Wild Trout Trust Spring Auction - 18-27 March 2022 auction.wildtrout.org

Wild Trout Trust Spring Auction
        18–27 March 2022
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2022 Spring Auction – Catalogue of Lots
             Browse the fully illustrated Lots from 1 March at auction.wildtrout.org
                          Bidding opens online at 9am on 18 March
                          Lots end sequentially on 27 March starting at 5pm
       Postal bids must be received by 25 March latest, allowing 5 days for the post.
                           Lots must be taken as per the day/date/season
                         and for the number of rods/guns/people as specified.
              Fishing, Shooting and Experiences are undertaken at your own risk.
                    Thank you for your support and co-operation – Happy Bidding!

Not Fishing – Art
Lot 1 donated by Martin Jacobs                                                               Guide £750 (Starting £500)
An original painting titled Southern Chalkstream by WTT Trustee, Martin Jacobs, dated 2021. Mixed media on handmade
paper, framed under glass and measuring 16in x 20in framed size. Painting measures 7½in x 11in. Martin is an established
painter with works in the collection of HRH Prince of Wales and has exhibited at the ING Discerning Eye and the New
English Art Club.

Lot 2 donated by Sam MacDonald                                                               Guide £400 (Starting £300)
Wee Brownie by Sam MacDonald. An opportunity to acquire an artwork by Sam whose work has become increasingly
collectable. This plaque, using gold leaf, copper and resin, perfectly captures the beauty of a wild brown trout. A new,
original artwork measuring 30cm x 20cm, ready to hang and signed by the artist.

Lot 3 donated by Graham Stevenson                                                            Guide £300 (Starting £180)
Your best trout, faithfully re-created in exquisite watercolour by Graham Stevenson who has been painting life-size
watercolours of fish for over 30 years. Capture the memory of that special fish in a unique painting in semi-scientific
silhouette style, based on a photograph. One watercolour painting of a trout up to 70cm in length.

Lot 4 donated by Ken Lewis, KELimages                                                        Guide £190 (Starting £105)
A stunning photograph of a Banded Agrion Damselfly taken on the Lower Dee at Shocklack in Wales, by professional
photographer, Ken Lewis. This is a one-off print on an acrylic panel by Snapmad Guernsey which measures 20in by 16in
and is ready to hang. Certificate of ‘one-off’ authenticity by the photographer included.

Lot 5 donated by Pete Fowler                                                                 Guide £150 (Starting £100)
An 8in x 12in original acrylic painting based on an image of the River Tavy, by the artist, Pete Fowler. Most famous for
collaborating with the Super Furry Animals, he is inspired by animals, music, folklore, myths, psychedelia and super nature.

Lot 6 donated by Christian Dinesen                                                            Guide £150 (Starting £80)
Five framed prints, limited editions from the Flyfisher’s Classic Library, after paintings by Robin Armstrong, each signed
by the artist in pencil and marked 6/250: Kennet Brownie, Chalkstream Trout, Salmon at Lopwell Dam, Moorhen, Mallard
with Rain. From a series of prints published 1995. In glazed hardwood frames, ready to hang. Each measures 42cm x 32cm.

Lot 7 donated by David Miller 	                                                                 Guide £70 (Starting £35)
October Brownie by David Miller, the highly respected wildlife artist. A signed print, number 22 of a limited edition of 100,
measuring 7in x 15in, plus mount. David’s trout prints reflect deep understanding of their underwater habits, gained by
diving in rivers as well as by fishing.

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Lot 8 donated by Neil Dalrymple 	                                                                  Guide £70 (Starting £35)
Brown Trout Circle. A ceramic stoneware sculpture of 3 brown trout by Neil Dalrymple, measuring 19cm x 16cm x 6cm.

Lot 9 donated by David Miller 	                                                                    Guide £60 (Starting £30)
Chalk Stream Trout by David Miller, the highly respected wildlife artist. An open edition print, signed by the artist, measuring
9in x 13in, plus mount. David’s trout prints reflect deep understanding of their underwater habits, gained by diving in rivers.

Lot 10 donated by Neil Dalrymple 	                                                                 Guide £50 (Starting £25)
A mounted, limited edition print of a brown trout drawing by Neil Dalrymple (1 of 10), on thick cartridge paper. The print
measures 30cm x 21cm and with mount 36.5cm x 28.5cm.

Lot 11 donated by David Burton	  Guide £45 (Starting £25)
Nose in the Flow. A hand-printed and coloured linocut print, signed by the artist. 1 of an edition of 5. A black print with
watercolour measuring 7in x 5in. Hand-printed on 100% acid-free paper. Supplied in acid-free mount ready for framing
(will fit in a 10in x 12in frame). Hand-drawn, hand-cut, and hand-printed, this artwork was inspired by the crystal-clear
Dorset chalkstreams and the trout that can be glimpsed within the summer weeds as it dances in the flow.

Lot 12 donated by Zoe Latham of draftSCAPE	  Guide £25 (Starting £15)
A watercolour painting of a beloved trout fishing spot along the East Dart River at Bellever. The painting tries to layer the
landscape: the fly-snagging gorse; the striking depths of the Sitka spruce forest; the peaty river of rising trout. Often with
the stillness of angling mid-current, you’re lucky to be bypassed by a kingfisher or two just here and watched by some
curious Dartmoor ponies. A4 size on 200gsm textured paper, frame not included.

Lot 13 donated by Jack Perks 	                                                                     Guide £20 (Starting £10)
A mounted photograph of a trout underwater by Jack Perks. Jack is an acclaimed wildlife photographer, often appearing
on programmes such as BBC’s Springwatch or Countryfile.

Lot 14 donated by Jack Perks 	                                                                     Guide £20 (Starting £10)
A mounted photograph of 2 trout underwater by Jack Perks. Jack is an acclaimed wildlife photographer, often appearing
on programmes such as BBC’s Springwatch or Countryfile.

Not Fishing – Books
Lot 15 donated by Duncan Seddon	  Guide £750 (Starting £250)
The Whole Art of Fishing, 1714, author Anon. 98 pages (plus frontispiece and preface) beautifully rebound in tan calf
leather by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. Gilt title and date to ribbed spine, impressed and gilt crest of Hugh Ballantyne to
front, with his ex libris paper to inside. Good condition.

Lot 16 donated by Tony O’Regan	  Guide £300 (Starting £150)
Deluxe limited edition of Flyfishing in Ireland by Peter O’Reilly. Published by Merlin Unwin in 2000. No. 6, signed by the
author, with full dark green morocco gilt, marbled end papers, green cloth slip case and illustrations by Charles Jardine. A
thing of beauty and in perfect condition.

Lot 17 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £125 (Starting £50)
Tinca Tinca by The Tenchfishers – a comprehensive collection of tenchy intelligence. 2013, first edition, hardback,
dustjacket, as new condition. Rarely available and highly sought-after.

