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The Salmon & Trout Conservation Auction 2019 10th October Auctioneer: Neil Freeman, Esq. www.salmon-trout.org Registered Charity No. 1123285 Charity registered in Scotland SC041584 Printed on Revive 100 Uncoated - Made from FSC® Recycled certified post-consumer waste pulp
Message from our Chairman, William Hicks Q.C. Welcome to the 2019 Salmon & Trout Our SmartRivers initiative has made Conservation Annual Fundraising a strong start. It uses citizen science, Dinner. supported by professionals, to extend We work to protect wild fish and to our important river fly monitoring improve rivers, focussing particularly work to more UK rivers. We already on water quality and ecology. We have five hubs established from the have made good progress this year Avon to the Ribble and a further six with our principle campaigns. in development, and are moving into Wales and Scotland, with sampling Following the highly critical Reports starting on the Halladale next spring. of the Scottish Parliamentary Committee Inquiries into salmon Space does not allow for mention farming, which we were instrumental of all our work, which has included: in securing and to which we gave putting in place stricter reporting detailed evidence, there is at last at NASCO: collaborating with other some progress: fisheries organisations: and working with Patagonia to achieve a wider The Scottish Government indicated at awareness of salmon issues. NASCO that they will be consulting this autumn on significant new We do not receive any government measures to regulate fish farming for funding. Our continuing work the purpose of protecting wild fish. to protect wild fish and their environment is dependent upon MOWI has announced that it plans to our members, private donors and close two particularly poorly located charitable foundations. farms, including Loch Ewe. I hope you will have a very enjoyable It is a slow process, there is a long evening, but please be generous in way to go, and it is crucial that we both the silent and live auctions. Our keep up the pressure. ability to continue with this important The Riverfly Census Report has now work depends on you! been published. It provides clear evidence of the real state of our rivers and the problems caused in particular by sediment, phosphates and chemicals. We are using this evidence to argue for tighter standards and controls, and better enforcement of land management legislation. It also provides the evidence necessary to persuade the Environment Agency to pursue individual cases.
Message from the President, His Grace the Duke of Northumberland I am sorry not to be with you tonight And, of course, wild salmon often but I am delighted to support this have to migrate past salmon farms, most important fundraising dinner where many are eaten alive by sea for Salmon & Trout Conservation. I lice. S&TC has actively campaigned am very proud to be President of for tighter regulation and hard- the charity and I must thank you for hitting penalties if salmon farmers supporting the vital work that S&TC fail to protect the wild fish around does to restore and protect our wild their cages, and we are beginning salmon and trout and the habitats to see the benefit of that direct upon which they depend. approach. 2019 is the International Year of the Please bid enthusiastically in Salmon but, alas, the stocks of these the auctions tonight and donate enigmatic fish are in decline in many generously to S&TC’s valuable work. regions of the North Atlantic and so It is one way in which we anglers and this is an opportune time to think fishery owners will be able to look about how we can restore these our children and grandchildren in the fish to abundance and protect them eye and say that we did our bit to into the future. None of us would save the King of Fish! be comfortable if our descendants looked back on us as the generation who oversaw the demise of Atlantic salmon. I have been especially impressed by the way in which S&TC uses its campaigning skills to directly challenge governments and their agencies over issues affecting wild salmonid fish stocks and the rivers in which they live. We hear a great deal about the drop in marine survival, but our scientists are increasingly discovering that many of the losses are occurring before the juvenile salmon even enter the sea, and that is why S&TC’s freshwater quality and habitat work is so important in providing the evidence to show decision-makers exactly what the ecological problems are, and what needs to be done to address them.
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THE SALMON & TROUT CONSERVATION AUCTION 2019 Please Note: 1 All sporting lots are to be taken during the 2020 season unless otherwise specified, and buyers must abide by dates designated by/agreed with the donors. If buyers subsequently wish to change these dates, it is not incumbent upon donors to accommodate these changes, although every effort will be made to be helpful. S&TC is not obliged to refund any monies in this event. 2 Buyers MUST adhere to all rules that apply to the lot purchased as specified in the lot description. 3 S&TC cannot undertake any delivery of items purchased. All items MUST either be taken by the buyer tonight (10th October), or collected from Fishmongers’ Hall Reception no later than Friday 18th October. Under no circumstance is either S&TC or Fishmongers’ Hall and staff to be held responsible for any loss or damage to items left on the premises. 4 Under no circumstances can a lot purchased tonight be sold on or donated to another organisation or charity without the prior consent of both S&TC and the donor, both of whom reserve the right to withhold consent.
PART 1: The Silent Auction 1S. Three days for four rods on the River Naver Three days fishing (Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th February 2020 inclusive) for four rods on two different two rod beats – one of six (rotating) beats and the Private Water, to include ghillie, on north Sutherland’s most prolific salmon river. Accommodation is provided in Skelpick Lodge for a maximum of eight people for four nights (from Wednesday 26th February). Rods rotate Naver beats, but not the Private Water. Fly only and catch and release. www.skelpickandrhifailestates.com Guide price: £1500.00 Donated by: The Lopes family 2S. Three days’ salmon fishing in September 2020 for two rods on the River Thurso Three days’ prime salmon fishing for two rods in September 2020 on the River Thurso, Caithness’s premier salmon river, with personal ghillie included. Exact dates in September to be mutually agreed. Three nights B&B accommodation for two sharing a double or twin room at the extensively refurbished Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk. Further information via www.riverthurso.com and www.ulbsterarmshotel.co.uk Guide price: £1500.00 Donated by: Thurso River Ltd.
