woods and mountains. Excludes flights and car hire. One day for 2 rods on a Fario Club member’s beat of the River Andelle in Normandy, France on a weekend between 14 April and 9 Sept 2014. 1 mile double-bank at Moulin des Cables in Vascoeuil near Lyons la Forêt/Rouen plus champagne and guide. Native brown trout, dry-fly and upstream nymph fishing only. May and June are the best months for fly hatches. Other fishing available for those wishing to stay longer (at own cost). One day for 2 rods on the Fario Club’s beat of the Rouloir river in Normandy. Half a mile double-bank fishing at la Croisille Mill near Conches en Ouche and Evreux. Picnic lunch & guide included. Wild brown trout only, dry-fly or upstream nymph fishing preferred. The karst geology, forested catchment and low levels of pesticide and fertiliser pollution result in a very good fly life with fish rising all day. B&B available on site at additional cost. Other fishing available nearby on the River Iton or within a 50km radius for those wishing to stay longer (at own cost).To be taken between 1st May and 10 September 2014.

Fishing in scotLAnd A week’s permit for 2 rods on the Town Waters of the River Ness. This beat goes right through the Scottish Highland capital, Inverness, and is primarily a salmon river best fished with fly although spinning and worm (15 March - 30 September) are allowed. The permit will be arranged to suit the angler. 2014 season. 3 nights’ self-catering accommodation for 2-4 people in a converted mill on the coast of Banffshire in north east Scotland, near the River Deveron. This beautiful Mill, built in 1841, has recently been converted into 4 star self-catering properties. The Mill is a ground floor apartment with one double and one twin bedroom. It is set in a small secluded cove with views of the Tore Burn and nearby cliff-top scenery. It is perfectly situated for fishing the River Deveron with the lower beats less than 40 minutes away. The Deveron offers excellent salmon, sea and brown trout fishing (fishing not included). This beautiful corner of Scotland has fantastic scenery and wildlife watching opportunities with the RSPB Reserve, Troup Head, just along the coast; bottlenose dolphins frequently seen from the shore and the unique villages of Gardenstown and Pennan nearby. Early booking advised. Subject to availability in 2014. A week’s permit for 2 rods on Forres Angling Association’s water – 4 miles of double-bank fishing on the River Findhorn, Scotland. The Findhorn is a very scenic salmon river stretching 60 miles from the Monadhliath Mountains to its mouth at Findhorn in the Moray Firth including many deep pools and fast runs along its length. Some pools are fly only. The lot includes an introduction to the club water by the Association secretary (only available on Sunday). To be taken during 2014 season (nonnegotiable), permit cannot be used on separate days in different months. As per Lot No. 64 Two days’ fishing for 2 rods on the River Annan in Dumfriesshire guided by Nick Chisholm or Michael Fearns. Additional days may be purchased if required. The Annan is well known for its large resident brown trout and the target is to catch a number of 3lb+ fish (with the real possibility of finding fish over 5lb), on dry flies. A sea-trout of up to 10lb is a possibility, also on dry fly. Your guides know the Annan extremely well. Best weeks are late April or all of May. Dates by mutual agreement. 2014 season.

A day on the mighty Loch Awe with fisheries biologist, specialist angler and WTT Trustee, Alan Kettle-White, fishing either for huge ferox (in this, the home of the British trout record) or huge pike. There is space on the boat for up to 3 rods, and Alan will take you out for one day. Best time for ferox is mid-March to June, and for pike it is June-September. Buyer to supply own lunch, tackle and life vests. To be taken in 2014. A unique opportunity for two rods to spend a guided day fishing the spectacular Loch Park with local expert Ian Sharp. Includes 2 nights’ Dinner and B&B in a twin or double room at Ian’s 4 Star Gold Awarded Bed & Breakfast, Castleview, near Dufftown. Loch Park is a small, tree lined loch that is very fertile and supports a fantastic population of coloured brown trout that are just reward for the few anglers that use the only 2 boats on the Loch. Date by arrangement. 2014 season. One day’s fishing for trout and grayling for 1 rod, with a personal guide for the morning on a scenic, private beat of the River Tweed system, Scotland. Date by arrangement in 2014 season. Up to 2 additional rods can be bought. One week’s ticket for 1 rod, giving access to some 14 miles of pristine river and loch fishing in the north of Scotland, set amidst the outstanding natural beauty of one of UK’s last remaining wildernesses. Fishing for brown trout and a good run of sea-trout. To be taken between 1 June and 30 September 2014. Five days’ fishing on the River Deveron (as a week or as separate days). ¾ mile of fishing just outside Turriff. Eight pools which will fish in all heights of water. Salmon of 15lb are not uncommon Sea-trout arrive in June and average 2-3lb but the Deveron does yield some around 7lb each season. It can be a prolific beat in higher water. No Saturday fishing and the current River Board Voluntary Code is mandatory. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing for wild brown trout on a loch near Inverness with Orvis-endorsed guide and SGAIC instructor, Hamish Young. A small box of traditional (and some not so traditional) loch patterns will be included as will lunch. Tackle can be provided if necessary and the winning bidder will be introduced to the art of dapping if conditions allow. 2014 season. Three days’ fishing for 3 rods on Loch Broom, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Scotland. All wild trout. Boat available. Access is by 4-wheel drive or on foot along a track approx 2 miles from the parking area. Accommodation in woodland lodges, traditional stone sporting lodges or caravan and camping park is available on the Blair Castle estate at extra cost. By agreement in 2014 season. One or two days for 1 or 2 rods fishing for specimen grayling on the middle River Tweed and tributaries near Melrose, guided by Tweed Trout & Grayling Initiative biologist, Kenny Galt. Best in Sept or Dec 2014, Jan or Feb 2015. The River Tweed is wellknown for large grayling (2lb common and 3lb-ers caught each season). Through his work with grayling and top Tweed grayling anglers, Kenny can lead you to the places most likely to produce large fish and show the methods that catch them. One or two days for 1 or 2 rods fishing for brown trout on the River Tweed guided by Tweed Trout & Grayling Initiative biologist, Kenny Galt. Date by arrangement in 2014, best early season. Tweed fly-life demonstration included if desired. The River Tweed is well-known for its brown trout with fish up to 4lb or 5lb caught regularly each season. Kenny, a hugely-knowledgeable and entertaining guide, will lead you to some of the most scenic and ‘fishy’ stretches of the River Tweed and will bring along a selection of the flies used regularly by the top anglers on the river. 2014 season. Two days for 1 rod on Dounie, River Carron between 31 March and 4 April 2014. Precise dates within that week to be agreed with donor. Fly only with single or double barbless hooks, all fish to be released. Dounie is one of the most enchanting fishing beats in Sutherland. There are twenty two named pools, most of which are easily accessible. Two days’ wild brown trout boat fishing on Loch Eye for 2 rods. Located near Tain in Easter Ross, Loch Eye is one of the best wild trout lochs in the highlands. The 390-acre loch lies just 15m above sea level in rolling farmland and the diverse insect life supports an excellent brown trout population. A day of fishing can produce several 1-2lb fish, while larger fish are caught occasionally. No bank fishing, no petrol engines, 2 rods per boat and a 5-fish limit per boat. 2014 season, 6 April to 30 September.

