A lot. $3,162,000 by the current exchange rate.

The Upper and Lower Kercock of the Scottish river Tay is on the market. This is 2.5 miles (both banks), comprised of 14 named pools, divided into 12 beats. Included in the price is two “well appointed” fishing huts – sorry, no castles or titles come with the property.

The 2006 season yielded 415 salmon and 40 sea trout. The fishing is handled by a third party, with two full times ghillies and two boats. The per rod fee is $50 per day. The season is 235 days long as Sunday fishing is not permitted.

Anna Thomas, of Savills in Edinburgh, said: “This is not a high price at all for this kind of thing.

“Salmon fisheries can sell for up to £10-12,000 ($20,000-$24000)per fish. This one has produced up to 300 a year for the last five years.

“At £1.55m, that works out at just over £5,000 ($10,000) per fish.”

I have always been interested in the reverence and precision that is European fishing, it’s my theory that our blue ribbon fishing will move to the same model over time. Restrictions on anglers are listed below:

Fishery Conditions

1.All Anglers must report to Dennis Buchan, the Ghillie, before fishing, and they should meet at the top Fishing Hut.
2. Fishing is from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Evening fishing is at the discretion of the ghillie. The owner reserves the right to fish an additional rod throughout the season at any time.
3. The Kercock Fishings are fished with a maximum of 12 rods. A boat is available at the discretion of the Ghillie, the cost is included within the rent.
4. At the discretion of the ghillie, if there are more than 6 rods fishing a rotation arrangement may be imposed, alternating between the upper and lower beat (formerly Upper & Lower Kercock) on a daily basis, with changeover at midnight. If the rotation is in place, each party will use the hut pertaining to that beat.
5. Life jackets should be worn at all times, and these will be available from the top Fishing Hut. Tenants who do not wear life jackets do so entirely at their own risk. A charge of £20 will be made for replacement gas cylinders.
6. Pools are fished in rotation, starting at the top and gradually moving downstream. Do not enter a pool downstream of fellow Anglers.
7. Sharing of rods is not encouraged and, if it is done, must be on a half day about basis and not on a shorter period. Notice must be given in advance of the intention to share a rod.
8. All salmon/sea trout caught must be reported to the Ghillie, who maintains fishing records. All fish remain the property of the tenant. Should the ghillie be absent, tenants are requested to leave a note of catches in the top fishing hut.
9. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board is undertaking a conservation initiative, particularly of spring fish, and we would be grateful if you would adhere to the Board’s catch and release recommendations. Details available in top Fishing Hut. All foul hooked/unseasonable fish must be safely returned to the river.
10. Any legal method is permitted (includes fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing).
Please note that shrimp and prawn fishing are prohibited, as is the use of a gaff, fixed rods and set lines.
11. No litter to be discarded. Please bring it back to the Fishing Hut to be disposed of by the Ghillie.
12. Follow the Country Code, particularly in relation to dogs, risk of fires and gates.
13. Be considerate to fellow Anglers.
14. The tenant shall not be permitted to assign his tenancy or to sub-let except with the express permission of the proprietors or their agents.
15. The ghillie’s word is final. The proprietors shall not be bound to refund any rents paid in the event of cancellation for whatever reason.
16. Rents are payable as follows: a 50% deposit, which will be non-returnable, must be paid to confirm a booking, and the balance will be payable before the end of the month prior to that in which the fishing is booked or, where bookings are made in the same month as the fishings, the rent is payable in full to confirm the booking. Please note that all rents are quoted on a fully inclusive basis, and include agency commission and VAT on commission only.
17. The proprietors will accept no liability whatever for damage, injury or loss to the persons or belongings of the tenant, or those in his party, from whatever cause arising, nor can they be held in any way responsible for adverse weather conditions or acts of God.
18. The tipping of the ghillie is a traditional part of British etiquette and tenants are encouraged to do so. As a guide we would suggest a minimum of £10 per rod per day.

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