Lot 18 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £125 (Starting £50)
The Book of the Perch by The Perchfishers, edited by Peter Rogers and Steve Burke, signed by Steve Burke. 1990, first
edition, hardback, dustjacket, as new condition. A collection of essays about perch and fishing for perch, adding up to
several lifetimes of experience.

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Lot 19 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £95 (Starting £50)
The Deepening Pool by Chris Yates. 1990, first edition, hardback, dustjacket, excellent condition, signed by author. An
enthusiastic and beautifully written series of accounts of fishing expeditions. If you think you’re only interested in trout,
read this and think again!

Lot 20 donated by Duncan Seddon 	                                                                Guide £50 (Starting £25)
Barbel Mystique by Dr Terry Baxter. “A tribute to the most powerful and enigmatic coarse fish swimming in British waters”.
As new condition, 2011 first edition hardback, dustjacket. Number 64 of a limited edition of 400, signed by publisher/
illustrator, Tom O’Reilly.

Lot 21 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £45 (Starting £30)
Indian Summer by BB, illustrated by D J Watkins-Pitchford. First edition, 1984, hardback, very good condition, dust jacket.
From author’s note, “A collection of observations on many aspects of wild life, butterflies, birds, plants, fish, and wayside
flowers; in other words, it might be described as a country ramble taken at varying seasons of the year.”

Lot 22 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £45 (Starting £25)
Dace: The Prince of the Stream by Dr Mark Everard. 2011, first edition, hardback, dustjacket, as new condition, signed by
author. Everything you need to know about the often-neglected dace – the game coarse fish.

Lot 23 donated by Mike Heylin OBE 	                                                              Guide £45 (Starting £20)
The Wayfaring Tree by BB, illustrated by D J Watkins-Pitchford with fine b&w plates. Decorated blue cloth, worn spine.
1945, first edition. A book of essays on country topics, including goose shooting, carp fishing, birds, adders, fishponds, etc.

Lot 24 donated by Ian Sykes 	                                                                    Guide £40 (Starting £20)
A 1994 first edition copy of Speycasting – A New Technique by Hugh Falkus. Good condition with dust jacket. Hard to find.
All you ever wanted or needed to know about effortlessly casting a line with a salmon rod.

Lot 25 donated by Pat O’Reilly 	                                                                 Guide £35 (Starting £20)
A set of 3 books by WTT Vice-President Pat O’Reilly, inscribed with a dedication of the winning bidder’s choice and/or
signed by the author. The set comprises: the latest edition of Matching the Hatch, A Flyfisher’s Guide to the Teifi Valley and
Dead Drift (a winding river mystery).

Lot 26 donated by Simon Johnson	  Guide £35 (Starting £20)
Three fly fishing books: Fly Fishing for Grayling by John Roberts. Signed by the author. Paperback. Crosscurrents – A Fly
Fisher’s Progress by James Babb. Signed by the author. Paperback. The River at the End of the World by Adrian Latimer.
Hardback. All in very good condition.

Lot 27 donated by Duncan Seddon 	                                                                Guide £35 (Starting £20)
More From the Bivvy – Twilight in the East (2012) and Bivvy Three – The Final Countdown (2015) by Tim Paisley. As new
condition. First edition hardbacks, dustjackets. Essential reading for carp fishers.

Lot 28 donated by Duncan Seddon 	                                                                Guide £30 (Starting £15)
The Book of the All-round Angler by John Bickerdyke. “A comprehensive treatise on angling in both fresh & salt water”.
Hardcover, blue cloth bound, small damage to spine, binding slightly loose. Revised edition, 1900.

Lot 29 donated by David Profumo 	                                                                Guide £25 (Starting £20)
A first edition, hardback copy of The Lightning Thread: Fishological Moments and the Pursuit of Paradise by David Profumo,
with a personalised inscription of your choice. It is said there is more to the experience of fishing than the mere catching
of fish, and in this evocative memoir David explores the delights and mysteries of one of mankind’s most ancient pursuits.

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Lot 30 donated by The Medlar Press	  Guide £25 (Starting £15)
A new, hardback copy of Highland Stream – A Love Affair Continued by Terence Clifford-Amos. How to Fish a Highland
Stream was a much-loved book by John Inglis Hall about a Scottish mountain river, the Truim. The book and the river have
fascinated Terence for over 40 years and, living just 2 miles from the Truim, he has come to know and love it as Hall did. In
this delightful new book, Terence follows in the footsteps of Hall, fishing all of the pools along the river, providing valuable
insights for a new generation of anglers.

Lot 31 donated by The Medlar Press 	                                                                Guide £25 (Starting £15)
A new, hardback copy of The Fish & Fishermen of Malham Tarn by Keith Harwood. The author looks back at the long history
of the tarn from prehistoric times to the present day and examines its rise to become one of the best natural fisheries in
the country, attracting the likes of Carter Platts, Charles Kingsley and T K Wilson. There is also a section on the best flies for
Malham (past and present) and their dressings.

Lot 32 donated by Ian Sykes 	                                                                       Guide £20 (Starting £10)
A used copy of The Hampshire Avon by Brian Vesy-Fitzgerald in good condition with dust jacket, published in 1950. It
explores the River Avon from its headwaters to the sea.

Lot 33 donated by Dr Mark Everard 	                                                                 Guide £15 (Starting £10)
Riverwatch: The Waterside Diaries of a Naturalist-Angler by Dr Mark Everard. A celebration and insight into the wonders of
Britain’s diverse riverlife as it changes through the seasons. The book touches on the many values that rivers confer upon
us with some deeper musings from Mark who is a scientist, naturalist and angler. New, paperback, signed by the author.

Lot 34 donated by Matt Writtle	  Guide £15 (Starting £10)
A signed copy of The River Meadow at the Pile of Stones by Matt Writtle. A series of photographs exploring the relationship
between humanity and the environment in the English hinterland under the shadow of the HS2 development.

Not Fishing – Experiences
Lot 35 donated by The Flyfishers’ Club 	                                                        Guide £150 (Starting £100)
A morning in the famous Flyfishers’ Club in London. It was founded in 1884 for enthusiasts of flyfishing and its motto is:
Piscator Non Solum Piscatur (“It is not all of fishing to fish”). You’ll have coffee with President, Chris Boon, who will then
give you a talk and tour of the Club and will present you with a hardback copy of The Flyfishers’, the acclaimed 470-page
Club history by Dr Andrew Herd worth £60. Date in 2022 by arrangement.

Lot 36 donated by Stephen Kerridge                                                              Guide £150 (Starting £100)
A morning test driving three performance/sports cars in the Suffolk countryside from Kerridges of Needham Market,
followed by brunch at a local Farm Café, with Stephen Kerridge. The winner can choose from any of Kerrridge’s stock at
the time, for example Noble, Aston Martin, Bentley, Porsche, TVR, MG, etc. You must be over 21, have less than six points
on your licence and it must be taken on a dry day. By arrangement in 2022.

