Auction Catalogue - Fishing (England Midlands)

One day for 2 rods fishing the River Ecclesbourne in Derbyshire for trout. This lovely piece of water stretches to just under 2½ miles with trout up to 3½lb. Early June is best so that’s what is on offer, by arrangement 2020 season.

One guided day for 1 rod on some small Cambridgeshire streams including the recently restored Shep and Hoffer Brooks plus a middle part of the Cam. Small rods can be borrowed if needed but nothing bigger than 7ft. The angler should be a competent caster and able to travel over rough ground. 2020 season, ideally in late April to early June by mutual arrangement (can include the Mayfly period). Rob Mungovan (WTT conservation officer) will take you out-and-about all day as much as you want and will provide a meal in time to get back out for an evening rise.

One day for 1 rod fly fishing in Lincolnshire on either the River Witham near Grantham, or the River Chater, west of Stamford. Guided by an experienced GAAFFS riverkeeper. The two limestone rivers are both pleasant in character with similarities to small chalkstreams as well as larger, more open rivers. Both hold a good head of brown trout (to 3lb+) and grayling along with coarse fish in some sections. Wading is widely practised and encouraged, local fly life is excellent with the annual Mayfly hatch usually of particular note. By arrangement with the nominated guides. A bankside lunch will be provided courtesy of the GAAFFS Chairman, 2020 season.

One day for 1 rod fly fishing in Lincolnshire on either the River Witham near Grantham, or the River Chater, west of Stamford. Guided by an experienced GAAFFS riverkeeper. The two limestone rivers are both pleasant in character with similarities to small chalkstreams as well as larger, more open rivers. Both hold a good head of brown trout (to 3lb+) and grayling along with coarse fish in some sections. Wading is widely practised and encouraged, local fly life is excellent with the annual Mayfly hatch usually of particular note. By arrangement with the nominated guides. A bankside lunch will be provided courtesy of the GAAFFS Chairman, 2020 season.

One day for 2 rods on the Willow Brook. Three miles of limestone brook fishing near to Oundle in Northamptonshire. Pools and riffles, steep banks and plenty of brambles. Stocking has ceased, so all wild trout plus big chub. The rods will be introduced to the brook and advised or guided as desired. April to October 2020.

One day for 2 rods on the Willow Brook. Three miles of limestone brook fishing near to Oundle in Northamptonshire. Pools and riffles, steep banks and plenty of brambles. Stocking has ceased, so all wild trout plus big chub. The rods will be introduced to the brook and advised or guided as desired. April to October 2020.

One day for 1 rod fishing for wild brown trout on 2 miles of the River Arrow near Pembridge, Herefordshire. The Arrow is a small spate river with easy wading on gravel. The day is guided by Brian Parkinson and includes lunch at a village pub. To be taken in May or June 2020 on a mutually convenient date.

A morning’s trout fishing for 1 rod on two small pools on an estate near Uppingham in Rutland, preceded by a very nice breakfast at a pub, accompanied by David Roome. Fishing is for rainbow and brown trout, mainly catch & release but one fish may be retained. May or very early June 2020 by agreement (after that the ponds can get weedy).