One week’s salmon fishing on the River Alness in the Cromarty Firth. Alness Angling Club control about 2.1 miles of fishing directly below the lower Novar beats to the estuary on the Cromarty Firth. The Alness is a late run river and September can be a productive month. The winning bidder will also be able to take advantage of the Club’s brown trout fishing on a local loch where a boat and safety equipment are available. Fishing to be taken in September 2014 and fished according to Club rules. Two days for 2 rods plus guide (not exclusive) for salmon, trout or sea-trout. The Club’s waters are on the River Don in Aberdeenshire, from the Ton Burn to Kemnay Bridge. The River Don has reputation for big wild brown trout. 2014 season. A season ticket (valid to 15 Dec 2014) for brown trout and grayling on 5 miles of the River Tummel, Scotland (large tributary of the Tay) between Pitlochry and Ballinluig, Central Highlands of Perthshire – magnificent scenery and potentially huge trout. Two days for 1 rod or one day for 2 rods on the River Nairn Angling Association’s water. Nairn AA holds 8 miles of fishing offering some of the best salmon and sea-trout association water in Scotland. Fly and worm permitted. Spinning is also allowed when water levels are above the spinning marks.100% catch & release for sea-trout. 2014 season. Buyer must contact the secretary ASAP. 2014 season. One week for 2 rods of wild brown trout fishing on approximately 10 miles on the east bank of the High Cree in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Some steep banks. Any week in June 2014, to be agreed with donor. Fly only. No Sunday fishing. 1½ hours of spey-casting instruction with Tweed Guide and casting instructor, Bill Drew. All equipment provided. 2014 season.

Fishing in ireLAnd A unique opportunity for two anglers to fish for wild trout for 2 days in the south of Ireland with highly-experienced local guides, including Ian Mackintosh. Depending on weather and river conditions, options include River Bride and River Funcheon and Lough Leane or Lough Corrib. Described by a previous winning bidder as ‘superb value, great fishing and tremendous hospitality’. More fishing days are available if required. 2014 season. Two days for 2 rods guided fishing on the River Clare, Co. Galway. Salmon fishing on the main river or trout fishing on the smaller streams (for some very big trout!). Best fishing is August/September, so dates in these months preferred. 2014 season. One day’s angling for 2 rods afloat on Lough Corrib or Mask, Co Galway, Eire with top Irish boatman Larry McCarthy. Get to the places and fish that most anglers never reach. Craic guaranteed. Accommodation available by separate arrangement with L McCarthy at the Corrib Hotel. 2014 season by arrangement. As per Lot No. 86 One day for 2 rods fishing an Irish Lough with Dennis Moss, renowned angler based on Corrib. Dennis is the author of Trout from a Boat and Irish Rise and writes for Trout & Salmon magazine. He is also a WTT Vice-President and is both highlyknowledgeable and very passionate about the trout in his local Irish loughs. Date by arrangement in 2014. A day’s guided fishing for 1 rod under the expert eye of the legendary Irish guide, Jackie Coyne. Western Irish venue to be decided dependent on what’s fishing well. Aside from the fishing, a day out with Jackie is not to be missed for the sheer enjoyment that will be had by the lucky lot winner. Date by arrangement in 2014. One day for 1 rod, trout fishing guided by Roy Christie on his home streams of Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. “These streams are stuffed with wild brown trout.” Tackle can be provided and suitable flies will be supplied on the day. 2014 season.

A day’s guided saltwater sea-trout fishing for 1 rod on Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland under the excellent tutelage of Stephen Kennedy. Stephen’s family has fished the Lough for three generations so he is a very knowledgeable guide as well as great company. Fishing from a boat (if conditions allow) or from the shore. Date by mutual agreement April to September 2014. One day for 2 rods for salmon and trout in Rossinver Fishery, on Lough Melvin, Co Leitrim. Lough Melvin is famous for having three genetically distinct trout: gillaroo, sonaghan and ferox. Boat and engine inclusive. Date in 2014 season by arrangement excluding last weekend in June. As per Lot No. 92

Fishing in WALes Two consecutive days/nights for 2 rods, fishing for sea-trout on two of the Golden Grove beats of the River Towy in Carmarthenshire. This is possibly the most productive sea-trout fishery on the best sea-trout river in England and Wales, with well over 500 caught the last two seasons, averaging around 4lb, including one of 21lb and many double-figure fish. 2014 season. Two days for 2 rods on the Gromain and Rectory beats on the River Wye, fishing for salmon, trout and grayling. Stephen MarshSmith is the Director of the Wye and Usk Foundation and these are his ‘home beats’, around 6 miles upstream of Hay on Wye. Availability permitting, he will provide an introduction to the water. The Wye is wide and running over bedrock in many areas on these beats. Target species will vary according to conditions. 2014 season. Date by arrangement. One day for 1 rod salmon fishing on a prolific beat of the lower Usk, just above the tide. You will be guided by WTT Trustee, Dafydd Evans. The lot includes a picnic lunch. May and June can be excellent for fresh multi-sea-winter fish, August and September for grilse. Wading is generally good and the 1½ mile beat accessed by foot. 2014 season by mutual agreement. Two nights’/days’ sea-trout fishing for 2 rods on the Plas Madoc beat of the River Conway in north Wales. Possibility of salmon. Approx 2 miles of double-bank fishing with four or five good sea-trout pools. The best fishing is from mid-June. Other syndicate members may fish at the same time. Donor will give directions and advice on tides, pools and local accommodation if required. Dates to be agreed with the donor but must be taken before the end of July 2014. One day for 1 rod, trout fishing on the lower River Usk, just downstream of Usk town. This is a rare opportunity to access one of the exclusive beats on the lower Usk. The Usk is renowned for trout as well as salmon. Your host for the day is Rob Kerby, who has fished this river for many years and will advise you of the best spots and safe wading. Picnic lunch included. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing at Dan-y-Parc Fishery, Crickhowell on the River Usk. Excellent dry and wet fly fishing for wild brown trout. Access and wading is easy over a mainly gravel bed. Chest waders recommended. 1½ miles of double-bank fishing in a beautiful, quiet area of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Trout over 3lbs have been caught here and the fly hatches are prolific. One month’s notice of intended fishing date is requested. Full-week permits for two together for any consecutive 7 days between 3 March and 17 October 2014. The Association has 30 miles of prime salmon, trout and sea-trout fishing on the River Teifi. Each year, sea-trout of between 12 and 18lbs are caught. There are very good numbers of sea-trout up to 4lbs coming into the river between June and August, with a few larger fish joining the salmon up to the season close in mid-October. Fishing by night with a fly is the best method in clear water, with spinning the preferred method following a spate. Accommodation is not included. A guided day for 1 rod on the River Usk between Brecon and Bwlch fishing for large, difficult fish. Trout up to 4½lbs on dry-fly with a shot at a 2lb-er on most visits. The fishing is technical, requiring good casting skills, stealth, exact presentations and good drifts - think New Zealand on a smaller scale, the numbers of fish caught typically being low but the size large, especially during False March Brown time, late April to early May. Lunch, flies and tree-climbing to retrieve errant casts provided by the donor.