3S. Louis XIII tasting experience at JJ Fox in Harrods, for four people hosted by Brian Copeland, Private Client Director for Louis XIII A Louis XIII tasting experience at JJ Fox in Harrods. This is not to be missed - an opportunity to learn about and sample the finest, most complex and most luxurious liquid on the planet. Louis XIII is the king of spirits and reserved only for the best and most affluent. Cigars and Cognac for tasting included. To be taken by mutual arrangement with the donor in 2020. Guide price: £1000.00 Donated by: Brian Copeland Esq. 4S. Doe Stalking on the Middleton Estate, Hampshire for one gun The Middleton Estate’s stalking is outstanding and rarely available. The lot is a morning or evening’s stalk for one rifle in February 2020 with the aim of culling a roe doe, a fallow doe and a muntjac. Guide and rifle provided, rifle must prove they hold £10m third-party liability cover. Date to be arranged with the Estate by mutual agreement. Guide price: £300.00 Donated by: Richard Wills Esq.
5S. Two days’ hind stalking for two guests on Lochairlort Estate Two days’ hind stalking for two guests on Lochairlort Estate - a stunning and unspoilt estate situated on the Scottish west coast between Fort William and Mallaig, with views out to the Hebrides. Both guests will stalk with one single stalker between them, and the use of an estate rifle (if needed) and argocat are included. This lot also includes B&B accommodation at the Lochairlort Inn (www. lochairlortinn.co.uk). To be taken either in December 2019 or December 2020 by mutual arrangement. Guide price: £750.00 Donated by: Fin and Game Ltd. www.finandgame.com 6S. One day for two rods or two days for one rod on the Rouloir River in Normandy One day for two rods or two days for one rod on the Fario Club’s beat of the Rouloir River in Normandy. Half a mile double-bank fishing at la Croisille Mill, near Conches en Ouche and Evreux. Picnic lunch & guide included. Wild brown trout only, dry-fly or upstream nymph fishing preferred. The karst geology, forested catchment, low levels of pesticide and fertilizer pollution result in very good fly life with fish rising all day. B&B available on site at additional cost. For those wishing to make a longer trip, there is other fishing nearby - the river Iton, for example (to be taken at the purchaser’s own cost). Fishing to be taken between 1st May and 10 September 2020. Guide price: £250.00 Donated by: The Fario Club
7S. Three days spring fishing for three rods on the Findhorn Fishing on the Dunearn beat (Lethen Estate), one of the best and most attractive beats on the River Findhorn, for three rods for three days from Monday 20th April to Wednesday 22nd April 2020. Fly only and 100% catch and release. Self-catering accommodation in Dunearn Lodge or Dulsie Cottage may be available as an extra. www. lethenestate.com Guide price: £1080.00 Donated by: The Lethen Estate 8S. Prime spring salmon fishing for two rods on the Private Beat of the River Thurso Late spring salmon fishing for two rods for three days (Thursday April 23rd to Saturday April 25th 2020 inclusive) on the spectacular and revered Private Beat of the River Thurso, Caithness’s premier salmon river. Gillie available by arrangement. For further beat information see www.thursoriver.co.uk Guide price: £1000.00 Donated by: Lord Thurso
9S. Week’s spring fishing for three rods on the Lower Oykel Three rods (one rotating beat) for the week of 24th February 2020 on the Lower Oykel, one of the north Highlands’ most sought after and scenic salmon rivers – with an enviable reputation for spring salmon. Guide price: £1400.00 Donated by: Oykel Fishings 10S. One day dry fly trout fishing for two rods on the Itchen at Ovington A rarely available and very special day on a privately owned beat on the upper Itchen at Ovington. This lightly fished double-bank beat is just over 1/2 mile long and offers superb sport for wild brownies and grayling. Dry fly only on a day in September 2020 by mutual arrangement. Wading preferred. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: Bo Ivanovic Esq. 11S. One day for two on the exclusive Upper Itchen One day for two rods on the rarely available Yavington beat on the Upper Itchen. Yavington is a private wild trout fishery and is upstream dry fly only. Lunch is provided by the owner. The date to be arranged between the owner and the successful bidder for September in the 2020 season. Guide price: £550.00 Donated by: Vicky Reed
12S. One day’s fishing for two rods catching wild trout at Itchen Stoke Mill, Upper Itchen. This historic stretch is privately owned and rarely available. The successful bidder and guest will have the privilege of fishing truly unspoilt waters, beside one of the oldest English water meadows. Catch and release, barbless hooks etc. To be taken by mutual agreement after 1 July 2020. Guide price: £500.00 Donated by: Roger Harrison Esq. 13S. Two days for two on the Cothi at Edwinsford Two days for two rods on the famous river Cothi at Edwinsford Estate, 2020 season. This is a self-catering lot with bothy accommodation on the Edwinsford Estate. The sea trout and salmon fishing on the Estate’s five miles of double bank fishing is of very high quality. Two rods can enjoy fishing for salmon in the day before venturing forth for the sea trout after dark, with a very realistic shot at the Welsh grand slam in a 24 hour period. The Estate’s water is beautifully varied with slow runs, gravelly riffles and intimate tree-lined deep pools that scream sea trout after dark. www.edwinsfordestate.com Instagram: edwinsford_estate Guide price: £400.00 Donated by: Edwinsford Estate 14S. One day’s fly fishing for two rods on the Winchester College water Winchester College has owned parts of the Lower Itchen since the 14th century and Old Barge, as the section from Garnier Road to College Walk is known, has been fished by boys from the school for centuries. The fishing today extends to four miles of double bank on the main river and carriers, between College Walk and St. Cross. The whole water meadow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, the river itself is a riverine SSSI and a candidate Special Area of Conservation. To be taken during the 2020 summer holidays. Guide price: £400.00 Donated by: Winchester College
