R D T OU T I L T W R E U S H T T The Wild Trout

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Fishing in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland Hand-Tied Flies, Fishing Tackle, Fishing Tuition Shooting, Art & Literature, DVDs, Collectibles

234 Lots – Guide Prices from £15 to over £3000 www.ebay.co.uk (charity pages) or use the direct link from www.wildtrout.org

Auction Commences 31 March

Internet bids close through the evening of Wednesday 9 April starting at 8pm (Postal bids must be received by 7 April) The Wild Trout Trust Wishes To Thank The Donors Of Lots For Their Very Kind Support And Generosity Auction We invite you to participate in our 2008 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 31 March to the evening of 9 April 2008 (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 9 April 2008 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 7 April 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 auction2009@ wildtrout.org. 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. 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 2008 season unless otherwise stated. Lots may not be re-sold or transferred.

For Help or Further Information, Tel: 023 9257 0985 or Email: [email protected] 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. 3. The descriptions of the Lots are based upon information provided by the donors of the Lots and have not been verified by the WTT, and should not be relied upon as statements of definitive fact. Neither the WTT nor the relevant donor can be held responsible for errors of description or for genuineness or authenticity of any Lot, or for any fault or defect in it. 5. If the donor of a Lot does not make available to the winning bidder the relevant fishing or shooting substantially as described, and alternative 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. 6. 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. 7. Payment should be made by credit card or cheque payable to The Wild Trout Trust within 7 days of notice of a winning bid. If full payment has not been received within two weeks of notification, the sale may be rescinded by the WTT without notice. The rights to a Lot purchased shall not pass until the WTT has received payment in full. 8. All Lots in the WTT 2008 Auction must be taken during the 2008 season unless otherwise stated and are taken at one’s own risk. 9. These conditions of sale are subject to English law, and the WTT and each bidder submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. 2008 Auction – Catalogue of Lots

Lots to be taken as per the day/date/season stated and for the number of rods/guns as specified in the description. 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!

Internet / Postal Bids On-line bidding closes through the evening of Wednesday 9 April, starting at 8pm – 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 Monday 7 April latest.

Miscellaneous Lot No. 1 Presented by Ross Brawn Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A Honda race shirt signed by Jenson Button and Ross Brawn including a signed Honda certificate of authentication.

Lot No. 2 Presented by DGP Productions Ltd Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A full set (8) of the Essential Skills DVDs with Oliver Edwards, each individually signed by Oliver himself. A must-have reference and collector’s item from a master fly tyer and WTT vice president: Titles: Czech Nymphing / North Country Spiders; Fishing Dry Fly on a Chalk Stream / Mayfly Time on a Chalk Stream; Search & Sight Fishing / The Deep Diving Shrimp and Chalk Stream Entomology; Big Dry Flies for Fast Water; Wet Fly fishing on Rivers; Streamer Fishing on Rivers; Essential Patterns: Quick Ties & Favourite Flies, Essential Patterns: Woven Flies.

Lot No. 3 Presented by DGP Productions Ltd Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) Details for Lot No. 3 as per Lot 2.

Lot No. 4 Presented by The Natural History Museum Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A unique opportunity for a family (max 6 persons; minimum age 8 years) to go behind-the-scenes of the NHM, guided by Registrar, Dr Paul Davis and other NHM scientists and curators. You will see some of the treasures from the collection of over 70 million items, from specimens collected by Charles Darwin, dinosaurs from Africa and gold from around the world, to the third largest collection of art in the UK and the type specimen of that mayfly species you see whilst fishing! Collections and specimens to be viewed to be tailored to your wishes. Also included are complimentary tickets to the temporary exhibitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year (worth up to £65). Date by arrangement in 2008 (excluding weekends).

Lot No. 5 Presented by David Chappell Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Learn to plough, or polish-up those skills, with the England ploughing team’s coach and champion ploughman David Chappell. An afternoon’s expert coaching in South Yorkshire with everything provided. Date to be arranged after harvest in 2008. If taken before end September free family entry to the farm’s maize maze included.

Lot No. 6 Presented by Richard Neville Esq & Tring Bathrooms Guide Price £65 (Starting Price £33) A pair of rugby tickets to the England v Barbarians match on Sunday 1 June 2008 at Twickenham.

Lot No. 7 Presented by Jaypark Studios Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £13) A copy of Beyond The Rise, a 90-minute DVD in which Tony Jay shares his approach to prospecting small lakes and streams for wild, brown trout.

Lot Nos. 8 to 11 Presented by Jaypark Studios Guide Price £25 each (Starting Price £13 each) Details for Lot Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11 as per Lot No. 7. Art and Literature Lot No. 12 Presented by Walenty Pytel Esq Guide Price £500 (Starting Price £250) ‘Trout’, a sculpture in steel by Walenty Pytel ARBS measuring 13in x 16in. Walenty Pytel has an international reputation for his meticulous, nature-inspired metal sculptures. Some of his best known works are the majestic 26ft Jubilee Fountain standing under Big Ben (commissioned by Parliament to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee); the JCB Fosser sculpture which is the largest metal sculpture in Europe; and the 28ft sculpture of Three Egrets to commemorate 40 years of peace in Europe, which is sited at Birmingham International Airport. Walenty is based near Ross-on-Wye and is a keen fisherman on the Wye and Monnow.

Lot No. 13 Presented by The Wild Trout Trust Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) Framed, original watercolour by Humphrey Stanley of the full colour Wild Trout Trust logo with a pencil sketch of two spawning wild trout on the mount.

Lot No. 14 Presented by John Goddard Esq Guide Price £180 (Starting Price £90) A signed copy of the second (1971) edition of John Goddard’s Trout Fly Recognition, a seminal work by this great flyfisher and entomologist who is also author of Trout Flies of Stillwater and co-author of The Trout and The Fly, among others. Contains eight flies tied by John Goddard.

Lot No. 15 Presented by Brian Clarke Esq Guide Price £175 (Starting Price £120) A signed and numbered copy (no. 48 of 60) of the Hale de luxe edition of Brian Clarke’s classic The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout, signed and numbered by the author and inscribed to the purchaser. Leather spine, gold embossed and slip-cased. “The most important book on the subject that has ever been written” – Fly Fishing and Fly Tying.

Lot No. 16 Presented by The Little Egret Press Guide Price £165 (Starting Price £85) A leather-bound copy of Below The Weir, Methods and Memories of Thames Trout Angling by Peter Rogers (Dec 2007). This is a compilation of the most significant writings on the subject, supplemented with lesser-known yet equally interesting essays, linked to the theme drawn from the pens of some of the earliest exponents through many of the angling greats of the Victorian and Edwardian times to the acknowledged Master of Thames trout fishing, A E Hobbs. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Paul Cook. Bound in Oasis goatskin with gold tooled front, back boards and spine, with title labels, raised spine bands, marker ribbons and head bands. Supplied with a handmade slip case.

Lot No. 17 Presented by Clickonthewildside.com Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A giclée print of a kingfisher from a photograph by international award-winning photographer, Keith Burtonwood. Print no. 8 of 24, signed by the photographer. (Giclée meaning printed on fine art paper using pigment inks that have a life expectancy of around 60 years).

Lot No. 18 Presented by Patrick Lloyd Esq Guide Price £69 (Starting Price £35) Where The Bright Waters Meet by Harry Plunket Green, fully leather bound edition published by The Flyfisher’s Classic Library copy no. 493 of 950. Mint condition in slipcase.

Lot No. 19 Presented by Montana Trout Unlimited Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) A signed print, Dancing Trout by Monte Dolack, a long time Missoula resident with many acclaimed paintings of abstract wildlife and Western Montana.

Lot No. 20 Presented by Prue Coats Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) The Poachers Cookbook, Simply Salmon and Prue’s Perfect Guide to the Fishing Picnic by Prue Coats – a signed copy of each book.

Lot No. 21 Presented by Patrick Lloyd Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Rod and Line by Arthur Ransome, fully leather bound edition published by The Flyfisher’s Classic Library copy no. 430 of 950. Mint condition in slipcase.

Lot No. 22 Presented by Patrick Lloyd Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Fly Fishing by Sir Edward Grey fully leather bound edition published by The Flyfisher’s Classic Library from an edition of 600. Mint condition in slipcase. Lot No. 23 Presented by Patrick Lloyd Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Salmon Fishing with the Fly by John P Traherne from an edition, limited to 650 copies, published by The Flyfisher’s Classic Library and now out of print; quarter bound in blue leather, gilt page tops, marbled endpapers, slipcase. Condition – mint.

Lot No. 24 Presented by Adrian Latimer Esq Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) Paradise Found, Northern Tails and Wild Fishing in Wild Places by Adrian Latimer – a signed copy of each book.

Lot No. 25 Presented by Brian Clarke Esq Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A copy of On Fishing by Brian Clarke, president of the WTT, with inscription of the winning bidder’s choice.

Lot No. 26 Presented by The Rhyl and St. Asaph Angling Association Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A signed copy of James Waltham’s latest book, The Sea Trout and the Fly, with inscription of the winning bidder’s choice.