One day for 1 rod on the Ffynnon Taff Angling Club’s stretch of the River Taff in south-west Wales, guided by Nicholas Steedman. The River Taff is a large, semi-urban river with difficult wading in certain sections. Given the right conditions it can offer exceptional fishing with good hatches and free-rising, large wild trout and grayling. Basic lunch provided. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing for grayling on the Welsh Dee near Bala, accompanied by a club member. Wading can be tricky so bring a wading staff. Grayling up to 3lbs have been caught on the Club’s sections of the Dee. Bacon sandwich breakfast and sandwich lunch will be provided. 2014/5 grayling season. Date by arrangement. An introduction to float tubing for 1 angler, on a mountain lake in mid/north Wales (Machynlleth area). Float tube, flippers and a buoyancy aid provided, plus transport on latter stages if 4WD needed. Dick Yorke will also be on the water in a tube to give further help/advice/instruction as needed. April to mid-October 2014 by arrangement but best May to July and September depending on the weather. Own fishing tackle and chest waders necessary. One day’s trout or grayling fishing for 2 rods on the Welsh Dee, Carrog (1½ miles of right-hand bank). 2014 excl 1 Sept to 17 Oct. As per Lot No. 105 One day for 1 rod fishing for wild brown trout and grayling on the River Ewenny in South Wales, guided by Adrian Nash. Dryfly and (most effective) nymph fishing. Catch & release, barbless hooks. 6-8ft, 3wt rod. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing a mountain lake near Bala. Meet your guide, Noel Hulmston, at 8.30am in Bala, North Wales. Fortified with a bacon sarnie, you will walk with your host to the lake to fish for wild brown trout. Waders required and a reasonable level of fitness for the short walk into the hills. Lunch provided. Date by mutual agreement in the 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing for pike from a boat with lures and bait on Llyn Brenig, North Wales, on the opening day of the pike season: 1 Nov 2014. Early (7.45) start for breakfast at the Brenig centre where you will be met by your guide and boatman for the day, Noel Hulmston. A 23lb pike was caught on the first day of the 2012 season. Catch & release. A 2-hour casting lesson with qualified instructor Mark Roberts on the River Usk near Gilwern, Abergavenny. Salmon or trout at an advanced level including slack line and spey casts for either discipline. Casting solutions to catch those hard-to-get-at fish and different fishing methods to fool them. The lesson will be tailored to your needs, wishes and ability. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod trotting for grayling and chub on the River Wye at Abernant in mid Wales, accompanied by Kris Kent of the Wild Trout Trust and Grayling Society. The winning bidder in 2014 caught two personal best grayling. 2014 season. One day for two rods or 2 days for 1 rod, trout fishing on the beautiful Llyn Coron by Aberffraw on the Isle of Anglesey. Bank fishing, easy wading or float tubes permitted. This unusual lowland lake is naturally nutrient rich and set amongst sand dunes which are a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The lake contains a good stock of brown trout and enjoys a run of sea-trout, depending on conditions. The Estate Manager will show the winning bidder the fishing on arrival. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing on the River Clwyd between Ruthin and St Asaph. The Club has 25 miles of river. Fishing for brown trout with a chance of a sea-trout. 2014 season.

Fishing in engLAnd 1 day for 2 rods on 5 June 2014, fishing the Oakley beat of the river Test at Mottisfont. This is a mayfly date on the beat where Halford developed dry-fly fishing. 2014 is Halford’s centenary year and your base for the day will be his historic thatched fishing hut. Wild brownies and grayling as well as stocked fish. Perfect chalkstream dry-fly water and a perfect historical context.

4 nights’ accommodation in a luxury yurt plus fishing on the River Rother on the Adhurst Estate near Petersfield in Hampshire. This is a midweek (arrive Monday pm, depart Friday am) holiday including fishing for a couple and up to 2 children. The yurt (‘The Rother’) is in a very private setting close to the river. It has a comfortable fully made up double bed, two camp beds for children (sleeping bags required) and camp fire/food preparation area. Fishing on a 1 mile beat is best early season (May/June). Outside school holidays, 2014 season. A day for 2 rods on the Upper Test, Wherwell Estate, after 25 June 2014. Classic Upper Test fishing on main river and carriers. One day for 2 rods on the River Test at Bossington, between Stockbridge and Mottisfont. This is classic chalkstream fishing on a private estate in beautiful surroundings. Well-keepered and stocked with good-sized trout. 6-fish limit, return all wild fish but a brace of stock fish may be kept. After 24 June, date subject to availability. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing the River Lambourn at Hunts Green near Newbury, guided by professional chalkstream guide, Gilly Bate and Denise Ashton of the WTT. Two miles of private, lightly-fished river. The Lambourn is a small but perfect chalkstream, crystal-clear with plenty of ranunculus supporting good fly life and immaculately keepered. All wild trout and grayling, some very large! Your hosts and guides, Gilly and Denise will also supply you with food and wine. Ladies very welcome! Upstream dry fly and un-weighted nymph only. A Wednesday date in 2014 season. One day for 4 rods on a mile of the Test at Mottisfont (Testfield) on Saturday 28 June 2014. Superb Middle Test fishing on the right bank only between Compton and Lower Brook. One day for 2 rods on a private beat of the Upper Itchen at Chilland, guided by author, artist and renowned fisherman, Charles Jardine. Charles will provide lunch and give you a sketch to remind you of your day. This exclusive beat offers pristine chalkstream fishing for wild brown trout and grayling. It is double-bank, around two thirds of a mile in length. It is little changed since it was fished by Viscount Grey of Falloden over 100 years ago (the ruins of his fishing cottage are nearby). Fly hatches are prolific and the wild trout average well over 1lb (2lb+ not uncommon). By arrangement, 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing the Haddon Estate water of the Derbyshire Wye plus one night dinner B&B at the luxurious Peacock at Rowsley (excluding Saturday night and Bank Holiday) and lunch for 2 at the Peacock (or packed lunch). The Wye is a limestone river famous for its wild brown and wild rainbow trout. Dry-fly only, no wading. 2014 season 1 April to 7 October. 3 nights self-catering in double room accommodation for 2 people in the Gate House of Upper Hayfield House in the Peak District National Park, plus one day of guided tenkara tuition and fishing provided by Paul Gaskell and John Pearson of ‘Discover Tenkara’. Unaccompanied fishing for the remainder of the stay is included on the Upper Hayfield House waters. The fishing is on the tributary streams of Kinder Reservoir. Your expert guides will teach you all aspects of tenkara, a traditional Japanese fly fishing method developed for mountain streams. Tenkara tackle can be provided for the guided day, but bring your own waders. Weekend date by arrangement in advance between April and October 2014. Two days’ fishing for wild brown trout for 4 rods on a private beat of the River Tees at Cotherstone near Barnard Castle. Includes 2 nights’ B&B (Friday and Saturday night) in the Dairy Cottage, a charming grade 2 listed, 4 star cottage which has recently been renovated to a very high standard. The fishing is 1 mile of double-bank plus ½ mile of single-bank. Fly only by wading or bank fishing. May and June are the best months for trout. Early booking advised. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods trout fishing on the Duchy Waters of Dartmoor, with professional local guides, Paul Kenyon and Geoff Stephens. Includes one night’s twin B&B, Sunday to Thursday, at the Prince Hall Hotel, a luxury country house hotel, perfectly positioned for tackling the Upper Dart and its tributaries. Date to be arranged in 2014 season. Early booking is advised. One day’s fishing for 3 rods on 1½ miles of the Lambourn at Weston, guided by experienced instructor and Lambourn guide, Mark Shickle. Clear-water stalking brown trout and some monster grayling. Beautiful water meadows and interesting, challenging fishing. To be taken in 2014 season on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.