Lot 37 donated by Andrew Farr	  Guide £150 (Starting £100)
A hands-on day in East Sussex for one during which all stages of brewing beer from grain will be demonstrated: mashing,
boiling, fermenting, bottling and drinking! Progress of the brew is recorded with pictures and a video with an invitation
to return for a tasting when ready. Previous winners of this lot have had a wonderful day with Andrew who made his first
batch of home-brew over 40 years ago. 2022 date by agreement, subject to the status of Covid-19 at the time.

Lot 38 donated by George Eaton	  Guide £120 (Starting £80)
One day for 2 or 3 people (can be a parent and child) to watch wildlife from a ‘high seat’ at Rectory Farm in Buckinghamshire.
Fixed up in a tree and accessed by a ladder, the high seat puts you in the perfect position to see badgers, muntjac deer,
hare, owls and foxes especially at dusk. There are many seats to choose from (one double seat, the others are singles)
scattered around the farm which is an exemplar of enlightened farm management, balancing commercial, conservation
and education objectives. There is a Caravan Club CL site if you wish to stay on the farm. Summer 2022.
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Lot 39 donated by Clare Oglesby and Goldsborough Hall	  Guide £70 (Starting £40)
While away an hour or two in the 12-acre glorious, royal historic gardens of Goldsborough Hall followed by Royal Afternoon
Tea for Two in the Orangery or on the Terrace. Relax in the impeccably stylish surroundings and enjoy freshly prepared
sweet and savoury treats served with Taylor’s of Harrogate tea or coffee, Wednesday to Sunday from 2.30pm to 4pm. The
Royal Afternoon Tea is named after HRH Princess Mary who lived at the Hall during the 1920s. To be taken by 30 Nov 2022.

Not Fishing – Other
Lot 40 donated by Cotswold RAW	  Guide £300 (Starting £200)
Feed your dog as nature intended. 16kg per month for 3 months of Cotswold RAW frozen raw dog food plus some 100%
natural, dried treats. This is enough to feed a medium-sized dog, e.g. springer – guidance available if feeding raw for the
first time.

Lot 41 donated by David Ord	  Guide £50 (Starting £30)
A boot jack or floor art? Both! Handmade by David from recycled oak and painted with a suitably trouty image, measuring
32cm by 10cm. Beautifully decorative and extremely useful. No room on your floor but a space on your wall? Just ask David
to remove the ‘foot’ to turn it into a wall hanging.

Lot 42 donated by David Ord	  Guide £50 (Starting £30)
A boot jack or floor art? Both! Handmade by David from recycled oak and painted with a suitably trouty image, measuring
32cm by 10cm. Beautifully decorative and extremely useful. No room on your floor but a space on your wall? Just ask David
to remove the ‘foot’ to turn it into a wall hanging.

Lot 43 donated by Luke Bannister 	                                                                        Guide £8 (Starting £5)
A white ceramic mug with a line drawing of a trout and a traditional wet fly on one side, and the Luke Bannister Rods logo
on the other.

Shooting
Lot 44 donated by Gethin Jones 	                                                                     Guide £400 (Starting £300)
One day for 2 guns of walked-up woodcock, snipe and wild bird shooting in North West Wales with an optional evening
wild duck flight. Away from the formality of traditional driven game shooting, North Wales offers some of the very best
opportunities to shoot walked-up wild quarry, including both woodcock and snipe, as well as wild pheasants and wildfowl.
Breakfast, coffee, packed lunch and refreshments provided. Guns may bring their own dogs if they so desire or a suitable
gundog can be arranged. Shotgun certificate and insurance required. Date by mutual arrangement, 2022-2023 season.

Fishing Tackle – Flies, Fly Boxes Etc
Lot 45 donated by Nigel Nunn	  Guide £450 (Starting £300)
Felix alacrisque: Full of life… A custom made and engraved 6ft 6in, 2wt glass rod by Rawson Fishing together with a
specially engraved Richard Wheatley fly box containing 52 of Nigel’s handmade flies and a fully illustrated hand-drawn
book by him. This really is a very special lot.

Lot 46 donated by Fulling Mill 	                                                                     Guide £400 (Starting £250)
Two hundred top quality Fulling Mill tactical flies from their latest release, 2022 collection, presented in one of their new
Tactical fly boxes. This will see you through this season and into the next.

Lot 47 donated by Dave Southall 	                                                                     Guide £100 (Starting £50)
Fifty of Dave Southall’s favourite flies, including dries: Minimalistic Micro-midge, IOBO (It Oughta Be Outlawed) Humpy,
Shuttlecock size 18, Elk Hair Caddis, Extended-body Mayfly, Extended-body Daddy. Wets: Catgut Caddis Larva/Pupa, Electric
Blush Nymph Skin Bug, Utah Killer Bug, Silver Bead-head Partridge & Hare’s Ear Spider, Tungsten Bead & Wire Nymph.

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Lot 48 donated by Lisa Isles 	                                                                  Guide £100 (Starting £50)
Fifty flies tied by Lisa Isles. A mixture of dry flies (10 small Klinkhåmer, 10 CDC) and nymphs (30 gold and copper bead head).
Barbless hooks. These are her favourite flies for fishing in the UK and Europe. Lisa has fished as an England International
and is an Ambassador for the Angling Trust and Fulling Mill.

Lot 49 donated by Nathan Friel 	                                                                Guide £100 (Starting £50)
Twenty Five flies tied by Nathan Friel. There are 5 of each of 5 different patterns representing the various stages in the
life cycle of a caddis fly: Caddis Larvae, Cream Cone caddis, CDC & Elk, Woven Rhyacophila, Bubble-Wing Caddis. An
extraordinary assortment, beautifully tied, presented in a Tacky silicone box.

Lot 50 donated by Nathan Friel 	                                                                Guide £100 (Starting £50)
Thirty flies tied by Nathan Friel presented in a Swan Vesta matchbox. This is a collection of size 20-24 flies, 5 each of 6
different patterns: size 24 CDC Emergers, size 22 Biot Gnats, size 22 Spent Spinners, size 24 Slovenian Scuds, size 20 Herl
Jigs and size 22 Bloodworms.

Lot 51 donated by Ken Trueman 	                                                                   Guide £90 (Starting £50)
A selection of 25 salmon and sea trout doubles in a waterproof fly box, tied by Ken Trueman of the Derbyshire County
Angling Club. These flies are popular on the Club’s waters on the River Esk near Brechin. Tried and tested patterns that
work on most salmon and sea trout waters. Thunder Dunkeld, salmon. Teal Blue and Silver, sea trout. Ally’s Shrimp, salmon.
Silver Stoat, salmon. Hot Butt Willie Gun, salmon.

Lot 52 donated by Jim’s Lures 	                                                                   Guide £80 (Starting £60)
A pair of exquisite, wooden fishing lures, hand-crafted in Devon by James Lanfear of Jim’s Lures. Pattern to be chosen by
the lucky winner, in discussion with James.