Lot No. 27 Presented by Sawyer Nymphs Ltd Guide Price £35 (Starting Price £18) A limited edition (2006) copy of Frank Sawyer’s Nymphs and the Trout. Volume consists of 1958 1st edition and 1970 2nd revised edition plus a new chapter. Buckram hardback with marble slipcase. Frank Sawyer, awarded the MBE in 1979 for outstanding contribution to fishing and conservation, is probably most remembered for inventing the Sawyer Pheasant Tail Nymph.

Lot No. 28 Presented by Sawyer Nymphs Ltd Guide Price £35 (Starting Price £18) A limited edition (2006) copy of Frank Sawyer’s Keeper of the Stream. New introduction by Frank’s son; plus a previously unpublished chapter and 8 pages of photographs. Buckram hardback, marble slipcase. Frank Sawyer, awarded the MBE in 1979 for outstanding contribution to fishing and conservation, is probably most remembered for inventing the Sawyer Pheasant Tail Nymph.

Lot No. 29 Presented by Mick Loates Esq Guide Price £32 (Starting Price £20) A pair of prints (unframed) entitled: Wild One (brown trout) and Summer’s Silver (rainbow trout), both signed by the artist, Mick Loates.

Lot No. 30 Presented by The Little Egret Press Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) A cloth-bound with dust wrapper copy of Below The Weir, Methods and Memories of Thames Trout Angling by Peter Rogers (Dec 2007). This is a compilation of the most significant writings on the subject, supplemented with lesser-known yet equally interesting essays, linked to the theme drawn from the pens of some of the earliest exponents through many of the angling greats of the Victorian and Edwardian times to the acknowledged Master of Thames trout fishing, A E Hobbs. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Paul Cook.

Lot No. 31 Presented by The Little Egret Press Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) Details for Lot No. 31 as per Lot No. 30.

Lot No. 32 Presented by Charles Rangeley-Wilson Esq Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £13) A signed copy of Somewhere Else by Charles Rangeley-Wilson. “At last, some fishing stories with wit, dialogue and characterisation in them… I reckon you could enjoy this book even if you had never picked up a rod.” David Profumo.

Lot No. 33 Presented by Quiller Publishing Guide Price £17 (Starting Price £9) A copy of Trout Talk – An A to Z of Trout Fishing by Lesley Crawford. 192 pages, 60 colour photographs throughout. Lesley Crawford’s fascinating and informative dictionary gives meaning to the most obscure names and expressions while also explaining the origin and background. Shooting Lot No. 34 Presented by Charles Goucher Esq & Minal Stalkers Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) Roe buck stalking near Marlborough, Wilts for one buck organised by the Minal Stalkers. Up to 3 outings: evening, morning, evening, for the best buck we can find. Accommodation in stalkers’ cabin (posh camping), sleeping bag required, all eating requirements etc included. Fully guided. In addition to purchase price of this lot, the following trophy fees will be payable: up to 4 points £100; 5 or 6 points £250. In the event of a buck being taken early the purchaser may stay on for a chance at a muntjac buck for an additional £150 trophy fee regardless of quality. All trophy fees will be given to the WTT. BASC membership or equivalent insurance essential.

Lot No. 35 Presented by Neville Walker Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A walk/stand pheasant/duck shoot for 1 gun near Hereford. 50-70 birds plus duck flight in the evening. To be taken between last Saturday in October and end of 2008 season (date by arrangement). Sensible dog(s) welcome. Must be BASC member.

Lot No. 36 Presented by David Chappell Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day of rough shooting, lunch and an evening duck flight for 2 guns in S Yorkshire. Modest bag expected (region of 25 birds); emphasis of day is good company and sportsmanship. Good numbers of English partridge and evening flight can be hectic! Guns must be experienced and fully insured. 2008/09 season by arrangement. Owners’ gundog(s) welcome but not essential.

Lot No. 37 Presented by David Cottrell Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s pigeon shooting for 2 guns in south-west Oxfordshire on an arable farm of over 1000 acres. Date in 2008 by arrangement. BASC membership or equivalent insurance essential.

Lot No. 38 Presented by David Cottrell Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Details for Lot No. 38 as per Lot No. 37.

Lot No. 39 Presented by Neville Walker Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s shooting with Neville Walker near Hereford for pheasant, partridge and duck, about a 60-bird day walk and stand. To be taken early November 2008. BASC membership or equivalent insurance essential.

Lot No. 40 Presented by Simon Hume Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Muntjac stalking in tranquil ancient woodland in Buckinghamshire. 2-3 hours at dawn or dusk. No trophy fees. Good chance of a specimen. Fully guided. Carcase available at cost. BASC membership or equivalent insurance essential.

Lot No. 41 Presented by Brian Franklin Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) An evening’s duck flight on remote flight-ponds in Oxfordshire. Spectacular wild sport in a truly exceptional situation. Must be BASC member.

Lot No. 42 Presented by David Chappell Esq Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40 ) A day’s pigeon shooting over decoys and an evening’s roost shooting with WTT Chairman and Director in Yorkshire. Lunch provided. By arrangement Feb to April 2009 or during April 2008 if desirable and possible. Must be BASC member.

Lot No. 43 Presented by Fordwells Syndicate Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A day’s pigeon shooting over decoys and an evening’s roost shooting with WTT Chairman and Director in the Cotswolds. Lunch provided. By arrangement Feb to April 2009 or during April 2008 if desirable and possible. Must be BASC member.

Lot No. 44 Presented by Brian Franklin Esq Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A day’s accompanied pigeon shooting over decoys in Oxfordshire. By arrangement Feb to April 2009 or during April 2008 if desirable and possible. Must be BASC member. Hand-Tied Flies Lot No. 45 Presented by Oliver Edwards Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) 13 ‘favourite’ dry flies tied by Oliver Edwards to illustrate his article in Salmo Trutta 2008. Including his famous Mohican Mayfly and Yellow Hammer. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box, accompanied by Oliver’s original, signed typescript.

Lot No. 46 Presented by Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A mounted display of flies by well-known fly dressers andFF&FT contributors including: George Barron, Mark Bowler, Stuart Crofts, Oliver Edwards, Malcolm Greenhalgh, John Goddard, Alastair Gowans, Stan Headley, Mick Huffer, Charles Jardine, Peter Lapsley, Allan Liddle, Jeremy Lucas, Bill Logan, Moc Morgan, Neil Patterson, Agostino Roncallo, Bruce Sandison, Davy Wotton, Bob Wyatt.

Lot No. 47 Presented by Malcolm Greenhalgh Esq Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A Claret Bumble fly tied by Justice T C Kingsmill Moore, renowned Irish angler and author ofA Man May Fish. Framed by Paul Little. One of KM’s favourite flies: “This is an outstanding pattern for white trout, and I must have taken over 800 on it.”

Lot No. 48 Presented by Brian Clarke Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Six flies tied by Brian Clarke, WTT President and well-known fly fishing author, which have consistently caught 90% of his fish for over 20 years. A mayfly spinner, sedge, ‘little black job’, caddis larva, shrimp and a midge pupa in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 49 Presented by Miss Emma Watson Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A Grey Wulff fly tied by Emma Watson (Hermione of Harry Potter fame) together with a signed card, framed by Paul Little. Accompanied by letter of authentication.

Lot No. 50 Presented by Paul Little Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A classic Atlantic salmon fly, tied and framed by Paul Little, master fly dresser, artist and passionate angler. From“the best tyer in the world”, every fly is a work of art. A rare opportunity.

Lot No. 51 Presented by Craig Barr Esq & UK Flyfisher Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) 75 of Craig Barr’s favourite patterns in a medium sized pocket fly box-including, nymphs, buzzers, dries and lures.

Lot No. 52 Presented by Alun Rees Esq Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A box of approx 40 seatrout flies tied by Alun Rees, experienced sewin angler, author and qualified instructor. Modern and traditional wetflies, daytime doubles, surface lures, tubeflies and waddingtons. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 53 Presented by Roy Christie Esq Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A box of 20 flies tied by the well-known fly-tyer Roy Christie, containing: Avon Special emergers, Reversed Parachute emergers, and Upside Down dry flies for the connoisseur.

Lot No. 54 Presented by Pat O’Reilly Esq Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) Six sea trout flies: four Nightshift Ally tube flies and two single Butcher flies tied by Pat O’Reilly, the fly fishing author and also a WTT Vice-President. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 55 Presented by Ron Holloway Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Nine long-tailed dry flies tied by Ron Holloway (famous Itchen river-keeper, conservationist and author), as described in his recent book You Should Have Been Here Last Thursday. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 56 Presented by Peter Hayes Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Six trout flies tied by Peter Hayes, as featured in hisFly Fishing & Fly Tying series of articles: a better blue-winged olive nymph, a Hayestuck, a Peter Hayes dun (Phd), a kiss my cul, a muskrax and a coot.com. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 57 Presented by Peter O’Reilly Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Six Humpys for mayfly fishing on the Test and Itchen tied by Peter O’Reilly, fly fishing writer and instructor, and also a WTT Vice-President. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box.

Lot No. 58 Presented by Paul Procter Esq Guide Price £55 (Starting Price £30) Six flies tied by WTT Vice-President and leading wild trout fisherman, Paul Procter: stonefly nymph, Olive (Baetis) nymph, orange ‘hotspot’ shrimp, pink spider, olive spinner and olive paradun. Presented in a Richard Wheatley fly box. Fishing Tackle Lot No. 59 Presented by Hardy & Greys of Alnwick Guide Price £750 (Starting Price £400) A rod, reel, line and net of your choice from the Hardy Marksman range which blends the most modern research with classical styling. This will be the perfect package for those seeking the challenge of wild trout in streams and rivers.