A day for 2 rods on the Fullerton water of the River Anton and River Test, guided by author, artist, renowned fisherman and expert cook, Charles Jardine and his son, Alex, who is also a professional guide. The Anton beats hold some very good wild fish and the Test is well-stocked. This is superb chalkstream fishing on first-class water. As an added bonus, Charles will cook you lunch on the bank. Highly suitable as a ‘Father and Son’ day. Date by arrangement in the in the 2014 season after 24 June. 1 day for 2 rods on the Rectory beat of the river Test at Mottisfont on September 6th 2014. This lovely beat has been extensively improved and restored by the National Trust over the past five years. Interesting and varied fishing with some good fast water as well as deep holding glides. This beat has its own fishing cabin, but you are invited to visit Halford’s thatched fishing hut on the nearby Oakley beat, to pay homage to the father of dry-fly fishing in his centenary year. A rare opportunity for non-members to fish the Salisbury and District’s waters during the mayfly. Two days for 2 rods to fish any of their extensive waters, which include beats on the Avon, Wylye, Nadder, Bourne and Ebble. These are some of the very best Wessex chalkstream beats and there is no guest access to these beats (other than Amesbury) during the mayfly. Dates may include weekends. Mayfly season typically runs from the third week in May until at least the end of June. 2014 season. As per Lot No. 128 One day for 2 rods on the Upper Itchen at Yavington. 1¼ miles of superb water, lightly-fished, all wild trout. A rare opportunity to access this private and much sought-after water. To be taken in August 2014. One day for 2 rods on the Lower Test at Broadlands. The river here is broad and beautiful, and the resident trout are large! You may also catch salmon and sea-trout. Classic chalkstream sight fishing, with a unique Nissan fishing hut lined with photographs and fish, trophies of visits by royalty, diplomats and film stars. Date by mutual agreement 2014 season. 1 day for 2 rods on the Parsonage beat of the River Test. This Middle Test beat is a combination of classic main river with long glides, pools and some shallower areas, and a long carrier which has a more intimate feel. 2014 season after 24 June. One day for 2 rods on the Upper Test above Overton (the first fishable beat on the river). This is a very private and exclusive beat, lightly-fished by the owner and not let. Not stocked. All wild trout. Date by arrangement. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout and grayling on the Derbyshire Wye, home to the only consistently breeding population of wild rainbow trout in England. You will fish a private beat of three furlongs guided by WTT supporter and expert dry-fly fisherman, Richard Ward. Upstream dry-fly and bank fishing only, no wading. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods on the Houghton Lodge beat of the River Test below Stockbridge. Half a mile of main carrier with varied water and well-stocked with brown trout. Classic chalkstream fishing To be taken after 24 June 2014. One day’s flyfishing for 1 rod guided by Pete Tyjas - plus one night’s B&B at the Fox and Hounds - tailored to the winning bidder on the day. It can include guided fishing for trout on the River Taw or on Dartmoor streams, fishing for bass from the shore, sea-trout fishing and, if conditions are good, salmon too. Options can be mixed in any combination, so that you pack as much fishing in as possible. Pete will stay out as late as the winning bidder wants. It is a ‘fish till you drop’ day! Tackle and lunch provided. The day can also be covered in the online magazine Eat Sleep Fish. Early booking advised. 2014 season. A rare opportunity to fish the famous and exclusive Winchester College water of the River Itchen, where Skues, Grey et al learned their trade. One day for 2 rods to be taken between 8 July and 9 September 2014. One day for 2 rods on the River Avon at Heale, Middle Woodford. 2½ miles of main river and several carriers running through the parkland surrounding Heale House. A glorious setting with a fantastic head of fish. 2014 season after June weedcut.

One day for 2 rods on the Candover Brook, one of the sources of the River Itchen. This is a rare opportunity to fish this very lightly-fished beat as it is reserved for the use of Lord Ashburton and his family. The river here is small but beautiful, all wild fish. Date by arrangement with the Estate office, mid April to September 2014. As per Lot No. 139 One day for 1 rod on the Upper Itchen at Itchen Stoke Mill. This section of the Itchen and its water meadows are managed with love and care for the wildlife, landscape and historic value. All wild fish and very lightly-fished. This is a rare opportunity to access these extensive private waters. To be taken on a day, by arrangement, in July, August or September 2014. One day for 2 rods on the River Itchen, Abbots Worthy. About a third of a mile single and double-bank. Challenging water for casting and stalking with good aquatic fly-life providing plenty of hatches. Catch & release. To be taken in September 2014. Two days on the Dart Angling Association’s water for 1 rod, on the lower River Dart in south Devon. The Dart is famous for its sea-trout and resident brown trout. Ghillied by a DAA member. The lot includes one night’s accommodation plus supper at the Sea Trout Inn at Staverton. Date to be arranged in 2014 season. One day for 2 rods on the famous Wilton Club water on the River Wylye, accompanied by club member Roger Fagan. Top quality chalkstream fishing. Wild trout, large grayling, catch & release, barbless hooks. After June 11, 2014 season. One day for 2 rods on the River Alre below Alresford. Fabulous dry-fly fishing for brown trout on this usually hard-to-access Itchen headwater. Two beats are available – one is classic, manicured chalkstream, the other is a little ‘wilder’ and more challenging. Both have free-rising fish and crystal-clear water. To be taken by arrangement in 2014 season. One day’s guided flyfishing for 1 rod with John Tyzack, six times English National Rivers Champion, on a secret river in the North of England. Specimen-sized wild brown trout. Chest waders essential. April to September 2014 by arrangement. One day for 1 rod on WTT President Charles Rangeley-Wilson’s private beat on the Upper Frome in Dorset. Good enough for the Accidental Angler, this is a lovely beat of the best dry-fly water in Dorset, lightly-fished and with a good head of wild trout. The rod may be shared with a friend, but strictly one rod to be fished. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod during the Mayfly for big wild brownies (up to 3lb+) on a very lightly-fished, private mile beat of the River Windrush in the Cotswolds. Guided by trout habitat guru and expert fisherman, Vaughan Lewis. A beautiful, exclusive, highlyproductive river. Vaughan will even buy lunch at the riverside pub in Swinbrook, where the Mitfords used to live. 2014 season. One guided day for 2 rods, salmon fishing on a private beat of the River Itchen at Stanford Meadows near Bishopstoke. The beat is approximately 1000 yards long with 12 pools separated by shallower runs full of ranunculus. The Itchen is best known for trout but does also have a significant run of Atlantic salmon. Salmon numbers have recovered well following a total ‘catch & release’ policy on the river. The annual catch on this beat is 60-85 salmon. A quarter of the run is multi-sea-winter fish, which arrive in April through to mid-May and are 10-20lb (two over 30lb in recent years). Mid-July sees the arrival of good numbers of grilse with the odd bigger fish. Most fish are caught on a heavy nymph, shrimp or prawn. 2014 season. Two days for 2 rods on the River Ebble, Wiltshire. This perfect, small chalkstream is a tributary of the Avon. Wild brown trout and grayling. This stretch is now a designated Wild Fish Protection Zone. 2014 season. One day for up to 3 rods on nearly a mile of the Wylye at Stockton. Beautiful, well-keepered water, all wild trout and some huge grayling. To be taken by arrangement in 2014 season.