15S. Three days salmon fishing for one on the Jokla, Iceland A fantastic opportunity to fish for Salmon in Iceland on the Jökla River in Iceland. The Jökla system lies just to the north of Egilsstaðir town and runs a 100 km course from the eastern slopes of the Vatnajokull glacier to the sea. Jökla can be ideal for fishing with a single-hand rod, though the successful bidder should come equipped with both single and double handed rods. Popular flies being red and black Frances, Friggi, Sunray Shadows and Cascades. Included are accommodation, food and fishing. N.B. The services of a Guide and 4x4 transfers around the river are available at extra cost and arrangement with the Donor. There are specific dates for this lot - dates to be confirmed with the donor in 2020 season from the donor. Guide price: £1350.00 Donated by: Thorstur Elidason 16S. One week for two rods salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Strathy Salmon and sea trout fishing for two rods on two and a half miles of private fishing and shared access to an additional three miles of this unspoilt Sutherland spate river. The fully furnished Bowside Bothy on the river is also included in the offer, and access to several noted trout lochs in the catchment can be arranged. There is no full-time guide, but this assistance can be arranged. Catch and Release only, one-week Sunday to Sunday in early summer 2020 dates to be agreed with the donors. For more information, check out: www.bowside.co.uk Guide price: £1250.00 Donated by: Vanya Hackel and Vicki Cooke for The Bowside Partnership
17S. A two night fishing break for two at the Arundell Arms Hotel The winning bidder will have 20 miles of private fishing spread over seven rivers at what is arguably the most famous fishing hotel in England. The lot includes two nights for two people in either a double or a twin room, with breakfast plus fishing for two rods for two days on any of the hotel’s 20 private beats. There are two resident fishing instructors on hand to guide and help you find the best spots. The Arundell Arms Hotel has been one of England’s premier fishing hotels for more than half a century, with the previously mentioned 20 miles of its own water on the Tamar and six of its tributaries. These are spate rivers that rise on the moors and flow through woods, farmland, becoming larger, deepening, providing an almost infinite variety of water, with long slow pools, gravelly runs and stickles, fast shallows and open glides. Here you are alone all day, fishing a mile of river for wild brown trout - shy fish that rise savagely to the fly. In the late spring the first salmon arrive and by mid-summer, shoals of sea trout bring out the night fishers. You have three dining options during your stay. You may eat in the award-winning restaurant, with its chandeliers and high ceilings; the hotel bar for more relaxed bistro style dining; or try the adjacent village pub which, in a former life, was the village police station. All three serve great tasting, freshly cooked food, sourced from local suppliers. This lot may be taken at any time in 2020 (subject to availability) and includes room, breakfast, and fishing. Other meals, drinks and fishing instruction/ghillies are available at an extra charge. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: The Arundell Arms Hotel
18S. A day at Cartmel Racecourse for two An exclusive opportunity for two people, as guests of Lord Cavendish and the Directors of Cartmel Racecourse, for racing at one of the 2020 race meetings Cartmel races over one weekend in each of May, June, July and August and the 2020 fixtures are: Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th May Wednesday 27th May - evening fixture Saturday 18th and Monday 20th July Saturday 29th and Monday 31st August As guests of Lord Cavendish, you will be hosted within the Chairman’s Marquee, which is located adjacent to the Parade Ring. Lunch will be available 12.30pm for 1.00pm, with refreshments throughout the afternoon. This is a very rare opportunity, as The Chairman’s Marquee is by invitation only. Guide price: £550.00 Donated by: Lord Cavendish
19S. A private viewing of the Cresswell Collection of Classic Salmon and Trout Flies, to include lunch A visit to Hampshire to view the Cresswell Collection of Classic Salmon and Trout Flies and lunch in the Mayfly Public House (near Chilbolton and close to Stockbridge) The collection contains: original salmon flies tied by Kelson, Pryce-Tannatt, Rogan, Megan Boyd etc., a comprehensive range of examples of identified salmon fly patterns tied between about 1890 and 1950 by Hardy, Farlows, Malloch, Forrest etc., original trout flies tied by the Lunn family, Sawyer etc, early trout flies dating back to 1850 etc. associated literature and materials. Guide price: £200.00 Donated by: Sir Peter Cresswell
20S. One day for one gun flighting pink-footed geese on Cockerham Marsh, Morecambe Bay Flighting Pink Footed Geese on Cockerham Marsh on Morecambe Bay south of Lancaster guided by the donor. The purchaser needs to be sound in wind and limb and have appropriate insurance. A capacity for concealment and a fondness for mud are also desirable. The plan will be to go onto the marsh pre- dawn and flight the geese as they leave the roost on the high sands and go inland to feed at dawn. Whilst there can be lot of geese, 5,000- 30,000 for much of last season, nothing is guaranteed, apart from mud and hard core bird watching, but you will not forget it. If the purchaser is up for it we can repeat the process when they return at night. The donor can provide an 8bore, 10bore or semi-auto 12bore and cartridges if required. Expected bag on average half a goose. Value? I know people who would pay good money not to go. Date by arrangement 2019/20 or 2020/21 seasons between 1st October and 25th January, excluding Saturdays. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: Ian Coghill Esq. 21S. One day’s salmon fishing for two rods on the world- famous Royalty Fishery, Hampshire Avon. An Avon salmon is one of the most sought-after quarries in the game fishing world. With many multi-sea-winter chrome fish running the Royalty every year, there is the potential for a fish well in excess of 20lbs. This is a very rare opportunity to fish the river’s most prolific beat. This beat is syndicated and therefore impossible to fish for the general public during this exclusive period. With fly only until May 15th and spinning up to 16th June, the best months for the revered “Avon springer” being April to May. A day for two rods on a Saturday, to be agreed with the donor during the 2020 season. Guide price: £350.00 Donated by: Jason Lewis Esq.