Lot No. 60 Presented by Sage Manufacturing Corporation Guide Price £710 (Starting Price £355) A Sage 10150-4 Z Axis double-handed salmon rod. Fabulous fast-actioned Spey rod, 15ft, 10wt, 4-piece. Unconditional guarantee.

Lot No. 61 Presented by Sage Manufacturing Corporation Guide Price £570 (Starting Price £285) A Sage 590-4 ZXL. A 9ft trout rod, 5wt, 4-piece. The new ZXL rods are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for everyone who enjoys the relaxed casting rhythm of a smooth progressive taper. Unconditional guarantee.

Lot No. 62 Presented by Mick Bell Esq of Bloke Rods Guide Price £310 (Starting Price £155) A Bloke XL50 9ft 7wt high performance fly rod (weighs 3.5oz). Flor-grade cork, lightweight titanium coloured reel seats with exotic vermillion hardwood spacer and cork butt extension. Ultra thin blanks are fitted with pewter coloured single- leg rings.

Lot No. 63 Presented by Paul Cook Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Set of 10 floats comprising: cork-bodied avons, painted balsa avons, grayling and perch bovvers, wagglers and quill carp floats. Presented in a velvet-lined, beech ply wooden float box with illustration to the lid of a kingfisher and float. Size 10in x 8in. Box and floats hand-made by Paul Cook.

Lot No. 64 Presented by Fishing Matters Ltd Guide Price £110 (Starting Price £55) A Varivas RST Beryll Fly Reel (size 0) in blue suitable for: 1 weight DT line with 50 yards of 20lb backing; 2 weight DT line with 30 yards of 20lb backing; or 3 weight DT line with 15 yards of 20lb backing. Weight 90g. Be one of the first to own one of these reels as they are not yet available on the UK market.

Lot No. 65 Presented by Fishing Matters Ltd Guide Price £110 (Starting Price £55) A Varivas RST Beryll Fly Reel (size 0,5) in blue suitable for: 2 weight DT line with 70 yards of 20lb backing; or 3 weight DT line with 50 yards of 20lb backing. Weight 95g. Be one of the first to own one of these reels as they are not yet available on the UK market.

Lot No. 66 Presented by Mike Scott Esq Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) Shakespeare breathable chest waders and wading shoe combination, medium size. As new and unused. RRP £125.

Lot No. 67 Presented by Chris Pearce, Hetherbank Creels Guide Price £44 (Starting Price £25) A hand-made fishing creel, size 17in x 12.5in, of unstripped willow (variety Dicky Meadows – grey olive colour). The creel has slots in the back for a shoulder strap (not provided) and willow fastenings and hinges.

Lot No. 68 Presented by Chris Pearce Esq & Hetherbank Creels Guide Price £37 (Starting Price £20) A hand-made fishing creel, size 15in x 9.5in, of unstripped willow (variety Dicky Meadows – grey olive colour). The creel has slots in the back for a shoulder strap (not provided) and willow fastenings and hinges. Fishing in Scotland and Ireland Lot No. 69 Presented by Vanya Hackel & Viki Cooke, Bowside Partnership Guide Price £675 (Starting Price £350) A week’s salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing on the River Strathy, Bowside, Scotland on two rotating beats, over 2 miles of double bank on this private and unspoilt North Sutherland spate river. Sunday 6 June to Sunday 15 June 2008 (6 fishing days). 4 rods (to include access to the lower river as well as the private beats), access to several named lochs in the same catchment also included. A fishing guide can be provided by prior arrangement. Fly only. 2 salmon per rod/week may be retained, please exercise restraint. A fully-furnished, self-catering 2-bedroom cottage (1 double, 1 twin) on the river is included.

Lot No. 70 Presented by Ian Gordon Esq & Speyburn House Guide Price £500 (Starting Price £250) A day’s salmon fishing for 1 rod with Hardy & Greys consultant, Ian Gordon on the River Spey. To include expert casting tuition, lunch and advice on tackle and river-craft. Plus dinner with Ian at one of Speyside’s top fishing hotels and an overnight stay at Speyside’s premier b&b, Speyburn House, in the village of Archiestown (www.calzetti.com). Fishing will be restricted to fly only. Fishing tackle, excluding waders and jackets, can be provided if necessary. Date in 2008 season by mutual agreement.

Lot No. 71 Presented by Tweed Guide Guide Price £225 (Starting Price £110) A complete day guide package (trout and grayling) for 1 rod on scenic, productive and lightly-fished private beats of the River Tweed system. Day to include light lunch and digital photography. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 72 Presented by Chris Paris Esq and Davy & Kate Stinson Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s fly fishing for wild brown trout afloat on Lower Lough Erne, for 1 or 2 anglers, guided by Chris Paris; the day to be taken between 12 and 16 May 2008 (exact date to be determined mutually); lunch will be provided, as will combined licence/permit(s) if required. Also included is two nights’ b&b at Dreenan Cottage, courtesy of Davy & Kate Stinson.

Lot No. 73 Presented by Atholl Estates, The Bruar Trust Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) Three days’ fishing for 3 rods on Loch Broom, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Scotland. All wild trout. Boat available. Access to Loch Broom is by 4-wheel drive or on foot along a track approx 2 miles from the parking area. Dates by agreement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 74 Presented by Inverness Angling Club Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A week’s visitor permit for fishing on the Inverness Town Waters. Access to approx 3 miles of the Ness up from the estuary. Best for salmon June to September.

Lot No. 75 Presented by Messrs Larry Macarthy & Dennis Moss Guide Price £140 (Starting Price £70) A day’s angling for 2 rods afloat on Lough Corrib or Mask, Co Galway, Eire with top Irish boatman Larry Macarthy and well-known writer Dennis Moss (author of the highly acclaimed Trout From A Boat). Get to the places and fish that most never reach. Craic guaranteed. Accommodation available by separate arrangement with L Macarthy at the Corrib Hotel.

Lot Nos. 76 to 78 Presented by Messrs Larry Macarthy & Dennis Moss Guide Price £140 (Starting Price £70) Details for Lot Nos. 76, 77 and 78 as per Lot No. 75.

Lot No. 79 Presented by Hamish Young Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s trout fishing on a prime beat of the Aberdeenshire Don, reputed to be one of Scotland’s finest wild trout waters. Guided by Hamish Young, secretary of the River Don Brown Trout Improvement Assn. Also included is a boxed selection of a dozen successful River Don trout patterns to help on the day. Date in 2008 season by arrangement but late April to June probably best.

Lot No. 80 Presented by Hamish Young Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) Details for Lot No. 80 as per Lot No. 79

Lot No. 81 Presented by Kyle of Sutherland Angling Club Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) One week’s permit to fish the Kyle tidal water near Bonar Bridge, any week in June, July, August or September 2008. Access to 14 miles of “one of the last remaining pristine waterways in northern Scotland”, long known for its seatrout, salmon and good-sized brown trout. Lot No. 82 Presented by Speymouth Angling Club Guide Price £90 (Starting Price £45) Six days’ sea trout fishing on the Lower River Spey near Garmouth, Mon-Sat between 15 March and 16 May or 15 and 30 June 2008. Visitor permits usually run from 0700 to 1800 but as a bonus this voucher will run from 0500 to 2400.

Lot No. 83 Presented by High Cree Game Fishers Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A 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. Any week in June 2008, date to be agreed with donor. Fly only. No Sunday fishing.

Lot No. 84 Presented by L Devery Esq & Upper Annandale AA Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A day’s fishing for 2 rods on either of the two Upper Annandale beats between Moffat and Lockerbie in SW Scotland with a member of the Association. Grayling, 1/12/08 to 31/3/09; Brown Trout, 1/4/08 to 31/8/08; Sea Trout, 1/4/08 to 31/8/08; Salmon, 1/8/08 to 15/11/08. Rules as per Association Rules. To be arranged for buyer’s choice of date and species.

Lot No. 85 Presented by Galston Angling Club Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A season permit (15 Mar to 15 Nov 2008) for 1 rod on the Galston Angling Club’s 5-mile stretch of the River Irvine. Salmon, sea trout and brown trout.

Lot No. 86 Presented by Galston Angling Club Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) Details for Lot No. 86 as per Lot No. 85.

Lot No. 87 Presented by Pitlochry Angling Club Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A season ticket (valid 15 Mar to 6 Oct 2008) 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 in one of the most under-estimated river systems for trout fishing.

Lot No. 88 Presented by Andy Walker Esq Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day’s boat fishing for 1 or 2 rods on Loch Broom, ghillied by Andy Walker. Date by arrangement in 2008 season. This is a wild brown trout loch with underlying limestone geology where the fishing is limited by the Pitlochry AC to members and their accompanied guests. The trout are relatively small (8-16 oz) but numerous. Transport from Pitlochry, plus club boat and outboard included.

Lot No. 89 Presented by Rossinver Fishery Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day for 2 rods for salmon and trout in Rossinver Fishery, Co Leitrim, Eire. Boat and engine inclusive. Date in 2008 season by arrangement excluding last weekend in June.