One day for two rods sea-fishing the wrecks in the private Fishtek boat, a 23 ft Aquafish, out of Dartmouth in S.Devon. A long day with 12 hours+ on the water, fishing the distant mid-channel 40-55 miles offshore for such as cod, pollack and ling. Fishing this far offshore means that the fish are more numerous and much larger than the more heavily fished inshore wrecks and there a real chance of catching cod to 30lb, pollack to 20lb and ling to 30lb. Lunch on board the boat is provided and fishing gear can be provided if required. Best time for good numbers of cod is June –Sept, and winter fishing for pollack can be excellent. Date by arrangement in 2014 but flexibility will be necessary due to weather conditions. Catch may be kept and assistance with filleting and chilling for the journey home is provided. Also included is one night’s B&B for two people at the Cott Inn, in Dartington. This is an excellent pub dating back to 1320, with excellent food and several boutique rooms. One day for 2 rods fishing the famous Little River beat of the River Test on the Testwood and Nursling fishery for salmon and sea-trout. This beat is at the very bottom of the river Test near Southampton and has miles of tidal and non-tidal water to explore. The technique used is exclusively single-handed rod and heavy nymph – an unusual method developed here and now widely adopted for chalkstream salmon. A guide for the day is recommended but not included. To be taken between June and September 2014 and bookings must be made before end of April 2014. One day for 2 rods on the exclusive Cressbrook & Litton Club water of the Derbyshire Wye with Don Stazicker. Don is a highlyskilled fisherman and is a GAIA-certified fly-fishing instructor. He produced the excellent Derbyshire Limestone Streams DVD and hosts www.flyfishinglessons.tv, an online video tuition site. A perfect guide on this highly-productive river, with a good chance of a wild rainbow as well as brown trout. By arrangement in 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing the Upper Wylye with Jon Beer. The river around the village of Sutton Veny, south of Warminster, is small and beautiful, not stocked and full of wild fish. With 4 miles of water there is something for every ability. All catch & release, no wading, dry-fly only to the end of June. 2014 trout season. Holiday cottages are available (weekly lets) on the farm if required. One day’s guided saltwater fly-fishing for 1 or 2 rods, from the shore, in north Devon or north Cornwall. Guided by David Pilkington, AAPGAI and senior instructor at the Arundell Arms. Suitable flies and all tackle provided if required. Some walking and rock-scrambling involved, so suitable for reasonably fit anglers who can cast competently and walk a mile. Main quarry is bass, but possibility of mackerel, pollack, and garfish, dependant on water conditions, venue and time of year. Best time June to September. Advanced booking and notification essential. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing for bass from a boat in and around Poole Harbour on a summer date to be advised, using live sandeels and accompanied by Wild Trout Trust Ambassador, Barrie Welham. Live sandeels are a highly-productive bait for bass and, with an experienced boatman, good catches can be expected. Two sets of tackle can be provided if needed. May be an early start, depending on tides. Date Tuesday 8 July 2014. A rare opportunity for a non-member to fish the Salisbury and District’s waters during the mayfly. Two days for 1 rod to fish any of their extensive waters, which include beats on the Avon, Wylye, Nadder, Bourne and Ebble . These are some of the very best Wessex chalkstream beats and there is no guest access to these beats (other than Amesbury) during the mayfly. Dates may include weekends. Mayfly season typically runs from the third week in May until at least the end of June. 2014 season. One day’s roach fishing for 2 rods with Dr Mark Everard on either the Bristol Avon or the Hampshire Avon in Wiltshire (or another roach venue of your choosing). Mark is Britain’s top roach specialist (over 900 2+ pounders to date, including 11 3 pounders) and author of the encyclopaedic The Complete Book of the Roach and the reflective Redfin Diaries. Although roach, even small ones, can never be guaranteed, this could be someone’s best chance of that elusive ‘two’. 2014/15 season One day’s wild brown trout fishing for 1 rod on a superb Yorkshire Dales river guided by Steve Rhodes. A highly-proeuctive and spectacularly beautiful limestone river. Steve knows where to fish and what techniques to use to make the most of the conditions. He is good company and adept at coaching in new skills and techniques, making it a great learning experience as well as highlyenjoyable. Steve is co-proprietor of Go Fly Fishing UK and an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing guide. To be taken in September 2014.

One day for 2 rods on the Wylye at Fisherton de la Mere. Charming, varied beat noted for its association with famous nymph fisherman and author, Oliver Kite. To be taken by arrangement in 2014 season. One day’s fly-fishing for pike for 1 rod with expert guide and writer, David Wolsoncroft-Dodds, on one of his tried and tested waters. David writes about fly-fishing for pike for Fly Fishing & Fly Tying and his guided clients land several hundred pike each year, including a number of fish weighing over 20lb. Flies and tackle can be provided. Date by arrangement, 2014/15 season. One season’s membership for the River Lark in Suffolk. The river is currently being restored, supports a small head of wild brownies and is also stocked annually. Four miles of river with some jungle warfare. Membership also entitles winner to fishing on the coarse section for monster chub and pike. Season from 1 April to 29 October 2014. One day’s flyfishing for 2 rods for wild brown trout on a Hampshire chalkstream, the River Meon, near Droxford. The Meon is lightly-fished, a small and energetic river comparable to the upper reaches of the Itchen. Paul Procter lists this beat it as one of Britain’s top 5 finest trout stream beats. 2014 season 1 Aug to end of season. Bookings must be made before end of April 2014. One day’s guided fly-fishing from a boat for 1 rod with Steve Cullen, Total Flyfisher editor and current England Loch Style Champion, on the fabulous Draycote Water in Warwickshire. Expect scintillating sport with grown-on rainbows and, if you’re lucky, brown trout in fabulous surroundings April to September 2014 by arrangement. One day for 1 rod, fly fishing for carp on still waters in the north London (Essex/Hertfordshire) area. Your guide is professional level 2 Angling Coach, Lloyd Morgan. Fish up to 25lb may be caught. A big carp on a 5wt fly rod is an experience not to be missed! The only condition is you must be able to cast a fly. All tackle can be provided, or bring your own 5-7wt rod with a floating line and a large, long handled landing net. Transport provided between waters in the fully-loaded ‘Fishing London’ camper van. Lunch provided on the bank. Date by arrangement June-September 2014. As per Lot No. 166 One day for 1 rod (or for 2 anglers sharing 1 rod) on an exclusive beat of the River Rye, North Yorks in an exquisite setting ghillied by author John Aston. Wild trout and grayling fishing par excellence. Some agility required. Dry-fly or nymph; catch & release. Lunch included. 1 July to 30 September 2014 by arrangement. A season ticket, valid for one calendar year, to fish the Taunton Flyfishing Club waters on the Axe, Isle, Yarty and Tone. There is a long waiting list for the Club and no day tickets are issued so this is a great opportunity to access these lovely Somerset and Devon rivers. There is a tremendous variety of fishing from tiny streams to broad rivers, with wild brown trout, sea-trout, grayling and some stocked brown trout. Valid for 2014 season from 15 March. Local season bylaws apply. The One Rod Challenge: to catch as many fish species as possible in one day from waters in southern England during summer 2014, accompanied by WTT Director Shaun Leonard. If the weather’s good, our venues will range from the Solent to the Thames and several points in between. Our target species could include bass, smoothhound, mullet, carp, trout, pike, chub, perch, roach and so on. This day will need a lot winner who’s keen for a long day of frenetic fishing and an absolute guarantee of tremendous fun. Tackle, lunch and chauffeur (from and to an agreed meet point) supplied. One day for 1 rod fishing for trout on the River Chew with local professional guide, Dave Wiltshire, during the mayfly. The River Chew spills from Chew Valley Reservoir. It is small river with some surprisingly huge pools. Refreshments will be provided. Whitsun week is usually excellent and an afternoon/evening session recommended. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod with Nick Zoll on an exclusive beat of the Upper Nar, Norfolk. The Nar is a chalkstream full of charm and character and must surely rate as one of the best wild trout streams in Norfolk. With Nick’s expert local knowledge and fishing skills the winning bidder is in for a superb day. Date by arrangement May to September 2014.

