! Wessex Branch Auction 2016 ends Saturday 2nd April 2016 at 12 noon
48 Lots many of which are new including another opportunity to experience The Great Dorset Grand Slam
Last year our Wessex Branch Fundraising Auction was very well supported and just over £5100 was raised. We hope the various Lots in this year’s catalogue, many of which are new donations will equally excite and encourage our members and friends to bid for fishing days on Club waters, at Fisheries and on exclusive private waters in our area. Also, some members who are recognised for the quality of their hand tied fly patterns have donated selections which are bound to interest. Others may wish to bid for guided sea fishing opportunities in search of Bass and other species in the company of our own local experts.
As before, we invite postal and email bids for all Lots in this catalogue. These have been generously donated to raise funds for Wessex Branch and our ongoing contribution to National S&TC UK initiatives. We much appreciate the support of all our donors and the generosity of our bidders.
Rules
Bids must be in writing to the Auctioneer. Please fill in the printable bidding form at the end of this catalogue and post it to the Auctioneer. Alternatively for speed and efficiency bids may be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
Bids must reach the Auctioneer at the given address by no later than 12.00 noon on Saturday 2nd April 2016, at which time the Auction ends and no further bids will be accepted. Receipt of individual bids cannot be acknowledged.
The Auctioneer will keep all bids confidential throughout the Auction and ensure fair play.
The highest of all bids received for each lot by the close of Auction will be the one accepted. In the event of there being two or more identical highest bids for the same lot, the highest bid received first will be the winning bid. Notification letters will be sent out in April to the successful bidders requesting settlement by return.
If payment for any Lot is not received within seven days of notification then the Lot is forfeit and it will be offered to the second highest bidder.
Fishing must be taken during the 2016 season.
Guide prices are only an indication Although some lots regularly fetch more than twice their guide price, this is not always the case and some excellent value fishing is secured each year. Considering that much of the fishing offered is not generally available to the public, it is a rare opportunity to visit some very special fishing destinations. Please be generous in your bidding and good luck to you all. We extend a very big “thank you” to all who have supported Wessex Branch and generously made donations for the Auction.
Some Lots have reserve prices printed in the catalogue below which these lots cannot be sold. Lot 1 Donor: Lord and Lady Somerton Salmon Fishing on the Somerley Estate, Ringwood, Hampshire We offer the opportunity for two Salmon Rods to enjoy over five miles of double bank fishing on the famed Hampshire Avon. Somerley is one of the top Avon fisheries in respect of salmon catches and historically has produced fish over 25 lbs each season. The chance of catching one of these magnificent Avon spring fish keeps many a salmon angler returning to the famous pools throughout the Somerley Estate. The day to be taken between 1st February 2016 and the end of July 2016. The best time to fish would be after the 15th May 2016. Fishing prior to 15th May is by fly only.
Guide Price £175
Lot 2 Donor: William Buckley and Sarah Jane Fairey Bossington Estate, Houghton, Stockbridge River Test at Bossington Estate
The Bossington Estate has generously donated one day’s fly fishing for two rods on the River Test at Bossington Estate. The day can be taken after the June weed cut, subject to prior arrangement and availability. Guide Price £520
Lot 3 Donor: Mike Bilson The Great Dorset Grand Slam Bass, Brown Trout and Pike on Fly in a day with Champagne Prize
A day to be agreed with Licensed Game Angling Coach, Mike Bilson, between June and October. Start the day an hour before sunrise wading in Poole Harbour for Bass on the fly followed by a Full English Breakfast at a four-star hotel. Then a short drive to the River Allen Chalkstream for Brown Trout with lighter rods and flies for Brown Trout! Once the Brown is landed you have the option to visit a Pike Lake fifteen minutes away to complete the Slam on the fly. It is possible to achieve this using only Top Water Flies for each species which is amazingly exciting. Your guide will photograph your fish so that you can mount the Slam in a frame. If you achieve the Slam you will receive a complimentary bottle of Champagne from the Committee of the Wessex Branch. You have the option to vary the day and just go for one or two species if you prefer. The day will end at 18:00 so you will need some stamina and the ability to cast a heavy fly 20 yards gracefully without too much effort. Advice will be given on tackle, tactics, and tides.
