Just a heads-up to let you all know that this years WTT auction is going through the final stages of preparation. I know I would say this, but having looked at the first draft I think it is one of our best ever list of lots. 205 lots including fishing, shooting, books most of which are 'money can't buy' opportunities. Some of the lots really are once in a lifetime chances.

Despite the 'credit crunch' the fishing community has got right behind the WTT to support it's vital conservation work. There really is something for everyone with guide prices ranging from £15 - £11000.

Here at the Trust we do not take anything for granted and are acutely aware of the impacts on your discretionary spending that the economic downturn has created.

In these days when, more than ever, we are seeking 'value for money' bidders should take comfort that not only are they getting a fantastic lot but they are also doing their bit to secure a future for wild trout populations in the UK and Ireland.

The auction commences on 30th March and concludes on April 8th. Auction catalogues can be requested direct from the WTT office ( 02392 570985 office@wildtrout.org) or you can use the direct link from the WTT website www.wildtrout.org, which will take you directly to the charity pages of Ebay. This link will go live a few days before the start of the auction.

This is a major source of income for WTT. If you care about the future of wild trout please consider making a bid and encourage your fishing buddies to do likewise

Bid long, hard and generously!

Many thanks

Simon Johnson
Director - Wild Trout Trust

Just to let you all know that the auction catalogue will be available as a download (.pdf) on the WTT's website in the next few days. Keep an eye out on www.wildtrout.org.

Forgot to mention if you want a paper catalogue you can contact the WTT Office on 02392 570985 / office@wildtrout.org

You can now download a .pdf of the catalogue via the WTT's website www.wildtrout.org.

auction starts tomorrow
please bid up and help us help the wild trout
let's make Simon's last auction the best ever
thanks
P

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Trout fishermen revere the trout; trout, on the other hand, unaware of their sublime standing in man's world, revere nothing, including man, a creature they seem to view with special contempt. Nihilism is a rare trait in fish but trout are full of it. The old men liked that.

WHy is it Simon's last auction

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"A homeward tramp thro' mist wrapped night,
With heart and creel in common light,
Complete content, the day has brought it,
They fished for pleasure - and they caught it"

P F Morgan
taken from the catch record book at Llanthony Hotel, Honddu Valley, Aug 1942

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the auctions up on ebay for anyone interested

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/wildtrouttrust

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I'm an angler not a fishmonger

Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt

He is to take up a new position as Director of the Eden Rivers Trust.

http://www.wildtrout.org/index.php?o...335&Itemid=208

and

http://www.wttdirector.blogspot.com/

we'll miss him

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Trout fishermen revere the trout; trout, on the other hand, unaware of their sublime standing in man's world, revere nothing, including man, a creature they seem to view with special contempt. Nihilism is a rare trait in fish but trout are full of it. The old men liked that.

As last year there looks to be some tasty items Pity I cant stretch to the Patagonia item,,, Looks like a hell of a place.. However there a few items I will be bidding on

I am disappointed to hear that...

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"A homeward tramp thro' mist wrapped night,
With heart and creel in common light,
Complete content, the day has brought it,
They fished for pleasure - and they caught it"

P F Morgan
taken from the catch record book at Llanthony Hotel, Honddu Valley, Aug 1942

www.monnowlogue.com
www.monnow.org.uk