Lot No. 90 Presented by Rossinver Fishery Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) Details for Lot No. 90 as per Lot No. 89

Lot No. 91 Presented by L Devery Esq & Upper Annandale AA Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on either of the two Upper Annandale beats between Moffat and Lockerbie in SW Scotland with a member of the Association. Grayling, 1/12/08 to 31/3/09; Brown Trout, 1/4/08 to 31/8/08; Sea Trout, 1/4/08 to 31/8/08; Salmon, 1/8/08 to 15/11/08. Association Rules to be complied with. To be arranged for buyer’s choice of date and species.

Lot No. 92 Presented by Evanton Angling Club Guide Price £20 (Starting Price £10) Two days for 1 rod or one day for 2 rods of salmon fishing on the River Glass near Evanton, Ross-shire. Date(s) by arrangement in 2008 season. Fishing in England & Wales and Fishing Tuition in England & Wales Lot No. 93 Presented by Mottisfont Fly Fishing Club Guide Price £3150 (Starting Price £1575) A day’s trout fishing for 6 rods on the Oakley, Main and Rectory beats of the River Test, including a delicious 3-course luncheon in the fishing room at Mottisfont Abbey Stables. Must be taken on a date by arrangement in late August / early September 2008.

Lot No. 94 Presented by Charles Jardine Esq & Mottisfont FFC Guide Price £1000 (Starting Price £500) Two days for 1 rod guided by Charles Jardine; one day on the Test and one on the Itchen. Bankside lunch cooked by Charles included. Plus dinner, b&b for one night at a local hostelry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to spend two days with one of the world’s most accomplished fly fishers, casters and fly tyers for 48 hours of fishing in fabulous surroundings and entertaining company.

Lot No. 95 Presented by Mottisfont Fly Fishing Club Guide Price £580 (Starting Price £290) A day’s trout fishing for 2 rods on the River Dun (exclusive) with a picnic provided.

Lot No. 96 Presented by Richard Ward Esq Guide Price £500 (Starting Price £250) Highest bidder for life membership of the WTT gains a day for 1 rod on the Lathkill with local expert Richard Ward, in addition to the benefits associated with WTT membership. The Lathkill retains excellent hatches of upwinged flies, offering top quality dry fly fishing for wild brown trout. A fantastic, private river with a completely dedicated guide whose ability, mainly traditional but occasionally outrageous, to lure large trout to his very dry fly borders on the mystical. Date by agreement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 97 Presented by The Rhyl & St. Asaph Angling Association Guide Price £500 (Starting Price £250) Accompanied sea trout fishing for 2 rods consisting of a day’s introduction and instruction followed by a night session on an Association beat (Rivers Elwy or Clwyd, N. Wales) led by famous sea trout angler and author James Waltham. Date by arrangement in July or August 2008, the best time fish for Welsh Sewin. Instruction will be tailored to your level of experience. A 7/8 weight rod between 9’ and 10’6” and a reel and line to match would be ideal but otherwise tackle can be provided. Own chest or thigh waders essential. Advice on accommodation available if required.

Lot No. 98 Presented by Mrs Rochienne Pearce & Brian Clarke Esq Guide Price £400 (Starting Price £200) A 2008 day for 2 rods on a prime beat of the River Itchen with Brian Clarke, President of the WTT, Fishing Correspondent of The Times and author of The Pursuit of Stillwater Trout and co-author of The Trout and the Fly, among others.

Lot No. 99 Presented by Roger Harrison Esq Guide Price £400 (Starting Price £200) A day for 1 rod on the Upper Itchen at Itchen Stoke Mill. Dry fly only, all wild fish. To be taken on a day, by arrangement, in August or September 2008.

Lot No. 100 Presented by Bo Ivanovic Esq Guide Price £400 (Starting Price £200) A day for 2 rods on the Upper Itchen at Yavington. 1¼ miles of superb water, all wild brown trout. Must be taken on 5 September 2008.

Lot No. 101 Presented by William Daniel Esq & Famous Fishing Guide Price £400 (Starting Price £200) A day for 2 rods on 1½ miles of the Bourne Rivulet, the top tributary of the Test celebrated in Harry Plunket Greene’s Where the Bright Waters Meet. This lightly fished and crystal clear water holds only wild trout, with 2-pounders quite common. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 102 Presented by Trevor Morgan Esq Guide Price £395 (Starting Price £200) A day’s brown trout fishing on the River Anton at Goodworth Clatford near Andover, accompanied by experienced AAPGAI instructor, Trevor Morgan. The very best of exclusive, chalkstream-fishing on a river with a very healthy stock of natural wild fish. Dry fly only. Accommodation and full catering available if required.

Lot No. 103 Presented by Richard Ward Esq Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) Highest bidder for WTT life membership gains a day for 1 rod with Richard Ward. Watch wildlife, drink Kelly Kettle tea and dry fly fish for wild trout and grayling in this charming private wood alongside three furlongs of the Derbyshire Wye, in the private grounds of Haddon Hall. An enchanting day in surroundings packed with flora and fauna that, being rarely disturbed, flourish to an astonishing degree. It is worth bringing a camera. To be taken during 2008 season. Lot No. 104 Presented by Sir Peter Ramsbotham Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) A day for 2 rods on the River Itchen at Ovington, guided by Peter Hayes who holds the WTT Research Portfolio and regularly has articles published in the angling press. Catch & release; barbless dry fly. Wild trout, beautiful water, wading essential. To be taken on a Monday in 2008 season.

Lot No. 105 Presented by Winchester College Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) A rare opportunity to fish the famous Winchester College water of the River Itchen, where Skues, Grey et al learned their trade. One day for two rods to be taken between 1 July and 1 September, 2008.

Lot No. 106 Presented by The Lord Ashburton Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) A day for 2 rods on the Upper Itchen, Grange Estate – the Shallows Beat and part of the main river. All wild fish and lovely water. Date by arrangement, April to September 2008.

Lot No. 107 Presented by William Daniel Esq & Famous Fishing Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) A 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 2008 season (Tuesday to Friday).

Lot No. 108 Presented by Messrs Howard Taylor & John Govett Guide Price £350 (Starting Price £175) A day for 2 rods on the Test or Dever at Newton Stacey, to be taken by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 109 Presented by Upper Teign Fishing Assn & M Weaver Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day’s trout fishing for 1 rod on the Upper Teign, Devon. Host and guide for the day is Mike Weaver, wild trout guru and Chairman of the Upper Teign Fishing Association. 2008 season.

Lot No. 110 Presented by Messrs Richard Slocock & Tony King Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day on a long River Piddle beat, Dorset for up to 2 rods guided by fly fishing legend and fully qualified coach, Tony King. Wild trout and lightly stocked. Must be taken between 15 June and 15 July 2008; no extension to date allowed.

Lot No. 111 Presented by Tim Gaunt-Baker Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day on the N. Norfolk coast for 2 rods fishing for Sea Bass, Mullet etc guided by APGAI instructor, Tim Gaunt-Baker. Salt water rods provided by Hardy Greys. Followed by an evening rise on a Norfolk chalkstream. BBQ lunch provided. EA rod licence necessary. Date by arrangement in June 2008.

Lot No. 112 Presented by Chatsworth Estate Fisheries Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £100) A day’s fly fishing for 2 rods accompanied by Jon Beer on the River Derwent at Chatsworth. Fly fishing with traditional patterns (no lures), maximum hook size 12. To be taken before 7 October 2008.

Lot No. 113 Presented by The Wilton Club & Peter Hayes Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day for 2 rods on the famous Wilton Club water, River Wylye. Peter Hayes, an experienced and entertaining guide will show you this fascinating stretch of river, give you a few of his now famous flies and buy a pub lunch. Wild trout, large grayling, catch & release, barbless hooks. Peter is President of the Wilton Club, holds the WTT Research Portfolio, regularly has articles published in the angling press, and has led nationwide investigations into the decline of fly-life. Date in 2008 by arrangement.

Lot No. 114 Presented by Guy Rasch Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day for 2 rods on the River Avon at Heale, Middle Woodford. To be taken in 2008 season after 10 June. 2½ miles of main river and several carriers running through the parkland surrounding Heale House. A glorious setting with a fantastic head of fish.

Lot No. 115 Presented by The Marquess Camden Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) 2 day rods on the Upper Test and carriers at Wherwell, to be taken in 2008 season after 21 June.

Lot No. 116 Presented by James Liddell Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day for 2 rods on the Fullerton water (Anton/Test) to be taken in 2008 season after 21 June. The Anton beats hold some very good wild fish. First class water. Lot No. 117 Presented by John Fairey Esq Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day for 2 rods on the House Beat on the Test at Bossington, to be taken in early July 2008.

Lot No. 118 Presented by Captain Martin Busk Guide Price £300 (Starting Price £150) A day for 2 rods on the Houghton Lodge beat of the River Test below Stockbridge, over ½ mile of main carrier, varied water. To be taken in 2008 season after 21 June.

Lot No. 119 Presented by Orvis Co Inc Guide Price £270 (Starting Price £135) A day’s ghillied fishing for 2 rods on the River Itchen, Abbots Worthy beat. 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 2008.