Bidding to start at £250 Lot 4 Donor: Active Nation Guided Salmon Fishing for two rods including a champagne lunch on the famous Woodmill Pool River Itchen.
Woodmill salmon pool is one of the best salmon and sea trout fishing spots in Southern England. It pre dates the Domesday record of 1086 being at that time a salmon pool called Wodemilne and was at that time owned by the Church. We are pleased to offer a days salmon fishing for two rods ( 8.30am to 6.30pm ) along with a champagne lunch. A mutually convenient date to be arranged between June and Sept. The day will be guided by Mike Bilson ( local Orvis guide ) and Ross Jordan who has fished Woodmill for over 20 years
Guide price £500 Bidding to start at £350
Lot 5 Donor: Guy Rasch Heale House Water, River Avon, Upper Woodford. Any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday as agreed with the donor, for two rods. Dry fly and upstream nymph only and with barbless hooks on this extensive and exclusive water. Two fish per rod may be retained.
Guide Price £300 Lot 6 Donor: Dorchester Fishing Club Club waters on the River Frome Any one day after June 15th by arrangement with Dorchester Fishing Club. Upstream dry fly or nymph only. Two trout over 13 inches may be retained.
Guide Price £50
Lot 7 Donor: The East Burton Estate River Frome We are delighted to offer the opportunity for two rods to fish the River Frome on the East Burton Estate between Wool and Moreton. This is a very peaceful location with easy access. The river and carrier is stocked with brown trout and wild trout are also present. There is also the potential of catching a specimen Frome grayling. Upstream dry fly or nymph only. One trout per rod to be taken, otherwise catch and release. Dependent upon conditions salmon and sea trout may also be fished for in season. To be fished by arrangement with the resident River Keeper between 1st May 2016 and 31 August 2016. Guide price £100
Lot 8 Donor: Manningford Trout Fishery, Manningford Bohune, Pewsey
We are delighted to offer a FOUR FISH DAY TICKET for one flyfisher at Manningford Trout Fishery, located between Pewsey and Upavon. This is one of Wiltshire’s best known fisheries fed by the pristine waters of the Avon. There is a 4.5 acre main lake and also a smaller 1.5 acre lake both well stocked with hard fighting rainbows and brown trout. Full details available on the Fishery website www.manningfordtroutfishery.net Ticket valid for year ending 31st December 2016
Guide price and reserve £35
Lot 9 Donor: Dorchester Fishing Club Club waters on the River Frome Most generously the Dorchester Fishing Club offers an additional Day Ticket on the same basis as Lot 6 above.
Guide Price £50
Lot 10 Donor: Services Dry Fly Fishing Association River Avon, Bulford to Fifield Any one day after 16th June for one rod by arrangement with the donor. Dry fly and upstream nymph only for brown trout and grayling on six miles of river. Four trout of over twelve inches may be retained together with two grayling, for the table. Wading is permitted. For fishery description see www.sdffa.co.uk Guide Price £80
Lot 11 Donor: Richard Slocock Wessex Flyfishing Lakes, Tolpuddle. Lake fishing at Tolpuddle for two flyfishers of any age. Three fish can be taken by each rod. Any one day between 1st April and 30th October. 2016 season only. Guide Price £54
Lot 12 Donor: Richard Slocock Wessex Flyfishing Lakes, Tolpuddle Richard kindly offers another day’s lake fishing for two flyfishers of any age. Three fish can be taken by each rod. Any one day between 1st April and 30th October. 2016 season only.
Guide price £54
Lot 13 Donor: Howard Taylor The River Dun Blue Pool beat Enjoy one day for two rods on the Blue Pool beat of the River Dun (a tributory of the River Test) The beat is just over 1km long and is a secluded nature spot where the river flows through old woodland. At the top of the beat is the Blue Pool, a spring directly out of the chalk aquifer giving the water a blue appearance. The day to be taken in 2016 between 1 August and the end of the trout season. All catch and release. It may be possible to arrange a guide. No dogs.