22S. A day of fly fishing and entomology for two rods with Stuart Crofts A day of sheer indulgence on some very exclusive water on Derbyshire’s River Wye (courtesy of the Cressbrook & Litton Flyfishers Club). The whole day will be planned around what the fish are feeding on. Stuart will show you how to look at the entomology, how to identify the creatures you find and how they can be best imitated. The date is fixed for Thursday the 21st of May 2020 (if you are not available on this date please do not bid for this Lot). Guide price: £750.00 Donated by: Stuart Crofts Esq and Cressbrook & Litton Flyfishers Club 23S. Two days’ sea trout & salmon fishing, each on a different beat, for two rods on the Abercothi Estate on the River Towy, Carmarthenshire The Abercothi Estate has three beats on the River Towy. This lot is for two rods to fish for two days on a different beat each day, fly only (except for spinning in high water). There is an excellent run of salmon and sea trout on this river and also a very good chance of a large sea-trout. A ghillie is available to assist (tips only). Two consecutive days (can include Sundays) to be agreed with the purchaser to be taken between April and October 2020. Accommodation not included but the fishing lodge may be available to rent. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: Sir Edward Dashwood, Bt.
24S. Three days for three rods salmon or seatrout fishing on the River Earn on the Tay system in October 2020 Big runs of fresh fish enter the Tay and the River Earn in the late summer and autumn. Most fish are grilse of around 6-10lbs or salmon of between 15-20lbs, with the prospect of fish up to 30lbs. Unlike the spring and summer runs, these fish are not going to spawn in the highland tributaries but accumulate in the main stem of the Tay and its lower tributaries like the Earn, offering excellent fishing opportunities. The biggest catches of the season are often taken at this time. More and more chrome-bright fresh-run fish have been caught in recent years right up to the end of the season and, indeed, continue running after it. Accommodation is not included in this lot, but the donor can advise good accommodation locally. To be taken on Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th October 2020. Please do not bid for this lot if you cannot make these specific dates. Guide price: £1170.00 Donated by: Dr. Simon Wright, Macintyre & Thomson
25S. Three days for four rods salmon and sea trout fishing on Lower Dess Estate stretch of the River Dee To be taken in September or October, 2020. The fishing at Lower Dess is on an exceptionally attractive, secluded left bank stretch of the river Dee which can be fished at low, medium and high water. The beat is two and a quarter miles long and includes 16 named pools many of which are against a woodland backdrop. The river bank is well maintained and there are a number of gabions and croys which have been carefully sited to improve the fishing. The beat is fishable at all heights and most of the pools can be covered without wading. When you fish at Lower Dess, you are in the capable hands of an experienced and knowledgeable ghillie. He is on hand to consult and advise throughout your stay. Accommodation is available in either the Lodge or the Cottage on the Estate, but not included in this lot. www.lowerdessestate.com Guide price: £1200.00 Donated by: The Clayton family
26S. Two rods for two days on the Ithon Fishery, River Usk A mixture of single and double bank salmon and trout fishing on the River Usk at Glangrwyney between Abergavenny and Crickhowell. The offer is for two rods for two days at any time in the 2020 season but excluding October 1st to 17th and June 1st and 2nd. As the fishing is highly rain dependent, the successful bidder might wish to choose their two days at short notice. Historically the beat produced about 50 salmon a year, but in recent years this has declined and we have become accustomed to 20 to 30 a year. We ask for catch and release. The trout fishing is for wild fish. Some parts are for wet fly but there are also deeper, slower parts for dry fly. The syndicate does not fish for trout so potential is unknown. There is a ghillie and he will meet bidders and show the water and give advice. Should bidders wish him to fish with you then this would be by arrangement separately. We can suggest hotel or B&B accommodation if requested. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: Simon Clark Esq. 27S. Trout fishing tactics and instruction for up to six rods with writer Paul Procter on the River Itchen in September 2020 Paul Procter is well known throughout the UK as an accomplished trout fishermen. A regular contributor in the pages of Trout & Salmon magazine, his abiding love remains the pursuit of trophy trout using dry fly tactics, for which he has an enviable track record. As well as being a successful guide, Paul holds the AAPGAI masters instructor badge in the single handed discipline of fly casting. Paul recently joined the UK based Mackenzie brand where he helps develop their single handed range of trout and saltwater rods. This is a unique opportunity to join Paul on the river Itchen in Hampshire for a day dedicated to brown trout very much with wild fish in mind. The course will cover all aspects of trout fishing, including entomology, fly patterns, tackle talk, knots, casting demonstrations, trout habits & habitat, presentation and of course the chance to put it all into practice on one of the Itchen’s most exclusive beats. With a hearty fishermen’s lunch included this promises to be an extremely informative day and one not to be missed. Guide price: £1500.00 Donated by: Paul Proctor Esq.
