ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION Wednesday 14th November 2018 Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge THE GREAT SALMON & TROUT CONSERVATION AUCTION 2018 14th November Auctioneer: Neil Freeman, Esq. www.salmon-trout.org Registered Charity No. 1123285 Charity registered in Scotland SC041584 Message from our Chairman, William Hicks Q.C. Welcome to the 2018 Salmon & Trout to provide a detailed picture of the Conservation Annual Fundraising health of rivers. This will provide both Dinner. a basis for lobbying for recognition of We work to protect and improve the the true state of these rivers and the overall environment of rivers for wild need for policy improvements; and fish, focussing particularly on water an indication of particular problems quality and quantity; and to protect and the likely causes, to provide a wild migratory fish. We have had a basis for action. The survey work has busy year. I give two examples: now been completed for 12 rivers and reports are being produced for each The Scottish Parliamentary one. The task now is to extend this Committee Inquiries into salmon survey work to more rivers using a farming, which we were instrumental mixture of professionals and trained in securing and to which we gave volunteers, and to use the results to detailed evidence, should be close support our programme of persuasion to completion by the time you read and action. this. We have already had the report of the Environment Committee We do not receive any government which was strongly critical of the funding and so the successes of way in which salmon farming is the last year, and our continuing currently operated in Scotland. work to protect wild fish and their They concluded that, “The status environment, is totally dependent quo is not an option” and that, “The upon our members, private donors current consenting and regulatory and charitable foundations. That is framework .. is inadequate to why tonight is so important. address the environmental issues.” I hope you will have a very enjoyable This is in itself a very significant evening, and please be generous in step forward. We anticipate that both the silent and live auctions. the Rural Economy and Connectivity Our ability to continue with this Committee report will also be critical important work depends on you! and will make recommendations for significant change. It is crucial that we keep up the pressure over the next few years to ensure that those recommendations are implemented effectively and promptly, and to prevent unsustainable expansion of open cage farms in the interim. Our River Fly Census has used three years of professional analysis of aquatic insects down to species level Message from the President, His Grace the Duke of Northumberland I am really sorry not to be with you with dedication backed up by sound tonight. I intended to come and science; the vital ingredients. I hope help celebrate your 115 years of the new Agricultural Bill will reflect extremely worthwhile existence but our findings and help to turn the tide it has become impossible so I hope by providing incentives for farmers you have a great evening and that and land managers to reverse at you will loosen your purse strings for least some of the damage. some really amazing auction items, I hope the new HQ proves a great thereby supporting essential work to success and I would like to say a big protect our rivers and their dwindling thank you to Hardy’s for their help native inhabitants. and commitment to our cause. Our rivers are subjected to excessive abstraction and pollution from plastics, pesticides, herbicides, silage sap, road salt, phosphates and nitrates and their ecosystems are being attacked by non-native species like the signal crayfish and demon shrimp. Meanwhile, our wild salmon and sea trout stocks are being decimated by lice from the burgeoning salmon farming industry and are sharing their redds with thousands of farmed salmon escapees. We need government to take action before it is too late. S&TC have done great work in trying to force the Scottish Government to take action on salmon farms, while the water quality initiative and river fly census has been successful in demonstrating the multiple problems in our rivers - problems that cannot be ignored. This has been achieved The Silent Auction - How to Bid How to use the Givergy tablet platform Max bidding 1. 2. Scroll through Make your the items choice Start by having a look For the item you would through the auction items on like to bid on simply tap offer. the ‘Place Bid’ button. For more information and an image of each item tap your chosen item. 3. 4. Select your name Enter & create your pin your bid You create your 4-digit pin Enter the amount you the first time you use the would like to bid and system. then tap ‘Anonymous’ or ‘Confirm’ to submit. If you are not on the system please tell the For a snapshot of your Givergy event staff, or tap bidding activity tap on ‘Register’. ‘My Bids’. 5. 6. Accepted! Watch the screens You will be informed All screens around that your bid has been the room will be accepted. updated instantly with the ‘New highest bid’ message. [email protected] www.givergy.com THE GREAT SALMON & TROUT CONSERVATION AUCTION 2018 Please Note: 1. All sporting lots are to be taken during the 2019 season unless otherwise specified, and buyers must abide by the dates designated by the donors. If the buyers subsequently wish to change these dates, it is not incumbent upon donors to accommodate these changes, although every effort will be made to be helpful. S&TC is not obliged to refund any monies in this event. 2. Buyers MUST adhere to all the rules that apply to the lot purchased as specified in the lot description. 3. S&TC cannot undertake any delivery of items purchased. All items MUST either be taken by the buyer tonight (14th November 2018), or collected from Fishmongers’ Hall Reception no later than Friday 16th November 2018. In no circumstances are either S&TC or Fishmongers’ Hall and staff to be held responsible for any loss or damage to items left on the premises. PART 1: The Silent Auction 1S. A day and a night salmon and sea trout fishing for one rod on the Dovey, guided by Andy Nicholson Well known angling writer, broadcaster, TV presenter and Angling News Editor, Andy Nicholson, will guide one rod for a day’s salmon fishing followed by a night’s sea trout fishing on an exclusive and highly productive 15-mile beat. This is a beat Andy knows very well, as it is where he filmed his classic video, The Enigmatic Sea Trout. The River Dovey needs no introduction to sea trout anglers - an internationally famous river with a rich history of producing seriously big sea trout. The opportunity to fish on the New Dovey Association water with an experienced game angler is one not to be missed. Accommodation is not included but Andy will advise the successful bidder on where to stay locally if required. To be taken during the 2019 season on a mutually convenient date. Guide price: £350.00 Donated by: Andy Nicholson Esq. www.anglingnews.net 2S. A MacAngus for two - stalk a roebuck, fish for salmon and flight duck, all in one day This is a unique opportunity for two sportspeople each to achieve the much sought after MacAngus, on Stracathro Estate, on the East Coast of Scotland. Each will stalk a roebuck, fish for salmon and flight duck all in one day. Two Estate rifles and fishing rods can be provided if required, with full tuition and ghillying. A picnic lunch will be provided in the fishing hut on the North Esk. This auction lot would suit either the experienced or the beginner. Accommodation is not included but can be arranged. To be taken in September / October 2019, by mutual agreement. Guide Price: £1000.00 Donated by: Hughie Campbell Adamson Esq. 3S. Four days for two rods (or two days for four rods) Salmon fishing on the Dee Four days for two rods on different beats of the Dee, for two days on each beat. Alternatively, four rods may fish for two days, as each beat has the capacity for two rods. The beats are at Knappach, a few miles downstream of Banchory, and on Drumnagesk. Both beats have superb fly water, are relatively private, lightly fished and ideal for floating line fishing. Fishing by arrangement with the donor in the 2019 season. Guide Price: £600.00 Donated by: Victor Beamish Esq. and John Pelly Esq. 4S. An original oil painting by David Miller For those fascinated by fish and watery places, David needs little introduction - his beautiful works in print form have graced countless anglers’ walls. For many years his work has featured on both the Environment Agency’s coarse and migratory fish licences. This year, we are lucky enough to have an original work by David. David’s subject matter in this instance is a sea trout - an exclusive opportunity to own a unique piece of artwork by a superb fish artist. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: David Miller Esq. 5S. Two days guided spring salmon fishing for four rods on the River Tummel Two days guided prime spring salmon fishing for four rods on the lower River Tummel (The Tay’s main spring tributary), to be taken between the 1st of March and 31st of May 2019. Guided by Corin Smith (www.wildrisecompany.com); all tackle and gear can be provided. The lot includes three nights self-catering accommodation.