Lot 53 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                   Guide £70 (Starting £35)
Three Wheatley fly boxes (all well used) containing an extensive range selection of weighted and unweighted lures, as well
as some large, beaded nymph patterns. All the flies are tied on quality hooks and are in as-new condition. 140 flies in total.

Lot 54 donated by Gareth Lewis 	                                                                  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
A dozen dry flies tied by Gareth Lewis, skilled small stream angler, professional game angling instructor and Partridge
Pro Fly Tying Team member. Early-season invertebrates: Chironomid (Midge) emergers, Large Dark Olive emergers and
paraduns, March Brown emergers and cripples, and Snowshoe Rabbit emergers. Those who have seen Gareth’s flies can
attest to the beauty and precision of their tying.

Lot 55 donated by Peter Hayes	  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
Twenty Four flies, 6 each of 4 of the many new patterns, from the Kindle eBook Trout and Flies – Getting Closer by Peter
Hayes and Don Stazicker. These flies are special as they have been constructed to present themselves on and in the surface
film in the positions where the emerging naturals hang and are most attractive to fish. Two of them, if treated properly
with floatant and cast right, will submerge, flash, and pop up. Fresh from Peter’s vice on de-barbed strong hooks, these
patterns have brought river fly fisherman some best-ever days since their introduction.

Lot 56 donated by Allan Liddle	  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
Twelve trout flies tied by Allan Liddle, a Scottish trout expert and Partridge Pro Tying Team member. The flies are his most
productive dry fly patterns that will work on lochs and stillwaters as well as rivers. Allan doesn’t tie commercially so all
patterns are unique and can’t be bought elsewhere. Three of each fly (one to use, one to share, one to keep and copy):
Deer Hair Emerger, Dirtier Duster, Comparadun Olive and CDC & Deer Hair Sedge.

Lot 57 donated by Ian Thomson	  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
Two Sportfish fly boxes (well used) containing an extensive selection of lures, weighted and unweighted, boobies, blobs,
floating fry primarily aimed at stillwater rainbow trout fishing, but some could also be utilised for streamer fishing. The
flies are all quality items, mainly tied at Fulling Mill and in as-new condition. 125 flies in total.
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Lot 58 donated by Edward Twiddy 	                                                                   Guide £40 (Starting £25)
Twelve traditional-style, stillwater flies tied by legendary lough angler and artist, Rod Tye. The flies will be a selection of 12
from those shown in the photograph on the auction site.

Lot 59 donated by Fliesonline 	                                                                     Guide £35 (Starting £20)
A Fliesonline Seasonal Fly Selection of river flies for Spring. Fifty flies: 2 each of 25 patterns in a fly box. The selection has
been hand-picked by Fliesonline in-house specialists for use on the river in Spring.

Lot 60 donated by Fliesonline 	                                                                     Guide £35 (Starting £20)
A Fliesonline Seasonal Fly Selection of river flies for Summer. Fifty flies: 2 each of 25 patterns in a fly box. The selection has
been hand-picked by Fliesonline in-house specialists for use on the river in Summer.

Lot 61 donated by Fliesonline	  Guide £35 (Starting £20)
A Fliesonline Seasonal Fly Selection of river flies for Autumn. Fifty flies: 2 each of 25 patterns in a fly box. The selection has
been hand-picked by Fliesonline in-house specialists for use on the river in Autumn.

Lot 62 donated by Phillippa Hake	  Guide £30 (Starting £20)
A selection of 20 dry flies and nymphs for use on rivers across the UK, tied by Phillippa Hake using quality hooks and
materials. All of these flies are proven fish-catchers for Phillippa and ones she wouldn’t be without in her box. Phillippa is
a rising star for both her fishing and fly-tying abilities and is a member of the Fulling Mill Team.

Lot 63 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                     Guide £30 (Starting £15)
A Wheatley fly box (used), containing a delightful selection of daddies and hoppers, tied on quality hooks. 68 flies in total.

Lot 64 donated by Ian Thomson	  Guide £30 (Starting £15)
A Wheatley Fly box (well-used) containing a selection of wet flies, all as new, most being tied at Fulling Mill. 56 flies in total,
including some classic patterns such as Butcher, Dunkeld, Silver Invicta and Peter Ross. An empty flip-top section which is
just waiting for your favourite selection of dries.

Lot 65 donated by Luke Bannister 	                                                                    Guide £18 (Starting £9)
Two small, slim plastic fly boxes. One printed with the image of a trout and a traditional wet fly, the other with a trout
and dry fly. The boxes, which hold approximately 70 flies, are perfect for small wets and dries, keeping them separate and
organised. Dimensions approximately 115mm x 80mm x 12mm.

Fishing Tackle – Lines and Leaders
Lot 66 and Lot 67 donated by Airflo	  Guide £100 (Starting £60)
An Airflo Ridge 2.0 Superflo Universal Taper Floating Line. “Now faster shooting, increased line speed and a quiet line
texture with a smooth profile that allows greater flexibility, reduced stiffness, no compression, and reduced friction in the
guides with less opportunities to pick up grit or dirt. Line noise is almost non- existent compared to other textured line and
the durability of Airflo’s PVC-free technology is legendary.” WF 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.

Lot 68 donated by Airflo 	                                                                         Guide £100 (Starting £60)
An Airflo Ridge 2.0 Superflo Power Taper Floating Line. “The addition of the Ridge 2.0 Tech makes it even easier to cast
these heavy loads, and with less resistance in the guides, casts are going to go even farther than before. The Ridge profile
allows greater flexibility, reduced stiffness, no compression, and reduced friction in the guides which not only increases
line speed, but also less opportunities to pick up grit or dirt. Line noise is almost non-existent compared with any other
textured line and the durability of Airflo’s PVC-free technology is legendary.” WF 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9.

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Lot 69 and Lot 70 donated by Airflo 	                                                              Guide £100 (Starting £60)
An Airflo Ridge 2.0 Superflo Tactical Taper Floating Line. “Some fish are afraid of their own shadow, others have seen every
fly known to man. So when you’re up against the pickiest of eaters, it’s time to get technical. The precision line that casts
well on any action rod. Long front taper for beautiful turn over. Longer head for control at distance. Smaller tip diameter
for presenting smaller flies. Ultra thin running line shoots like hell, takes up less spool space. Now with our new Ridge 2.0
treatment, this line makes it even easier to reach those fish out at distance with the utmost accuracy.” WF 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Lots 71, 72, 73, 74 and 75 donated by Airflo 	                                                       Guide £70 (Starting £45)
An Airflo SuperFlo Universal Taper Floating Line in a line weight of your choice. “A great all round taper. It loads at short
range. Longer rear taper provides multiple pick up points. Casts a very wide range of fly sizes. The haul zone extends
the usable head length. And the ultra-thin running line shoots like hell and takes up less spool space. Airflo are the only
company who extrude polyurethane as a super tough coating on fly lines. These glide through the rings with minimal
friction and the same exacting taper as Airflo’s legendary SuperDri Elite fly line.” Choose from WF3 to WF9.