28S. A day’s accompanied fishing for two rods on Piscatorial Society waters A day’s accompanied chalk stream fishing for two rods on the Society’s waters on the Avon, Itchen, Test or Wylye. Date to be mutually agreed in the 2020 season. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: The Piscatorial Society 29S. A week’s late April spring fishing for three rods on the River Halladale Spring salmon fishing for three rods (one beat) from April 20th to 25th 2020 inclusive on the Halladale, a classic north Highland spate river (five year average of 590). Exciting and varied fishing over four rotational beats. The estate can provide a first class ghillie if required and quality cottage accommodation may also available. For further information, see www.strathhalladale.com Guide price: £700.00 Donated by: The Strathhalladale Partnership 30S. Two days’ spring salmon fishing for four rods on the River Tummel with self-catered accommodation Two days’ prime spring salmon fishing for four rods on the lower River Tummel (the Tay system’s main spring tributary) to be taken before April 2020. All tackle and gear can be provided by the www.wildrisecompany.com. Includes three nights self-catering accommodation in a four bed town house in the nearby town of Pitlochry. Guide price: £1500.00 Donated by: The Wild Rise Company
31S. “Salmon Flies” by Garry Pereira This highly collectable and charming painting is the perfect gift for the fisher who has everything! An original oil on board by artist Garry Pereira, one of the UK’s most in-demand and collected contemporary painters and whose work has appeared in exhibitions around the world. Measuring just 29cm x 29 cm (approx. 11 1/2 “ x 11 ½”) it depicts a selection of salmon flies (with a couple at the base that have dropped out of the angler’s box!). Guide price: £500.00 Donated by: Garry Pereira Esq. 32S. A week’s salmon fishing for three on Forglen, river Deveron Week commencing 20th July for three rods on this prime Deveron beat, just a mile below Turriff. Forglen Fishing is double bank with 16 named pools and is well known to contain the very best of fly water. The beats are easily accessible and some pools can be fished from the bank. For others, you will require thigh waders, whilst chest waders are an advantage in some pools and in high water. The full-time ghillie will advise fishers where to go. If required, nearby accommodation can be sourced through Forglen Estate or Muiresk Fishings. Guide price: £1200.00 Donated by: Forglen Fishing
33S. A huge selection of Icelandic salmon flies in a presentation box A custom made wooden flybox with 250 flies for Iceland. A mix of small doubles, trebles and hitch tubes, coneheads and Sunrays. All proven patterns for fishing Iceland’s clear streams. All flies tied on high quality hooks. Atlantic Flies is a leading brand of highest quality salmon and seatrout flies. Hand tied in Thailand under careful supervision of Iceland native Jon Ingi Agustsson. More info on Atlantic Flies at: www.instagram.com/atlanticflies/ Guide price: £1800.00 Donated by: Jon Ingi Agustsson 34S. Patagonia wading outfit for him OR her Get ready for next season with a complete Patagonia wading outfit for him OR her, featuring the very latest materials and technology, including the incredible handcrafted Danner wading boots. The lot includes River Salt wading jacket, Rio Gallegos or Spring River waders and Danner wading boots. The successful bidder will need to contact S&TC to arrange fitting and delivery. Guide price: £1400.00 Donated by: Patagonia Inc.
35S. A two-night fishing break for two at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa The 11,000 acre lake has just 10 boats, providing an exclusive and tranquil opportunity to fish in this beautiful part of North Wales. The lake is still regarded as one of the finest still water fisheries in north Wales, if not the UK. The fishing is predominantly loch-style, the finest sport often coming from casting flies into the margins to sparkling free rising wild trout. Supplementary stocking of rainbow trout gives the opportunity of catching fish up to 5lbs. The lot includes accommodation in a premier lake view double/twin bedroom with full Welsh breakfast each morning and dinner both evenings; dine in the award-winning Tower Restaurant on one evening and the equally spectacular Tavern Brasserie on the other. Fly fishing Lake Vyrnwy is a fantastic day out for beginners and experts alike. Ghillies can be arranged (at the rod’s own cost) to help make the most of your Lake Vyrnwy experience. A non-fishing partner may wish to take advantage of complimentary entry to the spa and thermal suite during the stay. The lot is to be taken by mutual arrangement with the Donor between mid-March and mid-October 2020. Guide price: £750.00 Donated by: The Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
36S. Three days for three rods at Borrowston, river Dee Three rods for three days at Borrowston on the River Dee in May/ June 2020. Borrowston Beat is superb fly-fishing water which fishes well in a wide range of heights. The Gannets, with its bank of tall trees behind, is sheltered from cold easterly winds. Going downstream the Ringstone, fished from midstream, is an easy wade over shingle. Robb’s Hole and Broken Tree are only fishable in high water. Then comes the glorious Greenbanks. The attractive hut overlooks the Bend, Sands, Mid Hole and the Slips. Easily waded, this is the most flattering water to fish. Further downstream the fast flowing Flats fish increasingly well as the water level drops. The small fall above Potarch Bridge leads into the deep Bridge Pool, a good spring holding pool. Then the Little Floating Bank, Burn of Angels, Floating Bank and Upper and Lower Inchbare complete this extraordinary quality fishing. CATCHES OVER 30LBS. The Borrowston beat has records going back almost 100 years showing numerous fish caught in the range 30 to 38lbs. Exact dates to be arranged with the donor as soon after auction as possible. Ghillie available. Accommodation not included but local accommodation is available to rent if needed. Guide price: £1350.00 Donated by: Dick Hanson Esq.
37S. Charles Jardine guides two rods on Chilland beat, Upper Itchen Well-known fishing writer, author and artist, Charles Jardine, will guide two rods for a day on a privately-owned beat, Chilland, on the Upper Itchen. Chilland is about a mile long and includes both banks, is private and has a superb hut. The dry fly fishing is excellent with decent hatches and plenty of wild brown trout and grayling. Wild brownies of over two pounds are regularly caught. Sir Edward Grey, the Foreign Secretary at the start of WWI, used to fish the beat and the ruins of his cottage are nearby. Dates by arrangement in 2020. Guide price: £800.00 Donated by: Nick Measham Esq. and Andrew Impey Esq. 38S. One day’s fishing for two with Ross Brawn on Ross’s own Itchen stretch Formula One Legend Ross Brawn, a keen angler himself, is offering a day’s fishing for two on Ross’s stretch on the middle Itchen. He will host the day and entertain the two anglers for lunch. Date to be agreed between Ross and the lucky recipients. Ross won more than 20 World Titles in a career stretching more than 37 years. As Ferrari technical director, Ross was key in helping Ferrari regain glory when the team won the Constructors’ Championship in 1999, the first of six consecutive titles. The Brawn-guided Scuderia also powered Michael Schumacher to five consecutive drivers’ titles, from 2000 to 2004. Brawn’s contributions to this unprecedented string of titles established Ross as a vital member of the Ferrari “Dream Team”. Ross joined Honda in 2007 and then bought the Team to win the F1 Championships in 2009 under the eponymously named “BrawnGP”. Ross sold the Team to Mercedes in 2010 and then retired in 2013 to concentrate on his fishing..!! Guide price: £1000.00 Donated by: Ross Brawn Esq.