Lot No. 120 Presented by Wellard & Scott Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day’s guided trout fishing for 2 rods on a West Country stream with the Scott Fly Fishing School. Lunch can be provided at cost if required.

Lot No. 121 Presented by John Tyzack Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day’s guided fly fishing for 1 rod with John Tyzack, five times English National Rivers Champion, on a secret river (one of the best kept secrets in fact!) in the North of England. Wild trout and grayling will be the quarry, both occurring to specimen size. Chest waders essential. May or July-Nov 2008 by arrangement.

Lot No. 122 Presented by Charles Rangeley-Wilson Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day’s fishing with Charles Rangeley-Wilson, the BBC’s Accidental Angler, in Norfolk. Brown trout during the day and a speculative hour for sea trout in the evening – no guaranteed results! To be taken June to August 2008 by arrangement.

Lot No. 123 Presented by Barrie Welham Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day’s trout fishing for 1 rod on main River Test at Greatbridge, near Romsey, accompanied by Barrie Welham. Lunch and supper on the riverbank included. Others may fish at same time. Dry fly only. Catch & release. No dogs. To be taken between 15 June and 30 September 2008 (date to be agreed with the donor no later than 15 May).

Lot No. 124 Presented by Cressbrook & Litton FFC Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day’s entomology and dry fly & upstream nymph fishing for 2 rods on the Derbyshire Wye (Millers Dale), guided by Stuart Crofts, well-known angling writer, entomologist and England International. Champagne breakfast included. To be taken between 1 May and 30 June 2008.

Lot No. 125 Presented by Ronnie Butler Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) 2 days for 2 rods on the River Ebble, Wiltshire. This perfect small chalk stream is a tributary of the Avon. Wild brown trout and grayling. To be taken during 2008 season.

Lot No. 126 Presented by Midlands Flyfishing & Watermark Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A guided day’s wild trout fishing for 2 rods on private stretches of the Rivers Coln or Churn. To be taken by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 127 Presented by Llandysul AA & Pat O’Reilly Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A peak-season day’s sea trout fishing for 2 rods (noon-to-noon) on one of the most prolific beats of the River Teifi, Wales, Britain’s top sea trout river, accompanied in the evening by Pat O’Reilly, author of Matching the Hatch and A Fly-fisher’s Guide to the Teifi Valley, among others. Pat is without doubt one of the country’s most passionate and capable sea trout anglers. To watch him cast to (and catch) a 7lb sea trout that he had ‘seen’ in pitch darkness is an enduring memory. Simply The Master.

Lot No. 128 Presented by Martin Cottis Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A day for 2 rods on Chew Valley Lake (10 miles south of Bristol), guided by Martin Cottis, one of just 2 professional guides on this water. Elevenses, a cooked lunch with wine, all flies required for the day and an insight into fishing dry fly for reservoir trout included. Date by arrangement in 2008 season. Lot No. 129 Presented by Barney Stratton Esq Guide Price £250 (Starting Price £125) A 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 2008 season.

Lot No. 130 Presented by Ian Hockley Esq Guide Price £240 (Starting Price £120) A day for 2 of casting tuition, entomology and fishing (tailored to your needs, single or double-handed rod) with APGAI instructor, Ian Hockley, at Lockinge Fishery, Oxfordshire – a series of 9 chalkstream-fed lakes in parkland setting. Tackle can be provided. Ideal for a beginner or the more experienced preparing for a salmon or saltwater fishing holiday. Ian is a member of the Hardy’s advisory team and his ability, knowledge and generosity will ensure great value whatever the final bid. 2008 season.

Lot No. 131 Presented by Kim Tribe Esq & Fly Fishing Wales Guide Price £240 (Starting Price £120) A day’s guided instruction for 2 rods on the River Wye or Usk or tributaries depending on time of year for trout (wild brown trout of 7½lbs released in 2007) and/or grayling. All tackle can be provided if required (Orvis). Day will include learning more advanced techniques for a variety of types of water. Kim is the resident Wye and Usk Foundation guide and a member of the Orvis Pro-Guide Team. Fishing permits included. To be taken in 2008 season by arrangement.

Lot No. 132 Presented by Ron Clark Esq Guide Price £225 (Starting Price £165) A 2008 day for 1 rod on a beautiful beat of the Upper Test, by arrangement with the donor and ghillied by him. Note: this lot is only available on Thursdays.

Lot No. 133 Presented by Mulberry Whin Fishery Guide Price £220 (Starting Price £110) A day’s chalkstream trout fishing for 4 rods on the famous Driffield Beck, E Yorks (Mulberry Whin beat, 1 mile of double bank). A ghillie will be provided for the morning leaving you to fish on after lunch into the evening rise. Dry fly and nymph. Accommodation can be provided on request at extra cost. Day to be taken in April, July, August or September 2008.

Lot No. 134 Presented by Sir Peter Cresswell Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A 2008 autumn day for 2 rods, float or fly, on a remarkable beat of the River Test near Romsey that regularly produces grayling approaching 4lbs, roach to over 3lbs and specimens of other species.

Lot No. 135 Presented by Mrs Robina Thompson Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day for 2 rods on the Wylye at Fisherton de la Mere. A pretty beat running around this tiny hamlet. Varied water that holds fish well throughout. To be taken by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 136 Presented by Peter Lapsley Esq Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day for 1 rod on the River Meon in Hampshire, a pristine miniature chalk stream, with Peter Lapsley, the distinguished columnist and author of River Fly-Fishing and Fly Fishing for Trout to name but two. Aka J R Hartley, Peter’s company, competence and good humour will ensure a perfect day’s fishing. 2008 season.

Lot No. 137 Presented by Dr Mark Everard Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s roach fishing for 2 rods with Dr Mark Everard, Britain’s top roach specialist (over 550 2-pounders including nine 3-pounders to date) and author of the encyclopaedic The Complete Book of the Roach (published by the Medlar Press). Although roach – even small ones – can never be guaranteed, this could be someone’s best chance of that elusive ‘two’.

Lot No. 138 Presented by Beckfisher Fly-Fishing School Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s guded fishing on the Yorkshire Derwent with Roger Beck from the Hardy Academy. The day will be based near Hackness, tailored for a beginner or experienced angler. Gear provided if necessary but bring a packed lunch. Date by agreement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 139 Presented by Paul Procter Esq Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s wild trout fishing with WTT Vice-President Paul Procter in the Yorkshire Dales on either the River Ure or Wharfe. Paul is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading wild trout fishermen. He is a fly fishing consultant for Orvis, a professional guide, a highly skilled fly tyer and a features writer forTrout & Salmon magazine. Depending on the river the winning bidder will fish dry fly, nymph or north country spiders. Lot to be taken in 2008 by arrangement. Lot No. 140 Presented by Lt Col J H Fisher MBE, DL Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day for 1 rod on the River Itchen, guided by the donor, to include lunch and 4 fish on 21 or 28 May 2008.

Lot No. 141 Presented by Go Fly Fishing UK Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s guided wild brown trout fishing for 1 rod on one of the superb Yorkshire Dales rivers to be taken in September 2008. Your guide will be Steve Rhodes (Go Fly Fishing UK proprietor and Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide).

Lot No. 142 Presented by Go Fly Fishing UK Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A day’s grayling fishing for 2 rods on the Upper River Test, guided by grayling-fanatic David Martin (Go Fly Fishing UK proprietor and Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide). Beat cost included. Date by arrangement between 3 Nov 2008 and 14 Mar 2009.

Lot No. 143 Presented by Philip White Esq Guide Price £200 (Starting Price £100) A ‘Cane & Silk’ day on a Derbyshire river guided by the renowned angler, experienced river-keeper and fully qualified coach, Philip White. Cane rod, silk line and suitable flies provided. However you must purchase the fishing ticket (Wye or Dove) at the time of taking this lot (£30-75 depending on time of year). To be taken in 2008 season by arrangement.

Lot No. 144 Presented by Oliver Pope Esq Guide Price £190 (Starting Price £95) A day’s dry fly fishing for brown trout for 2 rods on the River Frome at Wrackleford. Date by arrangement in 2008 season including mayfly.

Lot No. 145 Presented by The Total Fly Fishing Company Guide Price £190 (Starting Price £95) A half-day’s trout or salmon fly casting tuition for 2 rods with APGAI instructor David Griffiths at a private lake at Fonthill Gifford, Salisbury. David is also a member of the Hardy Greys Instructors Academy and a director of The Total Fly Fishing Company.

Lot No. 146 Presented by Frank Williams Esq Guide Price £180 (Starting Price £90) A day’s guided fly fishing and casting tuition for 1 rod with qualified instructor, Frank Williams, on either the Usk or the Monnow. To include lunch, equipment and access to the water as well as all coaching.

Lot No. 147 Presented by Salisbury & District Angling Club Guide Price £175 (Starting Price £90) A year’s game membership of S&DAC (2008/09 season). A truly unique opportunity to access all of the club’s waters and the first time a yearbook has been offered at auction. Includes game fishing on stretches of the Avon, Wylye, Nadder, Bourne and Ebble plus some small stillwaters and some astounding quality coarse rivers and lakes. The club currently has a 5+ years’ waiting list and a solid community always willing to help with area knowledge and conditions. Purchaser will also benefit from a day’s introduction to the waters with Malcolm Anderson, club committee member, bailiff on stretches of the Nadder, self confessed small wild stream addict and author of www.nadder-diary.net. The lot does not grant rights to becoming a member in 2009/10 but would count against a year on the waiting list should you wish to submit an application at that time.

