Our super popular spring 3 + 1 on flies is back on so its a good time to top up the flybox with our great flies. We have loads of "perfect tube fly boxes" Maxima Chameleon up to 20lbs and those critical sinking tips to get the flies right down in front of the fish.

Getting the fly out there is another thing and our Gaelforce lines & sinking tips will make that job easy. If your line is looking a little jaded then you know exactly what you need! Add a Loop Cross rod to the equation and you are set to enjoy your casting like never before...Andy & Ron both use these now, there is nothing better in our opinion.

On the fishing front, the Helmsdale is still blank but polar conditions have not helped. However, ice has melted and the river hit 5ft recently so it will be in respectable order now. Time to get on the big tubes as the fresh water will definitely encourage a springer or two into the system. We have all the flies and accessories you need to catch the most prized salmon of them all!

Check out all out deadly new fly selections below from recent reports.

The River is still blank unfortunately so time to get the rods out in full force to catch that first fish! its sure to be in the system now....

Tight lines.

Happy New year to you, many thanks for supporting Helmsdale Co and I hope you have a great season 2018
Just a note to let you know that due to the popularity of our range of Loop rods, reels Loop & Gaelforce lines I have to order in new stock again which will all be available from Baxters Country clothing shop soon.

Our flies are unbeatable and in all my years of fishing experience I have not used anything that comes close to the Loop rod & Gaelforce line combo. Team this up with a Loop Classic or Evotec reel and you have something very special indeed.

Helmsdale Co online was launched in 2007 into satisfy the huge demand for our flies. Accessories and tackle quickly followed but our unique position of having such a personal and frank relationship with our customers has been our strong point. When you call Helmsdale, you speak to me, founder and owner and get my no nonsense 40 years of experience to make sure you get what you need, not a fast buck amateur deal.

I have been fishing since I was strong enough to cast a rod, and that was not yesterday! and I have a very special deal for you so that you can also tap into the luxury of effortless casting and the immense enjoyment and satisfaction it can bring.

The season ahead has much potential, Spring fishing seems to be on the up in many rivers and thats where the Loop Cross S1 14 & 15ft rods teamed up with Gaelforce lines really excel to a whole new level.

Personally I use the 15ft 4pc Cross S1, Gaelforce 10/11 Spey line with a selection of Gaelforce tips ( density compensated 6 & 10ft ). I chose to use a Loop Evotec salmon reel because it is machined to a very high spec, has a superb and reliable drag, it looks great and has never let me down playing hundreds of salmon up to 25lbs.

My personal deal to you is this - if you value your salmon fishing/casting and want to offer yourself the best chance of covering your favourite pools and possibly hooking more salmon then join me on this journey, "get rid of the old and bring in the new," treat yourself and give your tired old gear a well earned permanent rest, you only live once so what are you waiting for? I have seen so many people struggle with very badly balanced tackle.....why should you?

I will be available to call anytime you need assistance or advice, you can call me from the riverbank on my mobile number which will be supplied also. Always feel you are part of a team who really values the joys of casting & fishing.

If you purchase any Loop Cross S1 salmon rod 13, 14 or15ft I will give you a half price Gaelforce line to suit and £50 worth of our deadliest flies
Add a Loop Evotec reel to the mix and I will set it up for you with your line and free backing.

Drop me an email or simply order online right here, links below - if you want to pay via 2 payments call me, its not a problem.

Gaelforce lines - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/gaelforce-equalizer-spey-line-pro-choice.html
Loop Cross S1 rods - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/loop-s1-cross-salmon-rods.html
Loop Evotec reels - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/new-colour-concept-evotec-g4-hd-9-13.html

Thank you for your time, have a great season and cast like never before.

PS, if you are fishing on Speyside call me for some free instruction with your new Loop setup, it would be great to meet you.

Latest update - No fish off on day 2 (Friday). Saturday also blank. we should see the first springers of the season coming off the Tay tomorrow - Monday 15th. Good luck to all fishing the week ahead, you know where to get your flies, nylon, sinking tips, lines and, rods - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/

Check out some of our awesome new selections which you can buy below and the read the Opening day report.

Park Shrimp Pro selection. Click here to buy - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/park-shrimp-pro-choice.html

Black & yellows, inc Solar Monkey & SuperSnaelda etc. Click here to buy - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/black-yellow-pro-choice.html

Willie Gun Pro Selection. Click here to buy - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/willie-gunn-pro-choice-spring.html

Aaron Grant had the privilege of opening the river Helmsdale today and the local junior angler did it with accomplished style watched over by Andy Sutherland & Sir Michael Wigan.

As per usual the Sutherland schools pipe band did themselves proud in the freezing conditions but the day brightened up and the river was in fine fettle.

No springers were landed and kelts were not too plentiful either, so tomorrow is another day as they say!

Young Aaron launches the first cast of the new season

Aaron duly bent the rod on beat 1 Salscraggie pool

One happy angler with an opening day kelt, hopefully the next one has sea-lice!

Check out out new deadly spring fly selections right here and bag a few great deals, the Tay is next followed by the Brora, Tweed & Dee - click here to buy our superb flies - http://www.helmsdalecompany.com/

Tight lines.