39S. Private tour of the James Purdey & Sons factory for four James Purdey the Elder was apprenticed as a gunmaker in 1798. After joining Master gunsmith Joseph Manton, he went on to forge a gun-making dynasty that would surpass all others. Since 1814 the firm James Purdey & Sons has been dedicated to perfecting the art of the “Best” London Gun. This private tour of the gun factory gives an unrivalled insight into the making of bespoke Purdey guns, a process that can take up to two years, as each gun is built entirely to the buyer’s personal specifications. This tour with the presentation of a copy of the Purdey Bicentenary book, value £100.00, to each member of the party - a lasting memento of an unforgettable day. Guide price: £500.00 Donated by: James Purdey & Sons 40S. Sage X 15ft 10wt four-piece salmon rod (10150-4 X) This Sage X rod is about as good as it gets for salmon fly-fishing. Some rods are great casting tools but fail in fishing. Sage developed this rod for fishing without compromising on its casting capability. It will cast the longest lines on the biggest rivers to the most powerful of fish species. The design allows for a wide range of techniques to be used from riverbed dredging Skagit rigs to floating lines, long leaders and small files. The rod is superbly crafted in the Sage tradition. At Sage, all rods are built one at time on Bainbridge Island, Washington State, following hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands. “We’re out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.” Sage. Features: • KonneticHD Technology® • Fast Action • Black Spruce blank colour • Dark Green thread wraps with Metallic Grey trim wraps • Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed snake guides and tip-top • Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Black Spruce model tag • Evergreen powder coated aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion Guide price: £1100.00 Donated by: Sage
41S Original watercolour “The Lady Amid the Tresses” by Charles Jardine Original watercolour by Charles Jardine, signed and dated and inscribed “The Lady Amid the Tresses – Grayling, Ranunculus on the River Frome. Dorset. 2015”. Framed and glazed, overall dimensions 500cm x 660cm. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by Steve Edge Esq.
PART 2: The Live Auction 1L. A box containing a whole Hebridean lamb A box containing a whole Hebridean lamb with two boned and rolled shoulders, two whole legs, single loin chops, double loin chops, two lamb shanks and either mince or diced lamb. Guide price: £160.00 Donated by: Jean Howman 2L. One week for one rod on Tulchan in May A week’s salmon fishing for one rod on Tulchan A beat for the week commencing 11th May. Non-fishing partner welcome. Arrive pm 10th and leave am 17th. Accommodation will be provided at a delightful cottage near the beat and offer includes all meals, drinks and grand cru wines! Donor will also open his fly box to winner and provide flies relevant to whatever height the river is …tied by the donor and Ghillie, both with 35 years’ experience on this beat! If winner wishes and has the necessary insurance, donor happy to take them out on one or more roe buck stalks on nearby estate. Rifle etc. can be provided with no charge. Winner will also be given venison to take home. Winner will need to have a car. Very well behaved dogs are allowed, but please bear in mind there are ducklings around and the banks are alive with game and rabbits, so dogs are not normally allowed to accompany rods when actually fishing… The beat is a six rod beat, other rods will be donor and his guests. The beat is of Historic importance having on it King George’s hut which the beat ghillie has made into a wonderful if small museum. The donor says: “Last year we managed 10 fish only fishing 3 rods ….. however a fish or two is a bonus of what is always a really fun week….. the wines will all come from my home cellar… It is my 36th year on the beat and wouldn’t miss it for anything .. May is just my favourite time on the Spey.” Guide price: £2500.00 Donated by: Andy Majerus Esq.
3L. Unique Abel Super 5 Narrow Reel, hand painted, admonished and finished by Abel Unique Abel Super 5 Narrow, hand painted, admonished and finished by Abel. An Artic Grayling dorsal fin, photographed by Pete Cockwill, was recreated on this Abel reel. Abel reels need no introduction; they are bullet proof, functional and beautiful. This custom finish (only 10 reels were ever created) is a uniquely lasting tribute to a magnificent fish. The reel takes a #5 or #6 line and is easily switched from RHW to LHW if required. A treasured reel from the collection of Clem Booth is offered in support of this important cause. Guide price: £1000.00 Donated by: Clem Booth Esq 4L. Prue Leith hosts lunch for six at Chastleton Glebe, her Cotswold house Lunch for six guests cooked by novelist, businesswoman, writer and doyenne of all things culinary, Prue Leith, at her Cotswold home, plus tour of the garden and Pedalo trip round the lake, glass in hand. Also tips and tricks for making a perfect cocktail and cooking a fool-proof dinner party. Hosted by Prue and her husband John Playfair. Date by agreement with the winner- Monday to Saturday only. Travel and accommodation not included. Valid for one year from date of auction. Guide price: £3000.00 Donated by: Prue Leith
5L. A family photo shoot in London or New York with one of the world’s best photographers McKay Williamson is the creative agency representing some of the most in-demand photographers in the industry, such as Mark Seliger, Derrick Santini and James Blake, among others. These legends have shot for Rolling Stone, Vogue, GQ, the BBC, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone Magazine and more; and capturing the likes of Obama, Depp and the Dalai Lama on film. The agency is the only one where these world-renowned photographers can be booked privately and this rare package gives your family a 2-3 hour photo session with one, shooting in reportage style on location in London or New York. It includes two images either as high-res or framed, or £500 creative credit to spend at the studio. Guide price: £2000.00 Donated by: McKay Williamson Please note: This shoot is valid for up to two adults and four children within 10 miles of the Notting Hill or TriBeCa studio (often at your home), plus two images as high-res or framed, or £500 to spend at the studio, at the winner’s discretion. The shoot must be booked within 90 days of this event and used within a year. Anything additional - more people, travel or images – are available at usual business rates. Selection of photographer is at the sole discretion of McKay Williamson. MkW reserves the right to share up to three images on Instagram (without any identifiable details). Images available to view post-shoot, by appointment, at MkW studios. Not available for event shoots.