Lot No. 148 Presented by Jon Ward-Allen Esq Guide Price £175 (Starting Price £90) A day’s barbel fishing for 1 rod on a private 2-mile stretch of the River Severn near Shrewsbury, accompanied and guided by Jon Ward-Allen, editor of Waterlog magazine. Barbel average 6 or 7lbs here with the occasional double-figure fish not uncommon. Size though, is not everything. This is a glorious piece of water in completely wild surroundings; the company will be entertaining and knowledgeable; a surprisingly good lunch will be provided; and, as an extra treat, a ‘dapper ghillie’ will attend the fortunate bidder. To be taken in 2008 season, recommended time is June to October.

Lot No. 149 Presented by Vaughan Lewis Esq Guide Price £160 (Starting Price £80) A guided day with Vaughan Lewis on one or more Cotswold rivers or an exclusive Stillwater. Lot to be taken outside of mayfly season. Vaughan is a STANIC qualified casting instructor and undertakes Advisory Visits for the WTT. A font of wild trout knowledge.

Lot No. 150 Presented by Cumbria Fly Fishing Guide Price £160 (Starting Price £80) A day for 1 or 2 rods on the River Eden fishing for either trout or salmon guided by Glyn Freeman, river keeper and fully qualified APGAI instructor. The day can be a tailor-made mix of fishing and/or instruction to suit winning bidder. Date by arrangement in 2008 season. Lot No. 151 Presented by David Pilkington Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s guided fishing for 1 or 2 rods from the shore in Cornwall and N Devon, tackle provided if required. Expectations of bass, mackerel, pollack etc, dependant on time of year and sea conditions. Some walking and rock-scrambling, so active anglers only. Any time Jun-Oct 2008, often best Aug and Sept, date to be confirmed well in advance. Guiding by David Pilkington, APGAI, full-time instructor at the Arundell Arms, author of articles in The Field, Trout & Salmon and Fly Fishing & Fly Tying.

Lot No. 152 Presented by John Aston Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day for 1 rod (or for 2 anglers sharing 1 rod) on the River Rye, N. Yorks on an exclusive beat in an exquisite setting ghillied by John Aston, 1 July to 30 September 2008 by arrangement. Wild trout and grayling par excellence. Some agility required. Dry fly or nymph; catch & release. Lunch included.

Lot No. 153 Presented by Leek & District FFA Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day for 1 rod accompanied by Tim Jacklin on the River Dove, Derbyshire, famous for its associations with Charles Cotton and Izaak Walton, amidst the magnificent limestone gorge of Dovedale, for brown trout and grayling. Good fly hatches including Mayfly in early June. Tim is one of the area’s most knowledgeable and unassuming fishermen, rarely failing to tempt even the most educated trout! To be taken before 8 Oct 2008.

Lot No. 154 Presented by Gresham Angling Society Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day for 1 rod, dry fly fishing for wild brown trout on the Rivers Loddon and Lyde, Hampshire, accompanied by a Society member. The mayfly is consistent from mid-May to end of the first week in June. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 155 Presented by Don Stazicker Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day for 1 one rod on a prime beat of the Derbyshire Wye with Don Stazicker. Don is a highly skilled fisherman and is a GAIA certified fly fishing instructor. He also produced the excellent Derbyshire Limestone Streams DVD. A perfect guide for a day in Derbyshire. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 156 Presented by Lathkill Fly Fishing Club Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s guided fishing for 1 rod on the Upper River Lathkill near Over Haddon, Derbyshire. The River Lathkill winds its way through Lathkill Dale which is home to an abundance of wildlife and lots of wild brown trout. Comfortable walking boots necessary as you will cover quite a lot of ground during the day. Riverside lunch included. Dry fly only. No wading. Date by arrangement 1April to 30 September 2008.

Lot No. 157 Presented by Andrew Cartwright Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s fishing for 1 or 2 rods on the picturesque Upper Severn near Caersws, Wales with local guide Andrew Cartwright. Fishing will be for trout, grayling, salmon and perhaps some coarse fish. Andrew is a qualified casting coach and expert guide who took a group on the 2007 ‘Wild Trout Experience’ weekend run by the WTT. Fishing permits included. To be taken by 31/12/08.

Lot No. 158 Presented by Robert Melvin Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) 1 day for 2 rods salmon fishing at Dan-y-Parc Fishery, Crickhowell on the River Usk, Wales. Excellent flyfishing. Easy wading and access. 1½ miles of both banks. 47 salmon caught in 2006 (25 on fly), 30 salmon in 2007 with many wild brown trout and a few sea trout. EA Wales byelaws apply. Date by arrangement from March to September 2008 inclusive.

Lot No. 159 Presented by Advanced School of Game Angling Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s guided fishing for 1 rod on the Welsh Dee in the Llangollen area with Louis Noble, fully qualified APGAI instructor and member of the Hardy Greys Academy. Fishing for trout or grayling (salmon being a bit unpredictable). Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 160 Presented by Wilderness Flyfishing Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s guided fishing for “utterly wild brown trout” on private beats of the River Eden with England International and APGAI instructor Jeremy Lucas. The Eden is reputedly “the largest wild trout system surviving in England”. Alternatively the day can be arranged on a local stillwater (Cow Green or Ullswater) if preferred. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 161 Presented by David Henderson Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A full day of either trout or salmon casting tuition with fully qualified coach, David Henderson, during the first week of September 2008. All tackle provided, to take place either in North Yorkshire or in Lancashire (Hodder or Ribble). Lot No. 162 Presented by Anthony Williams, Fly Fishing Academy Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s guided float tubing at Ravensthorpe, an Anglian Water fishery. This old Victorian reservoir is in quiet and pleasant Northampton countryside. Tube, lifejacket and rod will be provided if required. Recipient must provide own neoprene waders and be able to swim. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 163 Presented by Tim James Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s fishing (and tuition if required) for wild brown trout, seatrout and salmon on the River Tavy, near Dartmoor guided by fully qualified local instructor, Tim James. The day will involve all aspects of river-craft, fly selection and tactics. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 164 Presented by Simon Johnson Esq Guide Price £150 (Starting Price £75) A day’s fly fishing for pike for 1 rod on the Trinity Broads, Norfolk with WTT Director, Simon Johnson. 4 interconnected, non-navigable broads designated as Special Areas of Conservation. Internationally renowned for wildfowl (inc teal, pochard, wigeon and gadwall) and the rare bittern regularly over-winters in the reedbeds. Stocks of pike are good and there is an excellent chance of catching several fish. Tackle, permits and a fantastic ‘fry-up’ is included. To be taken on Friday 12 September 2008.

Lot No. 165 Presented by Merthyr Tydfil AA Guide Price £140 (Starting Price £70) A 2008 season permit to fish the waters of Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association, S Wales (trout and salmon). Choose from a large selection of fishing including wild brown trout fishing on the River Taff and salmon fishing on the River Usk, or try an excellent pond where fly fishing for carp is being undertaken with good results.

Lot No. 166 Presented by Merthyr Tydfil AA Guide Price £140 (Starting Price £70) Details of Lot No. 166 as per details for Lot No. 165.

Lot No. 167 Presented by George Eaton Esq Guide Price £125 (Starting Price £65) An opportunity to purchase a 2008 season rod on an unusual piece of mixed stream fishing on the River Ouse, Bucks. Exceptionally large trout & chub are present in this attractive and challenging fishery. A flexible approach may produce the wild trout of a lifetime.

Lot No. 168 Presented by Derwent Anglers Club Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A day for 4 rods or two days for 2 rods on the Derwent Anglers’ Club waters, River Derwent near Scarborough, Yorkshire. Brown and rainbow trout. Dry fly fishing June to August; 1 fly only if wet fishing April to September. 2008 season.

Lot No. 169 Presented by Edward Twiddy Esq Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A night’s sea trout fishing with WTT Chairman, Edward Twiddy, on the River Towy at Abercothi in early July (6th to 9th). Arrive for dinner, leave after lunch the following day. Sofa available for some sleep in the morning.

Lot No. 170 Presented by Mulberry Whin Fishery Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A day’s chalkstream grayling fishing for 4 rods on the famous Driffield Beck, E Yorks (Mulberry Whin Beat – 1 mile of double bank). The quality of the grayling fishing can be very good with a chance of a big fish. Fly fishing only. Accommodation can be provided on request at extra cost. Day to be taken between October 2008 and February 2009.

Lot No. 171 Presented by Tregate Anglers Club Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A rare opportunity for 2 rods for 1 day to fish the Lower Monnow, Herefordshire, a noted tributary of the Wye with open and more challenging beats. A private club stretch 3½ miles long, mainly double bank, holding wild brown trout, grayling and (marked) stocked brown trout. Good mayfly hatch usually. Two club members will be guides for the day. 2008 season.