Bidding to start at £250
Lot 14 Donor: Robin Gould A Saturday on the Frome at Priory Water Robin Gould has kindly donated the opportunity for two people to fish the Gould family’s River Frome beat known as Priory Water on a Saturday by arrangement. This is strictly limited to two rods with the remote possibility that the water may be shared at the time of your visit with private guests. Robin recommends mid July onwards is best although May and June can be good for salmon.. Late July onwards is optimum for seatrout up until the end of September into early October. Spinning permissible after 16 June. Catch and release only. Subject to his availability Robin is happy to guide or show the water
Guide price £200
Lot 15 Donor: River Dever Syndicate Grayling fishing with Tony Harris on the River Dever
This Lot provides a rare opportunity to fish for grayling in delightful surroundings on a private stretch of the River Dever between Barton Stacey and the river’s confluence with the River Test. The fishery consists of glides, shallows and a few deeper pools and supports a good stock of grayling up to 2lb plus in weight. It is usually possible to spot and target individual fish so small river stalking skills will be an asset on the day. The successful bidder will be accompanied by Tony Harris who has many years experience on this fishery. Tony will act as a guide and provide a box of suitable nymph, bug and fly patterns.
The Lot is for a single rod and is to be taken on a day during October/November 2016 to be mutually agreed.
Guide price £100
Lot 16 Donor: Dever Springs Trout Fishery A three fish Day Ticket to be taken before 19th November 2016 kindly donated by this famous fishery at Barton Stacey, near Winchester, Hampshire. Further information is available at www.deversprings.com
Guide price £60. Bidding to start at £50 Lot 17 Donor: Martin Small, Wessex Branch Chairman A Saltwater Fly Fishing Day afloat One day saltwater fly fishing for one person aboard the Wessex Branch Chairman’s own 17 foot classic wooden boat, targeting bass, pollock, mackerel and garfish etc. Your skipper has over 35 years of boating and fishing experience. Some previous saltwater fly fishing experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Any weekday June to September excluding August. Safety equipment supplied. A Lifejacket which will be provided MUST be worn at all times while aboard the boat. Bring own lunch and eye protection which is strongly recommended. Fishing in Poole Harbour/Bay weather dependant. Date to be agreed.
Guide price £150. Bidding to start at £125
Lot 18 Donor: Martin Small, Wessex Branch Chairman A Saltwater Fly Fishing Day afloat Martin has generously donated a second day saltwater fly fishing for one person and in all respects this lot is the same as Lot 17 above.
Guide price £150. Bidding to start at £125
Lot 19 Donor: Richard Slocock Wessex Flyfishing Lakes, Tolpuddle. Lake fishing at Tolpuddle for two flyfishers aged over 55 years. Two fish may be taken by each rod. Any one day between 1st April and 30th October. 2016 season only.
Guide Price £35
Lot 20 Donor: Mike Bilson Fly Fishing for Bass in Poole Harbour A morning’s guided fly fishing for Bass in Poole Harbour with Licensed Game Angling Coach Mike Bilson. Date to be agreed with Mike Bilson but will be between the months of June and September. Start an hour before dawn, fish sunrise then finish off with a full English breakfast at a four star Hotel. Advice given on tackle, flies and tactics with knowledge of tides, moon phases and local marks.
Guide price £80
Lot 21 Donor: Wessex Branch S&TC UK Wessex Branch Beat, River Allen, Wimborne
A day for two flyfishers to enjoy the Wessex Branch beat on the beautiful River Allen, fishing dry fly and upstream nymph for wild and stocked brown trout, with occasional grayling. Any day of the week by arrangement including prime mayfly time. Catch and release only.
Guide price £50
Lot 22 Donor: Robin Bloomfield CBE River Piddle, Bere Regis, Dorset. Any one day after the end of June by arrangement for one or two rods on this lower beat of the River Piddle. Upstream dry fly and nymph only for brown trout. Barbless hooks preferred and two fish over twelve inches may be retained
Guide price £80
Lot 23 Donor: The Chisenbury Fishing Syndicate Syndicate waters on the Upper Avon (Hants/Salisbury) A day’s Brown Trout and Grayling fishing for one rod on approximately 2.5 miles of the Upper Avon (Hants/ Salisbury) with introduction to the water by a member. To be taken during the 2016 season; Brown Trout, 15th April to 15th October; Grayling 16th June to 31st December. Guide price £80
Lot 24 Donor: Wessex Water Fly fishing at Sutton Bingham, Clatworthy or Hawkridge reservoir. Wessex Water takes pride in offering some of the finest fishing in the West Country catering for the trout angler at smaller intimate waters such as Hawkridge and also at their vast reservoirs at Sutton Bingham and Clatworthy. You are bidding for one day’s fishing with a boat for two rods on either Sutton Bingham, Clatworthy or Hawkridge Reservoir during Wessex Water’s 2016 season. Catch limit 5 fish per rod.