6L. A day for two fishing the exclusive Bishopstoke Fishing Club waters of the Itchen Fishing for two rods on the Bishopstoke stretch of the Itchen. This is a unique opportunity for two rods to take a day during the best of the summer fishing on this four mile, members only, beat of this iconic chalk stream which is ordinarily open only to members. This is a truly money can’t buy lot for superb dry fly and small nymph fishing for trout and grayling in idyllic surroundings. The day will be hosted by a member of the Club’s management committee and the rods treated to a picnic lunch to complement a special day. To be taken after Ist July 2020. Guide price: £600.00 Donated by: Bishopstoke Fishing Club
7L. “In the Midst of Good Fish” sculpture by Sam MacDonald This piece is layered resin with a patinated metal background and measures 60cm x 60cm (approx. 24” x 24”). It depicts four salmon jostling for position in the frame, two of which you just catch a glimpse of part of their tails (an all too familiar sight to many anglers). Sam says. “I like how fish cause a disturbance to the resident fish in pools often culminating in a timely strike on an offered fly.” He explains: The salmon represents nature and free spirit in the wilderness and the fact that this icon is now threatened epitomises the dire situation that we as humans now find ourselves in due to greed and belligerence. From the audacious precocious parr to the noble old spent kelt, the salmon in all its stages has been a source of fascination and intrigue to me. A trout makes sense and is logical. Cast the right fly, imitating the correct insect at the correct depth, and the trout will try to feed on it. A salmon however has no such logic. It seems to have no rhyme or reason as to why it chooses to attack, play with, or pluck at a gaudy imitation of nothing in particular when it doesn’t need to feed. When you catch a salmon it’s more like the salmon has allowed you to do so and has given you a gift, so you have to treat this creature with the reverence it deserves. There is a sense that this fish still holds on to mysteries and we constantly learn from it. It teaches us many of life’s emotions, frustration, joy, intrigue, satisfaction, respect and most importantly patience and to expect the unexpected. Even in folklore the salmon dictates decisions. When it was proposed that Somerled become Lord of the Isles he agreed only on the condition that he first catch the fish he was after at that moment. Growing up beside a small salmon river it was one quarry prized above all others. “As an artist/sculptor the salmon is the quintessential ‘form following function’. Superbly aerodynamic and incredibly powerful, a thing of real beauty. It can power upstream and leap through a torrent of fast flowing water to continue undaunted up to its spawning ground. This leap is such a show of force and grit over adversity that it fascinates all and always causes an involuntary gasp when first seen by the viewer. The exciting palette of colours during its life vary from fleeting silver to steely blues and then the rich coppery Autumnal tones as it changes into its coat of many colours. The challenge of every artist who tackles the ‘good fish’ is to grasp, touch, or hold that transient awe that this fish demands.” Sam lives in Aberlady East Lothian, grew up on the Isle of Lewis and, after 4 years at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts , lived on Orkney for 20 years. This enabled his love of fishing, diving and the sea to
combine with his developing skills in metalwork. Sam uses traditional metal work techniques to produce contemporary and unique impressions of fish Travelling internationally to fly fish has opened up new inspiration for Sam. Fishing in Venezuela, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and recently Mexico for bonefish, permit, tarpon and barracuda have been the source of inspiration as has salmon and trout fishing in Iceland and Pakistan. Sam has installed a large salmon piece in the prestigious West Ranga Lodge in Iceland. In 2012 Sam had a large solo show in The Gallery, Cork Street, London and has also shown at various group exhibitions in galleries including The House of Bruar, CLA Game Fairs, the Royal Scottish Academy, The Wykeham Gallery and Visions West Gallery, Montana. He is a member and exhibits regularly with the Redspot Artist group (https://www.redspotartists.com/the-artists). Guide price: £2500.00 Donated by: Sam MacDonald Esq.