Lot No. 172 Presented by Messrs Rob Denny & Dave Smith Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A day’s fishing on the River Monnow, Herefordshire for 2 rods, guided by 2 totally unqualified guides that can cook a mean steak for lunch and show you some of the best fishing, flies and techniques on the Monnow. Any day, any time but mayfly time has to be seen to be believed if the weather plays ball. Wild brown trout and grayling give excellent sport on this newly improved river that lies in glorious and quiet Welsh Marches scenery. Lot No. 173 Presented by David Luckhurst Esq Guide Price £120 (Starting Price £60) A morning’s tuition with fully qualified instructor, David Luckhurst, for 2 rods at Hurst Farm Fishery, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The 6-hour session will include stillwater fishing tuition (techniques, tackle and flies) and casting instruction as required. A 2-fish ticket is included. To be taken in 2008 season.

Lot No. 174 Presented by High Hall Fly Fishers Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day for 1 rod on the River Allen, Dorset accompanied by a member. Perfect small chalk stream; difficult, wild trout and large grayling. Mid-week day during May or June 2008 to be agreed. Wading essential so would suit reasonably fit, experienced small stream angler. Picnic lunch or pub lunch included.

Lot No. 175 Presented by Anthony Holmes Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s dry fly fishing on 3½ miles of the Birdsgrove Club private water of the famous Derbyshire Dove near Ashbourne. The donor, who has fished this water for over 30 years, will give guidance and advice during the day (and tuition and appropriate tackle if required). Lunch, and if needed supper, will be provided at a riverside hostelry. Local accommodation can be arranged if required. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 176 Presented by Peter Prince Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day for 2 rods on the Hampshire Avon at Upavon after the end of June in 2008 season. Wild brown trout and grayling. Challenging chalkstream, wading essential.

Lot No. 177 Presented by Castle Acre Fishing Club Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day for 1 rod on the River Nar, Norfolk (Castle Acre beat). 4km of wild brown trout chalkstream. Upstream dry fly and nymph only. Wading essential. Day in May 2008 by arrangement, accompanied by a club member.

Lot No. 178 Presented by West Wilts Fly Fishers Guild Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s wild brown trout fishing for 2 rods on the Rivers Mole and Yeo in Devon (over approx 3 miles near South Molton), accompanied by a member. Catch & release, barbless hooks. Date by agreement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 179 Presented by Upper Teign Fishing Association Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A 24-hour permit for salmon and sea trout fishing on the Upper Teign, Devon. 2008 season. To include a guide for night fishing for sea trout – local guide Richard Jackson who usually catches either the most or the biggest sea trout on the club’s waters.

Lot No. 180 Presented by Grantham Angling Association Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s fly fishing for wild trout near Grantham, Lincs as a guest of the GAA (est. 1872). The club’s waters consist of over 10 miles of the Upper River Witham and River Chater in Rutland and you will be guided by river keeper, Colin Hides. Enjoy a day during May or June 2008, fishing from dawn until dusk if you wish – and have the stamina! You will not fish the same piece of water all day. Also included is lunch at Belton Woods Golf & Country Club.

Lot No. 181 Presented by M Anderson Esq & S&DAC Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on the Salisbury & District Angling Club’s waters with Malcolm Anderson. Choose from beats on the Rivers Nadder, Wylye, Avon, Bourne and Ebble. Fly only. EA rod licence and own tackle necessary.

Lot No. 182 Presented by Mark Lloyd Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on a seldom-fished and pretty, private beat of the River Usk in Wales with Mark Lloyd, Director of the ACA. A degree of athletic clambering is required on this picturesque and productive water. Principally trout fishing, but salmon are a possibility if conditions are right. A rare chance to bend not only your rod but also the ear of the Director of one of angling’s leading conservation organisations. Date in 2008 season by mutual arrangement.

Lot No. 183 Presented by Paul Kenyon Esq & Snowbee UK Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s guided fishing for 2 rods for wild brown trout on the River Yealm in South Devon, guided by Paul Kenyon, fully qualified coach and proprieter of Fly Fishing Devon. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 184 Presented by Dr Cyril Bennett Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s brown trout fishing on the Wiltshire Nadder, accompanied by Cyril Bennett, renowned entomologist and pioneer of the Anglers’ Monitoring Initiative. Fly only! Date in 2008 season by arrangement. Lot No. 185 Presented by Theo Pike Esq & The Wandle Piscators Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) Join urban fisherman-conservationist Theo Pike for a day’s wander up the Wandle in the footsteps of Nelson, Halford and the Accidental Angler. Get the latest news on the roller-coaster restoration of this unique South London chalkstream by the Wandle Trust and its partners, and the chance to hook a specimen chub, dace or even barbel on the fly (trout still very far from guaranteed!) Date by mutual agreement in 2008 after 16 June.

Lot No. 186 Presented by Barford & Burcombe Fishing Club Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s brown trout fishing on the Wiltshire Nadder. Fly only. A club member will meet and advise on the day before you set off alone. Date in 2008 season by mutual agreement.

Lot No. 187 Presented by The Wickham / Sanders Family Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s trout and grayling fishing for 2 rods on a 2 mile privately-owned single bank beat on the Welsh Dee at Rhos-y- Madoc, Ruabon, near Wrexham. Chest waders and wading stick recommended for some pools. Fly and nymph only. Owners are in occupation and will provide help and guidance. Date by arrangement in 2008 season but a weekday in May/June is recommended when the purchasers are likely to have exclusive use.

Lot No. 188 Presented by John Roe Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A day’s trout and grayling fishing for 2 rods on the Welsh Dee, Carrog (1½ miles of right hand bank). Date by arrangement in 2008 season excluding 1 Sept to 17 Oct inclusive).

Lot No. 189 Presented by Nick Zoll Esq Guide Price £100 (Starting Price £50) A 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 2008.

Lot No. 190 Presented by Rear Admiral Fred Scourse Guide Price £85 (Starting Price £45) A day’s fishing for 1 rod accompanied by Fred Scourse (past director of The Wild Trout Trust), on the Wellow, Cam and Midford Brooks near Bath. Short rod and long waders. Mainly wild trout water with some stocked sections. Beautiful small- stream fishing in hidden valleys. Includes lunch at a local hostelry. 2008 season.

Lot No. 191 Presented by Bintry Mill Trout Fishery Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A day for 1 rod on the Bintry Mill Fishery, River Wensum, Norfolk. 1½ miles of chalk river. First half of day guided by Terry Lawton, author of Nymph Fishing, A History of the Art and Practice. 2008 season.

Lot No. 192 Presented by Trevor Cramphorn Esq Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A day for 1 rod on an exclusive, private syndicate water on the Upper Windrush and Dikler, Glos. Varied hatches throughout the year including mayfly. Delightful small stream, light tacke fishing for trout and grayling. Date by arrangement 1 April to 30 September 2008 (excluding weekends).

Lot No. 193 Presented by Sportfish Guide Price £80 (Starting Price £40) A Sportfish voucher for a 2-hour casting lesson with one of the country’s top casting instructors, Allan Shepard. To be taken at the Sportfish casting school in Reading. An opportunity to learn new methods of Spey casting as well as brushing-up on double haul techniques.

Lot No. 194 Presented by Andy Pritchard Esq & Colne Water AC Guide Price £75 (Starting Price £40) Two guest day tickets to fish any or all of the 3 waters currently operated by Colne Water Angling Club in Lancashire. Two reservoirs (16 acres approx) and about 5 miles of the River Colne, all in E. Lancs. A CWAC member will act as guide. Limit of a brace of fish per rod on the day. Reservoirs are fly only and barbless hooks. River is worm, spin or fly preferred. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 195 Presented by The Ramsbury Estate Guide Price £75 (Starting Price £40) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on the River Kennet at Axford, Wilts. Upstream dry fly. By arrangement 1 June to 30 Sept 2008.

Lot No. 196 Presented by Nick Marriner Esq Guide Price £70 (Starting Price £35) A day’s salmon fishing for 1 rod on the Warwick Hall beat (2 miles) of the River Eden, near Carlisle. Date in 2008 season by arrangement. Lot No. 197 Presented by Messrs Rob Denny & Patrick Lloyd Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A day for 2 rods on the River Honddu guided by Patrick Lloyd and Rob Denny. Full of wild Welsh trout, this Upper Monnow tributary offers superb fishing in a stunningly beautiful valley. Reasonable level of fitness required. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 198 Presented by Peper Harow Park FFC Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A 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. By arrangement, 2008 season.

Lot No. 199 Presented by Garway Flyfishers Club Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) Two days for 1 rod or one day for 2 rods on the River Monnow, Herefordshire. Middle river beat. Wild trout and grayling, plus marked, stocked trout. Up to 4 stocked fish per rod may be kept; wild fish to be returned. By arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 200 Presented by Cotswold Flyfishers Club Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A day for 1 rod accompanied by a club member, on the Rivers Coln and Windrush, Oxfordshire, date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 201 Presented by Andrew Flitcroft Esq Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A day’s wild brown trout fishing with Trout & Salmon editor Andrew Flitcroft on his private stretch of the River Gwash, Nr 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 2008 season by arrangement but mid-end May best.

Lot No. 202 Presented by Mark Roberts Esq Guide Price £60 (Starting Price £30) A 2-hour casting lesson with APGAI/Hardy Greys Academy 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. Plus solutions to catch those hard-to-get-at fish and different fishing methods to catch them. The lesson will be tailored to your needs, wishes and ability.