Lot 76 donated by ‘Regular Rod’	  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
The ‘EXPERT’ dry-fly line, made in England especially for dry-fly fishing. It is mud-brown with a smooth, dull finish and has
a special taper and low-friction coating, so your rod works efficiently even at close range. Choose to suit rod from WF3F
to WF7F.

Lot 77 donated by Luke Bannister	  Guide £30 (Starting £15)
A set of 4 Luke Bannister furled leaders made to a design by Stuart Crofts. Made from super fine Benecchi 12/0 olive
thread, and Uni thread. 3ft, 3½ft, 4ft and 4½ft long, the leaders offer the ultimate presentation for dry flies and unweighted
nymphs.

Lot 78 donated by Kris Kent 	                                                                        Guide £20 (Starting £10)
A brace of Long Range French Indicator Leaders, perfect for fishing nymphs at longer range, slow action, 4m long. Pre-
tied perfection loop for quick and easy attachment to fly line with micro-ring for attaching tippet. Made with Maxima
Chameleon monofilament, Orvis Tactical Sighter and Orvis 1.5mm micro-ring. Handmade by Chalk Stream Dreams for the
WTT auction.

Lot 79 donated by Kris Kent 	                                                                        Guide £20 (Starting £10)
A brace of Short Range French Indicator Leaders, 4.5m long, perfect for fishing nymphs at short range, rod high. Pre-
tied perfection loop for quick and easy attachment to fly line with micro-ring for attaching tippet. Made with Maxima
Chameleon monofilament, Orvis Tactical Sighter and Orvis 1.5mm micro-ring. Handmade by Chalk Stream Dreams for the
WTT auction.

Fishing Tackle – Rods and Reels
Lot 80 donated by Simon Barnes and Simba Rods 	                                                   Guide £545 (Starting £400)
A brand new Wee Loch Rod, the newest baby from Simba Rods. An 8ft, 4wt rod finished in matt green. Like its siblings, it is
7-piece and will be finished to your specification. It can be tucked into a rucksack when heading up to the hills and is also
ideal for travelling as it will easily fit into your normal luggage. A delightful little rod. Should the winning price be above the
normal RRP, you may also have 20% off any rod in the donor’s range.

Lot 81 donated by Sandy Nelson, Sandy’s Custom Fly Rods
       and Nico Vreugdenhil, Yamame Fly Rods                                                      Guide £500 (Starting £375)
A 7ft, 3/4wt, 4pc Yamame Pure fibreglass rod, built by Sandy. It has a unique WTT serial number and exclusive components.
“An effortless super-smooth dryfly rod that feels like an extension of your arm and it loves a standard WF4 line.” Struble
D20 seat in titanium finish with a select Catskills cherrywood insert. Flor grade tapered cork grip and Joe Arguello red/
amber agate with black nickel guides. Wrapped with orange silk for a ghost wrap effect that changes the ring foot to match
the blank colour. It comes in a tweed rod bag and a fibreglass rod tube.

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Lot 82 donated by The Family of the Late Chris Mungovan                                         Guide £150 (Starting £90)
A Hardy ‘Palakona’ Featherweight Perfection, 9ft, 2pc, split bamboo trout rod, hand-built in England. Used and with some
colouration on the cork handle but in excellent condition, in original Hardy rod bag.

Lot 83 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                 Guide £120 (Starting £60)
Three Orvis Battenkill BBS V disc drag reels. All in perfect working order but well used. Would make a wonderful trio of sea
trout reels. One is loaded with a 7wt ghost tip line.

Lot 84 WITHDRAWN
Lot 84 has been withdrawn.

Lot 85 donated by Rear Admiral Fred Scourse 	                                                    Guide £80 (Starting £40)
An Orvis Superfine fly rod 7ft, 4-piece, 4wt, Full Flex 3.0. A classic small stream rod with silver snake guides, uplocking
hardwood reel seat and good quality cork handle. In used but apparently perfect condition with fitted cloth bag and
cordura covered tube.

Lot 86 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                  Guide £75 (Starting £40)
An Orvis Clearwater fly rod. 9ft 6in, 4pc, 7wt on a mid-flex 6.5 blank. Comes in its own sturdy Orvis tube. A rod that is well
used but in good condition and would make a fabulous sea trout rod.

Lot 87 donated by Ian Thomson	  Guide £70 (Starting £40)
A Shakespeare Oracle XT 15ft, 4pc, 10wt double-handed salmon fly rod in as-new condition. The rod comes in its own
travel tube.

Lot 88 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
An Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor IV fly reel to take 7-9wt line. Very well used with paint loss from the rim but in good working
condition.

Lot 89 donated by Ian Thomson	  Guide £40 (Starting £20)
A Shakespeare Odyssey 12ft, 4pc, 8-9wt double-handed salmon fly rod in as-new condition. The rod comes in a Wychwood
tube.

Lot 90 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                  Guide £30 (Starting £15)
A Snowbee black alloy salmon reel (Classic 2 superscript) to take a 9-11wt line in as-new condition. Currently loaded with
a full floating line.

Lot 91 donated by Ian Thomson 	                                                                  Guide £30 (Starting £15)
A Snowbee black alloy reel (Classic 2 superscript) to take a 7-8wt line in as-new condition. Currently loaded with a di7 line.

Fishing Tackle – Other Kit
Lot 92 donated by edenMADE	  Guide £175 (Starting £100)
A handmade wooden net with rubber ghost bag. The handle is engraved on one side with the WTT logo and on the other
side with the edenMADE logo and the net number of 118. Each net is handmade in the Eden Valley, Cumbria, about 1½
miles from the River Eden and looking out towards the Lake District. The mesh is fish-friendly rubber, quick drying, doesn’t
smell and doesn’t snag your hooks. The handle is of English oak, with the hoop of ash and elm, polished to 2000 grit, with
a homemade beeswax and oil finish. Also supplied with leather loops with solid brass fittings, to attach a magnet and
lanyard.

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Lot 93 donated by Living the Dream Fly Fishing 	                                                  Guide £100 (Starting £50)
A catch & release landing net, handmade in Staffordshire. This cleverly designed landing net helps fly fishermen care for
their catch and return it to the water in the best condition. The floating net supports the weight of a rod and reel, leaving
the angler with both hands free for unhooking and fish care whilst keeping the fish in the water at all times – essential for
best practice catch & release. The net is also fitted with a lanyard loop to keep it tethered and also can be used to secure
the net to the bankside if extra rest is required for the fish. Inner dimensions: 52cm long by 24cm wide.

Lot 94 donated by Richard Exelby, Black Sheep Leather Crafts	  Guide £80 (Starting £45)
A beautiful handmade, leather fly wallet measuring approximately 10cm x 17cm (closed) and laser-engraved with the WTT
logo. It is made of veg-tanned leather, hand-sewn and finished to a very high standard with brass fasteners. The inside is
lined with a large shearling wool panel holding a mixed dozen flies tied by Richard, with plenty of room for more. Richard
is a very experienced hobbyist leather worker who generally makes items for re-enactment groups, theatrical productions,
the bushcraft community and his local knifemaker.

