Starts Monday 25th November
It is that time of year again and we are gearing ourselves ready for the Barbel Society Research and Conservation Auction. Below is a list of selected items up for auction so far, with more to follow over the coming weeks.
All fisheries permit and membership for the Barbel Society for the 2014/15 season
Skies of Fire Rivers of Gold book, Fred Crouch, limited edition of 250 of Fred`s sought-after book
Day with Pete Reading on the Hampshire Avon for barbel or chub
Day with Pete Reading on the Dorset Frome for grayling
Manchester United tickets, two tickets for almost any home game, with a meal in the Knights Lounge
Day for two on Dave Steuart’s private stretch of the Test, big roach, chub, grayling, trout
Set of Classic Angling magazine no 1-49, wonderful mags
Day with Steve Pope on Wye, Kennet or Severn
Medlar Press copy of The Whopper, No 125 now out of print, mint
Barbel Catchers and Friends, vgc copy of Barbel Catchers book, 1988 very sought after
Barbel Tales leather no. 30
Lone Angler luggage
Trefor West Lone Angler 12’ 1 3/4lb test curve rod, short handle
Pair of night vision binoculars
Pair of handmade rod rests, seasoned hawthorn, whipped and varnished
Day with Steve Derby on his boat on Christchurch Harbour, mullet fishing
Twyford Angling Club season ticket
Christchurch Angling Club season permit
Reading and District AA annual membership
Ringwood Angling Club season permit
Print of barbel by Chris Turnbull, no 3/100
From an Anglers Journal, lovely book by Ian Watson, No 380/500, with special postcards
Shimano Aero GT 5010 baitrunner reel
Guided day with Rob Swindells on a syndicate stretch of the Teme
Limited edition print, signed by Bernard Venables, September barbel
Day on the middle Trent with Rob Hilton
Gravel Pit Angling by Peter Stone, vgc with dust jacket, very slightly rubbed, signed by Peter
Bait package from Dynamite Baits
Bait package from Wraysbury Baits
Guided Day on the Kennet with Dave Brown
Guided day of the Teme at Bransford with Dave Brown