Lot No. 203 Presented by Richard Slocock Esq Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day on a River Piddle beat, Dorset for 1 rod. Wild trout and lightly stocked. Must be taken in April 2008; no extension to date allowed.

Lot No. 204 Presented by The Crichel Fishing Syndicate Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day on the Crichel beat of the River Allen in East Dorset. The Allen runs roughly parallel to the Wimborne – Cranborne road and the Crichel beat starts about 6 miles out of Wimborne. Dry fly fishing only. The successful bidder will be accompanied, and lunch will be provided. To be taken on a weekday in May 2008.

Lot No. 205 Presented by Messrs Russell Good & Roger Tutt Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day for 1 rod on the River Monnow, fully guided by Roger Tutt on a lightly fished beat below the Bell Hotel at Skenfrith. A good head of wild trout is supplemented by some stocked fish from beats below. A fine pub at the top of the beat gives an angler a bigger target.

Lot No. 206 Presented by Mrs Denise Ashton Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day’s grayling fishing for 1 rod, Middle Itchen with Denise to be taken Oct, Nov or Dec 2008. Ladies and beginners welcome.

Lot No. 207 Presented by River Nar Fishery Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day’s brown trout fishing for 1 rod on the River Nar, Norfolk in May 2008 by arrangement. Bidder to comply with R Nar Fishery rules which include S&TA membership.

Lot No. 208 Presented by Neville Walker Esq Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day’s fishing on the WTT/Orvis Conservation Award-winning stretch of the River Sence with Neville Walker. To be taken by arrangement in June 2008. Lot No. 209 Presented by Dave Southall Esq Guide Price £50 (Starting Price £25) A day’s guided fishing on the Upper Yorkshire Derwent, either on the main river (stocked), or on the upper water (unstocked, full of lovely wildies to about 12in, well wooded and quite a walk but some of the best, least-fished wild trout fishing in the area. It’s possible to catch 50 fish in a 4-hour session when they are on the feed and usually all on the dry fly. 6 to 7’ #2 or #3 rod recommended and the ability to “which ever way you can” cast). Any necessary flies that the bidder does not possess will be tied and provided by the donor. Date by mutual agreement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 210 Presented by Nick Marriner Esq Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day’s wild brown trout & grayling fishing for 2 rods on the Warwick Hall beat (2 miles) of the River Eden, near Carlisle. Date in 2008 season by arrangement.

Lot No. 211 Presented by John Hatt Esq Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on a stretch (approx 2 miles, much of it both banks) of the River Lune, Lancs about 1 mile north of Sedbergh, for trout or sea trout in either May, June, July or August 2008. The sea trout are not usually up till July. Remote possibility of a salmon later. No stocked trout and the wild trout are quite hard work but the stretch is very beautiful.

Lot No. 212 Presented by John Davison Esq Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day’s brown trout and grayling fishing on the River Wharfe Middleton beat at Ikley with the donor, a STANIC Instructor and Club chairman. 2-fish limit/catch and release. The water has been fished by the same club for over 100 years. To be taken in 2008 season by arrangement.

Lot No. 213 Presented by Upper Windrush Syndicate Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day’s wild brown trout fishing for 1 rod on a mile of the River Windrush above Bourton on the Water in 2008 season (mayfly most desirable). Dry fly or upstream nymph only, probably no bigger than size 12. Wading permitted (chest highs) which helps right-handers because it is all left bank. Easy access. Lovely piece of countryside; great for leisurely day out/ picnic with a friend.

Lot No. 214 Presented by Foston Fishing Club Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day’s trout fishing for 1 rod on the Foston Beck, an East Yorkshire chalk stream and tributary of the famous Driffield Beck. The winning bidder will be accompanied by Alan Mullinger, river keeper and trustee of East Yorkshire Chalk Rivers Trust. To be taken in 2008 season.

Lot No. 215 Presented by Gaunts Fishing Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A day for 1 rod, accompanied by a club member, on the River Allen near Witchampton, Dorset; to be fished upstream using dry fly or nymph. Up to 4 stocked trout may be kept; wild browns to be returned. Also grayling up to around 3lb possible. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 216 Presented by Gopsall FFC Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) 1 day’s guided fishing for 1 rod on the River Sence. To include a pub lunch. June to end September 2008 by arrangement.

Lot No. 217 Presented by Cowbridge & District AA Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £20) A season ticket on the River Thaw, a stream offering fly and worm fishing that runs through Cowbridge and the Vale of Glamorgan. To include an Annual Dinner (in April) and an introductory guided tour of the fishing by Welsh International fly fisherman Geoff Thompson. Fly and worm fishing only – 4 fish per day. Season: 21 March to 30 Sept.

Lot No. 218 Presented by Avon & Tributaries AA Guide Price £40 (Starting Price £25) 1 day for 2 rods or two days for 1 rod on the Association’s waters; three brooks near Bath, all well stocked. 2008 season.

Lot No. 219 Presented by Marlborough College Guide Price £35 (Starting Price £20) A day’s fishing on the Marlborough College stretch of the River Kennet, Berks. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 220 Presented by John Aston Esq Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) A day for 1 rod on the Cod Beck, N Yorkshire. Small beck, big fish. Mainly wild trout (to 2lb+) and grayling. Not for the faint- hearted or inexperienced. Wading and climbing steep banks involved – jungle warfare skills useful. Date by arrangement before 15 May or after 15 June in 2008. Lot No. 221 Presented by Willow Brook Flyfishers Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) A day on the Willow Brook for 2 rods. Three miles of brook fishing near to Oundle in Northamptonshire. WBF believe this to be the only trout stream in the county. Mainly stocked brown trout but with a population of wild fish and some magnificent chub. Pools and riffles, steep banks and plenty of brambles. The rods will be introduced to the brook and advised or guided as desired. Fly only, dry, wet, nymph, up or down stream. April to October 2008 by arrangement. Best early or late season.

Lot No. 222 Presented by Burton Mutual AA Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on the bottom 9 miles of the River Dove which may be the number one place in the UK for big barbel.

Lot No. 223 Presented by Merthyr Tydfil AA Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) Two days for 2 rods trout fishing on any of the Merthyr Tydfil beats (trout and salmon). Choose from a large selection of fishing including wild brown trout fishing on the River Taff and salmon fishing on the River Usk, or try an excellent pond where fly fishing for carp is being undertaken with good results.

Lot Nos. 224-226 Presented by Merthyr Tydfil AA Guide Price £30 (Starting Price £15) Details fot Lots Nos. 224, 225 and 226 as per Lot No. 223.

Lot No. 227 Presented by John Davison Esq Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £15) A day’s fishing with the donor, a STANIC instructor on Bowshaw Whams reservoir 1000 feet up in ‘Summer Wine’ country near Holmfirth, Yorkshire. The water has been fished by the same club for over 100 years. Stocked browns and rainbows 2 fish limit/ catch and release until second fish killed. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 228 Presented by Hopton Farm Fishery Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £15) 1 day for 1 rod on the Hopton stretch of the Leigh & Cradley Brooks. Approx 2 miles of double-bank fishing on lowland brooks flowing through arable farmland, one with pristine brown trout and the other naturalised stocked/wild trout. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.

Lot No. 229 Presented by Hopton Farm Fishery Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £15) Details for Lot No. 229 as per Lot No. 228.

Lot No. 230 Presented by Kingfisher Angling & Preservation Society Guide Price £25 (Starting Price £15) A 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. Date by arrangement May to Nov 2008 excluding August, accompanied by a club member.

Lot No. 231 Presented by Milnthorpe AA Guide Price £20 (Starting Price £10) A day for 1 rod on the River Bela, South Cumbria. Weekday only during May, June, July or August 2008. Rain-fed brown trout river with good ranunculus growth in some years. Good hatches of fly. River is stocked but has a good head of wild trout.

Lot No. 232 Presented by Milnthorpe AA Guide Price £20 (Starting Price £10) Details of Lot No. 232 as per Lot No. 231.

Lot No. 233 Presented by Slaithwaite & District AC Guide Price £20 (Starting Price £10) A day’s fishing for 1 rod on S&DAC’s stretches of the River Colne in West Yorkshire, fishing for wild brown trout accompanied by Mick Pogson. Date by arrangement any weekday 1 April to 30 September 2008.

Lot No. 234 Presented by Rosset & Gresford Club Guide Price £15 (Starting Price £10) 1 day for 1 rod on the River Alyn, N Wales. The Alyn rises on the Denbigh moors and finds its way eventually into the Welsh Dee about 6 miles above Chester. It is a smallish stream requiring small rods, fine tippets and small flies. Date by arrangement in 2008 season.  R || D T OU T I L T The Wild Trout Trust W R | E U S H T Internet & Postal Auction 2008 | T | | Postal Bid Form | w w g | w or .w ut. | ildtro | Postal bid forms must be received in The Wild Trout Trust office | by Monday 7 April 2008 latest. | | Post to: | The Wild Trout Trust, PO Box 120, Waterlooville PO8 0WZ | | Please bid for me, without legal obligation on The Wild Trout Trust’s part, on the following | Lots at or under the maximum bid stated: | | I have read the ‘Conditions of Sale’ in The Wild Trout Trust’s Auction 2008 catalogue in | accordance with which the following bids are made and I agree to abide by them. | | Signature...... Date......

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