One day for 2 rods on the River Dove with a Norbury Fishing Club member. The Club has over 4 miles of both banks fishing on this famous river between Ellastone and Rocester with a good number of wild and stocked brown trout and grayling up to 2lb. A bacon buttie lunch hosted by a Club member will be included. There is a mixture of fly-fishing opportunities with much dry-fly and nymph fishing depending on the conditions with both wooded and open banks, but where wading is required, this is easy with reasonable care. Date by arrangement with the club representative in the 2014 season excluding the first two weeks in June. Two consecutive days for 2 rods on the River Coln near Fairford on a stretch of river that was the subject of a habitat improvement project by the WTT in 2011. Best during the mayfly (last 2 weeks of May or first 2 weeks in June). 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on a River Piddle beat, Dorset. Wild trout and lightly-stocked, this is a beautiful Dorset chalkstream. The rivers are lightly-keepered and offer somewhat challenging fishing in a very natural environment. Excellent fly life. All catch & release. Your day will be guided by Tony King, flyfishing legend and fully-qualified guide. Must be taken in April 2014. One day for 1 rod fishing on Rutland Water from a boat with Trout & Salmon magazine editor, Andrew Flitcroft. Andrew knows this famous fishery well as it’s his local patch. Picnic lunch provided. 2014 season. One day’s fly-fishing tuition for 1 rod with Steve Yeomans at Loynton Lakes located on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. Steve is a FFF instructor, Orvis guide and host at Fly Fishing Lessons TV. This is a great opportunity to improve your stillwater fly fishing and pursue large fry-feeding trout, all in a fabulous rural setting. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod, dry-fly fishing for wild brown trout and the occasional chub on the Rivers Loddon and Lyde, Hampshire, accompanied by Charles Carr, who will also provide lunch. Excellent mayfly hatch. Date by arrangement in 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the River Meon, near Wickham in Hampshire. All wild fish, wading essential. This section of the Meon has deep pools, gravel runs, lots of bankside trees and a very good, if short, mayfly hatch. Not easy fishing, not ‘classic’ chalkstream, not big fish – but perfect wild trout small-stream fishing. Accompanied by Denise Ashton of the WTT. By end Sept 2014. One day for 1 rod, dry-fly fishing for brown trout on the Rivers Loddon and Lyde, Hampshire with Denise Ashton of the WTT, accompanied by Gresham Club member, Tony Richards. Ideally in the mayfly on 16 or 19 May 2014. A day’s flyfishing for 1 rod for carp on a small private lake near Winchester. If you haven’t caught this fish on a fly, you just must try it. The 2013 winners of this lot took over 30 carp in the day to 11lbs, and left the day “glowing at the experience”. Not sure to repeat that, but we’ll try very hard. The lot will include collection from Winchester train station if required, a picnic lunch and hopefully plenty of good craic. Accompanied by WTT Director, Shaun Leonard. Date by arrangement in summer 2014. Your mission, if you should decide to accept it, is to fish with Stuart as guide on Tuesday 13 May 2014. The aim of the mission is to fish for just one hour on five different small rivers, within 15 miles of Sheffield and catch at least one wild trout from each venue. This will not be easy - stealth, cunning and the use of fine delicate equipment will be required (the last of which can be loaned if needed). The reward, should your mission be successfully completed, is a pint of fine Yorkshire ale in a local hostelry at the end of the day. If you fail then you are buying the ale! One day for 2 rods to fish the Middle and Upper Meon. This is a delightful small Hampshire chalkstream with good numbers of wild fish and some stocked. Accompanied by a member of the PSFFA. 2014 season. A day’s fishing for 1 rod on approximately 2½ miles of the Upper Avon (Hants/Salisbury) hosted by Roger Elliott. Bank fishing with wading on 4 of the 6 beats. Upstream dry-fly and nymph with a good hatch of Mayfly. The fishing can be challenging later in the season due to weed growth. To be taken during the 2014 season, 15 April – 15 October.

One day for 2 rods at the Park Farm Fishery on the River Darent near Shoreham in Kent. Two to four weight rods ideal for this river. Accompanied by Nick Patsias. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod accompanied by a member of the LADFFA, fishing for brown trout and grayling on the River Dove, Derbyshire. This section of the Dove, flowing through the magnificent limestone gorge of Dovedale, is famous for its associations with Charles Cotton and Izaak Walton. Good fly hatches including mayfly in early June. To be taken before 8 Oct 2014. A fabulous early morning of lure bass fishing for 1 rod from a kayak in the Solent area under the guidance of Mark Stollery or John Milliken of Aquascience Ltd. These waters can yield good and plentiful bass, so an opportunity not to be missed. Tackle and buoyancy aid supplied though you could bring your own. The lot winner needs to be at least moderately fit, come prepared to get a little wet and be up for a fantastic morning. Date by mutual agreement based on fair weather and tides. 2014 season. A rare opportunity for 1 or 2 rods to fish for one day on the Lower Monnow, Herefordshire. A private club stretch, 3½ miles long, mainly double-bank, holding wild brown trout, grayling and (marked) stocked brown trout. Good mayfly hatch usually (spate dependant!). Accompanied by Patrick Lloyd, WTS founder member and 2012 Bernard Venables Award winner, who knows all the unlikely places to find a rising trout. 1 rod will be guided or 2 rods introduced to the water. Chest waders and reasonable level of fitness essential. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fly fishing and riverfly sampling on the Beresford fishery, River Dove, Hartington, Derbyshire, with expert entomologist Dr Nick Everall. The fishery is famous for its associations with Charles Cotton and you will be able to enjoy your lunch in the fishing temple built by Cotton in the C17th in honour of Izaak Walton. Nick is a professional biologist and partner in Aquascience and long-time supporter of the WTT. His knowledge of riverflies is unrivalled and he has carried out numerous studies of invertebrate populations on the Dove in recent years. A fantastic opportunity to improve your knowledge of riverflies whilst enjoying great trout fishing in beautiful and historic surroundings. To be taken in 2014 season. One day’s fishing for 1 rod on the Services Dry Fly Fishing Association’s water on the Salisbury Avon between Bulford and Enford, guided by the river keeper Martin Browne who will also cook lunch on the riverbank. This beat is famous for having been keepered by Frank Sawyer for over 50 years and was written about by him and by Oliver Kite. 2014 season after 30 June but best late August to late September. One day’s guided barbel fishing under the expert eye of Pete Reading, Research & Conservation Chairman of the Barbel Society, with tackle and bait provided. The barbel is widely regarded as the most challenging and hardest fighting of Britain’s coarse fish, so this could be a day not to be missed. Lot to be taken during the 2014/15 coarse fishing season on the Hampshire Avon or an alternative river agreed with the winner. One day for 2 rods trout fishing on the Upper River Avon in Wiltshire near Netheravon. 2½ miles of river flowing through an organic farm, the Avon here is a beautiful, small chalkstream with a good mix of fishing, including weir pools, tree-lined runs and open banks. Date by arrangement 2014 season. A fabulous early morning of lure bass fishing for 1 rod from a kayak in the Solent area under the guidance of local expert, Pat Haughton. Often these waters yield many bass, so an opportunity not to be missed. Tackle and buoyancy aid supplied though you could bring your own. The lot winner needs to be at least moderately fit, come prepared to get a little wet and be up for a fantastic morning. Date by mutual agreement based on fair weather and tides. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing for flow-loving species in north Somerset spate streams. This will be an entertaining and somewhat competitive day of ‘fluff chucking versus maggot drowning’ The day will be guided by Luke Kozak (fluff) and Chris Palmer (maggots). Rods may fish with both guides and methods. WTT Conservation Officer Mike Blackmore will keep score and provide Kelly Kettle tea and a picnic lunch. The day is all about the wild fishing experience (even the coarse fishing) and will involve visiting rugged bits of river where both disciplines can be used in surprisingly close proximity. 2014 season.