Lot 95 donated by Wylye LeatherWorks 	                                                              Guide £50 (Starting £25)
A Merino sheepskin shearling-lined, leather fly wallet, handmade using high quality rustic full grain leather. Two stainless-
steel eyelets enable you to secure it to a vest or belt and a 3mm 316 marine grade stainless steel carabiner is included. Size:
open 19.5cm x 13cm; closed 7cm x 13cm. Available in a choice of 8 colours: Light Brown, Chestnut Brown, Dark Brown,
Grey, Blue, Purple, Green or Red.

Lots 96, 97 and 98 donated by Paul Mercer, Designed Fishing Products	  Guide £50 (Starting £25)
A set comprising one each of: a Flytriever – a device that assists in the retrieval of flies caught in trees and helps prevent
leaving tippet in undesirable places; a Tippet Nipper – easy to hold and enables cutting tippet material precisely, even on
the smallest of flies, with a handy hook eye cleaner and powerful Neodymium magnet fly holder; and a Magnetic Net
Holder – this clips to the back of any garment so long as it has a D-ring, and can easily be transferred between garments.
It is fitted with a length of 4mm shock cord and a powerful magnet.

Fishing Overseas
Lot 99 donated by Marcus Kurschat 	                                                             Guide £300 (Starting £180)
Plan your dream fishing adventure using this lot to get you started. A rare opportunity to fish a private 2-mile stretch of
the upper Ruby River for catch & release rainbow and brown trout for 2 rods on one day on a ranch at Alder, near Ennis in
Montana. Self-guided or hire a local guide from Ennis. The river generally fishes well but for the month of June when it is
in flood. Accommodation can be found through Airbnb, providing a great opportunity to explore and fish the many, readily
accessible rivers in the area: Madison, Bighorn, Jefferson, Beaverhead, Gallatin, Firehole, etc. Guides can be hired from the
local towns of Dillon, Ennis, Bozeman, West Yellowstone. A perfect starter for a DIY road trip!

Lot 100 donated by The International Fario Club	  Guide £180 (Starting £90)
One day for 2 rods on the Fario Club’s beat of the Rouloir River in Normandy. Half a mile of double-bank fishing at
La Croisille Mill near Conches-en-Ouche and Évreux. Picnic lunch and guide included. Wild brown trout only, dry-fly or
upstream nymph fishing preferred. The karst geology, forested catchment and low levels of pesticide and fertiliser pollution
result in very good fly life with fish rising all day. B&B available on-site at additional cost. Other fishing available nearby on
the River Iton or within a 50km radius for those wishing to stay longer (at own cost). To be taken between 1 May and 10
September 2022.

Lot 101 donated by Luc Pierssens 	                                                                Guide £120 (Starting £70)
One day for 2 rods fishing a 4.5km-stretch of the Lesse, a medium-sized freestone river located at the edge of the
Ardennes region of Belgium, guided by 2 dedicated conservationist anglers. Stocking with hatchery trout ceased at the
start of the 2018 season so fishing is catch & release for wild trout and grayling. Good fly hatches usually guarantee dry-
fly sport but traditional wet spider or nymph fishing are also productive. A visit to the local spawning stream restoration
project can be arranged if interested. Date by arrangement in 2022, best May/June or late September. B&B available
on-site at additional cost.

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Lot 102 donated by Anthony Mair 	                                                                Guide £100 (Starting £70)
One day for 1 rod fishing in the Alpes-Maritimes in France with Tony Mair, author of the blog, A Fisherman’s Journey. You
will be fishing in the ‘skies’, at an altitude of 1700m on the River Gordolasque, a picturesque Alpine stream and tributary of
the Vesubie, just 1½ hours north of Nice in the Cote d’Azur and packed with small wild Mediterranean-strain brown trout.
The car ride through the Gorge du Vesubie is a joy, as is the village of Belvedere (to collect a ‘journalier’ and some tasty
victuals) and then the last few miles into a beautiful wilderness for some easy walking and hungry, lightning-fast fish, which
will take dries all day long! Ideally to be enjoyed in June or July 2022, or towards the end of August into early September,
but with differing Covid rules in France, some flexibility between winner and donor may be necessary. Storm Alex in early
October 2020 caused torrential and tragic flooding in the Gorge du Vesubie, which destroyed bridges, collapsed roads and
cut off villages en route to the Mercantour which is where the Gordolasque flows. In 2021, the area was closed for fishing
all season. If it does not reopen in 2022, Tony will take the winner to the River Verdon at Castellane.

Fishing in Scotland
Lot 103 donated by Fishinguide Scotland	  Guide £700 (Starting £450)
One day for 2 rods fishing for salmon in Argyll or Perthshire with access to a river that is available for Fishinguide guests
only, as well as the option of other rivers in both areas. Depending on when you are able to fish, we will choose the best
venue for you. The small rivers of Argyll make covering fish with the fly, and as a result catching them, a good deal easier
than on big rivers. This is the place to get your first salmon, even if you’ve struggled to catch salmon before. Your eyes will
be opened! Guided by SGAIC casting instructor and pro-guide. Includes transport from Taynuilt or Aberfeldy, all equipment
and photos. May-Oct 2022.

Lot 104 donated by The Altnaharra Hotel 	                                                      Guide £580 (Starting £380)
Two days for 2 rods loch fishing for trout and sea trout, including boat and outboard, plus 2 nights B&B at The Altnaharra
Hotel. This luxury Highlands hotel is one of the finest leisure and sporting venues in Scotland and has been for nearly 200
years. Trout and sea trout can be caught from the bank or a boat on a variety of lochs. Fishing is subject to availability on
Loch Hope, Loch Naver, Loch Meadie, Loch Loyal, Loch Staing or Loch Plantation.

Lot 105 donated by Alan Kettle-White	  Guide £300 (Starting £150)
One day for 2 rods fishing on Loch Awe with former WTT Trustee, Alan Kettle-White. You may fish for ferox trout (up to
30lb) and big pike (up to 25lb). Alan’s role as Senior Fisheries Biologist with Argyll Fisheries Trust involves tagging ferox in
Loch Awe where he has caught fish of over 30lb. A great chance to learn about ecology and fish behaviour in big lochs. Best
for ferox mid-March to June and for pike June-September. Tackle and life vests will be provided. By arrangement, 2022.

Lot 106 donated by Ruairidh Cooper 	                                                           Guide £300 (Starting £150)
Two days for 2 rods fishing for salmon, sea trout and brown trout on the Marnoch Lodge beat of the River Deveron. A
middle beat of 2¼ miles of right-bank below the Bridge of Marnoch with 12 named pools and 2 bothies. A beautiful,
pristine beat with excellent fishing on one of Scotland’s top salmon, sea trout and brown trout spate rivers. The Deveron is
rapidly becoming one of the premier large brown trout angling destinations in the UK and Marnoch Lodge one of the best
beats on the river. Brown trout best in late spring and early summer. 2022, excluding September and October.