Guide price £60
Lot 25 Donor:Bruce Stenhouse A Day on the River Allen, Wimborne with Ghillie
A day for two rods trout fishing on the Wessex Branch beat with the Head Riverkeeper Bruce Stenhouse acting as ghillie. A picnic lunch with a bottle of wine to share and plenty of good humour will be provided to entertain you for the day. Dry fly and upstream nymph and catch and release only.
Guide Price £85
Lot 26 Donor: Bruce Stenhouse A Day on the River Allen, Wimborne with Ghillie Generously, Bruce has offered a second accompanied day on the River Allen for two rods and this Lot is identical in all respects to the previous lot.
Guide Price £85
Lot 27 Donor: John McGrath Escorted Bass Fishing in Portland Harbour John will accompany two people on a morning’s Bass fishing session in Portland Harbour on a date to be arranged between 1st June and 31 July 2016 only.
Guide price £80. Bidding to start at £60 Lot 28 Donor: Fly Odyssey UK One to one Tuition with Gilly Bate Fully qualified instructor Gilly Bate will give one person a casting lesson for two hours or four hours full tuition at private, well stocked lakes in Hampshire. All equipment will be supplied. Fishing includes two fish.
Guide price £180. Bidding to start at £120
Lot 29 Donor : Fly Odyssey UK Grayling Fishing at Lower Mill, Longparish A day’s grayling fishing at Lower Mill, Longparish for two rods. To be taken between 14th October and 12th December 2016. Superb grayling fishing in a beautiful setting on the Upper Test. Wading is essential.
Bidding to start at £100
Lot 30 Donor: Bournemouth Water Longham Reservoir Coarse Fishery A Longham Reservoir Season Ticket for the year 1st April 2016 to 31 March 2017 has been kindly donated by Bournemouth Water. The Fishery is open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas Day between 8am and one hour after sunset. This is an excellent venue for those targeting the principal coarse species including Carp, Perch and Bream and is also a highly regarded winter fishing Pike venue. Full details available at www.bournemouthwater.co.uk
Guide price £65
Lot 31 Donor: Bournemouth Water Longham Reservoir Coarse Fishery Three Day Tickets for Longham Reservoir Coarse Fishery valid for the year 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017. Full details at www.bournemouthwater.co.uk
Guide price £30 Lot 32 Donor: Mrs Grimstone A day of fishing on The Parsonage beat, River Test This Middle Test beat is a combination of classic main river with long glides, pools and some shallower areas, also a long carrier which has a more intimate feel. The donation is for two rods on a date to be arranged between 1st July and 30 September 2016.
Guide price £300. Bidding to start at £200
Lot 33 Donor: Rockbourne Trout Fishery Three fish day ticket for one rod Spring fed, crystal clear water provides abundant natural fly life and excellent opportunities for stalking trout. The springs feeding the lakes ensure near constant temperature and thus year round sport. The lakes are well stocked with rainbow, blue, lilac, sandy and tiger trout, in addition to arctic char in winter. The fishery record currently stands at 19 lbs.
Guide price £50
Lot 34 Donor: Timsbury Fishery Syndicate Winter Fishing on the River Test One day after 1st October 2016 by arrangement with the Fishery Manager for one rod to fly fish the River Test and carriers at Timsbury Fishery, Upstream dry fly or nymph fishing for brown trout in season, and grayling. Trout may be retained within a reasonable limit and thereafter catch and release.
Guide Price £40
Lot 35 Donor: Timsbury Fishery Syndicate Winter Fishing on the River Test We are pleased to offer the opportunity for a second rod to fish on the same day as the purchaser of Lot 34, or on a different day by arrangement with the Fishery Manager. This lot is identical to the previous lot.