8L. Six days fly fishing on the world-renowned Alphonse Island for two rods Alphonse Island in the Seychelles is world renowned for its expansive shallow flats, easy wading and world class saltwater fly fishing. The atolls are some of the most pristine, untouched islands in the world and manged with a strong conservation ethic. The fishing doesn’t really need any introduction. Shallow water, wet wading and sight fishing for Bonefish, Permit and of course the legendary Giant Trevally. There are also blue water opportunities to fly fish for tackle busting brutes such as sailfish. This is a hard to find ticket to one of the most exclusive and in-demand fly fishing destinations on the planet right now. This package comprises: - Seven nights on Alphonse Island with all meals included - Six days guided fishing on St Francois, Bijoutier and Alphonse - Charter flights to and from Alphonse - All hotel amenities and non-motorised, land-based activities - Fly rod and reel loan The dates of this trip are 02 – 09 May 2020 Guide price: $19000 (approx. £15000.00) Donated by: Donated by: Keith Rose-Innes Esq, Alphonse Fishing Company www.alphonsefishingco.com
9L. One week fishing for two rods at Grimersta One week fishing for two rods at Grimersta on the Isle of Lewis, including full board and accommodation at Grimersta Lodge. Grimersta is renowned as a loch fishery although the rivers and streams connecting the lochs can be prolific. Salmon and grilse enter the “system” from early June, with the Sea trout running a little later. The main run is traditionally in mid-July although fresh-run fish are taken up to the end of the season in mid-October. There is a superb team of ghillies. The Grimersta changeover is on a Wednesday, with beats changing at 6pm and fishing through to the following Wednesday evening. The suggested date for this lot is Week 15, September 17th – 23rd, however alternative dates may be available by arrangement with the Estate Office. Guide price: £4500.00 Donated by: Grimersta Estate 10L. Two days for three rods on Tweed Two consecutive days’ fishing for three rods on His Grace’s own stretch of Lower Dryburgh, Tweed, to be taken on Monday 31st August and Tuesday 1st September 2020. Accommodation not included. Guide price: £1400.00 Donated by: our President, the Duke of Northumberland
11L. One night at Lime Wood in the New Forest for four couples / four rooms Lime Wood, a boutique country house hotel, is set in the heart of the New Forest National Park, one and a half miles from the small town of Lyndhurst and just an hour and a half drive from London. It is a luxury country house hotel with a difference. The owners say, “We’ve used Lime Wood’s classical structure as the basis of our design, but we’ve lovingly renovated it, keeping the spirit of its past, taking inspiration from its extraordinary surroundings and adding the odd contemporary twist to bring it to life. The results are a rich collaboration of creative talent at its best. The architectural parts were designed by Charles Morris and Ben Pentreath, interiors have been added by David Collins and more recently Martin Brudnizki. Food is by Luke Holder and Angela Hartnett. Combined with great food, immaculate service and facilities, we’re the only five-star luxury country house hotel in the New Forest National Park. Our hotel really is the ultimate countryside getaway; perfect for weekend breaks, a dash from the city or an escape from home.” The lot on offer: Arrive during the afternoon, relax and use Herb House Spa. Pre-dinner aperitif of the award winning Hambledon English Sparkling wine and nibbles from the smokehouse, followed by a four- course dinner around the kitchen table for 8 people, inclusive of wines for each course selected by the sommelier. Breakfast the following morning, further use of the spa and depart late morning. Please note this can be taken at any time of year, apart from Saturday nights or over Public Holiday weekends. Herb House treatments are not included. Must be taken within 12 months. Additional nights can be added at normal rates. Guide price: £3000.00 Donated By: Lime Wood
12L. “Swimming upstream” bronze sculpture by Ian Greensitt A bronze salmon so lifelike it looks as if it is about to swim off its stand created by leading wildlife sculptor Ian Greensitt. No. 1 of 25, measuring 10” long x 6” high (25cm x 15cm), this bronze is nothing less than a collector’s item par excellence. Born in 1971, Ian Greensitt grew up in Tynedale and went to school in Newcastle. He had his first sculpture commission at the age of 9, when the headmaster of his prep school asked him to sculpt a brown trout for his study. Subsequently, Ian studied abstract sculpture at Northumbria University, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Sculpture in 2001. Since then he has pursued his twin passions of fishing and wildlife art. In casting his bronzes, he uses the “lost wax” process. In this form of casting, no two bronzes are exactly the same, with each piece having its own unique patina colouration. Ian’s passionate commitment to the conservation of wildlife remains as strong as his dedication to his art and S&TC is delighted to offer this outstanding example of his work at this important fund-raising event. Guide price: £1500.00 Donated By: Ian Greensitt Esq.
13L. Three days salmon and seatrout fishing for one rod (or two sharing) on Laxa i Kjos Three days for one rod (or two sharing) fishing the fabulous Laxa i Kjos, Iceland during the prime month of August, including full board at the luxurious fishing lodge. The Laxa i Kjos is the centrepiece of one of the most stunning glacially forged valleys in Southern Iceland. A narrow upper canyon splays into a gentle, peaceful, arable valley before cascading down the final falls and pools into the sea. This exceptional river and its beautiful tributary can be reached within an hour’s drive from Reykjavik. Besides being a first- class salmon river, it also has a very substantial run of good sized sea trout, some straying into the 8 to 10lbs class and it goes without saying that the sea trout add another exciting angle to this wonderful river. The Laxa I Kjos has a fantastic lodge situated on the edge of the river and looking downriver to the legendary Laxfoss. It is one of the finest fishing lodges in Iceland.The food at the Lodge is simply delicious. Starting the day with Icelandic traditional foods and a classic full cooked breakfast, buffet style lunch followed by a three or four course dinner using the freshest meats and produce from Iceland. Guide price: £3300.00 Donated by: Hreggnasi Angling Club
14L. S&TC and Hardy Trout Smuggler outfit, Serial No. 115 As part of our ongoing collaboration with Hardy, the talented craftspeople at the Alnwick factory have hand-made just 115 S&TC- branded Trout Smuggler outfits to celebrate our 115-year history fighting for the needs of wild trout across the UK. This lot is the last of these outfits made and represents a fantastic opportunity to own the very last one of a Hardy special edition. The others are being sold through Hardy outlets and key retailers, and S&TC will receive funds from these sales to further support our work. The kit comprises: • 1 x Hardy Trout Smuggler 9’5”# rod with limited edition Hardy Perfect reel • 1 x matching fitted flyline • 1 x handmade Richard Wheatley with assortment of trout flies • Presented in an aluminium flight case with laser-cut foam liner Guide price: £2000.00 Donated by: Hardy
15L. One day’s brown trout fishing for two rods, fishing on the River Test at Broadlands, lunch included To be taken during the 2020 season. Date by mutual agreement. Guide price: £450.00 Donated by: Neil Freeman Esq., Chalk Stream Fishing END OF AUCTION
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