One day for 1 rod fishing for trout at the Denford Fishery on the River Kennet below Hungerford, accompanied by Kris Kent, local fisherman and WTT volunteer. Lunch included. 2014 season. One day’s fishing for 2 rods on the River Calder or Colne in West Yorkshire guided by Gary Hyde. Gary has a wealth of experience through recreational and competitive fishing, teaching fishing, guiding and involvement with his local angling club and Rivers Trust. 2014 season. Three mid-week days for 2 rods on any of three beats - one on the River Dove near Longnor and two on the River Manifold near Hartington in the Peak District. Trout and grayling, fly only. A guide is available to show you the waters. Others may fish at the same time. One brace of fish per rod may be retained. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing the River Avon in Devon. The Devon Avon AA has 6 miles of fishing from South Brent on the edge of Dartmoor to the tidal limit. This is a delightful Devon river, with wild brown trout, sea-trout and salmon. Your guide for the day will be Devon AA member, John Roberts. Date by arrangement 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing for wild trout and grayling on the River Wylye at the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserve at Langford Lakes. Fairly challenging but interesting fishing, wading required and a short rod advisable. 2014 season. A 2014 season permit for 1 rod on an unusual piece of mixed-stream fishing on the River Ouse, Bucks. Exceptionally large trout and chub are present in this attractive and challenging fishery. A flexible approach may produce the wild trout of a lifetime. One day for 4 rods or two days for 2 rods on the Derwent Anglers’ Club waters, River Derwent near Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Brown and rainbow trout. 2014 season. Accompanied by the Club Chairman, John Edwards. One day for 2 rods on the River Chess between the Latimer and Chenies on the Bucks/Herts border guided by a member of the Club, plus lunch. The Chess is a small Chilterns chalkstream with stunning scenery despite being less than 2km from an Underground station. Wild brown trout up to 4lb and a good stock of grayling up to 2lb. Wading, upstream dry-fly and nymph. Date by arrangement in 2014. One day’s wild brown trout fishing for 1 rod with Trout & Salmon editor, Andrew Flitcroft, on his private stretch of the River Gwash near Oakham, Rutland. Accommodation not included. Leave your carpet slippers at home - this is wild fishing on a small, overgrown stream. Wild fish to 2lb. Date in 2014 season by arrangement but mid-end May best. A morning or evening session of saltwater fly-fishing for 1 rod with Fly Fishing & Fly Tying writer, Colin MacLeod. Colin will take you to his favourite spots on the Solent, fishing for sea bass and mullet, and share his considerable expertise in this exciting sport. The wading will be over good ground conditions and any distances walked will take the angler’s fitness into consideration. Rod and reel can be supplied if required and flies will be provided. By arrangement (dependent on tides) April-Oct 2014. One day for 1 rod fishing the headwaters of the River Whitewater in north Hampshire. Mostly nymph fishing (no mayfly), fishes best between mid-April and mid-June. The fishery now includes a pool stocked with rainbow trout. Accompanied by Trevor Ashton. 2014 season. One day of top-class dry-fly fishing for brown trout for 1 rod on the Upper Great Stour near Ashford, Kent. 2.5km of river running through the picturesque parkland of Godinton Estate. Over a number of years the fishery has been extensively restored in partnership with the WTT. The fishery is lightly-stocked to supplement wild fish that run to 2lb. Chub to 4lb are also caught on the fly. Prolific mayfly hatch that continues all summer. Chest waders essential (no bank fishing). This is a small, stalking river, best fished with a stealthy, short rod & light line approach. Barbless hooks and careful return of all fish. A mid-week date by mutual agreement during June or July 2014.

As per Lot No. 206 One day for 1 rod, float tubing on a private 2-acre fishery, stocked with rainbow and brown trout, accompanied by Bob Pearce. Float tube, flippers and life jacket provided for the day (or bring your own) but the winner will need to bring their own chest waders. Training will be given if you have not been afloat before. Guest/lot winner must be over 16 years old. The day to be taken between 1 May and 30 September 2014. One day for 2 rods fishing the Marlborough College waters on the River Kennet for brown and rainbow trout and the occasional grayling. Date by arrangement in 2014 between 16 April and 30 September excluding 15 July to 4 August. A rare opportunity for one rod to fish the Foston Beck for a day of dry-fly fishing this small East Yorkshire chalkstream for brown trout. The Beck features in J.W. Hills book My Sporting Life (1936) and Charles Rangeley-Wilson’s Chalkstream. Accommodation available nearby at Harpham. 2014 fishing season (May to September). One day’s wild brown trout fishing for 2 rods on the Rivers Mole and Yeo in north Devon. Approx 4 miles of lovely Devon water near South Molton. In a wet summer, salmon and sea-trout can be caught in the pools. The top section of the Mole is good tenkara fishing water. Accompanied by a WWFFG member. Catch & release, barbless hooks. Date by agreement in 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing the spectacularly beautiful Esthwaite Water near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Boat and engine included. This 280-acre lake is stocked only with brown trout from 2014 with many fish between 3 and 6lb. 2014 season. One day’s guided fishing for 2 rods for wild brown trout on the River Yealm in South Devon by kind permission of Snowbee, guided by Paul Kenyon and Geoff Stephens of Fly Fishing Devon. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the River Nar, Norfolk (Castle Acre beat). 2½ miles of wild brown trout chalkstream. Upstream dry-fly and nymph only. Wading essential. Day in May 2014 by arrangement, accompanied by a Club member. Picnic lunch will be provided by the Club Chairman. One day (and evening if required) for 1 rod on the lower part of the River Itchen, which is a lovely stretch of this beautiful river. Fish for stocked and wild brown trout accompanied by Steve Dowling who will provide lunch at a local hostelry. To be taken in 2014 from June onwards. Join Theo Pike, urban fisherman/conservationist and author of the critically-acclaimed Trout in Dirty Places, for a day’s wander up the Wandle in the footsteps of Nelson, Halford and the Accidental Angler. Get the latest news on the restoration of this unique South London chalkstream and other urban rivers, and the chance to hook a specimen chub, dace or even barbel on the fly (trout possible but not yet entirely guaranteed!). Date by mutual agreement in 2014 after 16 June. One day for 1 rod, accompanied by a Club member, on the River Allen near Witchampton, Dorset. A tiny, wild chalkstream (approx 3 miles) holding a good head of wild trout and also lightly-stocked with Allen fish. Strictly upstream dry-fly or nymph only, barbless hooks, waders essential. A brace of stocked trout may be kept, wild browns to be returned. Grayling to around 3lb also possible. Light picnic or pub lunch dependent on weather will be provided. Date by arrangement in 2014 season. 3 hours of guided night fishing for sea-trout on the Upper Teign, Devon, guided by Richard Jackson, qualified guide with over 30 years of fishing experience. Richard usually catches either the most or the biggest sea-trout on these waters! 2014 season. One day’s trout fishing (weekdays) for 1 rod accompanied by Bill Haine of the Cotswold Flyfishers, to include lunch by arrangement. The Club has several wonderful beats on the Rivers Windrush, Coln and Leach with good stocks of wild brownies. Specific fishing can be tailored to the experience and preferences of the lucky winner. 2014 season.

One day for 2 rods including the use of a boat at Catcleugh Reservoir near Carter Bar in north Northumberland. The reservoir extends to 264 acres and has not been stocked for many years. Catcleugh is the only lake of its size in the county where traditional loch style fishing for mainly small, but hard fighting, wild brown trout is available. On a date to be agreed between 22 March and 30 September 2014. May and June are the most consistently productive months. One day for 2 rods fishing for pike from bank or boat in a mature gravel pit lake near Market Deeping, Lincolnshire. The lake is generally fished for carp but the winning bidders will have exclusive access to the lake and may use any legal method to fish for pike. Fish to 20lb are caught each year by the few that fish for them - the record is 27lb. Also large perch to over 3lbs. All pike to be returned safely with the utmost care. Boat fishing highly-recommended and lifejackets must be worn. Bring an unhooking mat and suitable equipment/experience to safely unhook pike. 2014 with one month’s notice to close the lake to other anglers. One day for 1 rod on the River Frome above Dorchester at Maiden Newton. Plenty of wild brown trout supplemented with a few stocked browns. This long and varied beat offers a fine succession of pools, riffles and glides. 2014 season by arrangement. One day’s fishing for 1 rod on the Upper Yorkshire Derwent, guided by Dave Southall. Small stream full of wild trout and grayling. Stocked in lower parts with rainbows and browns to 16in. 7ft, 3wt rod or tenkara fishing if preferred. 2014 season. As per Lot No. 223 One day’s flyfishing for 1 or 2 rods on the River Dove, Okeover Estate near Ashbourne, Derbyshire accompanied by WTT conservation officer, Tim Jacklin. To be taken before 8 October 2014. One day’s guided fishing for 1 rod on the Pickering Fishery Association waters in Yorkshire, either on the Pickering Beck, where the waters are open for easy casting, or the Thornton Beck, which is short-rod, ‘jungle warfare’ territory but with very good numbers of wild brown trout. Winner of the 2013 Conservation Awards. Guided by Dave Southall. 2014 season. One day’s fly fishing for 2 rods on the Warwick Hall beat (2 miles) of the River Eden, near Carlisle. These are well known salmon beats, but also have superb trout and grayling fishing. To be taken on Saturday 17 May 2014, top beat. Superb accommodation is also available at Warwick Hall (not included). Details can be found at www.warwickhall.org. One day’s fishing for 1 rod on the Wellow, Cam and Midford Brooks near Bath. Try this undiscovered wild trout fishery in steep secluded valleys near Bath. Perfect for the early part of the season. The trout require a stealthy approach and are not large, but they are plentiful. Chest waders and a shorter rod will be needed. Accompanied by Fred Scourse, former WTT Director, who manages the water. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods fishing for stocked rainbow trout in Mallard Lake. The lake is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve in the Cotswold Water Park, near Swindon in Wiltshire. 2014 season. Good, free, wild brown trout fishing within an hour’s drive of the capital? It does exist. This auction lot is your chance to gain ‘the knowledge’! One day for 1 rod to fish three different rivers covering the Hampshire/Sussex/Surrey borders in the company of WTT Conservation Officer, Andy Thomas. Trout will be caught but the fishing is not easy. These reaches of river are unmanaged FREE fisheries and will require some jungle warfare and you must swear an oath of secrecy on Andy’s copy of Mr Crabtree Goes Fishing! 6-7ft rod and chest waders essential. Lunch, transport and a nut stick to bash a way through the nettles provided. This is not chalkstream fishing and don’t expect monsters but do expect lots of action, especially if we choose a day in May. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the Box Brook near Bath, fishing for wild brown trout and grayling and guided by Vince Brandon. Includes lunch at the renowned Northey Arms. Chest waders required, and the best time is the early season (mid-April to June). Mayfly action can be frantic. A trip to the nearby Wellow Brook is also possible if time allows. 2014 season.