Lot 107 donated by Fin Wilson 	                                                                Guide £275 (Starting £150)
One day for 2 rods guided by professional fly fishing guide and Greys Pro Team member, Fin Wilson of FishWild, fishing for
trout or grayling on the Dawyck Estate stretch (3 miles double-bank) of the Upper Tweed at Stobo, 7 miles from Peebles
in the Scottish Borders. All equipment provided if required. Best for trout May/June, August/September. Best for grayling
August onwards. 2022 season.

Lot 108 donated by Rannoch District Angling Club 	                                             Guide £225 (Starting £140)
One day for 2 rods, including boat, on Loch Laidon accompanied by Gordon Brown, fly fishing for wild brown trout. Plus
2 bar meals at The Loch Rannoch Hotel which can be taken the night before or after the fishing. The Loch, which is about
a ¼ mile from Rannoch station, is a beautiful, peaty, freshwater loch on Rannoch Moor (boundary of Argyll & Bute and
Perthshire). Must be taken 20 to 24 June 2022, by arrangement.

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Lot 109 and Lot 110 donated by Inverness Angling Association	  Guide £175 (Starting £100)
A week’s permit for 1 rod on the Town Waters of the River Ness. The beat passes through the centre of the Scottish
Highland capital, Inverness and is primarily a salmon fishery, best fished with fly although spinning is allowed. The season
is from 1 February to 15 October with July to October being the best months. 2022 season.

Lot 111 donated by You Fish Scotland 	                                                         Guide £150 (Starting £90)
One guided evening for 2 rods drifting for wild brown trout on private waters near Inverness or, if the weather is
unfavourable, nymphing a river instead. You will be collected from Inverness and driven to the location and equipment
can be supplied if necessary, to include flies. Best May/June or September/October in 2022 by arrangement.

Lot 112 donated by Stewart Yates of Assynt Fly Fishing	  Guide £125 (Starting £80)
A half-day of guided fly fishing and/or coaching for 2 rods in or around the wilderness of Assynt with Stewart, who has
over 40 years of experience fishing and exploring the hundreds of lochs, lochans, rivers, streams and the coastline of the
North West Highlands. You will get straight onto your type of fishing with the best chance of success. His local insight and
passion for his home area will keep you entertained in the highly unlikely event of the fishing being a little slow! Valid for
the 2022 season only. Advance booking is advised as many bookings are made over 6 months in advance. Further fishing
may be booked at additional cost.

Lot 113 donated by Kemnay Angling Club	  Guide £120 (Starting £60)
Two days for 2 rods fishing for salmon or trout. The Club’s waters are on the River Don in Aberdeenshire, from the Ton Burn
to Kemnay Bridge. The River Don has a reputation for big wild brown trout. All salmon must be returned. An introduction
to the water by a Club member is included, subject to availability. 2022 season.

Lot 114 donated by David Mateer 	                                                              Guide £100 (Starting £60)
A half-day casting lesson for one person with Scottish Game Angling Instructor (SGAIC), David Mateer, for either a single- or
double-handed rod. David is based in Inverness and has over 50 years’ fly fishing experience all over the UK. He loves to
teach individuals or small groups whether they are beginners, intermediate or experienced fly fishers. Time and place by
arrangement in 2022.

Lot 115 donated by Pitlochry Angling Club 	                                                      Guide £75 (Starting £40)
An annual trout & grayling permit to fish 5 miles of the River Tummel (large tributary of the Tay) between Pitlochry
and Ballinluig, Central Highlands, Perthshire. Magnificent scenery and potentially huge trout. The permit covers a year’s
fishing, with a starting date in 2022 to be chosen.

Lot 116 donated by High Cree Game Fishers	  Guide £60 (Starting £30)
One week for 2 rods, wild brown trout fishing on approximately 10 miles of the east bank of the High Cree in Dumfries
& Galloway, Scotland. Some steep banks. Catch & release; fly only. No Sunday fishing. Must be taken in June 2022, by
arrangement.

Lot 117 donated by East Lothian Angling Association and Chris Thomas	  Guide £60 (Starting £30)
One day for 1 rod fishing the East Lothian River Tyne for trout and sea trout. The Tyne is a quiet and secluded river close
to Edinburgh. Chris Thomas will accompany you and provide you with lunch. All catch & release. To be taken mid-May to
mid-June 2022 to get the best of the fishing and the weather.

Fishing in Ireland
Lot 118 donated by Larry McCarthy 	                                                           Guide £450 (Starting £300)
Two days’ guided fishing for 2 rods on Loughs Corrib, Mask or Carra plus 2 nights’ B&B, packed lunch and equipment. The
guiding will be divided between top Irish boatman, Larry McCarthy and one of his team. The winning bidder will be able to
enjoy some amazing fishing with expert guiding and accommodation at Larry McCarthy’s famous Lodge. 2022 season by
arrangement. Early booking advised.

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Lot 119 donated by Professor Ken Whelan                                                       Guide £300 (Starting £200)
One day for 1 rod on the stunningly beautiful and crystal clear waters of Lough Lene in Co Westmeath. 1000 acres of
glorious Irish lough, chasing naturalised (and very big) brown and rainbow trout, in the company of Ireland’s legendary
fishery scientist, writer, angler and guide, Prof Ken Whelan. The fishing can be spectacular but a day in Ken’s company will
be fabulous, come what may, including his shoreline lunch. 2022 season.

Lot 120 donated by Rossinver Fishery 	                                                           Guide £60 (Starting £35)
One day for 2 rods for salmon and trout fishing at Rossinver Fishery, on Lough Melvin, Co Leitrim. Lough Melvin is famous
for having 3 genetically distinct trout: gillaroo, sonaghan and ferox. Boat and engine included. 2022 season by arrangement.
A ghillie may be available at no additional charge on some dates.

Fishing in Wales
Lot 121 donated by Tony Richards and Nevern Angling Association                               Guide £600 (Starting £450)
One week for 2 rods sea trout and salmon fishing on the River Nevern in Pembrokeshire, including a self-catering cottage.
The Nevern is a well-kept secret compared to its famous near neighbour, the River Teifi. Sea fishing for bass and mullet
and stillwater rainbow trout fishing also available. The cottage is in the beautiful coastal village of Newport and sleeps 4
(one double and one twin bedroom), so non-angling partners are welcome to enjoy a seaside holiday with sandy beaches,
birdwatching or walking the coastal path close to the cottage. The cottage is family-owned so you will need to clean it
before leaving and bring your own bed linen and towels. To be taken 18-25 June 2022.

Lot 122 donated by Mr & Mrs James Suter, Gliffaes Hotel	  Guide £350 (Starting £250)
One night’s dinner, bed & breakfast for 2 at the Gliffaes Hotel, with wild brown trout fishing on its unstocked beats over a ¾
mile stretch of single bank fishing on the Usk (chest waders recommended). Gliffaes has been a well known fishing holiday
destination since the 1900s. Set in 33 acres with stunning views over the Usk Valley, beautifully decorated spacious rooms
and country-house-style fine dining, this will be a real treat. Date by arrangement 2022/23.

