Barbel Society Research and Conservation on-line auction 201

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Barbel Society Research and Conservation on-line auction 2011

The on-line auction will commence this year with the listing of Lots on the 17th November.

The auction itself will be spread over about 5 evenings in early December.

To bid you need to be registered on the Members’ Bulletin Board

Just some of the confirmed Auction lots at the time of going to press

The BS R&C annual auction starts on our website on the 17th November, it’s members only but proxy bids are accepted.

Redditch Perfection 4″ in silver. 1 of 25 limited edition centrepin reels from Gary Mills
Fred Crouch Aerial reel, choice of wide or narrow drum.
Day for two on fabulous River Test on Dave Steuarts private fishery
Day on the Hampshire Avon with Pete Reading
Day on the Dorset Frome grayling fishing with Pete Reading
Barbel Society all fisheries ticket
Manchester United tickets for two in Knights Lounge, as last year
Skies of Fire Rivers of Gold, Fred Crouch, leather bound limited edition
Catch a Big Fish David Carl Forbes, First Edition mint, classic Sixties title
Trent barbus fixed spool reel, high capacity
Shimano Baitrunner DL 4000FA fixed spool reel (two lots)
Martin Hooper Barbel Rod 12 foot a pound and a half classic rod from Sundridge
A day on the Kennet with Dave Brown
Phil Smith’s new book Targets Set and Achieved.
Paul Cook’s new book Lost in a Quiet moment
Chris Turnbull’s new book Reflections
John Wilson’s 1001 Top Angling Tips
Christchurch Angling Club membership
Ringwood Angling Club membership
A day at the International Centre for Birds of Prey (Newent Glos.)
Mr. Crabtree Fishing book, third Impression 1956 signed by Bernard Venables
Carp Catchers Club by Maurice Ingham. No 69 of 99 leathers, signed by Bernard Venables 1998 Medlar Press Limited Edition
Rod and reel combo, Wychwood Signature 12` 1.5lbs and bait runner reel
Fishing magazine from No.1 to No.37, May to October 1963 in official Fishing binder (Classic mags full of articles from FredJ, Peter Stone, Dave Steuart, Dick Walker and others fascinating reading but a rare collection)
Very limited edition booklet Abbey Cross AC, Post War to New Millenium, mint
A pair of handmade rod rests, fashioned from seasoned hazel wood, heavily varnished with whippings and fire-hardened points. (Will be personalised for the winning bidder)
Day with Martin James on the Ribble between November and March
Day on the Kennet with Rich Frampton
Fox Specialist landing net 30”
Nutrabaits bait package, 2kg Trigga Ice, pack of new Hemp Fudge boilies
Trakker Xcell Half zip jacket, Medium
Terminal tackle pack; line, hooks, leads, feeders

Research and Conservation projects

In the last five years, the Barbel Society has funded, or part-funded, the following projects, supporting both habitat work of real conservation value and positive research into barbel and barbel fishery management;

Stocking of the River Dane; following pollution of the river, the BS made a grant to a local club to help establish barbel populations.

Stocking of the River Aire; the BS made a grant to a small club to help improve barbel populations on the river.

Stour Barbel Project; in partnership with local clubs and the EA, the Society raised over five thousand pounds towards habitat improvement works on the river, involving the reintroduction of gravels, and construction of fry bays.
Work on a weir at Throop was recently completed, and further works are planned.
The EA and the BS placed 9000 small barbel into the middle reaches of the river in the last three years as part of the project.

Arborfield Weir Project; the Society provided several thousand pounds worth of gravel and materials to support this EA led Award winning project on the River Loddon.

Bransford Project; The Society worked in partnership with the EA and consultants to skylight a stretch of the Teme near Worcester, bringing life-giving light to the river, as well as providing improved bank stability. Unstable willows were pollarded and coppiced, and woody debris placed in the river, along with planting of fresh willow pollards to retain bank collapse.

St Patricks Steam Project; the Society paid for a fish survey and report on this Thames tributary, and will support the resulting habitat works.

Bournemouth University Research Project; the Society has funded a major piece of research work, which involves a review of all current barbel research work and tank experiments into competition between barbel and other species, both of which have now been published.
The University is also carrying out a scale reading study, using scales provided by the EA and BS members. This study will be the largest of its kind, and will provide information on growth rates and population structure for many UK rivers.
A database of all available barbel-related research is to be compiled over time by the University.

Barbel and gravels; the Society is helping to fund a PhD student researching the effects of barbel on gravel mobility and structure.

River Cherwell Project; the Society is working in partnership with the EA and The Wild Trout Trust, providing funding to provide instream cover for fish on this Thames tributary, in the form of large tree trunks, woody debris and live hanging willows.

Hampshire Avon habitat works; using funds raised in conjunction with the Avon Roach Project, the Society has removed redundant iron pilings from the river, and has several thousand pounds earmarked for further habitat improvements.

Barbel Society Handling Code; with help from film maker Hugh Miles, the Society will be producing a DVD and downloadable resources to help educate anglers in the safe handling of barbel, which will be provided free to clubs, tackle shops and other outlets.

All these activities require funding, which has been provided in the past by the generosity of major tackle manufacturers, tackle shops, fishing clubs, Barbel Society members and the angling community. All donations gratefully received.

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