Guide price £40 Lot 36 Donor: Tony Harris Hand tied weighted Nymph patterns A selection of 24 weighted nymphs tied on barbless or de-barbed hooks in sizes 12, 14 and 16.Two nymphs of 12 different patterns which have proven successful for large grayling and brownies on the Frome,Allen,Test, Itchen,Dever. Most patterns incorporate tungsten beads in the dressing. Supplied in a small plastic fly box.
Guide price £25
Lot 37 Donor: Tony Harris Hand tied weighted Shrimp, Caddis and Bug patterns A selection of 24 weighted Shrimp, Caddis and Bug patterns tied on barbless or de-barbed hooks in sizes 10,12 and 14. Two nymphs of 12 different patterns which have proven successful for large grayling and brownies on Frome, Allen, Test, Itchen and Dever. Supplied in a small plastic fly box.
Guide price £25
Lot 38 Donor: Martin Small For the Saltwater Bass on the fly and predator fishing enthusiast A “Scierra” double sided clear lid fly box containing 8 mixed patterns ranging between a heavy dumbbell eyed Clouser minnow to a floating holographic crease fly. All tied by the Chairman on specialist strong saltwater fly hooks and carrying the Chairman’s “No Quibble” 5 second/ one cast guarantee !!!
Bidding starts at £15
Lot 39 Donor: Martin Small For the Saltwater Bass on the fly and Predator fishing enthusiast This is your second opportunity to bid for a “Scierra” double sided clear lid fly box containing 8 mixed patterns ranging between a heavy dumbbell eyed Clouser minnow to a floating holographic crease fly. All the flies have been tied by the Chairman on specialist strong saltwater fly hooks and carry the Chairman’s “No Quibble 5 second/ one cast guarantee” !!! This Lot is Identical to Lot 38 above.
Bidding starts at £15
Lot 40 Donor : Martin Small Hand tied River Allen / Chalk stream Fly selection 20 assorted flies presented in a small clear lid single sided fly box. Patterns include parachute general purpose dry flies and both unweighted and orange tungsten bead nymphs. This set will cover most situations. The flies are tied on Kamasan curved size 16 hooks. Parachute flies are tied with “unsinkable” polypropylene floating posts in both white and high visibility chartreuse.
Bidding starts at £20
Lot 41 Donor: Martin Small The Chairman’s own Hand tied Pike fly selection This comes in an orange fly box and contains 4 mixed pike flies including a weedless pattern tied on a size 4/0 strong Sakuma Japanese made hook.
Bidding starts at £10
Lot 42 Donor : Bruce Stenhouse “ Keeper’s Choice.” 24 Hand tied flies, specific to the River Allen in a transparent presentation box.
Guide price £25
Lot 43 Donor: John Slader Second hand Orvis reel and line
Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor 3/4 filled with backing and an Arrowhead AHW6FS line complete with Orvis pouch.
Price guide £40 Lot 44 Donor : Glasgow Angling Centre Stillwater Carron Large Game Bag A traditional styled game bag ideal for both fishing and shooting. Spacious main compartment, two front pockets and net bag on front. Zipped exterior back pocket, adjustable shoulder strap. Dimensions 44cm x 34cm x 16cm
Guide price £20
Lot 45 Donor : Glasgow Angling Centre Wooden Trout Scoop Net An American style net for stream or river. Bamboo and hardwood construction. Lightweight and strong. Mesh netting. Opening 13 inches x 8 inches. Overall length 20 inches
Guide price £17
Lot 46 Donor: River Test Smokery Limited The Watch Estate, Coley Lane, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, Hampshire Cold smoking, slicing and packing ready for collection. A voucher for up to three salmon or trout with winning bidder to provide the fish! The voucher must be used by 31 December 2016 . Guide price £27. Bidding to start at £20
Lot 47 Donor : John Slader Framed Photograph “ To celebrate the Mayfly”
This colour photograph was commended in the 2010 Riverfly Photographic Competition. It is approximately 11 x 8 inches, mounted and presented in a frame approximately 16 x 13 inches.
Guide price £40
Lot 48 Donor: John Slader Framed Photograph“ Leaping Salmon”
John’s beautiful framed colour photograph capturing a leaping Hampshire Avon Salmon. It is approximately 11 x 8 inches, mounted and presented in a frame approximately 16 x 13 inches.
Guide price £40 Good luck to you all and best wishes from our Chairman and Wessex Branch Committee for the new season