One day for 1 rod on the Yorkshire Dove, fishing for wild brown trout and grayling. The Dove rises on the North York Moors and is a tributary of the River Rye. It is a small stream and some casting in tight spaces with a short rod is needed. Chest waders and a 7ft, 3 or 4wt rod is advised. Good hatches of large dark olive, blue winged olive and mayfly. Guided by a member, with picnic lunch provided. Date by arrangement, 2014 season. June and September are the best months. One day’s fishing for 1 rod guided by author Terry Lawton on a private, restored section of the river Wensum, Norfolk. This section is lightly-fished and is wild fish only. Any day during the 2014 season (1 April-29 October). Picnic lunch provided. One day for 1 rod on the River Allen, Dorset accompanied by a Club member. Perfect, small chalkstream; difficult, wild trout and large grayling. Mid-week day during the mayfly (May/June 2014) to be agreed. Wading essential so would suit reasonably fit, experienced, small-stream angler. Picnic or pub lunch included. One day for 1 rod on the Bintry Mill Fishery, River Wensum, Norfolk. Two miles of chalk river. First half of day guided by Terry Lawton, author of Marryat, Prince of Fly Fishers and The Upstream Wet Fly. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the River Blithe in Staffordshire, guided by Club Secretary and WTT volunteer, David Blench who will share with you his deep love of the river and its historical associations. Alfred Ronalds, author of The Flyfisher’s Entomology had his observation hut built over the River Blithe at Cresswell and the Blithe features in W.H. Canaway’s book A Creel of Willow (republished recently by Medlar Press) though renamed as the River Withy. This is classic lowland small-stream fishing for wild brown trout of a surprisingly good average size with some real surprises, plus the occasional big chub. Chest waders advisable but not essential, and a short rod up to 8ft 6in, 3 or 4wt. Best months are May, June and September. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the River Kennet at Axford, Wilts. Upstream dry-fly only. Date by arrangement 1 June to 30 Sept 2014. One day’s guided brown trout fishing for 2 rods on the BP Bentley Flyfishers’ Association’s waters on the North Wey between Froyle and Bentley, Hants in May/ June 2014. Upstream dry-fly or nymph, barbless hooks encouraged. Mayfly late May. A brace of stocked fish may be kept, wild fish to be returned. Good local pubs for lunch. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods on the Upper Medway near Upper Hartfield in East Sussex, guided by a syndicate member. Wild brown trout and grayling fishing in narrow channel with steep banks, pools and riffles. Chest waders and 7ft rod required to fish this reclaimed ‘jungle’. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod on the Appletreewick, Barden and Burnsall Angling Club’s waters on the River Wharfe, accompanied by Robin Crawshaw. Fishing is for wild, stocked and grown-on brown trout with occasional grayling. Trout of 2lb are a distinct possibility. Weekday by arrangement. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing on the Wimborne stretch of the River Allen, a lovely Dorset chalkstream, accompanied by Ben Tyser, formerly of the WTT. This is a very challenging beat to fish but holds some substantial grayling as well as good numbers of trout. A stealthy approach whilst wading and polaroids are required to stalk fish in the beautifully clear water. This stretch of the Allen is the subject of Hugh Miles’ film Liquid Gold: A Celebration of Chalk Streams. Lunch included. 2014 season. One day’s fishing for 2 rods on the Peper Harow Park’s waters comprising 2 ponds stocked with rainbows and 1¼ miles on the River Wey, Surrey (wild and stocked brown trout) in the section below Somerset Bridge, flowing through the peaceful and beautiful Peper Harow Park Estate. All wild browns to be released, all rainbows landed must be kept. 2014 season. One day’s wild brown trout fishing for 2 rods on a mile of the River Windrush above Bourton on the Water. Dry-fly or upstream nymph only, probably no bigger than size 12. Easy access. Lovely countryside. Mayfly time most desirable. 2014 season.

One day for 2 rods or two days for 1 rod on the Association’s waters: Midford, Cam and Wellow Brooks, near Bath, all well stocked. 2014 season. One day’s guided fishing for 1 rod on the River Sence for brown trout and grayling, guided by Mark Owen, Head of Freshwater for the Angling Trust. To include a pub lunch. June to end September 2014 by arrangement. Gopsall FFC won the 2007 WTT Conservation Award for their project on this river. One day for 1 rod flyfishing for trout or grayling on a river in the Welsh Borderlands accompanied by author Roger Smith. His book Flyfishing the Welsh Borderlands, covers the ecology, history, flies, fishing and fishing personalities in this beautiful region, much of which will be shared during the day. 2014 trout or grayling season. One day for 1 rod on a secret beck in North Yorkshire, unfished for forty years until 2012, tiny and alive with wild brown trout. Not a water for the poor caster nor the one for specimen hunters - current record 8oz. Unspoiled, overgrown and delightful. Accompanied by John Aston, author of A Dream of Jewelled Fishes and The Glorious Uncertainty. 2014 season. One day for 1 rod fishing the Isle Beck system near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. A challenging, overgrown, small stream with plenty of wild browns, grayling, chub and some stocked browns. Good fly life including mayfly. Short rod and tall waders essential. A club member will accompany you and provide a packed lunch. 2014 season. One day for 2 rods on the Willow Brook. Three miles of limestone brook fishing near to Oundle in Northamptonshire. Pools and riffles, steep banks and plenty of brambles. Stocking has ceased, so all wild trout plus big chub. The rods will be introduced to the brook and advised or guided as desired. April to October 2014. As per Lot No. 249 One day for 1 rod on stretches of the Leigh & Cradley Brooks. Approx 1 mile of double-bank fishing on small lowland brooks flowing through arable farmland close to Worcester and the Malvern Hills. 2014 season. One day’s boat fishing for 1 rod on waters at Lullingstone Castle, Eynsford, Kent, plus lunch at a local hostelry. Catch up to 6 rainbows and retain 2. Barbless hooks compulsory. Also included is fishing for brown trout on the River Darent, a Kent chalkstream. Wading is recommended. Accompanied by a Club member. May to Nov 2014 excluding August. (The river closes on 30 September.) One day for 1 rod on the River Bela, South Cumbria. Rain-fed river with good ranunculus growth in some years. Good hatches of fly. River is stocked but has a good head of wild trout. Any day May to September 2014. As per Lot No. 253

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