Lot 123 donated by Nigel Hudson 	                                                             Guide £250 (Starting £170)
A weekend’s fly fishing for wild carp in the mountains of mid-Wales with Nigel ‘Fennel’ Hudson, chairman of the Wild Carp
Trust. You will stay in a tipi, cook over an open fire and fish in glorious surroundings. The lot includes a signed copy of
Nigel’s bestselling book, Wild Carp. To be taken during the summer months.

Lot 124 donated by Crickhowell & District Angling Society	  Guide £180 (Starting £100)
One day for 2 rods on 9 miles of the Crickhowell & District Angling Society waters of the Middle Usk and its Grwyne
tributary. First-class fishing for trout and salmon. Accompanied by Kim Waters, CEO of the Abergavenny Food Festival, and
includes lunch. March and April see hatches of March Brown, Large Dark Olive, Brook Dun and Grannom. Late spring and
summer enjoy hatches of various olives, sedges, midge and now the Mayfly. A memorable day is assured. 2022 season.

Lot 125 donated by Gwent Angling Society	  Guide £180 (Starting £90)
One day for 2 rods to fish the Gwent Angling Society waters. 15 miles on the rivers Wye, Usk or Sirhowy with salmon, trout
and grayling all possible targets. The 5 beats on the River Usk near Abergavenny are known to hold large wild fish. A rare
opportunity for a non-member to access excellent waters run by a conservation-minded society. 2022 season.

Lot 126 donated by Bala & District Angling Association	  Guide £150 (Starting £90)
One day for 2 rods fishing for grayling on the Welsh Dee. Meet your guide, an Association member, at 9am in Bala for
a coffee. Waders, wading staff and a reasonable level of fitness required. Lunch at the Bryntirion Inn included. Date by
agreement, 2022/23 season.

Lot 127 donated by Llyn Guides 	                                                               Guide £150 (Starting £80)
One day for 2 rods fishing for trout and, perhaps, an Arctic charr on Llyn Cowlyd. Meet your guide, Noel Hulmston, at
9.30am. Waders required and a reasonable level of fitness for working around the lake. Lunch provided. Date by agreement,
2022 season.
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Lot 128 donated by Llyn Guides 	                                                                Guide £150 (Starting £80)
One day for 2 rods fishing a mountain lake near Bala. Meet your guide, Noel Hulmston, at 9am in Bala. Your gear will be
taken by your host to the lake while you enjoy the walk along a well-defined track, to fish for wild brown trout. Waders
required and a reasonable level of fitness for working around the lake. Lunch provided. By agreement, 2022 season.

Lot 129 donated by John Wheelon	  Guide £150 (Starting £75)
Two nights’/days’ sea trout fishing for 2 rods on the Plas Madoc beat of the River Conwy in North Wales. Possibility
of salmon. Approximately 2 miles of double-bank fishing with 4 or 5 good sea trout pools. The best sea trout fishing
is from mid-June to late-July. The beat can be badly affected by prolonged low water as silt is brought up on the tide.
Other syndicate members may fish at the same time. The donor will give directions and advice on tides, pools and local
accommodation if required. Dates by agreement but must be taken before the end of August 2022.

Lot 130 donated by Craig Evans Fly Fishing	  Guide £150 (Starting £75)
One day or one night’s fishing for 1 rod, dependent on river conditions, guided by Advanced Professional Game Angling
Instructor, Craig Evans, on a private beat of the River Conwy in North Wales. Right-hand bank fishing for sea trout (and the
chance of a salmon). The wading is mostly good with a 10-15 minute walk to the beat. Suitable tackle can be provided, but
not waders. Coffee and snacks will be provided. By arrangement, 2022 season but best July and August.

Lot 131 donated by ISCA Angling Club 	                                                          Guide £140 (Starting £90)
One day’s accompanied salmon fishing for 1 rod on the ISCA Angling Club waters of the River Usk. Rules require salmon to
be released. May and June are excellent times to visit, but salmon can be caught late April right through to the end of the
season, given reasonable conditions. The lowest beat can provide chrome-bright fish, fresh from the sea. Fishing depends
on tide times and height. The upper beats are best after rain. Riverkeeper, Richard Perrett, who has intimate knowledge of
the beats, which are not available on day ticket, will accompany you. Trout fishing is also available. The wild trout on the
upper beats average about ½ to ¾lb with some of 2lb or more. Date by arrangement, 2022 season only.

Lot 132 donated by Llanbrynmair & District AC 	                                                 Guide £130 (Starting £80)
One day for 2 rods fishing for wild brown trout (fly only) on Llyn Gwyddior, a remote 31-acre lake high above Llanbrynmair,
Mid Wales. Access is via forest tracks with spectacular views. A good fish is about a pound, with some over 2lb. Includes
use of a Club boat. An electric trolling motor (not supplied) may be used. The lake can also be fished from the bank. A 4x4
vehicle is required for the steep descent to the boat and in wet weather. Best in summer. 2022 season.

Lot 133 donated by Llyn Guides 	                                                                Guide £125 (Starting £65)
Try the ‘Pen Llyn Duo’ – still and moving water! Meet your host south of Caernarfon, then fish the most westerly of
Snowdonia’s mountain lakes. Picnic lunch followed by fishing the Lower Dwyfor in the afternoon. Please note the brownies
are elusive and provide a great challenge, whilst your tactics on the Dwyfor will be tested as this is a river very much
subject to water levels! Date by arrangement, 2022 season.

Lot 134 and Lot 135 donated by Rhyl & St Asaph Angling Association	  Guide £120 (Starting £70)
One day for 2 rods fishing for brown trout, sea trout and salmon on the Rhyl & St Asaph Angling Association beats of the
Rivers Clwyd, Elwy and Aled. The Association has 20 miles of fishing within easy reach of the North West of England. These
beats are well-known for their sea trout, and fish in excess of 10lb are caught each year. Advice on where to fish, tactics,
etc will be given by a committee member. Migratory licence required if sea trout or salmon are targeted. 2022 season.

Lot 136 and Lot 137 donated by Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance                                  Guide £120 (Starting £60)
Three days for 2 rods fishing the waters of the Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, South Wales on the Rivers Usk, Taff, Taf
Fechan and Tarrell for trout or salmon and/or coarse fish on the ponds and reservoirs. By arrangement, 2022 season.

Lot 138 donated by Justin Connolly 	                                                            Guide £120 (Starting £60)
A 2-hour casting lesson with GAIA qualified instructor, Justin Connolly, on the River Usk near Gilwern, Abergavenny. Salmon
or trout at an advanced level including slack line and spey casts for either discipline. Casting solutions to catch those hard-
to-get-at fish and different fishing methods to fool them. The lesson will be tailored to your needs. 2022 season.

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